Patrick m's Articles – July 2011 Archive (16)

Don't forget, this is the last day to enter my free Wilson Hollowcore giveaway.  My July monthly string giveaway is near approaching.  TO ENTER:  just find my blog post on my website that is about my free hollowcore giveaway and comment about why you should win, its that simple.  Visit www.racketstringingtips.com.

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patrick

The first week and the first tournament on the 'Road to the US OPEN' is in the books and Marty Fish not only saves two match points but takes the trophy home from Atlanta.  I hope this is more to come for Marty and since he has secured his position for the US Open he is one of the top americans this year to follow to the open and you can follow him to Los Angeles where he will be the number 1 seed this coming week at the Farmers Open.  Over in Hamburg at the ATP World Tour 500 tournament…

I seem to be spending way to much time researching and studying the tennis industry these days so why not share some tidbits and brief notes here.  It looks like Venus Williams is the proud owner of 5 or so Jamba Juice Franchises and will be promoting the brand as well... they do make the best smoothies, the kids love em! 

A new racket brand -'bolt' is entering the market, apparently the racket has a suspension system that keeps the strings off the frame and therefore vibration is…

Wilson Hollowcore 16 is a comfortable tennis string designed for those needing a softer, easier on the arm type of string.  Several of my stringing clients use this either as a whole or in a hybrid set-up.  If you havent tried than here is your chance for a free set.  Just comment on my post at my website www.racketstringingtips.com as too why I should select you to win and your entered.  I will than draw a name on August 1st.  I hope to hear…

Here is a quick video I found on the making of a Head brand tennis racket.

Are you ever left wondering what tension would be best based on your game and racket, this Iphone app might be the ticket.  I have not tested it and cannot give a recommendation, but I thought that I would mention it here.  It is available in the Itune store for .99 cents.  It was released July, 2010.  This might just be for you if you have a difficult time trying to figure out your…

I am conflicted regarding this tournament that is being held in Hamburg this week.  Tennis betting or sports betting in general is ILLEGAL in the United States, but an ATP tournament in Germany is underwritten by an online sports betting company from Austria?  First off I do not gamble on tennis or any sport so I find it a little disturbing that we are sending such conflicting signals to our children.  Is it not true that the prize money comes from the sponsors and the sponsor is an online…