I recently tried out my HEAD Speed Pro III tennis shoes. My first impressions were these shoes have great step-in comfort and good right out-of-the-box feel. I usually go for pretty robust shoes that tend
“The Happiest 5k on the Planet” made a stop in Baltimore earlier this month and some of the Holabird Sports family was there for all of the bright, messy action at The Color Run. The
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia tennis tournament is over. On the men’s side, Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer, while on the women’s side Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka. Nadal’s victory moves him up in the rankings, making
The June issue of Outside magazine has a great little article called “Foot Feel.” They start with the all-important question, “Are you a midfooter or a heel striker?” And go on to recommend shoes for
Q: After breaking a string, is it OK to leave it like that? Do I really need to cut all the strings? A: I would absolutely recommend cutting all the strings to release the tension.
HEAD recently released the Sonic Pro Edge, an updated version of their Sonic Pro. The Sonic Pro is a cylindrical monofilament. The new Sonic Pro Edge is a five-side geometric monofilament and is made from a combination of resins and fibers, resulting in a unique co-polymer polyester. What does this mean for you? According to [...]
Q: Is there a way to measure tension loss in my strings? A: There are several commercially available products that can be used to test the tension of the strings in your racquet. Some of them are simple spring-loaded “dials” that twist the strings to get a reading. More high-tech products cause the strings to [...]
The April issue of Fitness magazine features their Spring 2013 Shoe Guide. One hundred forty runners, walkers, hikers and bikers tested 84 pairs of shoes to find the “sneaker star” for each activity. Congratulations to these sneaker superstars! Best for Gym Ryka Dynamic From Fitness: Whether you’re pumping iron or using the elliptical, the “lightweight [...]
For those with an active lifestyle, sore muscles can become a constant problem, and finding the right massage for sore muscles can be a real pain. Often, it is more effective to go to a masseuse, although the expense of a daily or even weekly professional massage is prohibitively high for the average budget. Luckily, [...]
Modern Classics New Balance 890v3 The New Balance 890v3 is a lightweight, neutral running shoe with a great out-of-the-box feel. This shoe is built for speed: light and fast. This will work well for high mileage training and it could be used as a racing shoe. How does it compare to previous versions? The shoe [...]
I recently spent a day cheering on runners while they zipped past me over and over again as they ran a 10K in Baltimore. It was a great crowd and a great atmosphere among the runners and spectators alike. There was a man wearing a banana suit, a woman dressed as a tomato, a Statue [...]
The latest issue of Competitor magazine (March 2013) awards their prestigious “Editor’s Picks.” Editor’s Picks Lightweight Stability: The Mizuno Wave Elixir 8 For everyday training, I love this shoe. It has just the right amount of support and cushioning. The changes between the Mizuno Wave Elixir 7 & the Mizuno Wave Elixir 8 are minimal. [...]
“Squash is the fastest growing sport in Poland,” says Maciek Maciantowicz, Vice President of the Polish Squash Federation. In 1976, Poland’s first squash court was built by construction workers who wanted to play squash while working; within the last ten years, squash has seen a growth rate of approximately 25% per year. However, it was [...]
The PUMA Mobium running shoe is truly revolutionary. The Mobium changes and expands with your foot, instead of forcing your foot to try and adapt to the shoe. PUMA calls this adaptive running. The elastic Mobium Band in the outsole is in a figure eight, and like the tendons in your foot, the band expands [...]
Q: When should I replace my strings? A: As a general rule of thumb, you should replace your strings at least once a year, even if you’re only playing sporadically. Your strings lose tension and elasticity over time, even if you haven’t hit a ball in a few months. If you play more regularly, you [...]
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