Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. So much is made about the technology of tennis rackets. But don't ...

The modern U.S. Open tennis player is a master of racquet minutiae. In pursuit of the tiniest advantage, tennis stars tinker with their racquet's weight, balance, string properties and handle size.

Jon Levey answers your Gear Q&A. Email your question to tennis.comproshop@gmail.com. I thought only old-timers or players with tennis elbow still played with gut strings, but I recently heard that pro ...