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Depending on where you live, I'd take it to a local tennis shop that stocks Yonex. I think any of the current Yonex buttcaps would fit, but the shop should have a few examples for you to try.

Gotta say, I'm getting skeptical about most retirement talk with any pro players under the age of 40. The huge pay, fame and benefits of playing pro tennis are simply too big to be ignored. Injuries and burnout are real, but with the ranking protections both tours offer, why announce a...

Back in the 70's, I bought some discounted red, white and blue tennis clothes (including a tank top) with segmented vivid colors. I thought they looked cool and different. But I recall one of the top players on our college team commented: "We don't allow clowns on court". Ah well, I still love...

Can you do much lower body work to keep your legs and feet active? After such a major surgery, I wonder what is allowed or recommended for early recovery.

If you look at most men's tennis clothing, you'll find a lot of basic colors: white, black and greys. Nothing wrong with it, it's just what sells. I like colorful stuff as well, but after playing for going on 50 years, I've got a variety of colors in the closet! Wear what you like, unless you...

My "D width" response was to this question.

Medium for my size D foot.

Agreed. I am also a Asics GR fan and have several GR 6-7-8 pair that I rotate through. But the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour 5 fit me well and now I found a pair of the Tour 6 models on sale. I like both brands and models for slightly different reasons.

Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 6 in blue. Perfect for your specs.

I can only say that as a 4.0 player approaching 70 that I notice my vision begins to change before I start getting lightheaded. This usually happens in hot weather and after 1.5 hours of competitive play. When this happens, I usually stop play, congratulate my opponent(s) and STOP before...

Tennis players are human, after all. Tiafoe has never competed at this level before, so it's not surprising he hit the wall in the fifth set of a Majors semi. Just because you're a pro doesn't mean you can't experience a drop in performance at some point.

Maybe Denis found some qualities with the EZone 98 that he liked, but switched to the SV and found he had lost them. Racquets are such individual tools that it's hard to know what he's looking for. I doubt Shapo will give any interviews offering any insight into his insights.

The 2024 Italian GP was a good example of this question. Ferrari's Charles LeClerc was able to take the hard compound tire and do a two stop race to take the victory. His teammate, Carlos Sainz did his job by racing the McLarens and delaying them enough to allow LeClerc's Ferrari to take the...

Well, Big Foe got beat in straights at the Cincinnati finals, but sure looked like a match against Sinner in the first set. Yes, there are some drawbacks in his game, but Tiafoe had some great shots that he can string together. On any given day, he can beat just about anyone on tour- even if...

Both Sampras and Ram enjoy excellent shoulder flexibility with that motion.

A company showcases their products (shoes or clothing) with World Class tennis players. Costs are underwritten by advertising budgets, but only a select number of players are selected by each company to keep demand within reason.

Beyond his capacity for personal growth, we should consider the coaching and support Alcaraz has put together. If his focus remains as sharp as today and his ego doesn't get outta control, he seems to have the chance to continue improving. Taking advantage of all that support (and technology)...

Let's see how Musetti does in the semis against the GOAT before the bandwagon gains much steam.

Interesting- Novak is frustrated at one of his main sponsors who is paying him millions of dollars a year? Maybe he can get Lacoste to lower the cost of his signature line so more people could afford those clothes?

While everyone has a different way of playing tennis, it's worth mentioning that anytime my opponent swaps racquets (and usually looks frustrated) in the midst of a match, it usually means my game is working. At the 4.0-4.5 NTRP level, using different strings (say a poly vs, gut hybrid) and...

In my experience in USTA tournament and league play, any "mind games' during the warmup usually means an opponent who's a bit weak mentally, or trying to hide a weakness. At the 4.0-4.5 level, this usually becomes apparent within the first few games. Besides hitting the ball back to my opponent...

Becker faced the hottest player in the draw in Kevin Curren. Curren defeated Connors (SF) and McEnroe (QF) in consecutive rounds as the #8 seed. With a deadly serve, forcing returns/groundies and excellent net game, Curren had momentum on his side up until he made the final. As the youngest...

Becker's first Wimbledon Championship in 1985 was a HUGE upset for an unseeded player. That match (and the effort leading up to it) doesn't get much respect these days.

I agree with this: in USTA tourneys and league matches I have not seen mini-tennis used. Maybe an approach down the middle in 4.0-4.5 matches, but not mini tennis. One other point about a good warmup is to hit towards your opponent to keep the ball in play.

Interesting that only Shelton is being criticized for skipping the US Olympic team. Seb Korda and Frances Tiafoe also declined the honor and will use the time to prepare for the USO and the rest of the season.

Not sure if I should be chiming in here, but I'm 69 and had ORIF shoulder surgery back in 1986 after a motorcycle accident. Still carry a plate and screws in my left shoulder, but at least the clavicle, scapula and seven fractured ribs healed well. I've also had an ACL rupture and repair on my...

Ben Shelton is hardly "most people" and as a WC contender, his overall health and career must take priority. The Olympics are at Roland Garros this year, and he'll have better chances in the future. 2024 might be the year to take a break before the USO and be well-prepared to finish the season...

In the same year? That doesn't make much sense?

What the heck is up with vokazu posting that different players are looking "scary" and will win Wimbledon? Just trying to stir the pot, or do you actually believe any of it?

I agree with the comments here. Even just starting out playing tennis, footwear is an important piece of equipment. Give yourself the best chance to develop with some decent tennis shoes. You'll progress faster and have less of a chance of getting hurt.