The combination of the increased stiffness of modern rackets and the tendency for tennis balls to have become harder has led to an increased shock transmission from the racket to the player, which is ...

It’s all about perception and control for the new Yonex tennis racket franchise Percept. Launching Aug. 25, the new line aims to heighten the connection between hand, racket and ball and focus ...

The grommets in a frame like the Extreme can also play a role. When the holes are a bit bigger, or have elongated shapes, it allows the strings to move more at contact before snapping back into ...

Up at net, the V9 can hold its own. The smooth handling makes it a snap to get the racquet into position and give the ball forceful punch. The fine control means you don’t need much open court to put ...