Do you feel you’re not really getting any better with a particular shot in tennis? Maybe your two handed backhand is a real weakness, or your volleys just aren’t consistent enough? While having a tennis partner to play with is the ideal solution, they might not be free when you want to practice. So what … Read more
If you watch enough tennis or play it yourself on bright sunny days, a thought might start to dawn on you… Why don’t more tennis players wear sunglasses? They’re relatively common in other outdoor sports played in summer sun. Watch a baseball game in the summer and chances are half of the players on either … Read more
Everyone has their own style when they play tennis. Whether you’re an aggressive baseline player who likes to hit powerful ground strokes with lots of spin, or you’re a serve and volley player who likes to have good feel and control around the net. Or maybe your style is a bit of both? Obviously the … Read more
I play tennis about once a week for a couple of hours (weather permitting). To be honest, I really would like to play more, but with family commitments it’s just not possible. If you’re a parent, I’m sure you understand… Anyway, the other week I was surprised when I broke a string during a tennis … Read more
I recently upgraded my tennis strings as unfortunately one snapped in a doubles match. I didn’t even have a spare racket, so I had to borrow one for the rest of the game. Didn’t go to well as you might expect after that! This is the first time I’ve had to go through the process … Read more
Two weeks ago, I changed my tennis strings. I hadn’t planned to do it so soon as I only play once a week. Also, the strings are only a few months old. But these were a basic set of strings which I got with my tennis racket. Anyway, I was forced into changing my strings … Read more
As a teenager, I played badminton to a fairly high level. My years of experience playing this sport is probably a big factor as to why I like volleying in tennis and being more at the net than the baseline. Anyway, the reason for this blog post is, after a 20 year gap, I played … Read more
Nothing beats having a tennis partner you can play with on a regular basis. It’s a great way to improve your game and work on different shots. However, if you REALLY want to get better, you need a proper practice routine. And chances are, your tennis partner isn’t going to want to hit 50 balls … Read more
I’ve been very pleased with my Mantis Pro III tennis racket I bought several months ago. It’s a great overall racket for control, feel and giving me sufficient power. We all know racket design is a big factor in determining how well a racket ‘feels’ when you hit your shots. However, tennis strings are also … Read more
It’s only in the past year or so that I’ve really started to look at tennis strings and how they can improve your game. Some can offer you more spin, control and power so you have to choose carefully to pick one to complement your playing style. In this article let’s take a look at … Read more
