Tennis Industry News

While 2009 racquet shipments showed an overall decline for the year, there is a bright spot, as fourth-quarter sales numbers from pro/specialty moved upward, ahead of the fourth quarter in 2008. Fourth-quarter comparisons show racquet sales at pro/specialty stores increased in 2009 by 3% (for both units and dollars) relative to 2008.

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Whether you’re a facility manager, tennis retailer or teaching pro, you can find the resources that can help your business at GrowingTennis.com/Resources—all for free.

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The TIA is rolling out a “PlayTennis” widget designed to reach mainstream consumers with information on how to get started in tennis. Any website can use this widget so consumers can find programs, places to play, retailers, demo racquets, game-matching and coaching.

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January started on a nice note for college tennis, as Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., recently added men’s and women’s varsity programs, and Edgewood College in Madison, Wis., added men’s varsity. But the Intercollegiate Tennis Association says advocacy remains a priority to help existing programs that may be in jeopardy.

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As the lead singer in a world-touring band, Mari Scott has always needed to watch her physical appearance. One of the tools that she used to help her keep off those extra pounds was Cardio Tennis, offered every day at Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago,  just a few blocks from her home.

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