Sam Beswick

name At Courtside Sports all racquet service is either conducted by, or supervised by a United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) Master Racquet Technician. This is the highest level of recognition available in the racquet sports industry. As MRT’s we will work to fit you with the racquet, string and tension that are right for your game. Whether it's racquet customization, handle/grip build-ups, advice on racquet technology, or the perfect fit between you, your racquet and your tension, we are here to help. We are located in Victoria, BC, Canada. Visit us online at www.courtsidesports.com for all your racquet sports needs.

Squash Stringing Guide

10th August 2010
You can change the performance of your racquet by choosing different strings, tensions and proper re-stringing. Are you looking for more power, less vibration or more "bite" on the ball? Give your racquet to a professional stringer, choose the right strin... Read >

Tennis Stringing Guide

10th August 2010
Professionals often use different string tensions depending on the court surface, weather conditions, indoor or outdoor matches, elevation and sometimes even depending on what opponent they are going to play. Recreational players can also use this strate... Read >

Badminton Stringing Guide

10th August 2010
Even the best frame in the world will not perform to its potential without the help of the correct string and tension! Your frame, string, and tension all work together to create the feel, and playability of your racquet. So when your looking for that ext... Read >

Tennis Elbow and Your Equipment

21st July 2010
When tennis elbow or any of the other "arm" injuries (wrist, rotator cuff, etc.) occur, some tennis players are quick to assess blame on their equipment. While it is true that some racquets can be very "unfriendly" when it comes to pain and tennis elbow, ... Read >

Selecting a String For a New Tennis Racquet

21st July 2010
et's face it - we are all looking for that extra something, that "edge" to help us get to the next NTRP ranking level, and if there's something out there that can help us, we're willing to consider it. So why are strings one of the last places we turn to ... Read >

How to Select a Tennis Racquet

21st July 2010
Choosing a new tennis racquet among the hundreds that are available on the market can be a daunting task for any tennis player, regardless of their degree of racquet knowledge. Racquets from dozens of manufacturers range in price from $50 to over $400. So... Read >