Once a blip on the racquet-spec radar, string pattern has become an increasingly important—and complicated—consideration. Here are a few things you should know about strings before your next racquet ...

Often overlooked, a racquet’s string pattern can make a big difference in your game. During the press conference following his semifinal victory over Andy Roddick at the Sony Ericsson Open in April, ...

Tennis players now can change their game without changing their racquet thanks to an innovative grommet system introduced by HEAD. The Graphene XT Speed Rev Pro racquet ($199.95) features a new ...

If you’re an aggressive striker who values precision on flatter drives and a calm response against pace, those numbers will feel “right.” ...

Professional tennis players call it “the Luxilon shot,” and, apparently, you can hear it coming. The ball crosses the net hissing and spitting like some enraged tropical insect. Its most lethal ...

It was the bored monks of medieval France who invented the sport that has become one of the most captivating of modern times. To pass the time, they struck a ball against a wall, and then over a crude ...

Three names sell tennis rackets: Rafa, Roger and Roddick. Walk around the U.S. Open this year and you’ll notice the topspin-wielding heartthrob and world No. 1 Rafael Nadal playing with one of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. Sheep intestine launched the technological advancements of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Choosing the right tennis racket can be a minefield. These days ...