50% off US Open Tickets Promo code and "VIP" tickets

US Open Special Event Tickets

We thought we would share some tips on the best way to guarantee that you'll be able to see the top players in action, even if you only have just one day to visit NYC and the US Open.

We have the secret on how you can still buy those tickets right now for 50% off - until they are sold out. Also you will be sitting closer to the top stars in Arthur Ashe Stadium (ex: Row 1-2) for much, much less than those $1,000+ celebrity seats you see during the finals.

How can you buy these "VIP" tickets and get special event access???

More US Open ticket promo codes:
http://jc10s.com/Tennis_Coupons

Hint: I've sprinkled a few clues about more promo codes and special events hidden in some of my previous posts.  Buy US Open Tickets Here

Tips to Maximize US Open Ticket Deals (valid July only)

1. Activate Twitter Bonus: Amex $25 credit on $75 Ticketmaster Purchase with tweet #AmexTM25 (exp 7/31)
2. Use Promo Codes for 50% off tickets or get closer with "preferred seating" Amex tickets
   Try getting Grounds Passes during most popular days (Labor Day weekend)
3. Enjoy the US Open!

US Open Advice and Deals

• Where to stay for US Open in NYC - Get free night(s) stay in Flushing, NY
• How to enjoy your first US Open - Tips for new tennis fans and US Open fans
• Catch a Broadway Show in NYC - Find tickets before they get sold out

Tennis-Bargains US Open Tickets Giveaway

We will also be giving away free tickets (GA Row 2 at Ashe Stadium) to this year's special event.

The more Facebook Fans we get in July, the more tickets we will be giving away!

Please check back, tell your tennis friends to like and we'll see which fans will win this year!

Tips for Tennis in the Summer Heat

A message from Tennis-Bargains.com (7/1):

With the major weekend heat and storms knocking out power throughout the area, I just wanted to say that we are so very grateful to all the men and women who have served this country as we approach our nation's Independence Day. It is definitely a good time to hang out at a mall or pool to keep cool and off the roads.

I hope everyone has a terrific 4th of July in the USA and can enjoy a cool holiday.

- JC

Here are some of my tennis tips for surviving the hot, humid conditions this summer:

• Get up early - I love to practice and play just after sunrise (6-9AM is coolest) 
• Try to find courts with a bit of shade (even if it is just nearby, it will help a lot)
• Use an ice bag and have an insulated bag and/or cooler on changeovers
• Drink lots of water and a sports drink
• Do not over push yourself and know when to take a break
• If the air quality is Code Red in your area, do not play - if you're not a pro, it's not worth it.

For more tips, please refer to these USTA tips.

US Open - Amex Pre-sale Codes (June 5-9) as low as $22

US Open Advice and Deals

• Where to stay for US Open in NYC - Get free night(s) stay in Flushing, NY
• How to enjoy your first US Open - Tips for new tennis fans and US Open fans
• Catch a Broadway Show in NYC - Find tickets before they get sold out

US Open Tickets and Promos Update (June 5 - 9):

$22.00 US Open Tennis Tickets

American Express Pre-Sale with Buy One, Get One Deal - use promo code "incentur":

US $16.00 Ticket + US $6.00 Fees = US $22.00

American Express® Cardmember Buy One Get One (Max 8, Multiples of 2). First Week, Evening Sessions. Limited Quantities.

US Open - Ticket Promos with offer code/password: "incentur"

For more updated codes this summer, sign up to our US Open Promos Email List!

American Express Card Bonuses

• American Express® Card member Presale - ($65-$95 for Ashe Tickets)
• American Express® Preferred Seating - ($35+) Slightly closer seats
• VIP Labor Day Weekend Hospitality Package - Hotel and Premium Seats packages

Check back at Tennis-Bargains.com for more US Open Ticket deals, promos and freebie tips this summer!

French Open tickets for under 20 euros; plus other gifts from Paris

Nadal: Rome Champion

Congrats to Rafael Nadal for winning his 6th Masters' 1000 Rome Championship today! We're now 6 days away from the 2nd Grand Slam of 2012, the French Open.

Here are some Tennis-Bargain tips to see some great tennis in Paris. It's the weather's perfect in Europe during this time of the year!

