Strings
WeissCANNON TurboTwist
We are currently conducting local playtests with WeissCANNON’s newest poly-based string, TurboTwist. This 1.18mm string features an innovative construction that has been patented. The manufacturer claims it will take poly-based strings to an entirely different level. We are excited to hit with it. We are told this poly-based string offers the highest amount of controllable […]
What do terms “poly” and “copoly” really mean?
For those who have been following us for years, you may have made use of our “Racquety-Yak” Message Board. With the advent of the “Racquety-Yak” Blog, we have found discussion board participation declining, even though views have increased. In a decision designed to better serve the needs of our users by consolidating information and also […]
The wonders of natural gut
Playing with natural gut is for many, the ultimate tennis experience. The power, feel, ball pocketing, liveliness are the properties that many synthetics (excepting poly-based strings) attempt to emulate. Natural gut is extremely resilient and there is probably nothing better at absorbing shock which makes it ideal for those with a tendency toward tennis elbow. […]
First again!
Guts and Glory Tennis is thrilled to unveil a new string product that will absolutely revolutionize the entire industry. For the past 5 years, Dr. Lars Lufferington, a Swedish chemist and engineer, has dedicated his life and family fortune to the pursuit and development of what he proudly calls “the greatest tennis string in the […]
WeissCANNON Explosiv! – Playtest results
As many of our blog readers are aware we have been undergoing an ongoing playtest with the incredible WeissCANNON Explosiv! multifil tennis string. The playtest has yielded amazing results. (Please see full article here!) After more than 8 months of an extended playtest, we are going to voluntarily end the test. The string has not […]
New DEEP DISCOUNT Pricing
WeissCANNON and Guts and Glory Tennis understand the financial challenges that these economic times are presenting to many throughout the USA. In an effort to be supportive of our customers who are seeking high quality strings at a price points they can afford, we are instituting a program where we subsidize pricing on select WeissCANNON […]
Are Poly-Based strings more powerful than synthetics?
We are frequently asked about the inherent power of strings. Some people believe that poly and poly-based strings offer greater power than synthetics and some believe they offer more power than natural gut. Is this belief true or false? The belief that poly and poly-based strings are more powerful is 100% false, however there is […]
1992…Geez that is OLD!!!
In 1992 Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show for the final time. Steffi Graf d. Monica Seles in the Wimbledon Finals and Andre Agassi d. Goran Ivanisevic in the same tournament. Reebok launched it’s Dan vs. Dave commercials leading into the Barcelona Olympics. (One made the US team and the other did not make the […]
True Confessions of a Tension Loss Snob
When we first began our stringing business we were desperate to separate our fledgling company from competitors. We sought out to educate ourselves about strings and string products and through this process determined that tension loss was bad, in fact it was down right evil. We quickly jumped on this concept and while fully believing […]
Our Inventory = Another HUGE Advantage
The other day we were asked why we provide so many string offerings to our customers? The answer is simple. Customers have different preferences and needs and we want to be equipped to meet these needs in the best manner possible. Many local stringers and stores have core offerings consisting of basic string types. These […]
Are the “Big Boys” really better?
Earlier today we noted that a well-known tennis message board had a post concerning the new WeissCANNON Explosiv!, which Guts and Glory Tennis has introduced to the USA. The post read, “Any updates on the release date of these strings? I would much rather spend my money at <SNIP> than at some random internet site. […]
WeissCANNON Explosiv! – Playtest Update
Our ongoing playtest with the WeissCANNON Explosiv! continues. In this blog entry we will share with you the actual chronology of our initial test set. We have chosen to do this because the results have literally blown our socks off. Please note we also have additional playtesters who have begun to test for durability in […]
WeissCANNON Explosiv!- Freakishly Good.
Early reviews from the newest offering from WeissCANNON Explosiv! reveal the string is not only a top-quality multi, but it is literally a freak of nature! In all our years of playtesting we have never been as surprised by the performance of a string as we have been with the new Explosiv!. We came into […]
Now Playing…
The newest offerings from WeissCANNON arrived yesterday and we will begin playtesting this week. The first is generating a great deal of excitement at Guts and Glory Tennis. It is a brand new multifilament. Constructed with over 1000 ultra thin, high elastic fibers and a special resin coating. We are hoping this string will provide […]
The Quintessential Guide to Copoly Tennis Strings
This is the first part of a series of blog entries designed to share thoughts about the new equipment paradigm that is radically shaping the tennis landscape. There are many myths that need to be addressed and we will attempt to provide a through overview and address many issues, myths and questions concerning these strings. […]
Prince Recoil – The “Real” Deal
Okay…our blog readers may have noted a twinge of doubt and sarcasm in our previous post concerning the new Prince Recoil string. We were skeptics, especially given the price. However, we now have additional experience with this string, more notably, our customers have experience with this string and it has impressed us beyond our wildest […]
WeissCANNON = High Grade
Last week we had several conversations with customers describing the difference between premium copoly strings and their lesser cost counterparts. Of course, WeissCANNON is one of the brands we carry and it clearly resides in the category of premium copolymer. But what does this really mean and how is it any different? First, it is […]
On the Horizon…
Several of our customers have contacted us recently inquiring about the newest, latest and greatest. We are known for being the first to introduce new string products to the USA. Indeed we have been the first to introduce many outstanding string products. As a result, we are continually receiving samples for playtesting. To be honest, […]
No Frills…
No Frills…Just Thrills! Guts and Glory Tennis is interested to see how our customers will respond to lower-cost high quality tennis string products. The concept is similar to generic products you might find in a pharmacy. Reduce costs by eliminating the frills, ie fancy packaging, marketing, advertising and branding. The customer receives a product in […]
Prince Recoil: My Impressions
The masses have put out the call and Prince has been the first company to respond. Prince Recoil is the first synthetic string that promises to stay in alignment throughout the life of the string. In other words, “it snaps back into place giving the impression that it hasn’t moved.” There are literally hundreds of […]
