Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. So much is made about the technology of tennis rackets. But don't ...

Professional players are an exacting bunch. Many come to a match with enough freshly-strung racquets that they can switch to a new one at every ball change. Or, they might have frames strung at ...

Polyester strings are celebrated for their durability, control, and spin production. They’re manna for heavy-hitting baseliners. However, there are two noticeable drawbacks to the strings. First, many ...