Can Your Smart Tennis Racket improve your game
- 10 years ago
Within weeks, some of the world's top tennis players will show up at tournaments armed with new technology that they hope will give them a clear advantage over their opponents at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Eric Babolat, CEO of the French tennis equipment company Babolat, has announced the first "Connected Racket" into the sport after a decade in development.
Designed for professional players and amateurs alike, and tested by top players including men's number one Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Australian Open champion Li Na, the racket gathers data through sensors and chips in the handle.
Eric Babolat, CEO of the French tennis equipment company Babolat, has announced the first "Connected Racket" into the sport after a decade in development.
Designed for professional players and amateurs alike, and tested by top players including men's number one Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Australian Open champion Li Na, the racket gathers data through sensors and chips in the handle.