Player Spotlight - Filip Rams

Name: Filip Rams
 Home Club: Fox Chapel Golf Club
 Division: 1

What is your paddle of choice?
 Viking O-Zone Pro

How long have you been playing paddle?

I started in 2015 when I moved to Pittsburgh for Law School

 What is your favorite part of playing paddle?

Competition and the ability to develop new shots

 Your greatest paddle strength?

Where to begin...

 What is your best paddle memory?
 I don’t have my best memory yet, but I truly enjoy traveling and playing national tournaments

 What do you enjoy when you’re not playing paddle?

Coaching tennis, working out, cooking, and just enjoying every moment

 Do you have any pre-match rituals?

I always try to get a light workout in and make sure I am hydrated

 What advice would you give to beginners?

Everyone will always tell you that paddle is a game of errors, not winners, patience and discipline. And that’s true, but you still have to play to your strengths. So try to develop your strengths and implement them in your game plan. But above all, have fun and enjoy the process!