A tennis racket consists of a lower handle, called a grip, and a frame that contains a tightly wound web of strings. The grip and frame are connected by a neck. While rackets vary in terms of length, ...

When Frances Tiafoe steps onto the Australian Open court for his first match of the 2025 tournament, there will be no mistaking his kit change.

Big racquets have bigger 'sweet spots' but are harder to control. A 'sweet spot' is the area in the middle of the strings which gives the cleanest hit. A mid-size racquet has a hitting area of about ...

Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. The International Tennis Hall of Fame museum covers the history of the game, from equipment to ... [+] fashion to pop culture.