RSI magazine

July 2009

A Campaign We Should All Support

Just like you, we at RSI depend on this industry, so we freely admit that we are “cheerleaders for our sport.” And we need you to be “cheerleaders for tennis,” too. That’s why this issue’s cover may look like...

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Industry News

Information to help you run your business.

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Racket Up America

A new industry-wide promotion is designed to drive more sales at retail and help stimulate the marketplace.

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Find Your Ball Machine

For 2009, new machines from Lobster and Silent Partner join the list.

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The Hard Way

Six outdoor projects claim hard-court construction honors.

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What Technologies are you selling?

Have you and your staff ever wished you had a list of all the major racquet technologies, all in one place? Well, with the help of material from the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association, here it is. This is the...

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Tecnifibre Black Code 16

Tecnifibre Black Code is a coated monofilament polyester with a pentagonal shape. The monofilament core is a co-polyester, which provides the ultimate in durability, according to Tecnifibre. The polyester coating is said to increase durability and reduce friction burn...

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An Open Letter About Regional Tennis Magazines

By Paul Fein and Jim Martz Dear USTA and TIA Leaders: Thanks to your programs and initiatives, tennis participation throughout the U.S. in 2008 continued its growth on every level. More players (nearly 26.9 million) took to the courts...

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June 2009

Reaching Out to Facility Managers

In mid-May, I spent a week at the Tennis Industry Association office on Hilton Head Island, where I also was fortunate to be able to attend a few sessions at the first Tennis Club Owners and Facility Managers Conference,...

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