Dr. Rod Cross, an avid tennis fan who earned his PhD in plasma physics from Sydney University, co-authored the book Technical Tennis: Racquets, Strings, Balls, Courts, Spin and Bounce with ...

The secret? It's all about spin. The ability to control a tennis ball's spin has transformed the modern game, making it faster and more spectacular than ever. But how exactly do players make the ...

In many ball sports like golf, football and tennis, controlling the ball’s spin is an important skill. Expert players can make golf balls curve around obstacles, launch footballs towards goal ...

The International Table Tennis Federation's transition to the 40mm ball in 2000 introduced a heavier 2.77-gram ball and increased air resistance by 23%. Although the spin rates of top players like Ma ...

Specs: Two-piece, Surlyn-covered balls in white, yellow, pink, matte orange, matte green and matte red Who it’s for: Golfers who want a soft feel and the moment of impact, reduced spin and a mid ...