Most of us have played table tennis, or ping-pong, at least once or twice. You may think that there is actually not a lot of skill needed to tap a little white ball over a tiny net, but there is a lot more to table tennis than you might think. If you are serious about learning to play, then there are several things that you will need to get started. Aside from the paddles, the ball, and a table, you should really consider a...more
You might have a ping pong table in your house, maybe down in the basement or up in the attic. Maybe one of your friends has a table, and you head over there when you want to play. Once you start playing and realize just how fun it is, you aren't going to want to stop. Some people become so enamored with the game that they choose to make it a large part of their life and even play in competitions. If a competition sounds like...more
Whether you are just starting out as a tennis player, or even if you are an old pro, the tennis gear you choose is extremely important. One of the most important pieces of tennis merchandise that you will purchase as a tennis player is your tennis rackets.Many tennis racket manufacturers produce multiple racket models with varying specifications. Popular brand name tennis rackets include Avery, Babolat, Dunlop, Head, Fischer, Gamma, Prince, ProKennex, Volkl, Wilson, and Yonex. Each racket manufacturer has its own unique characteristics and nuances that pervade their entire tennis racket line. You can consult your local tennis professional or tennis racket expert for advice on the brand of racket that is most likely to fit your needs. Ultimately, however, testing out different brands of tennis rackets is the best way to find the right match. With so many different choices out there, it can be difficult to figure out what the best tennis racket is for you; however, if you consider your skills, your style of playing, the weight, and the materials of the racket, you should pick a winner.Weight is an important consideration when selecting a tennis racket. Most tennis...more
Chances are, if you are encountering pain in your elbow, you are most likely suffering from "tennis elbow." Tennis elbow, or elbow tendonitis, is one of the most frequent challenges reported by individuals looking for relief from their elbow pain. At the root of Tennis elbow, or "lateral epicondylitis" is the same culprit responsible,...more
Knowing how to choose the best tennis racket is half the job done in a game of tennis. For as much as your skill, having the right or wrong racket also contribute to your performance in the court. Standard guidelines for using rackets vary according to age but factors such as physical stature and strength also matters in choosing the right...more
For those of us who love playing the game of tennis, it's important for us to pinpoint what it is we should be looking for in a tennis raquet when it comes time to make that purchase. Since tennis has become such a popular sport, there are many types of rackets to choose from - and we need to make sure we select wisely. Having some experience as a player will of course help, but some research into the various available raquets is import as well. The weight of the tennis racket can be an answer to the question what to look for in a tennis racket. It is because the weight of the raquet is a major factor for you to play a very convenient tennis game. Usually, the beginners of this game prefer to choose one that has a lighter weight because it is easier for them to handle. But for those who are already experts in this game, they are aware that rackets that weigh just between 8-10 ounces with a big head can help in adding power to a certain serve. Those rackets that weigh heavier than 10.5 and have small heads, on the other hand, are much easier to control. Because the weight of the racket is a major factor in terms of allowing you to do well in tennis, you have to include this...more
Nike tennis shoes have always been a leader in the upscale tennis shoe market and since the 80's they have pretty dominated the market by signing big name sports stars like Michael Jordan and more recently LeBron James and Tiger Woods....more
Chances are, if you are encountering pain in your elbow, you are most likely contending with "tennis elbow." Tennis elbow, or elbow tendonitis, is one of the most frequent challenges reported by individuals looking for relief from their elbow pain.At...more
The big news abut the Us Open Tennis is that USTA has declared that the U.S. Open Qualifying Tournament will be held Aug. 24-27 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the site of the 2010 U.S. Open. The tournament, offers $1 million in...more
As we all know, tennis racquets are important for a tennis game. However, to choose a good tennis racquet is usually not an easy task. Today I will introduce several tennis racquets that are well known for the kind of control and power...more
As the years past, the game of tennis has evolved a lot. Tennis players nowadays play amazing shots hardly miss out on any strokes. The competition in the tennis field became tougher but for most of the players and viewers, it is more exciting.Tennis...more
Tennis is considered to be one of the most challenging sports and whether you are playing this game only on the weekends as a recreational player still entails you to excel the skills and techniques needed for a good tennis match....more