It’s fair to say a lot of tennis players, in their quest for improvement and progression, spend time researching tennis rackets to find the right one for their game. Some are loyal to particular brands, but it’s important to choose one which is a comfortable weight, and the right sized head to give you sufficient … Read more
As a family, we usually go on holiday about once a year. We often go to Turkey around the end of May as it’s not too hot, not too busy and the sea is already quite warm. However, one thing I miss when I go is playing a bit of tennis. Many hotels have tennis … Read more
If you’re in the market for a tennis racket, usually the main brands which come to mind are Wilson, Babolat, Head and Yonex. However, Dunlop are quietly producing some fine tennis rackets which are popular for recreational and several ATP and WTA pro players. Here are 5 good options for Dunlop tennis rackets for different … Read more
When I started playing tennis a few years ago, I had no idea what tennis racket to buy. I went to my local sports shop and just grabbed a blue and black one with a ‘W’ in the middle of the string pattern! It just happened to be a Wilson Ultra 105 racket, and I … Read more
I’ve been playing tennis regularly for almost 3 years now and I believe I’m steadily improving month by month. Although you obviously need the right technique to hit your shots effectively, the right tennis racket can make a difference in terms of the power, control, feel and spin you can generate. I started off with … Read more
Want to add something extra to your tennis game? One of the most overlooked aspects of tennis equipment to improve your tennis are the actual tennis strings. All too often, players think about changing racquets to add more power, spin or control, when in fact the strings can make a big difference too. In October … Read more
When I started playing tennis a few years ago, I just used a pair of running shoes for the first year. They did the job reasonably well, but as my game improved and I started playing better opponents I started to have some issues with my grip as well as some niggly injuries in my … Read more
Years ago when I was a student at university, I played squash several times with one of the guys on my course. It was great fun and remarkably different from playing badminton, which was my main sport as a teenager. These days, tennis is my thing. I play as often as I can, which is … Read more
When it comes to changing or replacing your tennis gear, it’s usually the racket and strings which first spring to mind. However, the grip on your tennis racket also needs to be changed too… ..and it might be more often than you think. If you find the racket slipping out of your hand when you’re … Read more
Tennis rackets have evolved massively over the years. Wooden rackets were common place until Jimmy Connors started using a steel racket in the 1970s. Seeing the power he could generate, including his comprehensive victory over Ken Rosewall in 1974, led to many more players switching to metal rackets. Aluminium was the material of choice for … Read more
