September 2009 Monthly Archive

A Battle Cry For Our Sport

There’s a new rallying cry for tennis, and it’s being spread by tennis retailers, racquet manufacturers, teaching pros, tennis associations and more: “Racket UP, America!” RUA is not just a slogan, though. It’s an industry-wide promotional campaign for the... (Click here to read more...)

Industry News

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

Letters

Questioning Tennis Sponsor Ads I just finished reading Pat Hanssen’s “Your Serve” article, “A Suitable Tennis Partner,” in the August issue, regarding inappropriate TV commercials. I couldn’t agree more. My children are grown, but I still cringe when ads like... (Click here to read more...)

Annual Awards: Champions of Tennis 2009

Help us recognize the people and organizations that are making a difference in the business of tennis. (Click here to read more...)

Is That Normal?

When you have questions about your new courts or maintenance, don’t hesitate to check with your contractor. (Click here to read more...)

Social Service

Create opportunities to interact and “social spaces” and you’ll encourage people to play more tennis and hang around your facility. (Click here to read more...)

No-Fault Fashion

Bold designs are a hallmark of the upcoming year’s newest tenniswear. Feel and fit continue to be important to active players and those who just want “the look.” Combining traditional looks with cutting-edge fabrics and cuts are sure to attract a broad range of consumers, both men and women. (Click here to read more...)

Stringing machine review: Wilson Baiardo

The features and benefits of the top machines in the industry with a unique focus on ergonomics. (Click here to read more...)

Playtest: Prince Hybrid Power EXP

Prince now combines one-half set of Prince Poly EXP and one-half set of Prince Premier LT as Prince Hybrid Power EXP. This string comes standard in demos of the EXO3 Rebel, EXO3 Rebel Team, EXO3 Ignite, and EXO3 Ignite... (Click here to read more...)

Technology Smokescreen?

A tennis physicist says racquet company marketing claims may have little meaning in a scientific sense and may not be serving players. (Click here to read more...)

The Yusuki Method of Starting a String Job

I learned this from my good friend Toru Yusuki while stringing at tournaments. Instead of putting the starting clamp behind the string clamp to eliminate slippage when starting a string job, start by pulling tension on both first mains at... (Click here to read more...)

Grommet strip tool

Here is a tool I made that will help you install the ends of a grommet strip. The ends of the grommet strip never seem to be long enough and require the heat of a hairdryer to stretch them. This... (Click here to read more...)

Cleaner Clean-Up

I found a wonderful cleaner for the black, sticky mess left behind by an ancient replacement grip that had become smeared all over the frame. Casual Clean is an outdoor furniture cleaner. It cuts through the gunk and even removes... (Click here to read more...)