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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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