Official French Open Gear and Gifts

Even without traveling to France, here are some cool souvenirs you can buy for any tennis friends and family:

• Official French Open Tennis Balls (Babloat)
• Babolat French Open (Limited Edition) Tennis Bag
• Bottle of Red Clay from Rolland Garros (Official Store)

How to See the French Open for 20 Euro's

If you're looking for a way to get into the French Open, see Rafa up close at the main stadium and get a ticket to a Grand Slam event for around 20 Euro's, here's how I did it a few years ago! The best time to see lots of the top players in action is this upcoming opening weekend, before any top seeds have been eliminated.

Children's day (May 26, 2012)

The Roland Garros children's day, formerly known as Benny Berthet Day, was first held back in 1977 and is a highly enjoyable event which raises money for good causes. This year it will be held on 26 May. Top players who will be at the tournament take part in one-set exhibition matches on the three show courts (Philippe Chatrier, Suzanne Lenglen and No.1). It is very much a dress rehearsal, with umpires and ball-kids, and it is a wonderful opportunity for fans to come and watch their favorite players whilst helping those less fortunate at the same time.

Doubles Tennis Handbook

Updated 2020:

FYB (Fuzzy Yellow Balls) is out once again with another helpful video program for Doubles players.
Will Hamilton (FYB) teams up with Martina Navratilova to come up with a course to help average doubles players become better prepared with set plays they can run in case your "Plan A" does not work.

Singles Handbook

The Singles Handbook was one I purchased before and covers basics that most 3.5 players and below should learn in order to advance. The trademark theme is a lot of chalk talk with colored magnets on a whiteboard. There is a lot of explanation good for an auditory-based learner.

Sample Doubles Video for "I" Formation

This video series offers some useful tips for the rec player looking to incorporate the "I" formation into their game in this sample video below. In the past, FYB has also provided useful training videos like the Bryan Bros Playbook.

FYB vs TopCourt

FYB has been around almost 10 years, one of the original online training programs. Now they have added a take-home bound playbook to help illustrate the examples.

For a more modern "Netflix / MasterClass" streaming approach, try TopCourt for 14-days absolutely free.

Our free review of this Summer 2020 launch here: https://www.tennis-bargains.com/2020/07/topcourt-review-masterclass-series-for.html

How to save money on Tennis Strings

Tips for Tennis Strings

1. If your shots seem to be spraying everywhere, it may be time to re-string your racket*
2. If you find yourself breaking strings too often, then buy a thicker gauge string such as 15g or 16g. The lower the number, the thicker the string and less likely it will snap.
3. Or try using polyester strings, if you do not have any arm problems.
4. Keep your rackets cool in an insulated bag, and never store them in a hot car overnight!
5. Putting them in the trunk will almost guarantee tension loss (and ruining your string job)
6. Get 10% OFF these longer-lasting polyester strings, which also have extra spin and hold tension for longer. See our reviews of the brands TopSpin and Genesis
7. Buy tennis strings online in bulk size (called reels) to save on shipping and they are cheaper per set.

Learn to string your own tennis rackets - it's easy!

Klippermate Tennis Stringer: Rated #1

Buy the $159 Klippermate Tennis Stringer and learn to string at home with some free YouTube videos.

Stringing Machine for Beginners
Super easy to use, even for first-timers. The Klippermate paid for itself in just a matter of months (~10 uses) and you can even charge a little to string for your friends.

Made in the USA with an unlimited, Life-Time Guaranteed. See reviews on Amazon with over 50 positive reviews from stringforum.net as the site's most popular tennis stringing machine

This is the stringing machine that we trust and recommend for its ease of use to beginners. We actually still own and operate one at Tennis-Bargains!

Perhaps most important of all - you can have a freshly strung racket ready in less than an hour.

Tennis Singles Playbook - New Online Course from FYB

The Singles Playbook

12/18 8PM Update: Full-Access Trial Offer has expired!

Bonus Clip: "Video Bootcamp" is now included inside the members section.

PracticeHit: Practice Tennis Indoors in the Winter

"PracticeHit" Tennis Swing Trainer

See videos on drills and practice tips

Tennis-Bargains PracticeHit Review

We were surprised by this simple yet effective tennis stroke trainer that works like a pendulum. The bands at the bottom can be adjusted to effect that the rubber ball's forward and backward pitch. Every time you hit the practice ball, it will snap back ready to be hit again.

Features

• It comes in a standard 32" shaft size that is the perfect size for kids or adults with a lower strike zone.
• To Adjust Height: consider putting the base on some cinder bricks to make it a bit taller.
• Also, we recommend filling the base with sand (instead of water) so that it does not move.

