Okay, so normally I wouldn't care less about these types of things. I'm not a slave to fashion (even tennis fashion) and usually I'm not influenced by any company's alliance with either a celebrity or event. Recent additions and changes in the tennis industry, however, have made me wonder, "What were they thinking?"
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Tennis racquets, hundreds of different models. It does not matter if you are a beginner or an advanced player, choosing the right racquet for your game will help you progress through the years . Our goals are to help you to avoid common mistakes when looking for your first tennis racquet and to improve your game to the higher level if you are an esteblished tennis player. On our pages you will find facts about various tennis racquets' weights, balances, lengths, stiffnesses, head sizes and other parameters as well as hints how to use them for the benefit of your game.
Thirty years ago, we had a few models of the tennis racquets. Now every manufacturer brings in 10-20 new models every year to keep up with the market. How do you choose the right one from about 150 new models? Do not forget that 150 of last year's models are still in stores. The rule of thumb is the "SwingStyle". Basically lighter and larger frames are made for the players with the shorter swings, while smaller and heavier frames are more suitable for the better level of player with fast and long swing. Every manufacturer has either type of racquets in it's line. It is a matter of preference when deciding which one to choose. Most of the large chains of stores will carry mostly US brands, but you will find vast variety of European or Japanese brands in the tennis pro shops.
Due to the high volume of new frames coming to the market every year you may find a lower price point for the last year's frames which are almost as good as this year's. We will update you with the information on the closeouts, but there is always more winning technology in the new frames, which can give you a little edge over your opponent.
There is a large number of places where you can buy a tennis racquet, but our advice is to support your local tennis pro shop, where you will service your racquet in the future, even though the price of it there could be a little higher than in the bigger stores or online.
Click HERE to access our racquet database to search for the racquet that is ideal for you.
Mauresmo learning to love Roland Garros World number one Amelie Mauresmo said she was learning to love Roland Garros after defeating Jelena Jankovic of Serbia and Montenegro 6-3 6-3 in the third round on Friday.
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Nadal powers into third round Champion Rafael Nadal flexed his claycourt muscles to power into the third round of the French Open with a 6-2 6-1 6-4 win over American lucky loser Kevin Kim on Friday.
Hingis back among the elite Martina Hingis vaulted back into the world's top 20 on Monday for the first time since quitting the sport in 2002.
Nadal rules clay, but Federer is still No. 1 Rafael Nadal is unbeaten on clay. Roger Federer is still No. 1 in the tennis rankings. Nadal won the Rome Masters on Sunday, beating Federer for a fourth straight time. The Spaniard barely gained any ground in his bid to overtake Federer in the rankings.
Mauresmo beats Hingis in German Open quarterfinals Top-ranked Amelie Mauresmo won four straight games in the final set to beat Martina Hingis 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday and advance to the semifinals of the German Open.
Hewitt withdraws from Hamburg Masters due to injury Lleyton Hewitt has withdrawn from next week's Hamburg Masters Series tennis tournament because of a calf muscle injury, his management team said in a statement Friday
Accurate Swiss Timing - Federer Reigns Again What a finish to the final of the NASDAQ-100 Open. It was euphoria for Roger Federer and heartbreak for Ivan Ljubicic. He served to Federer’s backhand. The world number one sliced it back low and the ball clipped the net; it dribbled along the top for a second and then plopped over, almost dying as it hit the court.
New Zealand Davis Cup team located After a series of hotel forays, which became like an adventure out of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the embattled New Zealand Davis Cup tennis team has finally settled into a decent hotel in Almaty.
One opening left for fall women's tournament at Minnesota The University of Minnesota announced they have one opening for a Division I team to participate in the 3rd Gopher Invitational Tournament (September 15th- 17th of 2006). Hotel accommodation (4 rooms per night) and lunch (Friday and Saturday) will be provided by the University of Minnesota.
Goldfine guiding U.S. Davis Cup team vs. Chile Andy Roddick and Dean Goldfine will have to put their history behind them. With captain Patrick McEnroe's wife due to give birth, Goldfine - whom Roddick fired as his coach in February - will guide the United States Davis Cup team against Chile in their quarterfinal clash this weekend.
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