Category Archives: Strings

WeissCANNON Jibber-Jabber

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ggtennis

Over the past two days we have fielded a number of email messages and telephone calls inquiring about the exclusivity of WeissCANNON string products.  The purpose of this post is to have a resource to which those with these questions … Continue reading →

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The Golden Era of Polyester is Upon Us!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by ggtennis

Back when I was growing up in the 70’s, I was thoroughly convinced I was living in the golden era of polyester.  Polyester leisure suits were all the rage.  They are what all the really cool dudes wore.  Me, my … Continue reading →

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2011 – Join us for more good stuff!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by ggtennis

We want to offer a sincere and genuine thanks to our customers for a wonderful 2010.  Your ongoing support allows us to continue providing creative and innovative products for you to enjoy. In 2011 we fully expect to carry this … Continue reading →

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WC Black5Edge – The World’s 1st “Poly-Plush” String

Posted on November 14, 2010 by ggtennis

Many string companies will wait until key times in the tennis calendar to unveil new product offerings.  WeissCANNON’s new Black5Edge is being introduced to the tennis playing public at a rather unconventional time.  Why?  When a string is developed that … Continue reading →

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Textured Strings and Spin Production – – Our Analysis

Posted on November 6, 2010 by ggtennis

Those Crawford Lindsey and Rod Cross fellas are at it again.  We give them credit for attempting to look take a strict quantitative look at the science of tennis.  Their studies and writings are always interesting, yet unfortunately in many … Continue reading →

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Prolonging String Life

Posted on September 21, 2010 by ggtennis

Today’s blog entry is simply a quick tip we picked up years ago.  When using synthetic gut strings, if you tend to break them in the center of the stringbed, this tip could help you! Breaks in the center of … Continue reading →

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Bitten and Smitten!

Posted on September 1, 2010 by ggtennis

WeissCANNON is boldly introducing a string with the most interesting and exciting name in 2010, (and perhaps ever),  Mosquito Bite!  While the name is certain to garner a certain amount of attention, it is the performance that has players talking! … Continue reading →

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Signum Pro Micronite Reviewed

Posted on August 29, 2010 by ggtennis

Signum Pro’s newest premium multifilament string, Micronite,  is receiving accolades that are quite frankly hard to fathom.  In August, Germany’s tennis magazine, reported results of a playtest conducted by a panel of high level tennis players with an expertise in … Continue reading →

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Signum Pro Synthetics – Tennis’ Best-Kept Equipment Secret

Posted on August 7, 2010 by ggtennis

Several years ago the German Tennis Magazine conducted a playtest of new poly-based strings and named Signum Pro’s Poly Plasma as the Test Winner.  This past year, the same publication reviewed multifilament offerings and this time named the NEW Signum … Continue reading →

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Pro’s Just Discovering What We’ve Known For Years About Tennis Strings

Posted on June 3, 2010 by ggtennis

Rafa’s new strings have the tennis world abuzz.  From Brad Gilbert to Martina Navratilova and Darin Cahill to John McEnroe the strings seem to be the one of the favorite topics of US television announcers during the 2010 French Open. … Continue reading →

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A quick primer on string gauge

Posted on May 27, 2010 by ggtennis

Some of our recent communication with customers has involved discussion of string gauges.  Through these discussions it has become clear to me that the core differences between thinner gauge strings and thicker gauge strings is not always clear to tennis … Continue reading →

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“The Power of Purple!” – WeissCANNON 6StarString Supercharged

Posted on April 18, 2010 by ggtennis

Throughout the ages, purple has been the color of royalty.  Purple is synonymous with creativity.  Purple is posh.  Purple represents power and wealth.  Purple is fun, youthful and unique.  It is no surprise that WeissCANNON has selected purple as the … Continue reading →

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Theme week: Sharing more email messages via our blog

Posted on February 12, 2010 by ggtennis

Today we received an email message from a WeissCANNON Explosiv! user in Florida.  Check out what he had to say about this terrific product! To whom it may concern: I am a 36 year old, former collegiate player and currently … Continue reading →

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A Snipet of Yesterday’s Email Messages

Posted on February 11, 2010 by ggtennis

Included are excerpts from yesterday’s email messages we received as it pertains to our products.  We are proud to bring fantastic products to our customers.  Thank you for choosing Guts and Glory Tennis! “WeissCANNON TurboTwist 1.18.  I’ve been playing with … Continue reading →

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MSV Hepta – Twist

Posted on January 21, 2010 by ggtennis

MSV Hepta – Twist has hit the US shores and judging from the astonishingly high number of email inquiries we are receiving, tennis players from coast to coast are eager to learn more about the newest offering from Mauve Sports. … Continue reading →

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