The Stringer’s Assistant — June 2018

Welcome to the second edition of our new e-newsletter, the Stringer’s Assistant! Ever since we merged with Tennis Industry magazine, we have had members ask for a more personal publication dedicated specifically towards our members. This is our response; a new monthly e-newsletter with a title that goes back to the beginning of the USRSA and our very first edition of what is now the Stringer’s Digest. We welcome any and all feedback, so please don’t hesitate to contact us with ideas for or comments regarding this new publication. We are committed to you, our members, and want to serve you the best way that we can, and we hope that you enjoy the first Stringer’s Assistant.

Stringer's Assistant — May 2018

Welcome to the first edition of our new e-newsletter, the Stringer's Assistant! Ever since we merged with Tennis Industry magazine, we have had members ask for a more personal publication dedicated specifically towards our members. This is our response; a new monthly e-newsletter with a title that goes back to the beginning of the USRSA and our very first edition of what is now the Stringer's Digest. We welcome any and all feedback, so please don't hesitate to contact us with ideas for or comments regarding this new publication. We are committed to you, our members, and want to serve you the best way that we can, and we hope that you enjoy the first Stringer's Assistant.

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2017 World Conference

You have probably seen the announcements in Tennis Industry magazine and our Facebook page, but in case you missed it, I wanted to make you aware and send out a special invitation to our very first USRSA World Conference. The conference will be held at the new USTA National Campus in Lake Nona (Orlando), Florida, October 6-9, 2017.

The May 2017 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is now available online

The May 2017 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is now available online.

The January 2017 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is available online now

The January 2017 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is now available online.

The April issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The April 2016 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

The March issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The March 2016 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

The February issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

OUTLOOK 2016

The January issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The January 2016 issue of *Tennis Industry* magazine is in the mail. Here’s what you can expect to find:

The Nov/Dec issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The November/December 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

Here's what you can expect to find:



FEATURES

Wish List for the New Year
Mixing It Up
Pickleball and Tennis
Numbers Game
Getting a Grip!

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Community Tennis
Grassroots Tennis
Tips & Techniques
String Playtest: Babolat M7 17
Your Serve, by Kevin Theos

INDUSTRY NEWS

Dave Haggerty elected ITF president
USPTA headquarters to move to Lake Nona
Babolat introduces “connected” wristband
Court surface uses recycled tennis balls
Hall of Fame capital campaign exceeds goal
Vitalsox introduces hot new socks
Youth Tennis event held at US Open
Van der Meer, Gullikson into USPTA HoF
People Watch
Canadian doctors “prescribe” exercise
NCAA Div. 1 Chps. to use no-ad scoring
Short Sets
PTR HoF to induct Billie Jean King

USPTA ADDVANTAGE

TheTrueWarrior
USPTA World Conference Wrap up
Pay Yourself First
Remembering Rich
CEO’s Message
Vice President’s Message
Endorsee News
Beyond the Court
Inside Coaching
Master Pro Corner
Career Development
Member News

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The July 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The July 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

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Included in this issue:

FEATURES

Champions of Tennis Honor Roll: As we take nominations for Tennis Industry’s 2015 annual awards, we look back at the p.22 impressive roster of past winners.

Nylon vs. Poly: With the advancements and new introductions in co-poly strings, are nylon-based strings still relevant? The short answer: Very much so.

Inside Game: Tennis helps round out the offerings of two award-winning indoor facilities.

2015 Guide to Ball Machines --

Play the Long Game: A ball machine can be an incredible teaching tool and a great source of revenue—and can help strengthen the game.

Ball Machines on the Market: Our comprehensive guide lists the ball machines currently on the market, along with features, benefits and prices.

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Footwear
Tennis History
Cardio Tennis
Ask the Experts
Tips and Techniques
Your Serve, by Rod Heckelman

INDUSTRY NEWS

Timothy Russell named new CEO of ITA
Tennis Magazine celebrates golden anniversary
Grand Canyon University adds PTM program
Sony Smart Tennis Sensor launches worldwide
USPTA to incorporate Platform Tennis Association
IART Symposium set for Sept. 18-22
ITA partners with Oracle
Hall of Fame rebrands with new logo
PTR adds two corporate members
Gael Monfils stars in new Asics tennis campaign
USTA NE creates ‘Boston Social Tennis League’

ADDVANTAGE

Musculoskeletal Injuries in Tennis-Teaching Professionals

New Initiative Rewards USPTA Pros who Recruit New Members

USPTA World Conference

Opposed Slate of 2016-2017 National Board

PLUS --

CEO’s Message
President’s Message
Inside Coaching
Endorsee News
USPTA Benefits
USPTA World Conference
USPTA News
Career Development
Member News

COVER PHOTO BY ELIZA JACOBS

The June 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The June 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.



