It was at this time that Lawn Tennis came out. With the development of vulcanized rubber, large production of balls that were compatible to the grass thrived and brought tennis into the open. But eventually lawn surfaces became clay and concrete creating no problem at all with the ball. With the success and popularity of tennis in Europe, it soon replaced croquet as the summer sport. In 1989, the grip on racket handles were improved. 7.Tunnels of wind on their rackets were engineered in the year 2005. It deviated from the conventional racket holes where the strings were tied. And because of these 'tunnels of wind' another tennis legend has signed up to do endorsements for the company- James Blake. But for those who are more fashion-conscious, there are many stylish way of dressing right for the came, a style that is comfortable but does not take fashion for granted. When choosing your outfit, there are plenty to consider. The heat and humidity in your play area could make you sweat profusely and look ragged in a few minutes. 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. It is also possible to have one made out of plastic but this will really depend on the individual. The rackets of today also vary in length, weight and head size. This is ideal for players depending on age, gender and experience in the sport. The best way to check which is the ideal racket is to test it. Members in the rookie phase are given only basic media training, while members of the Premier and Elite phases are provided a more advanced media instruction. Parent Orientation The WTA Tour believes that the parents perform a crucial role in the career development of their children. Thus, the WTA Tour requires all parents to attend and complete its parent orientation, which discusses the facilities and services made available by WTA to the players and the possible obstacles their daughters will encounter in professional tennis.