As Rafael Nadal gears up to compete in his final professional tennis tournament at the Davis Cup this week, his longtime sponsor Babolat wanted to make sure he ended his career in style.

Where racquets and strings are concerned, Babolat needs no introduction. Ever since it rolled out the Pure Drive in the mid 1990s, its frames have become permanent fixtures at every level of the game.

Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. When the 11 th generation of Babolat’s popular Pure Drive franchise launches on Jan. 16, it comes with a fresh approach to ...

Before getting into more arm-friendly options, a public service reminder about strings. Recreational players with arm pain should refrain from using polyester strings. At least until the pain subsides ...

Tributes from all over the world continue to celebrate the legendary career of Rafael Nadal. While we have seen players, fans, and media pay homage to the "King of Clay," none are doing a better ...

Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. Eric Babolat and Carlos Alcaraz have worked together for years, helping dial in the needs of the ... [+] four-time major winner ...

The tennis racquet racket is highly lucrative and just like the clothing caper, competition at the top can be fierce.