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Don't keep doing what you are doing if the elbow is sore as it may become chronic and that could stick with you for a long time and always flare up at the most unexpected times.

Could this have any relevance to your job too, eg carpenter,  to cause RSI?

About the racket - if it is old the strings are probably doughy.  I would give that a miss too for now and look at trying out a good quality, well strung racket (borrow one for a trial game or ask for a demo model) to see how that goes.  Let it settle down first though as anything just now will probably aggravate your elbow. An Ice Pack would be helpful to reduce any swelling after play/work.

If still in doubt the Sports Physio will be a good help.

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