Is there anything better than opening a new can of balls?

I love the sound the can makes as the pressure is released. I love the vivid color before the ball has picked up too much court crud. I even love the smell. (If it’s toxic, don’t tell me. I don’t want to know.)

But despite my love affair with a piece of sporting equipment, it turns out I didn’t know much about it. Continue reading “A Tennis Ball Primer” →