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Included in this issue:

FEATURES

Basic Training: Driving sales in your store often involves a simple formula.

Advancing the Cause: Stay up to date on the latest racquet technologies, frame materials and construction techniques.

Adding Years to Your Life: Long known as the sport for a lifetime, tennis is the sport of a longer, healthier, more complete lifetime.

Group Sales: Going after the team business — whether for clubs, leagues or schools — can be
a nice boost for your store.

Private Enterprise: These residential winners are great examples of tennis-court construction.

DEPARTMENTS

Our Serve
Industry News
Letters
TIA News
Racquet Tech
Retailing Tip
Your Players: Sun Protection
Facility Management
Ask the Experts
String Playtest: Tecnifibre Black Code 4S 17
Your Serve, by Hunter Lipscomb

INDUSTRY NEWS

Martin Blackman tapped to head USTA Player Development
USTA breaks ground at Lake Nona site
North Carolina sportswriter wins Tennis Media Award
PTR adds senior, junior educational programs
USTA presents awards at Annual Meeting
Sport Court named USPTA official 36', 60' court
World TeamTennis 40th season to start in July
Legendary coaches honored at Easter Bowl
‘Ad-In Bin’ collects used balls for recycling
Peoplewatch
Adidas introduces Y-3 Roland Garros Collection
Short Sets

ADDVANTAGE

Building Champions of Character through Tennis

Tulane’s Rick Dickson to Headline USPTA Awards Luncheon

Silent Auction Returns to World Conference

Magic Seven

CEO’s Message

Past President’s Message 46 Endorsee News

Inside Coaching

USPTA World Conference 56 USPTA World Conference 58 Career Development

Member News

The May 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The May 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.



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The April 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The April 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail. Included in this issue:

• Our Serve: Try It, You’ll Like It …
• Industry News
• Letters
• RacquetTech: Weave Your Way to Consistency
• Retailing 136: Your Path to Profits
• Junior Play: Team Spirit
• Racquet Service: It’s Time for A Tune-Up
• Apparel Trends: High-Tech Fabrics Take Performance to a Higher Level
• Distinguished Facility-of-the-Year Awards: Soft Goods
• Racquet Selection: Finding the Perfect Fit
• Playtest: Tecnifibre XR3 17
• Your Serve: Respecting the Wisdom of a Lesson Taught Years Ago

Plus, USPTA ADDvantage magazine.

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The February 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The February 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail. Special to this issue is the Outlook 2015 section. If you can't wait for it to arrive, check it out online here.

FEATURES

• Behavior Modification?: Changing members’ behavior is a tricky situation for any facility manager.
• Triple Threat: Tennis Industry and the ASBA present the best in tennis court construction and design.

OUTLOOK 2015

• Racquets: It’s all about the fit with all the options, it’s still up to the dealer to help customers select the perfect racquet.
• Shoes: Stepping Up the Game The new shoe showcase features vehicles that perform and look good, too.
• Strings: In Search of Perfection Technology in strings continues to get better, while marketing is getting more focused.

DEPARTMENTS

• Our Serve
• Industry News
• Customer Service
• TIA News
• Retailing Tip
• Executive Point: Steve Simon 22 Recreational Play
• Ask the Experts
• String Playtest: Head Gravity 40 Your Serve, by Frank Giampaolo

INDUSTRY NEWS

• Calif. Products buys three companies
• PTR Week, Symposium set for Feb. 17-23
• Under Armour signs Andy Murray
• Promote programming with a USTA Tennis Play Event
• Former tour players create new Diadem strings
• Antigua launches spring line
• PowerShares Series sets 2015 dates, venues
• PBI pros to become USPTA certified
• Peoplewatch
• ASBA elects new officers and directors
• Tennis Summit, TOM Conference set for Indian Wells
• Short Sets
• ITA coaches support shortened format

ADDVANTAGE MAGAZINE FEATURES

• Prince & USPTA – A Partnership of Innovation
• USPTA Foundation Awards Record 31 Grants in 2014
• PeterBurwashInternational Joins USPTA Family
• Compression Apparel Enhances Performance, Recovery On and Off the Court

ALSO FROM ADDVANTAGE MAGAZINE

• CEO’s Message
• First Vice President’s Message
• Endorsee News
• Beyond the Court
• USPTA News
• New USPTA Endorsee
• Master Pro Corner
• Career Development
• Member News

More entries in the Pro Equipment log

Thanks to Doug Denton, we now have 300 new entries for our searchable, sortable Pro Equipment listing (available to USRSA members only).

