Father’s day is coming up FAST but no worries – there’s still time to order that perfect present for your pops! Sure, you could get him a gift card and let him do the browsing by himself, that would work. But Tennis Express has some excellent gifts in all price ranges, so let’s see what kind of fun things we can find!

By: Tiffany Thor

Head has introduced a number of new frames for 2013, but none have caught our eye any more than the new Youtek Graphene PWR Prestige. By making a “game improvement” version of their standard-bearing player’s frame, Head is attempting to lure more recreational players into the feel and control of the Prestige line. Graphene is the lightest, strongest material in the world, and by using Graphene to make a lighter racquet shaft, Head has been able to take the leftover weight and place it in the head and handle areas of the frame, increasing swingweight while maintaining power and other performance aspects.

In 1968, tennis began its Open Era, and the French Open was the first Grand Slam to open its doors to professional players. Since then, Roland Garros has offered us 45 years of clay courts, fickle weather, fashion, and, of course, formidable matches. When going through the history to pick my favorite moments, there were many great instances I had to skip – Rod Laver’s1969 win that became part of his calendar Grand Slam, for example, or Monica Seles’ championship at the record setting age of 16 years, 6 months old. But it ‘s the French Open, folks, and we can’t give out participation awards (just ask Arnaud Clément)! So here’s a condensed list - five of the most memorable matches in Roland Garros history.

by Alesha Rimmelin

At Tennis Express, we LOVE tennis – and that love makes us do CRAZY things! So we’re giving away over $2300 in gift cards in our newest Facebook and Pinterest contests! Find out more in this blog!

There’s no denying it – country club fees, new racquets, top-of-the-line strings and shoes, and more all can make tennis a pretty expensive hobby. Fortunately, Tennis Express is here to help! With such a wide range of apparel, shoes, and racquets, and all the best brands, we have something for everyone – and every budget. To get geared up for performance while pinching pennies, check out our top choices for Ballin' on a Budget. And if you’re looking for a free place to play, check out my previous blog on the best public courts in Houston!

by Alesha Rimmelin