In this Part 1 of Going Pro by ATA’s conversation with Matt Hobba, owner of Rackets and Strings — Adelaide’s leading racquet sport specialist — we dive deep into the world of tennis gear and performance setups.Matt shares his expertise on how to choose the right racquet, the evolution of strings and materials, and what separates a good setup from a professional one. Whether you’re a developing junior, performance player, or coach, this episode breaks down what really matters when it comes to racquets, strings, and setup.🎾 In Part 1:How Rackets and Strings became Adelaide’s hub for tennis playersThe evolution of racquet technologyJunior racquets: what to use and when to upgradePower vs control: finding the right racquet for your gameThe truth behind pro stock racquets and custom setupsStrings explained — tension, feel, and spin potential📺 Part 2 coming soon 📱 Follow Rackets and Strings:Instagram – @racketsandstringsWebsite – racketsandstrings.com.au🎙️ Follow Going Pro by ATA:Instagram – @adelaidetennisacademyYouTube – @GoingProbyATASpotify – Going Pro by ATA⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Introduction: Who is Matt Hobba and Rackets & Strings2:40 – How racquet and string technology has evolved7:00 – Choosing the right racquet for juniors and performance players12:00 – Pro stock racquets and what really makes them different17:30 – Why strings matter more than you think23:00 – Common mistakes players make with their setup27:00 – Final thoughts🔖 Hashtags#Tennis #GoingProPodcast #RacketsAndStrings #MattHobba #TennisGear #TennisStrings #TennisRacquet #AdelaideTennis #TennisAustralia #TennisEquipment #GoingProbyATA