Blog posts

September 16, 2025
Understanding Racket Swingweight

Did you know...That the weight of your racket is only one variable that determines how heavy it light it feels when you swing itSwingweight (sometimes called dynamic weight) is a...

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When to invest in a new racket?

As a professional tennis coach, I often get asked by my players when the right time is to buy a new tennis racket. The answer to this question can vary...

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How to choose a tennis racket

There are now a massive range of rackets from a multitude of brands on the market in New Zealand. Considerations such as the rackets weight, length, swing weight, headsize, composition, ...

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Racket stringing

Tennis players restring their rackets for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is that the strings in the racket have lost their tension, which affects the racket's playing...

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Chosing the right string for you.

Whilst the type and quality of tennis strings has improved dramatically in the 33 years I have been stringing, the importance of regular, consistent and quality strings and stringing hasn't...

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Racket customisation

  Professional tennis players customize the weight and swing weight of their rackets for several reasons. Customizing a racket can dramatically improve their performance on the court by adjusting the weight...

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