Often overlooked, a racquet’s string pattern can make a big difference in your game. During the press conference following his semifinal victory over Andy Roddick at the Sony Ericsson Open in April, ...

Once a blip on the racquet-spec radar, string pattern has become an increasingly important—and complicated—consideration. Here are a few things you should know about strings before your next racquet ...

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 ...

Madeline Hauptman is an artist. She illustrates children’s books and paints realistically in oils. She’s also an avid tennis player. Years ago, while playing recreationally as a student at the ...

The modern U.S. Open tennis player is a master of racquet minutiae. In pursuit of the tiniest advantage, tennis stars tinker with their racquet's weight, balance, string properties and handle size.

The Dunlop Maxply Fort favoured by Rod Laver and a version of Roger Federer's Wilson RF97 Autograph. Credit: Scott McNaughton His perfect hair held by a perfect headband against a pressed polo shirt, ...