Racquets, Balls, Strings, Stringing Machines, Grips, Court Equipment
How to Choose the Best Tennis Racquet for Control and Power
Learn what control and power really mean in a tennis racquet; how racquet weight, balance, and stiffness influence control and power; and which racquet specifications are likely to produce the best blend of control and power for different types of players.
Racquets Quiz
A fun, challenging quiz on tennis racquet balance, weight, swingweight, stringing patterns, power, sweet spots, and construction.
Tennis Strings and Stringing Quiz
How tight is your knowledge of the effects of string type and stringing choices on racquet performance, arm safety, and stroke production?
Racquet Glossary
A comprehensive glossary of terms used to describe features of tennis racquets. Find definitions that will help you choose and buy a new tennis racquet or take care of your current racquet.
Buying the Right Length Racquet for a Junior Player
How to choose the right length, based on age, size, strength, and experience.
Who Wants to Be a Tennis Gear Millionaire?
See if your knowledge of tennis equipment is worth a million bucks.
Soft Tennis
An introduction to soft tennis, played with lightweight, inflatable balls on a regular tennis court, but with slightly different rules.
The Pros and Cons of Grass Tennis Courts
The advantages and disadvantages of grass court surfaces in tennis.
Review of the Dunlop SpeedBall for Tennis
Review of the Dunlop SpeedBall, a high-density foam practice ball for tennis players from beginner through advanced.
The Pros and Cons of Fast Hard Courts
The advantages and disadvantages of fast hard court surfaces in tennis.
The Pros and Cons of Slow Hard Courts
The advantages and disadvantages of slow hard court surfaces in tennis.
The History of Tennis Racquets - Evolution of the Modern Racquet - Part I
How tennis racquets evolved from the earliest pre-racquets through the long wooden era.
Review of the Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L (125) Tennis String - One of...
Review of the Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16L (125) Tennis String, one of the best tennis strings for durability and arm comfort.
Consumer Reviews of Tennis Racquets
Tennis racquet reviews from players at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
My Distinctive Tennis Racquet
Photos and descriptions of rare, antique, and/or weird tennis racquets. See submissions
ConsumerSearch Racquet Reviews
Provides reviews and ratings of other sources of reviews.
A Closer Look at String Tension in Tennis Racquets
Understanding how energy dynamics in the ball-string interaction govern the effect of different string tensions in tennis racquets.
Buying an Adult Tennis Racquet
How to choose and buy the right adult tennis racquet.
Racquet Research
An attempt to rank racquets for arm safety based on physics, but questionable assumptions and methodology put conclusions in doubt.
United States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association
Extensive, searchable information on building a tennis court, with a directory of certified builders and additional info through publications.
Top Picks of Tennis Racquets for Advanced All-Court Players
The best tennis racquets for advanced all-court players, with links to reviews of each racquet.