Quick Answer Tennis balls are yellow because they are much easier to see. Before 1972, tennis balls were usually white. However, with the rise of colour television, researchers found that fluorescent yellow balls were far more visible to viewers and players alike. Today, almost every professional and recreational tennis ballContinue Reading
Quick Answer The biggest difference between pressurized and pressureless tennis balls is how they create their bounce. Most recreational and competitive players should use pressurized balls, while pressureless balls are an excellent choice for coaching, ball machines and practice. Embed from Getty Images What Are Pressurized Tennis Balls? Pressurized tennisContinue Reading
João Fonseca returned to the ATP Tour with an impressive victory in Montreal, defeating former world No.3 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(3), 7-5 to advance to the third round of the National Bank Open. Playing his first tour-level match since losing to Roman Safiullin in the third round at Wimbledon, the 19-year-oldContinue Reading
Some really interesting results on the ATP Challenger Tour last week. Facundo Diaz Acosta won his fifth Challenger title of the year, taking the San Marino 125 title. He’s moved up 128 places this year, to find himself back in the top 100. J.J. Wolf continues his climb back toContinue Reading
Laura Pigossi of Brazil took out the biggest event on the ITF Tour last week, claiming the Gran Canaria 100, winning her 11th title of her career. Currently still outside the top 200, she has some work to do if she’s to get back to her former high ranking ofContinue Reading
The WTA got exactly the result they have been wanting for a while now. Alexandra Eala has become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title, producing a remarkable comeback against world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the final of the Mubadala DC Open. TheContinue Reading
Quick Answer A tennis ball is made from a hollow rubber core covered in a felt outer layer. Although all tennis balls may look similar, they vary in construction, speed, durability and intended use. Choosing the right tennis ball depends on your age, playing level, court surface and whether you’reContinue Reading
Quick Answer The best tennis racquet is the one that suits your ability, playing style and physical characteristics. When choosing a racquet, consider: Rather than looking for the “best” racquet, focus on finding the one that best matches your game. Why Choosing the Right Racquet Matters A tennis racquet isn’tContinue Reading
Quick Answer A hybrid tennis string setup uses two different types of strings in the same racquet. Typically, one string is installed in the mains (the vertical strings) and another in the crosses (the horizontal strings). Hybrid stringing allows players to combine the strengths of different strings, such as theContinue Reading
Quick Answer Tennis string gauge refers to the thickness of the string. For most recreational players, 16 or 17 gauge offers the best balance between performance and durability. Embed from Getty Images What Is Tennis String Gauge? One of the easiest ways to customise your racquet is by changing theContinue Reading
