Grips directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of a player's stroke mechanics, allowing them to maximise the transfer of energy from their body to the racquet and ultimately to the ball. The grip dictates the orientation of the racquet face at the point of contact with the ball. A grip that aligns the racquet face properly enables players to generate optimal power and control, ensuring that the ball travels with the desired trajectory and pace.
The grip influences the mechanics of the swing, including the angle of the racquet face and the path of the swing. A grip that aligns with the player's natural biomechanics enables fluid and efficient movement, maximising the acceleration of the racquet head and the transfer of energy to the ball. This results in faster racquet head speed and greater power generation on shots. There are limitations to using certain grip combinations, which are important to understand.