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, ...

With recreational and professional players testing the limits of what’s possible on a tennis court, their equipment needs to ... data to inform and encourage gear choices.

Before getting into more arm-friendly options, a public service reminder about strings. Recreational players with arm pain should refrain from using polyester strings. At least until the pain subsides ...

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 ...

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.

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.