ET Gear Reviews

Strings with spin?

One of the most frequent questions I get as a stringer is, "What string will give me the most spin?" The answer is that no string will give you spin, it is how you swing. What determines how much spin is imparted on the ball is the angle that you swing and how fast you

Adidas’ top dog wearing Nike?

What does it say about a company's shoe when the highest ranked player for their rival is wearing that shoe? Well it appears to be confirming what many players have been saying for awhile... The Nike Air Max Breathe Cage II is one of the top all around shoes on the market.In the above picture

Choosing the right racquet for your game

While a particular racquet won't make you a better player, choosing the wrong racquet can hinder you from performing your best. Playing with the wrong racquet while you are learning the game can actually restrict your stroke development. With such a huge selection of racquets on the market, it can be a little overwhelming. This

Luxilon… Is it Right For You & Your Game?

As a stringer, one of the most popular questions I get is, "What is this Luxilon string all about?" The first thing that I tell most people is that it is not for the majority of tennis players. There are two things that that keep the average player from using Luxilon, (and other Polyester mono-fibers)

New racquet technologies. What are they all about?

Every couple of years the racquet manufacturers introduce new technologies that promise to improve your game and make you a better player, but very few people know what they really are and what they do. I would like to discuss the latest technologies from some of the top racquet manufacturers.BabolatIn the last couple of years

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