Tennis equipment

The inventor of lawn tennis, Major Walter C. Wingfield, is credited with concretizing the rules of the game, as well as inventing the tennis equipment. Wingfield named the game ‘Sphairistike’, which means ‘ball game’. In this game, he combined ideas from old games, such as court tennis, squash, and badminton. Tennis was also a popular sport among European monks.

The first organized tennis tournament was held in Great Britain by the All England Croquet Club at Wimbledon in 1874. News about the game spread to the US, and the first US National Championship was organized in Newport. in 1881. However, the game remained restricted to men for a time. Only after six years did women make their debut in the 1887 women’s championship.

Tennis equipment: types

Here is a list of the different tennis equipment in use these days:

Tennis ball – Inflated, felt-covered, seamless rubber balls, usually 6.7 cm in diameter, are the perfect tennis balls. Modern tennis balls are made up of approximately 14-18 chemicals. They are available in a variety of colors; the most common color is bright yellow. Balls are prone to wear. However, tennis balls can be used as long as the felt cover is not damaged and the bounce is perfect.

Racket – An oval-shaped racquet with a tough fiber striking surface is the most popular. This tennis equipment can be purchased in a price range of $ 12 to $ 18. The handle should be small, with a circumference of four and a half inches. Modern racquets are heavier on the handle than on the head.

Net – Cotton nets are common in gyms and makeshift grass courts. However, outdoor nets should be made from tarred hemp, with a canvas cap and steel cable / rope. There are also steel nets, which are completely waterproof. A quality net will cost between $ 15 and $ 40.

In addition to the tennis equipment mentioned above, a good game of tennis also depends on the right type of tennis court. The courts can be of three types:

• Composition courts: these courts, made of cement or asphalt, are the most efficient but expensive.
• Clay or gravel courts – These are the most common, as they are cheap to build. However, these are difficult and expensive to maintain.
• Turf Courts – Construction and maintenance of grass courts is a large investment.