Thurman Sims is the product reviewer for the Tennisladys website. Thurman Sims has over 5 years of experience reviewing sports and tennis products.

Which shade should I choose?

Answer: If you are a beginner, you should not pay too much attention to the difference between one brand and another with the same new shade. If you know the following, you will be delighted with your choice. + Ball “extra duty” is used to play hard court, “regular” ball is...
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What is the best racquet head size for a tennis racket?

Answer: A large head size produces: + The ability to support greater + Lighter wire density to create a little spin + Create better anti-twisting resistance against any ball off the center of the racquet. A smaller head size produces: + Better control + Easier to control thanks...
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Frequently asked questions about tennis

Tennis is a sport that requires players to hit a racquet with a ball and a long net between two players. Tennis players will use their racquets and hit the ball on both sides of the net and they have to hit their ball just enough to get past the other side of the net. Frequently...
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Wash tennis ball with washing machine

This method is preferred by its convenience and not wasting too much time. Unlike handwashing, you need to adjust the water temperature to a cold level when using a washing machine. Using hot water can damage the rubber layer in the shade. If the washing machine does not have...
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How to clean tennis balls?

The tennis ball is an indispensable tool for any tennis player. After a tiring training session, your balls will surely not avoid dirt after the game. The ball cleaning and cleaning will be essential to ensure the aesthetics of the ball in future appearances. In addition, it...
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Can you change your tennis racket balance?

Yes. Plenty of players prefer a bit more weight in the head of their racket to provide more power in their shots. You can achieve this by applying some lead tape around the head. This strategy is quite common for intermediate/advanced tennis players who like playing a lot...
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Head Light vs Head Heavy vs Evenly Balanced – What’s the difference?

Having a racket with a heavier head, or lighter head obviously has a big impact on your game in terms of your control and power. Headlight rackets tend to be heavier overall, where as head heavy tennis rackets are generally lighter. Evenly balanced rackets have the weight distributed...
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Chart – Tennis racket balance

The first thing I do at the start of my tennis season is to measure my racket balance. This is to ensure that I’m playing with an appropriate level of force in terms of both my racket head and body. My racket balance is a number between zero and one, with zero representing a...
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How to measure tennis racket balance?

You can measure tennis racket balance using either of the following 2 methods: Using the term “points headlight” or “points head heavy” with a preceding number. Using millimetres or centimetres (measured from the butt of the racket) Describing rackets as pointing head heavy...
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What is tennis racket balance?

This essentially means how the weight of the racket is spread around the racket. Some rackets have more weight in the head, and less in the handle. These are known as head-heavy rackets. Other rackets have more weight in the handle and less in the head. These are known as headlight...
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How to choose the right tennis ball for beginners

Usually amateurs, semi-professionals often do not notice the material or bounce of the tennis ball. But with longtime tennis players or professional athletes using the right tennis ball, each type of court helps them play much more effectively. So how to choose a tennis ball...
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How to choose tennis ball that is suitable for each type of court surface

When playing on clay court, tennis ball tends to bounce higher, ball speed is slower than grass and hard surface. So the ball used for this pitch is usually the regular duty ball because the softball structure helps you control the ball easier, the ball is faster. But for hard...
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Distinguish different types of tennis balls

Did you know that each type of tennis ball is specifically designed for a different type of court surface? Just like soccer, tennis balls are also designed differently to suit each type of different court surface. There are three types of standard bulbs today are: – Professional...
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What is tennis?

Tennis is a sport in which players use a string-tied tennis racquet to hit a felt-covered hollow rubber ball on or around the net and into the opponent’s court. For singles, play against a single opponent (called singles) or between two teams of two players each (called doubles). The game’s object is to maneuver the ball so that the opponent cannot...
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How to travel with a tennis racket?

This isn’t a tennis racket review, but I do want to share how I travel with one. It’s not as heavy as a racquet, but it’s heavy enough to be useful. I have the ability to carry it around in my backpack and if I need to, the shoulder strap can help keep it in place when I have heavier things on my back. So, how to travel with a tennis racket? I am a...
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Bring a tennis racket when traveling by plane

Under TSA rules, individuals are allowed to carry tennis rackets on board as hand luggage. Equivalent agencies worldwide (like the EU) also accept tennis rackets as a carry-on items. Therefore, be advised that it is up to the individual airlines whether or not you can carry rackets with you. Major Airline Carry On Policies We looked at the policies...
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How are the balls without compression compared to regular and compressed balls?

Non-compression balls are generally stiffer than compression balls, except for one brand called Tretorn. However, unlike compression balls, uncompressed balls are more durable, with better bounce retention. When the outer felt is lost, balls without compression fly faster,...
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Mens vs Womens tennis balls

An ordinary tennis ball always consists of two parts, the inner part and the shell. The inner part is made of hollow rubber (core) and the outer shell is made of wool (felt). Tennis balls have two main colors that are allowed to be used in tournaments: white and yellow-green....
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The importance of buying a good quality racket

I could say that you need to buy the best tennis racquet you can afford. But I won’t. Even at that level, it’s a good idea to buy a quality racket. Why? Because, as I like to say, a good racquet is like a Ferrari. If you’ve got one, you’ll never need another. If you don’t have...
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How much does it cost to string a tennis racket?

How much does it cost to string a tennis racket? A tennis racket is a piece of equipment used primarily for playing the sport of tennis. It has various parts that have different purposes, and to string a tennis racket correctly, it is essential to learn how to string the different...
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Best tennis rackets for women

Women’s tennis is not only for men but also an extremely attractive game for women. If you are a tennis enthusiast and search for the best tennis rackets for women. Read the reviews before buying yourself the right racket. Amazingly, we have reviews of the 10 best tennis racquets...
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