It also develops your gross motor control especially when you need to use your large muscles like your legs and arms to strike a ball. 10. It also improves your fine motor control when you do drop shots, lobs and angled-volleys. 11. It enhances your agility whenever you need to change your direction for a number times in a few seconds whether during tennis match or training. Traditionally, the materials used in making the frame is wood while the net is made by using catgut. But that was a long time ago. Nowadays, the frames are made of synthetic materials like titanium, ceramics (which were mostly white), alloy, or carbon fibre. The net, on the other hand, is now mainly made of nylon. But beware, what's set to keep the feet dry can make it 'wet' during seasons of hot weather (hello smelly feet!). Upper materials for tennis shoes are made to last, except that the rigors of tennis eat up the soles fast. Yes, the soles are first to go so it is best to examine them closely before deciding to purchase any pair. Take a look at tennis tournaments and you are set to see a logo of the company on the background! It would be hard to believe now that Prince all started from a useful invention that was born in a small garage. From there, we see the achievements of the company: 1.Invention of the machine for tennis balls by Bob Mclure in 1970. Also a necessary part of choosing skirts is the buyer's personal style. A serious woman, for instance would not want to go for the loud colored-fabrics or cuts that are sure to turn every head. The flamboyant girl is sure to become a wallflower if she settles for plain fabric and design. Here are some of the famous manufacturers of top-line tennis skirts: Reebok- its skirts boast of moisture management which is very essential during a heated match. Lindsay Davenport. Born on June 8, 1976 in Palos Verdes, California, USA, she started playing tennis at the age of 5. She won three Grand Slam tournaments at the end of the 90's She left the world of tennis to recuperate from a back injury. She came back in 2005 with a bang as she was ranked No. 1. Maria Sharapova.