Grass is the closest thing to a fountain of youth for balls and shoes. They don’t get to keep their good looks while enjoying longevity, but given a choice between green coloration and being entirely used up, I’d go green every time. Tennis players like to speak about their racket’s grip, strings, and weight. How […]
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Mid-Summer Tennis Event
There is a fancy dress theme for this event “Tennis Through the Ages”. What’s your inspiration? Roaring 20’s! Glamorous 50’s or the Swinging 60’s! Tennis starts at 4pm, food will be served at approx 7.30-8pm and music till 11pm. Cost is €20 per person. Non-playing are also welcome to join us for food and music. […]
Wimbledon 2015
Future is green as tennis tournaments consider grass court switch After years of fighting a rear guard battle, grass court tennis is on the attack. Several clay court tournaments in Europe are looking to convert to grass in a significant shift in the game’s balance of power. Impetus for the change has come from Wimbledon’s […]
Grass Court Tennis Tips
Tips when playing grass court tennis. On a fresh, green grass court, the ball tends to bounce fairly consistently, but quite low and fast. On such a fast surface, points tend to be relatively short, therefore, a grass court generally provides the least exercise per match. Unpredictable bounces also introduce more luck into the game. […]