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Tecnifibre RUFF CODE 130 / 16 gauge Tennis String Review

Tecnifibre, a well-know manufacturer of tennis string has recently introduced a couple new additions to their product selection. One of these is “Ruff Code 130”, a polyester string designed to enhance spin. I obtained a set from DO IT Tennis and strung my racquet Tennis specific shoes are designed for rough surfaces. They require extra cushioning...

November 24th, 2011

The Difference Between Tennis Shoes and Tennis Shoes for the Tennis Player

“Tennis shoes” is a very broad term. There are shoes for running, biking, even just walking around. However, there are some very distinct differences between “tennies” and tennis shoes specifically made for the tennis player. Tennis specific shoes are designed for rough surfaces. They require extra cushioning...

November 23rd, 2011

Durable Tennis Bags Come from Everywhere

As we all know, almost all products are made in China. Most of the tennis bags on the market are no different. However, durable tennis bags can be made anywhere. All the top tennis manufacturers make bags that stand up to today's high usage players...

November 21st, 2011

Cheap Tennis Bags Can Still be Well Made

These tennis bags are generally a 6-pack, 3-pack or backpack. It will fit the same amount of items as the higher end bags but the quality of material that has been used on these bags are not going to last you for years...more like 6-18 months...

November 20th, 2011

New Adidas Tennis Shoes to be Released Soon

In the tennis shoe market, there are just a few shoes that are at the top of the game. You have Nike, Prince, K-Swiss, Babolat and Adidas. Adidas tennis shoes have long been one of the best brands of tennis shoes on the market; more specifically, the Adidas Barricade. It has been a tennis player’s best friend...

November 20th, 2011

Tennis bags have compartments for a reason

Tennis bags can come with just one or two compartments and some can come with up to 6 or 7 compartments. Most of the smaller bags like the backpack's and 3-pack bags usually have just one main compartment for your racquets and than one side compartment for smaller items like your wallet, keys and cell phones. However, the larger bags like the 9-pack and...

November 19th, 2011

Junior tennis shoes: Why they’re important

Many parents have no idea what the difference between running shoes and tennis shoes is. So, to make it easy for them and others like them who might be shopping for junior tennis shoes, the main difference is ...

November 19th, 2011

Why a tennis racquet makes a great gift

With over 200 tennis racquets on the market today, it can be overwhelming to choose a racquet for a loved one during the holiday season. However, don't be discouraged as there are many great racquets so you can't go wrong. One of the best options to choosing a racquet is to visit our website and go to our Racquet Pro...

November 18th, 2011

Athletes and Proper Nutrition

As I grabbed my new Head YouTek tennis racquet to meet my girlfriend at the court, I suddenly remembered the recent information I had come across regarding improving one’s general athletic performance via proper nutrition. So I decided to make a quick stop at the local farmer’s ...

November 18th, 2011

Is the Adidas Barricade the best tennis shoe ever made?

The Adidas Barricade has been around for close to 10 years and when you hear the word barricade: you know it means top quality tennis shoe. The Barricade line has been one of the best selling tennis shoes in the world. The latest model to come out was the Barricade 6.0...

November 17th, 2011

The best tennis gifts for tennis players are tennis bags

There are 1000's of items to get your family member or friends for the holidays. If you are looking to get something for a tennis player, the best tennis gift is a tennis bag. Tennis bags are the number 1 selling item during the holiday season...

November 17th, 2011

The pros have the best tennis bags

Everybody always wants to use what the tour players are using and that is not an exception when it comes to the tennis bags that they carry on the court. The bags the tour players are using are always each brand’s top of the line bag. The tour players always have the latest and greatest products from their respective sponsored companies...

November 16th, 2011

GAMMA TNT2 TOUCH 16 Gauge Tennis String Review

Gamma is a brand that has been around for a long time. They sell almost anything one could desire for the sport of tennis. From strings, to racquets, to clothing, to on-court materials, they have it! Gamma has recently released some new tennis strings. One of these is TNT2 TOUCH...

