by PerErik | Jan 29, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Reference Tension The tension a racquet is strung at, or machine tension, which is always higher than Actual Tension. Continuous pull machines (electric, electronic and dropweight) will generally string tighter (5-10%) than a lockout (spring tension) machine,...
by PerErik | Jan 29, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Resilience A commonly used term to describe string responsiveness. Similar to elasticity, a more resilient string is more responsive or lively, providing greater ball speed or power. Specifically, resilience is the speed at which a string (or web of strings in a...
by PerErik | Jan 29, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Shock Frame Initial, high-amplitude oscillation (jarring) of the racquet during or immediately after ball contact. Often confused with frame vibration, frame shock is generally believed to contribute more to wrist, elbow and/or shoulder injuries than vibration....
by PerErik | Jan 29, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Racquet Sweetspot Simply put, the area of a strung racquet that provides the greatest energy return (power) and accuracy with the least amount of shock or vibration. There are actually 3 sweetspots: Sweetspot 1 is the Center of Percussion (COP) and offers the least...
by PerErik | Jan 29, 2013 | Tennis Tips
Head YouTek Three Star White The all new Head YouTek Three Star White features a lot of forgiveness and comfort for the players with compact swings. Offering a more vibrant White cosmetic than the original solid black design, the technology remains to offer excellent...
