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, ...

I read a recent post about the release of new racquets that have 18x20 string patterns. It said that the big differences between these racquets and previously released identical ones with 16x19 string ...

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 ...

Which tennis strings are best? Whether you’ve been playing for years or just started, finding a high-quality pair of tennis strings is a vital part of improving your game. Since the tension, gauge and ...

This story is one segment of a four-part series on SI Tennis that will look back in history and chronicle the changes and progression of fundamental aspects of the game, from sneakers to rackets and ...