Some Fun Tennis Points

Now that it is getting warmer, people are getting out and getting some exercise.  If you are a tennis fan, here are some fun tennis points for inspiration.  Enjoy!

Help for Tennis Elbow

With the weather turning colder, some people have been saying that their tennis elbow is acting up.  Some players look into tennis rackets (weight and vibration damping) as well as string tension (lower tension, perhaps by 2-3 pounds, and as much as 5 lbs).  Here's some information:

Technique First, Gear Second  If the way you’re hitting the ball is the cause of your arm problem, no amount of equipment changes will save you.   

Make the Sweet Spot Bigger  Bigger sweet spot = hitting more balls in the sweet spot = less vibration. Try using a lower string tension. A 2 – 3 pound reduction in tension noticeably enlarges the sweet spot. If you’re looking at making a racquet switch, remember that racquets with a larger head size will have a larger sweet spot too. Consider moving up a size. 

In addition, there are several products that people say have been helpful.  One product is very useful for strengthening the arm and forearm:




Some people like this type of product because it gives relief from tennis elbow pain:

Read more here:
http://www.tenniscompany.com/about4.html

Tennis Rackets & Sweet Spots

Here is some basic information when looking to buy a new tennis racket:

• Racket-head Size (Standard & midsized = up to 94 square inches; midsize-plus = 95-105 square inches; oversized > 105 square inches)
• Grip size: 4-1/4 inch to 4-5/8 inches.  This is a matter of comfort, with many men using grips of 4-1/2 and 4-5/8 and many women using 4-1/4 to 4-3/8.  
• Cosmetics: some people may be interested in how the racket looks (color).
• You can't go wrong with the major brands such as: Head, Prince & Wilson.
• Another useful link on Tennis Racket Sweet Spots:
  http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=152
• Some useful info: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/choosing-a-tennis-racquet.html

A few of our favorites, based on reviews, price and value:


















Another useful link on Tennis Racket Sweet Spots:
http://illumin.usc.edu/article.php?articleID=152