USRSA Book Selected by Scientific American Book Club

The USRSA's The Physics and Technology of Tennis has been named a selection of the Scientific American Book Club. Founded in 1958, Scientific American Book Club is the world's oldest and most respected science book club. Dedicated to serving both professionals and serious amateurs, it surveys the entire scientific field to make the finest works available to club members. The cross-disciplinary readership spans a variety of subjects from theoretical and applied mathematics and physics to biology, chemistry, and cognitive science. The Physics and Technology of Tennis, by Howard Brody, Rod Cross, and Crawford Lindsey, was also named "Best Book (Technical Division)" by Inside Tennis magazine. Its 42 chapters are divided into four sections -- racquets, strokes, strings, balls and courts. Topics include racquet weight, balance, swing weight, power, vibration, and shock; string materials, properties, tension, spin, and power; and ball speed, trajectory, bounce, and spin. It is published by Racquet Tech Publishing, an imprint of the USRSA, and is available by calling 760-536-1177 or going to the USRSA store. Price is $29.95 for nonmembers and $26.95 for USRSA members.