The right tennis equipment, gear and apparel can definitely affect the way athletes play. Using the right equipment can spell the difference between winning and losing. In tennis, there are several tennis equipments and all should be chosen carefully.
In tennis, the equipments that are frequently used include racquets, balls, court and practice equipment, clothing and shoes. All this equipment can help players improve their game. Sponsors of top tennis players study each tennis player before giving them their gears to make sure that the equipment they provided matches the player’s playing style.
For amateur players who want to improve their game, there are some tips they should consider when buying their tennis gear.
The tennis racquet is one of the basics of tennis equipment. Without it, you cannot play tennis. There are several tennis makers such as Wilson, Babolat, Dunlop, Gamma and many more. Choosing the right tennis racquet does not depend on the price of the racquet.
Just because it is expensive does not mean that it is the right one for you. Usually, the playing style of each player determines the right kind of racquet for them. The size, head weight, frame material and strings of the racquet can affect your shot. For instance, a stiffer racquet with a heavier head is less likely to send the ball into unexpected angles.
This means that players who use this kind of racquet can control the angle of the ball easily. On the other hand a racquet with a stiffer frame is more powerful. Therefore, it is a choice between power and control. Normally, when you pick one, you have to give up the other. Fortunately, racquet makers are finding ways so that players can have both without sacrificing any of the two.
Tennis balls are also important. One of the early popular balls are the Slazenger tennis balls. Slazenger is a British company which produces all kinds of sports equipment, one of which is the famous Slazenger balls for tennis. The popular tennis ball manufacturers on the other hand, include Wilson, Dunlop, Gamma, Penn and Slazenger.
Tennis balls are 2.7 inches in diameter and are usually yellow green in color. Traditionally, there are two types of tennis balls: pressurized balls and pressure-less balls. However, in theory, there are 24 different kinds of balls varying in speed, felt and bounce production.
There are many brands of tennis balls that are being used in different tournaments tournaments. One of which are the Slazenger balls. The Slazenger Company is the appointed ball supplier of Wimbledon since 1902 until 2015.
When buying tennis balls either for practice or tennis tournaments, it is best to try all the available balls so that you can pick one that suits your game. The durability of the ball is also a crucial factor. A tennis ball with good quality normally lasts for a month. The type of surface you are playing will also determine which ball is best for you.
In the case of tennis clothing and shoes, there are several brands which also produce all kinds of tennis shoes and clothing for different types of players. Just like other tennis equipments, the right shoes and clothes for you depend on your playing style and other characteristics such as your body built. Those who want to fully enjoy tennis should make sure that they have the right equipment, apparel or gears.