Tennis Tips, Gear Reviews & Club Life
Guides written for players who play twice a week and love every minute of it. From choosing your first racket to fixing your second serve — everything here is built for the recreational player, not the touring pro.
How to Choose the Right Tennis Racket Weight (Without Injuring Yourself) — 2026 Guide
Most recreational players choose a tennis racket based on three things: brand, price, and how it looks. Weight rarely makes the list. This is a ... Read more
May 15, 2026
Peter Wong
French Open 2026: Everything You Need to Know About Roland Garros
The French Open 2026 — officially the Internazionali BNL d’Italia’s successor in Grand Slam prestige — starts May 24 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, ... Read more
May 14, 2026
Peter Wong
How to Watch Tennis Live in Canada in 2026 — Every Broadcaster and Stream Explained
Tennis in Canada is genuinely well-served on TV and streaming in 2026 — but the rights are split across multiple broadcasters and the landscape has ... Read more
May 14, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Rackets for Recreational Players in Canada (2026)
Most “best racket” guides are written for competitive players, sponsored by brands, or built around what professionals use rather than what actually works for someone ... Read more
May 13, 2026
Peter Wong
HEAD vs Wilson vs Babolat: Which Brand is Best for Recreational Players? (2026)
Walk into any tennis club in Canada and you’ll see HEAD, Wilson, and Babolat in roughly equal numbers. All three brands make genuinely excellent rackets. ... Read more
May 13, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Shoes for Hard Courts in 2026 (Tested by a 25-Year Club Player)
Hard courts are unforgiving. Concrete and asphalt surfaces generate ground reaction forces up to three times your body weight with every step — a figure ... Read more
May 13, 2026
Peter Wong
How to Improve Your Tennis Serve: A Recreational Player’s 30-Day Guide (2026)
The serve is the only shot in tennis you have complete control over. No opponent. No pressure from incoming pace. Just you, the ball, and ... Read more
May 12, 2026
Peter Wong
Tennis Elbow Prevention and Treatment: A Complete Guide for Recreational Players (2026)
Tennis elbow — or lateral epicondylitis — is the injury that strikes recreational players who love the game but can’t afford to take two months ... Read more
May 12, 2026
Peter Wong
Tennis String Tension Guide: The Complete 2026 Guide for Recreational Players
String tension is one of those things recreational players never think about — until they do, and then they can’t stop. I spent years not ... Read more
May 12, 2026
Peter Wong