Most notable this weekend will be the waves of players like eight-time French Open champion Nadal who will be utilizing the new “smart racquets” made by Babolat. The racquets, which weight the same as their traditional counterparts, track an incredible number of factors such as shot power, angle, spin, and much more.
The information provided by the racquets is sent to smartphones and tablets via bluetooth, allowing players and coaches to quickly evaluate player performance as it pertains to myriad elements of their game. The International Tennis Federation declared the technology legal earlier this year, and many expect it to become commonplace in short order.
