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Tennis Rackets
The tennis racket - the crown jewel of your tennis equipment and your partner in your eternal quest for improvements. We lift our tennis rackets aloft when we win and we throw them to the floor when we’re frustrated (although we’re immediately repentant...
read moreSerena Williams Racket and String
Explosive groundstrokes, a shriek to the skies accompanied by booming thunder on serve all conjure up images of the one and only, Serena Williams. She is one of the most dominant forces of all time in woman’s tennis and possesses an equally powerful set of tennis...
read moreDaniil Medvedev Racket and String
Danlil Medvedev, ranked 4th in the world at the time of writing, has one of the quirkiest games on the pro tour at the moment. This article will delve into his equipment choices that have been carefully selected in order to enhance and complement his game, but...
read moreFabio Fognini “The Magician” Racket and String
We love Fabio Fognini, here, at TheTennisBros.com. His on-court charisma, Italian charm and exciting game style make him one of the most popular guys to watch on tour. He can attack, defend, burn winners through the court out of nowhere and is also known to engage in...
read moreNovak Djokovic’s Racket and String
Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players that has ever walked the earth, and at the time of writing, is the world number 1. He’s won 16 Grand Slams over the course of his career so far; his dominating groundstroke game and phenomenal movement on court being...
read moreAndy Murray Racket and String
Although most of our analytics indicate that the majority of you guys following our website are American, those that know us at TheTennisBros.com will know that we are in fact, British! In this short article, it’s a delight to bring you the best of British Tennis and...
read moreStan Wawrinka Racket and String
We’ve spoken in previous articles about professional players using slightly different rackets to the ones they endorse. Sometimes a small amount of customization has taken place, and other times, the racket is a completely different frame altogether. Stan Wawrinka...
read moreRafael Nadal’s Racket and String
Rafael Nadal’s personality, game style and equipment choices are some of the most recognisable features in tennis. We’ll leave the “t-shirt and short pulling” preparation antics on serve out of our discussion, but Nadal possesses, arguably, the most lethal forehand in...
read moreRoger Federer Racket and String
Roger Federer is undoubtedly one of the best, if not the greatest tennis player that has ever walked the planet. It should come as no surprise to you, then, that requests about his tennis gear flood our inbox daily! We hope this article will clear up some of your...
read moreChoosing The Right Grip Size For Your Tennis Racket
You’ve done all the hard work, done the research, picked out your ideal racket, got the ideal string at the perfect string tension, and then out of nowhere, you’re asked one last question that you weren’t prepared for. “What grip size would you like for...
read moreDominic Thiem Racket and Strings
Which racket and string setup does Dominic Thiem use? We hear you ask! Before we tell you though, ask yourself why you want to know… Even amongst professional players, there is an enormous variety in choices of racket and string tension alike. I would even...
read moreHow To Approach Pressure Points in Tennis
Pressure. It can proceed some of our greatest moments and it can also leave us ruined. Sometimes it makes us feel like the world is about to collapse on us, sometimes it makes us feel as if we can fly. Some of us deal with it better than others. But I can assure you,...
read moreBest Tennis Rackets Under 300g
We’ve been trying out a lot of the sub 300g rackets lately, so we thought, why not put our findings into a convenient list? Sub 300g rackets represent a great option for beginners, intermediates, juniors, and even advanced players who need a little extra...
read moreHow to Overcome a Losing Streak in Tennis
When Vitas Gerulaitis came off court having broken a 16-game losing streak against Jimmy Connors, he proceeded to make one of the great quotes in tennis history. It was a simple quote, but in the following years, it has resonated with so many people. When asked how he...
read moreHow To Choose Your Perfect Tennis Racket
When it comes to buying a tennis racket, nothing can beat actually playing with it. We can talk about swingweights and open string patterns all we like, but that is no substitute for feeling a racket in your hand. There are some important terms when it comes to...
read moreImprove Your Return of Serve in 3 Easy Steps
No matter how good we get, we’re always looking out for ways to improve our game. Like in all sports, there’s no such thing as perfection and there’s always something you can do to take that next step forward. Rafael Nadal is 32-years-old, has won 17 Grand Slams and...
read moreHow To Breeze Through Your Serve Games In Tennis
If you’ve ever watched John Isner play, then you’re sure to have noticed just how important the serve can be. Essentially, if you break a guy like Isner, you’re pretty likely to go on and win the set. We might not play at the same level as Isner, but...
read moreHow To Play The I Formation In Doubles
Do you often find yourself struggling to win service games in doubles? For some reason, your opponents just seem to get on to your serve, the game drags out, and you have to fight tooth and nail just to hold onto serve. I often get this feeling. I don’t lose my serve...
read moreTennis Warm Up Games
It might be a vital part of any sport, but getting kids to do good warm-ups can be a near-impossible challenge sometimes. I’ve seen kids of all ages and standards doing some pretty horrendous warm-ups in my time, and it’s not difficult to see why this would be the...
read moreHow To Beat Pushers In Tennis
“My opponent was rubbish, but I still lost!” “They brought me down to their level.” “That was the worst I’ve ever played!” These are all common complaints we hear from tennis players all over the world when they play “pushers”. Often these remarks have been preceded...
read moreThe Best Tennis String Tension Guide
Choosing your tennis racket tension can be a slightly daunting process to begin with. A quick search online will reveal a staggering amount of possible string tensions and types; often leaving tennis players no closer to understanding tension choice and more confused...
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Profit From Being Left Handed in Tennis
You didn’t ask for it, and many people will try and convince you it’s a negative thing, but you’ve been given a gift! Now you’ve just got to figure out how best to use it. You’re left-handed of course, and in tennis terms, there are few bigger advantages you can have...
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What To Look For In A Tennis Racket
When play testing any tennis racquet, I have three categories: Category 1: I never want to touch this racquet again. Category 2: I need some more time with this racquet. Category 3: I’m taking the Wimbledon title this year Obviously, category 1 racquets have no chance...
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The “Best” Forehand Grip
Western, Semi-Western, Eastern, Continental. What do they all Mean? Have you ever to spoke to someone about forehand grips and felt consumed by weird names that sounded like they belong more on a compass than a tennis court? Even some of the most...
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