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Close-up of a tennis racket frame resting on a court surface, with a player's forearm visible in soft focus behind it
Sport

Why tennis elbow happens and how your racket choice can make it worse or better

Lateral epicondylitis is not just bad luck. The stiffness, weight, and balance of your racket directly affect how much shock travels into your arm. Here is what to look for.

7 min lectura
A table at a tennis club displaying pre-owned rackets, bags, and grip tape arranged for a gear-swap stall
Community

How to set up a club gear-swap or pre-owned stall at your local tennis or padel club

A practical guide for club members and coaches who want to run an informal gear exchange: collecting items, pricing fairly, handling money, and getting members to actually show up.

7 min lectura
A cracked tennis racket frame laid next to grip tape, strings, and recycling symbols on a workshop bench
Sustainability

The second life of a broken racket: what can actually be repaired, recycled or repurposed

Before you bin a broken racket, it is worth knowing what can genuinely be fixed, stripped for parts, or recycled. Here is an honest look at the options, from restringing to carbon fibre disposal.

7 min lectura
An adult beginner holding a tennis racket on a hard court, viewed from the side
Buying & Selling

How to choose your first tennis racket as an adult beginner (without overspending)

Head size, weight, string pattern: what the numbers actually mean for a new adult player, and why a pre-owned mid-range frame is almost always the smarter first buy.

6 min lectura
Side-by-side diagram of an open-throat tennis racket and a closed-throat teardrop frame showing the structural differences at the throat
Gear

What a racket's throat shape actually tells you about how it will play

Open throat or closed throat: the frame detail most buying guides skip is one of the fastest ways to predict how a racket will feel and perform. Here is what the geometry is actually doing.

7 min lectura
Close-up of a padel racket face showing hairline cracks and delamination bubbling near the edge guard
Gear

How to read a padel racket face for cracks, delamination and hidden damage

A hands-on inspection guide for spotting hairline cracks, bubbling carbon, soft spots and edge damage on a padel racket face. Useful before you buy, sell, or simply want to know what you are actually playing with.

7 min lectura
Four padel players shaking hands at the net on an outdoor padel court
Community

Finding a regular padel game when you are new to a city

Moving to a new city and wanting a regular padel game is harder than it looks. Here is what actually works, from club notice boards to league apps and the unwritten rules of joining a group.

7 min lectura
Two padel rackets laid side by side on a court surface, ready to be sold as a pair
Buying & Selling

Selling a racket as a pair or bundle: does it move faster and earn more?

If you have two or more rackets to sell, the choice between listing them individually or as a bundle affects both your final price and how quickly they go. Here is how to decide.

7 min lectura
A tennis racket and a padel racket resting in a half-open racket bag on a wooden shelf away from direct sunlight
Sustainability

How to store a racket properly so it holds its value

Heat, humidity, and a forgotten car boot quietly destroy frames and strings before you ever think about reselling. Here is exactly how to store a racket so it stays in resaleable condition for years.

7 min lectura