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The newest and most exciting brand to jump into the competitive market of tennis shoes is Babolat, and their new SFX shoe is their newest in a line that is growing in popularity. Babolat SFX tennis shoes may not have the straps and other bells and whistles of the Propulse series, but it is still a very high performing shoe that has gotten great feedback in its short time on the market. The shoe is available for both men and women, and comes in blue or white for men, or just white for…
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When installing a tennis court, many people consider the net, fences, court surface, even the drawn on lines, but the tennis net post is the most crucial aspect of putting together a tennis court. Without a sturdy base and even alignment, the net can sag or be pulled too tight, changing the dynamics of a court to be unplayable. Unless you’re playing at Wimbledon…
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When you hear the world “love” on the tennis court you can only hope that it is referring to your competitor`s score rather than your own, but there is another “love” that tennis players sometimes forget about… love for your tennis racquet! Unlike the old wooden tennis racquets…
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If you play tennis frequently, and hit the ball hard, chances are you have broken a string or at least had to replace a set of strings sometime in your lifetime. Playing with a broken or malfunctioning set of strings can make tennis unbearable, so you need to get them replaced. To do that, you need a tennis stringing machine, which you will probably see at your local tennis club or shop. Just like lacing up your shoes…
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The Wilson BLX line of racquets is the most technologically advanced to date, and that is because of the use of Basalt. If you don’t know what basalt is, it’s a volcanic rock that provides a material that is excellent with shock absorption, and is also great with giving feedback on your shot, meaning you can feel the ball off your racquet in the best way possible. This may seem like a drastic shift…
The meaning of appropriate tennis clothes has changed quite a bit over the years. It used to be that white was the only acceptable color on the court; that is still true, but only at Wimbledon. Nowadays, tennis players are stepping out in much more colorful apparel than ever before and ...
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There is a reason you can’t play competitively with a racquetball or squash racquet, so I’m going to tell you the features of the racquet that make it specifically for tennis. First off, is the length; all racquets are 27 inches long, with the few exceptions being plus size racquets, which can reach up to 27.5 inches. The main components of that length are the head…
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One of the most overlooked aspects of a tennis racquet is the grip, because when most people think about a racquet, head size, weight, balance, and price come to mind. However, playing with the wrong type of tennis grip can make or break your game. Keep in mind there are two types of tennis grip: the replacement grip is the one that comes already on the racquet, and if removed, reveals bare wood or plastic depending on the material of…
