Seems like we name a new hardest hitter ever other year but if someone were to watch a Mitch Williams match on racquetballonline I think we would all know who the hardest hitter ( without skipping the ball ) truely is right now. I have to point this out because still noone to this day, in my opinion, has had a backhand like Sudsy( in any respect) but Mitch is defintely .00001 notch behind him, in power. The athletisism of a player should always compliment the skill of a RB players game-however MW is such a dominating athlete that I think you could say his skills are now catching up to what he physically was always capable of. Either way I am impressed. This is just one aspect of the game, and I don't think power = wins, however when used consistently and skillfully-it is a sight to behold.

After watching the Motorola IRT semis on the Tennis channel I would have to vote for Shane Vanderson's backhand. That boy smokes the ball. I would put his backhand right up there with Sudsy's. He's a bit streaky in his overall play but I think he will be one of the top 3 pros in the next year or two.

johnthobbs

After watching the Motorola IRT semis on the Tennis channel I would have to vote for Shane Vanderson's backhand.

I second that.

When Shane cracks a back-hand, my ears hurt in the good way.

johnthobbs

I would put his backhand right up there with Sudsy's.

I disagree. Although Shane has a great backhand I don't think it is nearly the same level of Sudsy's. I'm not talking about Sudsy's now, I'm talking about before the injury a few years ago.

The weird thing about Shane is that when he's on he looks unstoppable but when he's off he is so far off that you almost don't recognize him as a top pro. The tight splats from both sides deep in the court are amazing when he gets in a groove.

Bryan Shaw

I disagree. Although Shane has a great backhand I don't think it is nearly the same level of Sudsy's. I'm not talking about Sudsy's now, I'm talking about before the injury a few years ago.

The weird thing about Shane is that when he's on he looks unstoppable but when he's off he is so far off that you almost don't recognize him as a top pro. The tight splats from both sides deep in the court are amazing when he gets in a groove.

I have to say I agree completely with Shanes performance from time to time looks as if he's so calm so relaxed, so poised, even, that it somehow makes it seem like he might just be dogging it out there. Yes I know it's far from the truth but it does without saying that Shane, when he's on, and his backhand is on-is definitely a great top pro player.

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Clubber aka Craig Lane is the hardest hitter I have ever seen. Mitch is probably the best all around player in terms of hitting the ball hard and court movement. It looks like he is finally getting the mental game down and hopefully should start winning pro stops.

Mitch is the best Pure power player on tour right now, just barely ahead of shane, IMO

I think that Mitch has some of the best movement on tour, as seen at national singles against carson

I think these two will be a thrill to watch at their best

Mike Dennison from Ohio!! If you go to DoubleDonut studio website, he is the one diving through the air at the top of the page. When he hits a forehand, it just sounds different, in a good way.

killshot

Mike Dennison from Ohio!! If you go to DoubleDonut studio website, he is the one diving through the air at the top of the page. When he hits a forehand, it just sounds different, in a good way.

True. My ears can't stand it when I watch his matches from above the court.

sudsy, dennison, williams, egan, roberts, clubber, doyle, cliff, embry,

Add Kane to the list. While your at it Elli can pound it too.

bill

Add Kane to the list. While your at it Elli can pound it too.

True. You're being modest .. because you forgot Donges!

The hardest hitters that I have played in the past:
Egan
Vogel
Roberts
Conine
Cliff
Vince Kelly

Clubber

The hardest hitters that I have played in the past:
Egan
Vogel
Roberts
Conine
Cliff
Vince Kelly

Egan was unbelievable, every serve hit a wet spot.

Roberts and Sudsy - Not sure the best way to explain it, but these guys seemed to hit a "heavier" ball than anybody else. The power these guys demonstrated after the serve is what set them apart in my mind.

Dave Peck also had the heavy ball mojo, but not in the same league with the pace...