Racquet Point News and Insights
Why Padel is the Next Big Thing in American Sports
Padel was invented in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico by Enrique Corcuera, a wealthy Mexican businessman. Corcuera created the sport as a way for his family and friends to enjoy tennis in a smaller, more enclosed space that would fit in...
Babolat Pure Drive vs Pure Aero: Which Racquet is Right for You?
Both the Babolat Pure Drive and the Babolat Pure Aero are excellent tennis racquets and the choice between them depends on your playing style and personal preferences. The Babolat Pure Drive is known for its power, control, and maneuverability. It...
How to become a D1 College Tennis Player
In this episode, Carlos Estrada, the host of the Tennis Guru Podcast, talks about what does it take to become a D1 college tennis player. He also explains what are ITF tournaments. In the first episode of The Tennis Guru...
Since the first Pure Aero came out in 2003, named back then as the Aero Pro Drive, the racquet has been the benchmark for spin. Babolat was so serious about the Aero's focus on spin that it called it "the...
Babolat Pure Drive Vs. Babolat Pure Aero Tennis Racquets
New Babolat Rackets Babolat usually updates its racquets every three years. Its most popular tennis racquets are the Pure Drive, the Pure Aero, and the Pure Strike. These racquets vary due to the different playing styles of competitors, and each...
WTA and ATP Tour World Number One Tennis Players
WTA and ATP Tour World Number One Tennis Players are sponsored by Tecnifibre Women's Doubles No.1 Elise Mertens Elise Mertens is undoubtedly the most successful female player from Belgium after Kim Clijsters and Justin Henin. Mertens reached the top of...
Strings are a crucial component of a tennis racquet. Without them, you would not be able to hit the ball! What's more, tennis is a game of precise accuracy, where a point or two can decide the outcome of a...
Babolat tennis strings are made from high-quality materials that provide excellent performance for all types of players. They also come in many different materials, gauges, and colors, making them easy to choose from. The Babolat story begins in 1875 with...
Padel and Pop Tennis Padel and Pop Tennis are similar racquet sports that have enjoyed growing popularity. However, as identical as they might seem, there are some subtle differences between the two worth knowing. POP Tennis (Paddle Tennis) When...