November 2013 Archives - TennisCompanion

Enhance Your Game with the Right Tennis String Tension

27 Nov 2013/17 Comments

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For many players, tennis string tension is an often overlooked aspect of their tennis racquet. However, the tension in which a player strings their racquet can have a significant impact on the overall performance and feel of their tennis racquet.

A Comprehensive Guide for the Different Types of Tennis String

25 Nov 2013/26 Comments

We hope you love this post on the different types of tennis strings! Just so you know, TennisCompanion may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page to help keep this site running.

Selecting the right tennis strings can be an extremely confusing process. There are a variety of different types of tennis strings, multiple brands to choose from and even when you’ve found a string you like, there are various gauges (the thickness of the tennis string) and a wide range of tensions that you can string your racquet.

How to Select the Perfect Tennis Racquet Grip Size

03 Nov 2013/Start the Conversation

If you’re about to choose a new tennis racquet or you’re considering changing racquets, it’s important to make sure that you carefully select the appropriate grip size. It’s one of the most frequently overlooked elements of a tennis racquet, but selecting the wrong grip size can have painful repercussions that can be easily avoided through a little due diligence.

A Complete Guide to Tennis Racquet Weight & Balance

03 Nov 2013/2 Comments

For many, the topic of tennis racquet weight and balance can be a bit complex. In particular, it can be difficult to understand how weight and balance impact racquet performance and perhaps more importantly how to evaluate a racquet based on these components.

In this article we’ll help provide you with an overview of racquet weight and balance. We’ll also review how these aspects impact racquet performance, so you can make a more educated decision when purchasing a new racquet. If you’re in the market for a new racquet be sure to check out our 2018 guide to the best tennis racquets.

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An Overview of the Different Parts of a Tennis Racquet

02 Nov 2013/4 Comments

If you’re just getting started with tennis, then it can be extremely helpful to have a thorough understanding of the different parts of a tennis racquet. This way, when friends, coaches or teammates reference a specific part of the racquet, you’ll have a clear understanding and can speak knowledgeably about the each part yourself.

If you’re in the process of purchasing your first racquet or finding a new racquet, then it can also be tremendously helpful to understand each part and how it impacts performance of your racquet, so that you can better evaluate and select a racquet. Once you’ve had a chance to learn more about the parts of a tennis racquet be sure to check out our detailed guide to best tennis racquets for 2018.

Everything You Need to Know About the Different Types of Tennis Racquets

02 Nov 2013/19 Comments

When purchasing or evaluating a new tennis racquet there are a variety of aspects that can be helpful to consider including weight, length, head size, frame stiffness and materials. Add to that the fact that there are close to 20 major racquet brands to select from and the choices can become overwhelming quickly.

In this article we’ll look at the three most common types of tennis racquets and help distinguish the differences between each type of racquet and why you might want to consider one over another. We’ve also compiled and hand-selected our list of the 20 best tennis racquets for 2018 to help you in your decision making process.