2015 has been a big year for technology in tennis, with some
of the most ground breaking ideas coming to the forefront as actual technology. From ultra light materials to computer chips, many tennis brands
are revolutionizing the way we look to take our game to the next level. To, start let’s look
at the computer chip that everyone is talking about this year with the Babolat
PLAY series. Though this line has been out on the market for the last two
seasons, it is only this year that Babolat has expanded the chip to its entire
line up. Prior to this year PLAY was only offered on one model, the Babolat
Pure Drive. Now, what is it that PLAY actually does to improve our game? PLAY
uses sensors placed throughout the racket that transmit information to the
handle, where it is stored and is able to be brought up on either a tablet, phone
or laptop screen. This data will give you feedback on every area of your game,
from the amount of topspin you generate to the consistency you hit the sweet
spot on your racquet. All of this data is brought up in an array of colorful
graphs and pie charts. Babolat PLAY is a must try for tech lover wanting to
step up their game.
Head, the company that supplies the worlds #1 player Novak
Djokovic, hasn’t taken quite the same route when it comes to pushing the boundaries
of technology in tennis.
