Tennis, much like the rest of the modern world, is always looking towards progressing, especially when it comes to the technological side of the game. No matter how big or small the advancement, as a tennis fan it’s exciting to discover the newest gadgets on the market. Just imagine what it must have felt like to hold your first non-wooden racket. That must have been a trip.
Inevitably some of these new gadgets won’t stitch themselves into the fabric of the game but there are some that are certainly intriguing to casual and serious fans alike.
No More Sweating – The Racquet That Solves All Problems
Control Freek
We all know the feeling. It’s close to 95 degrees out on the court. You’re in the middle of a tough third set and everything starts to irk you. Suddenly every bead of sweat is magnified and the handle of your racquet has morphed into slippery wriggling fish. With every point you feel as though it’s going to slip out of your hand.
The solution? An air conditioner for your palm! As you play tennis and your racquet is in motion, this new technology will automatically air condition your hand.
The racquet is designed with two large air scoops above the handle and little holes on the handle, so air is funneled by the scoops and captured inside the handle. It will blast through the holes and into the palm. It almost seems too simple a solution. Who knows what a handle like this might do to your game but it’s worth a shot if you’re prone to sweaty hands.
Get Your Balls Ready For Your Next Match
Tennis Ball Dryer
If you live in a climate with any kind of seasons, the likelihood of getting your tennis balls damp at some point is very high. If you leave them damp for too long then you’ll find yourself right back at the sporting goods store stocking up on fresh balls.
The solution? A bag that dries the balls!
It is a three layered bag that holds four tennis balls and includes a three layered drying system consisting of different textile fabric. An additional drawstring handle closes the materials around the balls so you gain maximum surface contact and drying efficiency. It’s all about efficiency. For storing and convenience purposes, it also has a shoulder strap handle in order for you to easily carry the balls in the drying bag. Or you can chuck them in the dryer if you can stand the noise. But seriously, don’t do that.
Watch And Analyze Your Own Game
The Volley Cam
Do you ever wonder how you actually perform when you are out on the court? I am sure, you trust your coach, but wouldn’t it be better to see yourself playing a match or taking part in a trainings session? Preferably, you want to put the camera at a spot where it records every single ball you are hitting, that is covering the whole tennis court. Don’t try and jerry-rig your iphone to the fence. You’ll just end up cracking your screen again.
The solution. A filming system that covers the whole court and reviews your game. It is the best combination of everything you need. Custom camcorder, recording media and software.
The setting up of the camera is quick and easy (about 30 seconds) as it will hang from rear fence or indoor curtain capturing the entire playing area. This way, the camera is off the court and offers more than just a close up of the technique but also in-match habits and tactics.
Track Your Game Using Your Own Racquet
Babolat PLAY Pure Drive
It is not certainly a new idea to track your game with a sensor that is hooked up to your racquet while you are hitting tennis ball after tennis ball. Using an external sensor on your racquet however, may distract you considering the weight and feel of the racquet changes. Trust me, I’ve been there!
The solution?A racquet with an integrated sensor that gives you all the information concerning your game. While on the court the racquet will automatically track your performance without changing the playability of the racquet.
The racquet comes with an integrated sensor, two buttons and a USB port inside the handle. it will save information about the power of your strokes, impact locator, type and number of strokes that you can later easily upload to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Through the software PLAY, you also have the ability to compare your own results with those of friends or the wider community of PLAY users. Pretty cool.
