vibration dampeners on the market, and everyone probably has their own preferences. Vibration dampeners generally reduce string vibrations, making the ball impact quieter and protecting your arm and joints in the long run. We asked Andreas Maurer, formerly ranked No. 24 in the ATP world rankings and a German Davis Cup player alongside Boris Becker, whether he prefers a dampener and if he has any advice for you.
Tennis & Golf – this was the motto of the TennisTravellerexclusive camp at the Aktivhotel Marko on Lake Klopein in Carinthia from October 2nd to 6th, 2024.The international participation of the campers demonstrated the great interest in both the theme and the destination. They traveled from Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany. This also shows that our camp philosophy of constantly changing camp focuses and destinations is a resounding success. Even though the weather in Carinthia was far from ideal, we had a very varied time with plenty of tennis, golf, other activities, and great conversations. The international, diverse group of tennis travelers turned out to be a truly fun-loving bunch who defied the bad weather with high spirits and plenty of humor! And all this in a host hotel where we felt completely at ease. You can read all about what the five camp days were like and what we experienced in our travel report here. The excellent feedback from participants delighted the hotel, the Klopeiner See Tennis School, and me in particular!
I'm an advanced beginner and don't really know much about strings or string tension. Which string, which type of string, and what average string tension do you recommend? Should one also consider age and gender?
Besides tennis hotels and camp organizers, I'm always interested in the peoplewho work in these hotels or camps, or who are involved in the vast and diverse world of tennis in various ways. I always find it incredibly fascinating to hear how they got their businesses, what motivates them, and where they want to go! So, to be honest, I was really looking forward to my interview with Boris Krumm . Boris is a tennis legend and is even called a "tennis rocker" by some. In our interview, Boris gives us a glimpse behind the scenes and sheds some light on the "mystery": who is actually behind Bidi Badu, Toolz, Balls Unlimited , and other well-known brands? All these brands belong to Spodeco GmbH, where Boris is the managing director and owner. In the interview, which you can follow in both text and video formats, he also reveals, for example, what the collaboration with the retail giant Tennis-Point looks like and where he himself prefers to play. It's an extremely relaxed and enjoyable conversation that you'll certainly find entertaining!
And a generous, exclusive TennisTravellerdiscount of 22 percent awaits all those who want to order something colorful and cool from the Bidi Badu shop.
For us TennisTraveller so important , yet most neglect them. It's only when wrist problems arise or tennis elbow sets in that the hand and forearm muscles are addressed. We've tested the new Reflexit forearm trainer and want to introduce it to you today. It truly delivers significant results in strengthening forearm muscles and improving wrist mobility! This will give you more strength and mobility and reduce your risk of injury. In this article, you'll learn what the Reflexit is all about, how it works, how it can help you, how it was developed, and the company behind it. In addition to an in-depth interview with Adrian Göldner, one of the two founders from Bonn, there's also my own personal experience – after all, you have to test things yourself before presenting and recommending them!
So that you can gain more punching power with better forearm muscles!
Padel is currently THE trend sport here in Germany. Abroad, especially in southern holiday destinations, padel has been established for some time and is a very popular sport, particularly among holidaymakers. We talked to Yannick Schmeußer from Patricio Travel about padel . This well-known tennis travel provider is also at the forefront of the padel scene. In my interview with Yannick, you'll learn which Patricio destinations already offer padel and a variety of courses at the Patricio Checkpoint Padel Academy, why the tour operator recognized padel's potential so early on, and much more. And of course, you can perfectly combine your padel holiday with a fantastic tennis holiday. This is true in general and especially at all Patricio padel holiday destinations, as they are all perfectly suited for tennis players. Some are even among the world's largest tennis facilities! So dive into the world of Patricio padel with us! Enjoy!
Organizer Marc Raffel is thrilled with the entry list for the inaugural TeReMeer Open, the Lexus Tennis Cup. Besides featuring the crème de la crème of German women's tennis, all 18 players in the main draw are ranked between 112 and 181 in the WTA world rankings: "That's fantastic," says Raffel. Some of the players even reached career-high rankings in the top 50 or top 100. The list includes Mona Barthel (GER) with a WTA ranking of 23, Jana Fett (NED) with a WTA ranking of 97, Panne Udvardy (HUN) with a WTA ranking of 76, Anna Konjuh (CRO) with a WTA ranking of 20, Maria Timofeeva (RUS) with a WTA ranking of 93, Andrea Mitu (ROM) with a WTA ranking of 68, Alison van Uytvanck (BEL) with a WTA ranking of 37, and Dalilą Jakupovic (SLO) with a WTA ranking of 69.
We at TennisTraveller participating as a tournament partner at the TeReMeer Open in Meerbusch and look forward to exciting and high-class women's tennis!
In mid-July, the TennisTraveller set off for Leverkusen on several missions: the Keystone Sports College Tennis Showcase. My 16-year-old son, Tom, who plans to attend college next year, was also on board the TennisTravellercar and didn't want to miss the showcase. I was scheduled to speak on Friday afternoon in a special "parents' session," where I shared my experiences with Mia's college onboarding. And last but not least, I was eager to finally meet and speak with my partners at Keystone Sports. Unfortunately, Tom and I were only able to attend two days of the showcase, as an important league match on Saturday and a school trip on Sunday forced us to return home early. However, our wildcard winner, Silas, participated in the entire showcase from Friday to Sunday, allowing you, our readers, to experience it all firsthand. To anyone interested in a scholarship at a US college, let me say in advance: the Showcase is a fantastic event!
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