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 …
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 …
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? In this article, I will go through the 15 best sunglasses for tennis players right now. Why Do You Need Sunglasses For Playing Tennis? To take …
The tennis racquet obviously make a big difference, but it’s also important to consider the strings you’re using. In this blog post, I’ll look at the difference between monofilament and multifilament tennis strings, the pros and cons of each type so you can see which is right for your game. Monofilament vs Multifilament Strings These …
Having the best possible string setup can be the difference between winning and losing a match. To get the full potential of your strings, they need to be re-stringed regularly. But, how long do tennis strings last? And how often should you restring a tennis racquet? In another article I’ve looked at some of the …
It’s always interesting to look at what the pro players string setup, while it’s not always a good idea to completely copy it, it helps to know what strings that are the top of the market right now. I initially though that most ATP players had really advanced set up, which helps to optimize their …
The other day, I was forced into changing my strings as one of the strings snapped in a rally. I may have had the wrong tennis gauge for my game, but it got me thinking about how can you tell if your tennis strings are dead? In this blog post, I will look at the …
There’s a lot of similarities between the 2 racket sports Badminton and tennis. While there’s different rackets and balls, tennis players usually likes to play Badminton and vice versa. However, when it comes to tennis players who play Badminton a couple of hours a week, does it hurt to use your tennis shoes or is …
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 …
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 extremely important. Some are great for spin and control, and some are better for power. So when you’re choosing a racket, you need to think about what string best …