Posts Tagged ‘Gear’
Tennis advice from the pro Jesse Witten
Friday, August 13th, 2010The Importance of Strings
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Strings are the only part of our gear that touches the ball during play. There are many resources on the web that do a fine job of describing the different string types and their physical properties so there’s no sense in rehashing the basics of that information. What I hope to do is to explain in greater depth some of the finer points of string technology and science, provide some examples that help explain areas that seem to confuse many people, and show how we can then use this information to make choices to best help our tennis abilities. Hang in there for a little bit, and we’ll soon see how it all works together. (more…)
Tennis racquet strings: The Hybrid Revolution
Monday, July 26th, 2010Hybrids are everywhere today, as designers and scientists blend the best qualities of two products into one. From cars with a combination of combustible fuel and electricity to golf clubs that have elements of irons and woods to dogs crossbred to mix non-shedding qualities and outgoing personalities, every industry seems to be going hybrid.
