Point Set Tennis

The most expensive tennis racquet is listed as having 1,700 diamonds. It weighs almost 9 pounds and is worth $1.3 million dollars. This racket was won by Amelie Mauresmo at the Diamond Games in Belgium.

If you can play tennis on one court, you can play on any court. Tennis courts all have uniform dimensions, including net height. Whether you practice with us or play your most competitive matches here, you will find that tennis courts are one of the true one-size-fits-all propositions.

Wouldn't it be great to have access to a talented tennis instructor? Our tennis pros regularly hold classes and teaching sessions for club members, making it possible for your game to improve significantly.

Did you know that the tennis net gets a lot of attention because of its height? The posts for the net should be placed 3 inches outside the lines of play, and the net height at the posts should be 42 inches. The strap securing the net in the middle should be 36 inches tall.

Although tennis was played at the Olympics as early as 1896, it was cut from the competition for many years. It re-entered the Olympics in 1988 and has become a popular regular event. Miloslav Mecir won the first men’s title, while Steffi Graf won the women’s.

Joining a tennis club is an excellent way to ensure that you play regular matches. Clubs will help you find partners that are at your level, so that you can both enjoy an evenly matched game.

Worried that you need to be a good player in order to be a member of a tennis club? All skill levels are welcome at a tennis club. In fact, joining as a beginner is the best way to make sure that you learn the right techniques.

Studies show that tennis, with its constant running, changing of directions, swinging of the racket and extension of the arms, burns calories at a higher rate than other activities such as golf, bowling or even light weightlifting.

Did you know that Wimbledon changed the grass in 2001? In 2001, they used 100% perennial rye which makes the ball bounce higher, but slower during play.

Tennis features prominently in the opening scenes of Shakespeare's Henry V. Upon receiving tennis balls as a gift from the French Dauphin, the king rages, declaring Tell him he hath made a match with such a wrangler/ That all the courts of France will be disturb'd.

A tennis ball container is pressure-sealed to maintain air pressure inside the ball; thus, you should not open a canister until you are ready to play. A compressor can be used to pump pressure back into a dead ball.

Did you know that many clubs offer social events? They sometimes do- often dinners to honor their competitive teams who have been successful at tournaments, and holiday dinners sometimes. It can be a great opportunity for your loved ones to get to know your tennis pals.

Mary Ewing Outerbridge is called the Mother of Tennis. She is credited with introducing the sport to the United States. Outerbridge, who was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1981, died in 1886 at the age of 34.