Hybrid stringing is a staple of discerning tennis players. For the uninitiated, a hybrid is when two strings are combined into one string bed. Usually this is done with two somewhat dissimilar strings ...

The modern U.S. Open tennis player is a master of racquet minutiae. In pursuit of the tiniest advantage, tennis stars tinker with their racquet's weight, balance, string properties and handle size.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. So much is made about the technology of tennis rackets. But don't ...

Jon Levey answers your Gear Q&A. Email your question to [email protected]. I thought only old-timers or players with tennis elbow still played with gut strings, but I recently heard that pro ...