The Mantis Journal
A library of tennis & padel related articles for committed amateurs to enjoy
Tennis Racket Stringing: Your Guide for the Perfect Setup
Learn how to string tennis racket with our expert UK guide. Discover tips on tension, weaving, and string selection to improve your game.
Choosing Your Tennis Racket: Materials
Discover how tennis racket materials like graphite and carbon fibre shape your game. Our guide helps you choose the right racket for power, control, and feel.
The Definitive Mantis Guide to Tennis Racket Strings
At Mantis, we believe your tennis racket strings deserve as much attention as your racket frame. After all, strings are the only part of your setup that make direct contact...
Why Grass Court Tennis Is Different: A Surface-Level Revolution
Tennis, often seen as a game of individual brilliance and strategic finesse, is also a sport deeply affected by its environment—none more so than the court beneath the players’ feet....
Guaranteed Wimbledon tickets every year: All the methods explained
Each summer, the world of tennis pivots to a quiet London suburb and the clamour for Wimbledon tickets erupts. There, on the lush green lawns of the All England Lawn...
How to choose a tennis racket: Essential tips for beginners
Learn how to choose a tennis racket with expert advice on weight, size, and materials. Find the perfect racket and elevate your game today!
How to grip your tennis racket: Tips for better performance
Learn how to grip you tennis racket properly with our easy guide. Improve your game today and master your technique for better results on the court.
Why mixed doubles is tennis at its best
At Mantis, we believe tennis is at its most inspiring when it brings people together. Nowhere is this more evident than in mixed doubles – a format that uniquely celebrates...