Guides

Short, plain guides to picking the right equipment.

Tennis

What head size, weight, balance, stiffness and string pattern actually do, and how to use them.

What to look for in your first racket, and some that suit new players.

The trade-off behind most racket choices, with examples of each.

Shape, weight, balance and core hardness, in plain terms.

What to look for in a first racket, and some that suit new players.

Forgiveness, loft, slices and shafts, and why a fitting is worth it.

What to look for, how to spend less, and some drivers that suit new players.

Fit, cushioning, support and plates, in plain terms.

What to look for in a first pair, how to spend less, and some that suit new runners.

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