String Selection Map

We used to provide a the complete String Selection Map on the Racquet Sports Industry site, but with the introduction of the PDF version of the full magazine, the "text" version of this valuable tool showed the main article and usage notes, but neither the data nor the illustrations.

We've fixed that now with the addition of the String Selection Map to the USRSA member section. This means you have to be a USRSA member to use it, but that's just one more reason to become a member today, isn't it?

'Racquet Service Techniques' now available on-line

The USRSA's "Racquet Service Techniques," which has helped thousands of people learn how properly to string racquets, is now available on-line as a PDF file. Of course, the comprehensive information presented in "Racquet Service Techniques" contains more than beginner-level material. Even seasoned stringers have found it useful when brushing up on their stringing knowledge.

You must of course be a member of USRSA to gain access to this valuable resource. If you've not joined, become a member now!

Today's tailor-made racquets

Check out this article by Douglas Robson on racquet customization, in the October 25 USA Today.

Pro equipment listing

It took longer than expected to clean up the pro log data from the 2011 BNP Paribas Open, but it's finally done. The additional 1,772 entries bring the total number of entries to 16,641. If you're not a USRSA member, this is just one of the tremendous resources you're missing.

iOS web clip icons

Not earth-shattering news, perhaps, but now if you bookmark RacquetTECH.com or RacquetSportsIndustry.com on your iPhone or iPad, instead of a web page preview you'll get a nice icon.

Stringing Nadal's racquet

We've just posted a video of Xavi Segura stringing one of Rafael Nadal racquets just before the 2011 Roland Garros final. USRSA members can access the video here.

Babolab!

We've posted six videos provided by Babolat showing some of the behind-the-scenes workings of their Official Stringing Service at the 2011 Roland Garros. USRSA members can find these videos here.