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Tennis Racquets on a Budget
It is expensive to buy new racquets. But you don’t always need to do that. You can work with what you have. This is “Tennis racquets on a budget”. Some tennis nerds collect racquets, some buy, trade and sell racquets all the time. But not everyone can keep buying new racquets all the time. Most […]
Babolat Duffle Bag
” Sorry, sir, that bag is too big” is a common phrase tennis-players hear when they are about to board an airplane. Not so with the Babolat duffle bag. A lot of players want to bring their big 12-pack racquet-bag filled with their beloved frames into the cabin as carry-on luggage, even if they are […]
Wilson Pro Staff 97 Racquet Review
This is one of the most popular racquets by advanced players on the club level. Here is my Wilson Pro Staff 97 Racquet Review. If you go to any club in any country, you will likely see a few players using the Wilson Pro Staff 97. Either the all-black version, which I review here or […]
Can You Play Tennis with a Wooden Racquet?
Can you play tennis with a wooden racquet these days? Well, of course, you can, but is it enjoyable? I brought out my old Bancroft Bjorn Borg to find out… Wooden tennis racquets went out of fashion in the early 80s. Bjorn Borg was one of the players that clung to his racquet, but then […]
My Top 5 Control Racquets
NOTE: for a more updated list, check our Gear Guide page on the top control racquets. If you can generate your own power and want to place the ball on a dime, here are my top 5 control racquets that you can buy right now. Lists are popular on the internet, so I have started […]
Tennis String Basics
I listen to you, dear readers. Many of you have asked for a video about tennis string basics. And here it is! Time to learn about tennis strings. I have dealt with tennis string basics in my previous posts about string gauges and string tensions, but I wanted to put it all together into one […]
Tennis String Tensions
I am trying to break down some of the basics around strings, and we have come to the endless topic of tennis string tensions. The trend around tennis string tensions in the last few years has been that less is more. Players are moving down in tension on average. We even see some pros string […]
Tennis String Gauges
Let’s take a closer look at tennis string gauges. How does the thickness of the string influence the playability and characteristics? Tennis string gauges usually vary from 1.05 mm to 1.41 mm. The most common range is in the middle, between 1.20-1.30 mm. Let’s look at the following table. Tennis String Gauges and diameters 15 […]
Do you break strings?
Many club players use stiff polyester strings, while they would be better off with multifilament or gut. The key question is: do you break strings? Most pro players use some form of a polyester string in their racquet. Either in a full bed or as a hybrid. They hit the ball hard and with a […]
5 Tips For Buying a Tennis Racquet
There are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for a new racquet. Here are my 5 tips for buying a tennis racquet. Do you find yourself lost on what racquet to get? You are not alone. Most players of all levels struggle with this question. The choice is staggering, and […]