How to Make a Tennis Ball
My engineer brain is fascinated with how things are made. The process for manufacturing tennis balls is complex to the point that I was astonishedRead More
An engineer overthinks tennis in a daily journal.
My engineer brain is fascinated with how things are made. The process for manufacturing tennis balls is complex to the point that I was astonishedRead More
If you give an engineer some data in tabular form, she will probably put it into a spreadsheet and plunge into statistical analysis.
Did you know that there are 4 types of balls approved for 78 foot court play?
2 responsesIf your matches are anything like mine, any time the ball clips the post or any equipment close to the post, someone inevitably asks theRead More
The 2020 Friend at Court is out and contains a surprising new rule.
Have you ever played on a court with so many lines that resembled a Scottish Tartan plaid and wondered if it was even legal for play?
I am developing a love of the USTA comments because it is my belief that every one of these originated with something that happened inRead More
Returning my attention briefly back to the singles sticks, I am becoming obsessed with the idea that singles sticks should be something that should beRead More
Tension is an inevitable topic in tennis. In this context we naturally turn our attention to the tension of the net as suspended between theRead More
There is a lot more in the Friend at Court about the lines than I had anticipated. In addition to declaring the placement and dimensions,Read More