The Pendulum Swing Debate: Is Old School Style Out of Favor?

CDRSkywalker1991 posted about the potential decline of the pendulum swing in favor of a more compact tennis-style swing among pickleball players. Is the old-school technique falling out of favor?

Summary

  • Old-school players favor the pendulum swing, while the newer generation leans towards a compact tennis swing.
  • Emphasis on top spin drives may be making the pendulum swing obsolete.
  • Players debate the efficiency of a tennis swing over the traditional pendulum motion.

Out with the Old, In with the New

Some players argue that the transition to a tennis-style swing is due to its simplicity and effectiveness in generating topspin effortlessly.

The Pendulum Perspective

Others defend the pendulum swing, highlighting its application in the soft game and the finesse required for precise shots like dinks and drops. Is the pendulum swing losing its place on the court?

A Game of Efficiency

As players weigh the pros and cons of each swing technique, the debate rages on. Will tradition prevail, or is the future compact and efficient?