Bob
The brains behind the balls: what are the best balls for tennis?
In this article I’ll take a sidestep from your ideal string setup and discuss another rather important part of the tennis game: the tennis ball. Without one, there will be no play! And without joking, because the ball and strings collide into each other, it really benefits you to know something about tennis balls and … Read moreThe brains behind the balls: what are the best balls for tennis?
My personal thoughts on using a vibration dampener in your racket
It surprises me every time when a customer comes to me and ask whether they should use a dampener in their racket. While it is a good question, it seems like they already know the outcome of what I’m about to say and assume they should probably play with a racket dampener. Well, wait a … Read moreMy personal thoughts on using a vibration dampener in your racket
How to pratically select the best gauge of string for your racket
Selecting the best strings for your racket is one of the most important tasks when it comes to taking care of your racket. Not only are there quite a few different materials to choose from, they are available in different sizes. Racket strings are made in different thicknesses, called gauges. The thicker the gauge, the … Read moreHow to pratically select the best gauge of string for your racket
My personal do’s and don’ts on how to measure your racket grip size
One of the most asked questions in my shop is: how do I know what grip size to choose when buying a racket? Now this is a great question because determining grip size for your racket is essential for playing. But the question is unfortunately only asked by somewhat half of the people; the rest … Read moreMy personal do’s and don’ts on how to measure your racket grip size
A small historical lesson on why Babolat rackets are so popular
When I watch old tennis video’s, it always amazes me that a lot of the world famous tennis brands are already there, but one… Dunlop? Yeah, been there for a while. Wilson? Yep, sure, one of the oldies. For sure even Slazenger, Wimbeldon’s favourite has been around for a long, long time. But Babolat never … Read moreA small historical lesson on why Babolat rackets are so popular
A short introduction into different types of string for rackets
When it comes to getting a new string for your racket, the majority of players who step into my shop with some basic level of confidence in their preferred tension settings. When I tell them that this can be a great number to string with, depending on the type of string they would want to … Read moreA short introduction into different types of string for rackets
An introductory bit of theory on why racket strings break
It is the moment many racket sports player fear… the breaking point of your racket’s string. Everybody who plays racket sports knows it’s part of the game, though it’s frequency varies from sport to sport. But then it also greatly can vary from player to player and that makes this question quite interesting. Why do … Read moreAn introductory bit of theory on why racket strings break
