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September 2008 Monthly Archive

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September 2008

The True Grassroots

With the US Open now upon us, the focus in this sport is on the professional game. And whether you run a retail shop or facility, build courts, or teach tennis, that attention on pro tennis can clearly help...

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2008 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame

There are many people whose dedication and passion have helped the sport of tennis thrive throughout the years. And now, as we introduce the new Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, we honor those who have made — and continue...

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Industry News

USTA Offers New ‘Ticket Exchange’ Service for US Open Under a new partnership with the USTA, TicketsNow, a Ticketmaster company, will operate the only official US Open ticket exchange, where US Open fans can purchase tickets posted for sale by...

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Letters

Teaching Pro Organization Debate Continues In “A United Front” (Your Serve, August issue), author Bruce Levine takes a simplistic approach to the concept of one teaching pro organization. Using his logic, we should ask the racquet, shoe, and apparel companies...

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With New Collections for Spring, Wilson Moves Into Tenniswear

In a move that could be taken as yet another positive sign that tennis is continuing to gain in popularity, particularly in light of industry data that continues to show participation increases, Wilson Racket Sports has made a major...

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Off and Running

With technical fabrication and looks that range from hip to retro, tenniswear moves into spring.

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New Frames for Fall

From new racquets for women, to “team” frames, to head-heavy sticks and low-priced product, players will find a lot to choose from.

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String of Advice

Make sure you know how to help your customers find the string that works best for them.

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The Right Plotline

Our exclusive listing and chart will help each of your customers plot a course to the perfect string for his game.

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Racquet Masters

The Wilson/Luxilon Stringing Team brings together some of the world’s best stirngers.

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Gamma Zo Tour 16

Gamma Zo Tour is a “multifilament” polyester string that is made of six PET (polyethylene terephthalate) monofilaments surrounded by Gamma’s Zo energy core material. Gamma tells us that this unique construction gives Zo Tour a softer, more forgiving feel...

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All For One?

The head of the USPTA says his organization supports forming one teaching pro group with the PTR.

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Swingweight vs. aerodynamics

Q: I have been using head tape at the throat of the racquet instead of a dampener. The tape is 1½” wide, and I use one piece on each side of the stringbed, pressed together, covering the throat area. My...

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Becoming a racquet designer

Q: I just graduated with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. I have been playing for more than 10 years and I also represented the university. I am now very keen on finding a job in manufacturing or research and...

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HEAD Crossbow and Airflow CB racquets

Q: Is there a special way of stringing the new HEAD CrossBow and Airflow CB racquets? I tried to string one and the CrossBow came out when I was tensioning the fifth main....

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