June 2010 Monthly Archive

Support From the ‘Tennis Family’

One sunny Saturday morning in April, I received an email that made me sit back, sigh and stare at the screen. “Dear Family and Friends,” it began. “To keep you up to date on my health condition, I created... (Click here to read more...)

Industry news

PTR to Debut Spring TennisFest in March 2011 Starting in March 2011, PTR will host an annual event on Hilton Head Island, S.C., for college tennis teams on spring break. “With more than 200 college coaches who are PTR members,... (Click here to read more...)

Pioneers in Tennis: Vic Braden

Using science to help people enjoy the game. (Click here to read more...)

Flex time

The growing popularity of flex leagues are filling a need for players with busy schedules and are helping to feed players into other tennis programs, too.’ (Click here to read more...)

Racquet Care

Each of us needs to be reminded of the basics every now and then. These tips will help you service your customers the best way possible. (Click here to read more...)

State of the Industry: Teaching Assistance?

For nearly 35 years, there have been two teaching pro groups in the U.S. Now the question is being raised again: Is this the best system for tennis? (Click here to read more...)

Hard Hitting

Meet 10 great examples of outdoor hard-court construction excellence. (Click here to read more...)

Playtest: Gamma TNT2 Touch

Gamma TNT2 Touch is the first multicore, multi-wrap string energized with the Gamma patented TNT (Thermo Nuclear Technology) process. TNT2 Touch is a premium string that according to Gamma offers amazing feel and power without sacrificing control. Gamma says... (Click here to read more...)

Review: Prince Neos 1500

The industry standard gets updated again. (Click here to read more...)

Creating Future Leaders

A recent grad, immersed in this industry, says education and messaging to youth will help build a solid future for the sport. (Click here to read more...)