Master Racket Technician

Master Racket Technician

On August 7th I will be attempting to pass the United States Racket Stringers Association master racket technician qualification. I have a one day prep course in Norwich in mid July followed by the testing on August 7th again in Norwich. The course consists of timed...

String Kong – New Brand to Market

String Kong – New Brand to Market

I have to admit I thought this was a joke when i first came across it, but it appears not, they have been prominent on the UKRSA website. One difference with this brand is that only certified stringers can purchase the string. One reason I guess for ensuring your...

How can I prevent tennis elbow?

How can I prevent tennis elbow?

Check your racket and strings The best way to prevent tennis elbow is by having good form on your strokes, especially your backhand. Poor form often causes a player to hit the ball late or off-balance, causing their arm to have to do most of the work, rather than...

What is tennis elbow?

What is tennis elbow?

An explanation of symptons Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow occurs when a specific tendon of the humerus bone becomes irritated, inflamed, or damaged. This causes pain on the outer part of the elbow. While tennis players suffer the condition most...

Beating Tennis Elbow

How the right string can help reduce tennis elbow Tennis elbow can be a severe problem for many tennis players of all levels and age groups. Tennis elbow can be very painful and has driven a number of people away from the great game of tennis. To prevent this from...