Tennis Blog

Starting tennis? Here's the essential kit checklist — racket, shoes, balls and extras — without overspending. Central Tennis.

Inspired by Wimbledon? Our guide to the rackets, shoes and kit behind the pros — and how to get the look and feel. Central Tennis.

Which rackets do the top pros actually use — and should you? A guide to pro rackets and their consumer versions. Central Tennis.

Find the right junior tennis racket size by age and height with our simple chart. Get your child the correct racket. Central Tennis.

The simple rule for how often to restring, plus signs your strings are dead even if they haven't broken. Central Tennis.

Higher or lower string tension? Learn how tension changes power, control and comfort, and what to string at. Central Tennis.

The main tennis string types explained — polyester, multifilament, synthetic gut and natural gut — and which suits you. Central Tennis.

Arm-friendly tennis rackets and setup tips to reduce tennis elbow. What to look for in weight, stiffness and strings. Central Tennis.

Pure Aero or Pure Drive? We compare Babolat's two icons on spin, power and feel to help you choose. Central Tennis.