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September 2008 Monthly Archive

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... (Click here to read more...)

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... (Click here to read more...)

Industry News

Information to help you run your business. (Click here to read more...)

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... (Click here to read more...)

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... (Click here to read more...)

Off and Running

With technical fabrication and looks that range from hip to retro, tenniswear moves into spring. (Click here to read more...)

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. (Click here to read more...)

String of Advice

Make sure you know how to help your customers find the string that works best for them. (Click here to read more...)

String Selector Map 2008: The Right Plotline

Our exclusive listing and chart will help each of your customers plot a course to the perfect string for his game. (Click here to read more...)

Racquet Masters

The Wilson/Luxilon Stringing Team brings together some of the world’s best stirngers. (Click here to read more...)

Playtest: 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... (Click here to read more...)

All For One?

The head of the USPTA says his organization supports forming one teaching pro group with the PTR. (Click here to read more...)

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... (Click here to read more...)

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... (Click here to read more...)

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.... (Click here to read more...)

The Trouble With Tie-Offs!

I recently took in a racquet for stringing with a hybrid. After installing the mains I noticed that this particular racquet didn’t have anywhere to tie off the crosses at the throat, despite the Digest listing that showed two-piece instructions,... (Click here to read more...)

Pulling twice for twice the fun

When stringing I try to make sure my actual tension is as close as possible to the reference tension. So I calibrate my Gamma stringer at least every couple months or after a lot of use. Something else I do... (Click here to read more...)

Homemade boomerang tool

Here is a tip for people who string Prince O3 frames and do not have a boomerang tool. Get an eraser from Staples or any office/art supply house (I prefer the Sanford Magic Rub) and trim one-third off lengthwise. (The... (Click here to read more...)

Marketing grip replacement

Your article on gripping was great. It got me thinking about when, or how often, grips need to be replaced. Sometimes it is obvious when a customer’s grip needs to be replaced, but often, it is not. Most women, and... (Click here to read more...)

Early preparation

In my shop, we prepare all the racquets that are to be strung before we start the actual stringing. We cut out the old string, get the stringing instructions, and then measure the new string to each racquet. The string... (Click here to read more...)

String awl

When faced with a particularly stubborn blocking string, I take a small piece of very stiff string (such as Wilson Enduro Gold or Zo Pro) and thread it through from the opposite direction I want to go with my “real”... (Click here to read more...)

Tip your customers

I put tips on the back of my stringing business cards as well as in the signature block of emails. My customers have always given me positive feedback on this — it keeps them “in the know” concerning their racquets... (Click here to read more...)