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When to Replace a Tennis Racket?

Tennis rackets are highly personalized pieces of equipment. To the untrained eye, they may look the same. However, subtle differences among rackets makes a big difference to the player, including those that come from a racket that needs to be...

How to Pick a Tennis Racket

Tennis rackets come in three basics styles: Game Improvement, for lower-level players; Tweener, for intermediate players; and Player's, for advanced players. Each racket type offers different manufacturing characteristics to enhance the game of...

Beads & Strings Eye Exercises

The retina of each eye forms an image of what is seen, but the brain only recognizes one image being viewed because it fuses the two images into one. This fusion is only possible if the images formed by both eyes are alike in size and clarity. If...

Difference Between Badminton Rackets

It may seem like a simple task, but selecting a badminton racket can be difficult, especially if you don't know the difference between the various types of badminton rackets available on the market. Badminton rackets come in standard shapes and...

How to Adjust a Compound Bow Sight

Adjusting the accuracy of your sight, or pin slot, is essential to achieving accuracy with a compound bow. While some specialty bow sights use multiple colored pins for gauging the accuracy of your bow, the most common compound bow sight uses...

Smart Shopping for Tennis Strings

Tennis rackets are strung tight with string made of different materials, so that when a ball strikes them, it rebounds in a predictable way. Many rackets designed for recreational players come already strung, while more advanced players buy a...

What Causes a Cracked Tennis Racket?

Tennis racket abuse -- smashing it on the court in anger -- is not the only reason a racket can crack or break. A racket also is at risk for cracks if it is strung over the recommended tension. An inexperienced stringer who does not follow the...

Technology of Tennis Rackets

From wooden frames to carbon fiber and beyond, tennis racket technology has driven the game forward. Tennis rackets have become a source of controversy in the modern game, giving players an often frowned-upon level of power and control.

Warning Signs of Cracking in a Cricket Bat

Cricket bats are typically made of willow wood, and should be given proper care before use to ensure long life. Proper preplay care includes knocking in the bat and oiling it if needed. Even the best cricket bat will crack or split eventually,...