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 ...

Whipping his racquet through the air like a cesta in jai alai, Rafael Nadal produces such tremendous topspin that the ball sometimes seems to catapult off the court, creating a shot as challenging to ...

Over the past few decades, no area of equipment has arguably had a bigger impact on pro tennis than polyester strings. Their unique properties allow users to swing with abandon to hit with shots with ...