There are now 17,732 entries, the latest additions being from the 2013 Southern California Open and the 2013 BNP Paribas Open.

Along with the new entries, the racquet, main string, and cross string cross-tab pages now reflect the new data.

If you're not a USRSA member, why not sign up and start the New Year off on the right foot.

The January 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The January 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

This issue features a look at the life of tennis pioneer Vic Braden, our 2014 Champions of Tennis, our annual String Selector guide, and a playtest report on Babolat Origin 17.

Of course, these are in addition to our regular features, such as Our Serve, Industry News, TIA News, and Your Serve.

And don't forget that each issue of Tennis Industry magazine includes Addvantage magazine for USPTA members.

You can read it online now for free by clicking here.

New manual added: Yonex Protech8 stringing machine

USRSA members now have access to the manual for Yonex's incredible-looking new Protech8. You'll find the manual on-line here.

The September/October issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

In this issue:

FEATURES

• Gaining a Foothold: These retail tips can help keep your shoe sales moving forward.
• State of the Industry: The latest research from the TIA holds clues to how you may want to conduct business.
• The Sum of Its Parts: Dunlop’s new iDapt racquets can provide players—and retailers—with unique opportunities.
• New and Improved: The latest in racquets, strings and shoes will have something for every player.
• Metal Halide and LED: Metal Halide has served tennis players for decades. But what’s on the horizon may be game-changing.

DEPARTMENTS

• Our Serve
• Industry News
• Letters
• Retailing Tip
• TIA news
• International Tennis Hall of Fame
• Pioneers in Tennis:
• Tips and Techniques
• String Playtest: Tecnifibre HDX Tour 17
• Your Serve, by Ellen Miller

INDUSTRY NEWS

• USTA chooses 12 Facility Award Winners
• ITA announces new D1 dual-meet format
• IART starts Sept. 20
• Free Play Events emphasize family
• New owner for Little Miss Tennis
• USPTA to aid in teaching pro injury study
• Peoplewatch
• Nova Sports celebrates 30 years
• BowDry removes water from courts
• Short Sets
• Ashaway sponsors junior national racquetball
• 10 win Ashe Essay Contest
• Evert teams with Tail apparel
• Cardio Tennis adds training sessions

USPTA Addvantage

• USPTA Tournaments Get New Twist
• USPTA Masters Invitational Tournament Features “Best of the Best”
• Mark Your Calendars for USPTA’s National Education Day
• Military Mom Ensures Tennis and Education Make a Winning Combination
• CEO’s Message
• President’s Message
• USPTA News
• Beyond the Court
• Career Development
• Member News

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The June issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail

The June 2014 issue of Tennis Industry magazine is in the mail.

In this issue:


FEATURES

• Dress for the Occasion: The tennis dress is hot, and in fact, some can go from court to cocktails.
• Tech Enabled: Want to stay up on all the latest racquet innovations? Learn what MRTs need to know.
• Section Stars!: These 17 USTA Section staff and volunteers work tirelessly behind the scenes to grow our sport
• Private Practice: These residential winners are excellent examples of tennis court construction.

DEPARTMENTS

• Our Serve
• Industry News
• Letters
• TIA news
• Retailing Tip
• Ask the Experts
• String Playtest: Wilson Optimus 16
• Your Serve, by Ted Murray 

INDUSTRY NEWS

• Tennis Teachers Conference returns to US Open
• USTA to host 10U workshops during Citi Open
• PTR moves its headquarters
• Own the Zone offers biodegradable overgrip
• Adidas brings back Laver shoe
• Prince to give away Tuning Center at IART
• Peoplewatch
• Legendary coaches honored
• USTA awards $150,000 in multicultural grants
• Short Sets
• PTR partners with PlayYourCourt
• ASBA facility awards applications due

ADDVANTAGE

• Helping USPTA Professionals Get Educated
• Call for nominations
• TGA: Reaching Kids Through Tennis
• 2014 Tennis Teachers Conference -– Register Now!
• CEO’s Message
• Vice President’s Message
• USPTA News
• Growing Your Business
• Tennis Teachers Conference
• Career Development
• Member News

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