November 16th, 2011

You Don’t Have To Take Out A Loan To Get A Fashionable Tennis Bag

When you hear the word 'style', two other words come to mind: “cha-ching”. While this may be the case with the hand crafted Italian leather bags by Cortiglia, there are many options in the market for fashionable tennis bags that are very affordable...

November 15th, 2011

The Five Best Tennis Racquets: #1

the Babolat Pure Drive GT. This racquet has been the best selling racquet on the market for the past 3-4 years. How does a racquet stay at the top for so long? The main reason is that it does what few racquets on the market do today. It is attractive to so many levels of players. What I mean by this...

November 15th, 2011

The Five Best Tennis Racquets: #2

the Babolat Aeropro Drive GT. You might have heard of a player named Rafael Nadal, aka: Rafa. Well, this is his racquet. You’re probably thinking why would I want to play with the same racquet as a top touring pro if I am only a recreational player? The good news is that this racquet is made for ...

November 14th, 2011

The Five Best Tennis Racquets: #3

the Wilson BLX Six.One Tour; also, known as Roger Federer's weapon of choice. The head size on this racquet is just 90 sq inches. With the amount of topspin players are hitting with, it can be a challenge to hit the small sweetspot. However, the truth is that the people ...

November 13th, 2011

The Five Best Tennis Racquets: #4

the Head YouTek IG Speed Midplus 18x20...aka: Novak Djokovic's racquet. I think when you have a player that only loses a few matches over the course of 12 months. The racquet...

November 12th, 2011

The Five Best Tennis Racquets: #5

Völkl Powerbridge 10 Mid. Yep, it's a player racquet at only 93 square inches but for many true tennis players, this racquet has it all. It has a great balance, great feel and the Völkl technology puts it in my top 5. I also think that the sensor handle system...

November 11th, 2011

DUNLOP BLACK WIDOW 16 ga. Tennis String

Dunlop is well-known in the tennis world. Many famous players have used Dunlop products successfully. It appears that Dunlop wishes to increase their presence and they have released several new racquets and tennis strings. This review is on the “Dunlop Black Widow” polyester...

November 10th, 2011

Dunlop Biomimetic racquets let nature do all the work

Dunlop Biomimetic tennis racquets are modeled after the successful advances scientists see in nature. Biomimetics combines technology and natural evolution to create products, designs and plans that are far more advanced and efficient than mankind ...

November 9th, 2011

Head Liquidmetal Tennis Racquets Make Bold Statement

When I first heard someone on the tennis court say “liquidmetal,” I thought it was some type of medicine. As I reared my head over to the group’s conversation, I discovered it is some type of technology incorporated into Head tennis racquets. As one of the industry’s leaders...

November 8th, 2011

Tennis racquet review: Dunlop Biomimetic 500

The cosmetics of the 500 contrast a black matte finish against yellow trim that highlights two new technologies that Dunlop is very excited about: Aeroskin and HM6 Carbon. The Aeroskin is a slightly bumped surface on new Dunlops that reduces drag which...

November 7th, 2011

HOPE Series of Wilson Tennis Bags – Support Breast Cancer Research With Each Purchase

As the month of October comes to a close, many of us recall reminders of the lives lost to breast cancer and saved in spite of it. Although the arrival of November means the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are still many ways to support breast cancer research. One such way is the purchase of one of the HOPE line of Wilson tennis bags...

November 6th, 2011

New Wilson Tennis Bag! Tour 15 Pack Has More Room Store Your Stuff, Even Racquets Too!

I have long sung the praises for the high capacity set of Wilson tennis bags, not only for their ability to store a lot of racquets, but also for their ability to store a lot of items other than racquets, and to serve as a makeshift suitcase in a...

November 5th, 2011

The Various Types of Prince Tennis Racquets

Today’s athletic gear market offers a wide array of Prince tennis racquets. Although it is always a plus to have different options for selection, it can also cause some confusion. Granted, the die-hard tennis players are up-to-date with the different types of racquets and the various types of technology applicable...

November 4th, 2011

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