Tennis Gear – Tennis Racquets

While tennis racquets may look similar (okay, except for their funky colors and graphics!), they have features that lead them to play quite differently.

Racquets For Different Skill Levels
Beginner tennis racquets are typically lighter and larger with a greater surface area to strike the ball, while tennis racquets for more advanced players are typically heavier and [...]

Tennis Gear – Tennis Racquet Strings

Many racquets come pre-strung, and for a beginner, any of those kinds are fine and functional. However, if you’re becoming more serious about the game and are ready to jump into the world of tennis strings, you might not even know where to begin.
The first place would definitely be your racquet. Hopefully you’ve managed [...]

Tennis Gear – Tennis Balls

You might not think that the ball you play with matters, but it does, at least in the sense that it affects the game.
Tennis balls will vary in durability and playing feel. Some will feel harder or softer than others and play heavier or lighter than others. Tennis balls are also made specifically for the [...]

Tennis Gear – Apparel and Other Accessories

Tennis Apparel
You will need clothes, shoes, and socks. There is an amazing amount of technology now in apparel, ranging from fast drying clothing to shock absorbing shoes and socks!
Choosing the right clothing is simply a matter of layering and breathe-ability, while the most important thing a tennis shoe will do for you is provide lateral [...]

STORY: Hybrid String for Tennis Racquets – An Experiment

I don’t know how long ago I first heard about hybrid strings.  Over the last year or so, it seems that everybody is talking about them and even the magazines are starting to write about them. 
If you don’t already know, hybrid strings refers to using two different types of strings to string a tennis racquet:  [...]

Tennis Tip: High-End Tennis Rackets – Rent Demos Before Buying

A good tennis racket can cost up to $200. That’s a heavy investment for a beginner who can barely hit a backhand.
However, tennis rackets can make a world of difference not only in terms of feel and performance, but in the prevention of muscle cramps and tennis elbow.
Before you shell out the cash on your [...]