If you want more spin, your strings matter as much as your technique. The shape, texture, gauge and tension of your string all affect how much the ball rotates after it leaves the racket. This guide covers what makes a…
If you are new to tennis or have only been playing for a short time, choosing strings can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of options, confusing brand names and technical terms that do not mean much when you are still…
Polyester and multifilament are the two main string types that most intermediate and advanced players choose between. They feel completely different on court, suit different playing styles and wear out in different ways. The short version: polyester gives you control…
Most players should start with a tennis string tension somewhere around the middle of their racket’s recommended range, then adjust based on the string type, comfort, control and how the ball comes off the racket. As a simple starting point,…
Choosing tennis strings does not need to be complicated. The right string depends on three things: how you play, what you want to feel and how much you want to spend. Everything else is fine-tuning. This guide covers the main…
A useful rule is to restring roughly as many times per year as you play per week. If you play once a week, restring about once a year. If you play three times a week, restring about three times a…
There’s a point in every player’s tennis journey when they realize it’s not just the racquet that matters — it’s the thing you’re actually touching. A good overgrip can change the feel of your frame, give you confidence on serve,…
There’s nothing glamorous about bonking mid-match, or watching your hand tremble with the warning signs of a cramp during a third-set tiebreak. It’s the reality of pushing your body in heat, humidity, or just the grind of a hard session.…
I never meant to stay with Alu Power this long. It started, like it does for most of us, with a curiosity. Someone on the next court was cracking serves with a different sound — not louder exactly, just tighter,…
After five long years of chasing alternatives, it’s finally time to say it — the Vapor is back. I’ve spent more time than I care to admit trying to find a proper replacement for the old Nike Vapor 10. I…
