Once a blip on the racquet-spec radar, string pattern has become an increasingly important—and complicated—consideration. Here are a few things you should know about strings before your next racquet ...

Often overlooked, a racquet’s string pattern can make a big difference in your game. During the press conference following his semifinal victory over Andy Roddick at the Sony Ericsson Open in April, ...

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 ...

A historical look at natural gut strings for tennis rackets, how they changed the style of the game and why they are still used in professional tennis today. The history of natural gut strings and why ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. Solinco, a well-known string maker but relative newcomer to ...

The Dunlop Maxply Fort favoured by Rod Laver and a version of Roger Federer's Wilson RF97 Autograph. Credit: Scott McNaughton His perfect hair held by a perfect headband against a pressed polo shirt, ...