Pros:

• Great for beginners to develop rhythm on their swing
• Lots of repetition in a short amount of time
• Works on developing strike zone slightly in front
• Allows players to practice moving your feet to the ball as you set up to hit

Cons:

• Durability is good for only about 1-2 years of regular use
• May not be useful for more advanced playersay see that the ball holder may start to break apart or the shaft itself will deteriorate from heavy hitting
• Necessary to invest in a few replacement parts

Best price for PracticeHit is on Amazon.com - $59 with free shipping

Amazon.com Coupons + Free Shipping Promo

Amazon.com Holiday Shopping Tips
It is Shopping Season and we love a good Bargain!

Like many tennis fans, we shop at Amazon.com for their price-matching, wide selection (including Tennis Deals) and free shipping over $25.
So here are a few tips for 2012 that will help you save even more money. Hope this comes in handy when you do your online shopping!

Amazon's Music Black Friday Deals Calendar for Nov 21-28

Amazon's DVD & Blu-ray Black Friday Deals Calendar for Nov 21-28

Amazon's Coupons Page

• Countdown to Black Friday deals are online now...check back for updates
• We have located their official page of Amazon Coupons (updated daily)
• Tip: Bookmark this and check back frequently
• On-sale items list for every category - Groceries, Toys, Games, Books, DVDs, and more

Amazon Prime: FREE Two-Day Shipping on all Orders

• Free 6-month membership trial for the Holidays (limited time offer)
• Amazon Prime Shipping for Students (for anyone with an .edu email address)
• Amazon Mom (for parents and caregivers - almost anyone can apply)

Amazon Instant Video Streaming

• Did you know that Prime membership also comes with free live movie and TV show streaming - ready to replace Netflix?

Amazon Video Games: Buy 2, Get 1 Free + 15% OFF PC Instant Downloads

• Get their buy 2, get 1 free promo on Video games (PS3, XBOX 360, Wii) - expires 11/5
• PC games can now be downloaded and played instantly; Get an extra 15% OFF

Happy Holiday shopping everyone!
*Tennis-Bargains.com*

Tennis Fitness and Nutrition

Many times we go to hit a ball that is barely out of reach. We wish we were a little faster. We wish if we lost a little more weight, tennis would be much less taxing on our body and joints. Many students focus too heavily on the technical aspects such as correct stroke mechanics but not enough on the fitness and nutritional aspects.

In fact, it has been shown that every pound of body weight you put on, actually puts 4x the pressure on your joints like the knees.

Here is a great site called Fitness for Tennis that can benefit anyone's game (from beginners to pro).

It is unlike P90X or any other workout system because it is designed specifically for tennis players, by professional tennis players and fitness coaches.

Get some free helpful tips, useful articles and also some free videos. Try the full 5 video set for the full 60 day program. Best of all, it comes with a full 365-day money back guarantee. They also guarantee on the site that if you do not gain 1 NTRP, they will allow you to return the product for a full refund. Simply return it for a full refund if you're not satisfied.

Hint: Now at the top of the page, get $10 off the program with their special discount.

As some of the top pro's over the past year like Novak Djokovic and Mardy Fish have demonstrated; when your fitness gets better, usually so does your tennis ranking.

Better health. Quicker footwork. Stronger tennis.

US Open Tips for Fans + Last Promo Code coming soon!

Tennis fans looking for US Open advice on what to see and where to go, should check out my article:
3 Important Tips for Watching the US Open Live!

New York is a wonderful city to visit in the summer. If you're here in August, I would recommend checking out the NYC Summer Streets 2011 Event (Sat, Aug 6, 13, 20)

Stay tuned for the last promo code for 2011 US Open Tickets...and as always:

Our Facebook Fans will have #1 priority!

$21 US Open Tickets (8/29/11 - 9/8/11) - Limited amount left!

Updated 7/26/11 -
For link and promo code:
Visit Facebook.com/TennisBargains and click the "Like" button to view the Coupons tab.

US Open Tickets for $21!!

Today, a friend of mine told me about this $21 promo they are doing for US Open tickets.

I got 4 tickets at this price already! But there aren't many left..

Note: Even after the convenience charges/fees from TicketMaster it comes out to be about $25 a ticket. Still a deal!

Tennis-Bargain Tip: Grab these fast before they all disappear! You can use Ashe Tickets during the first week to go to ALL other stadiums and courts (Armstrong, Grandstand and all side courts)...it is first come first serve seating, so just get to the EAST gates early in the morning! See more US Open tips here

Luxilon String Sale - Buy 2, Get 1 Free! (Exp. 4/30)

Luxilon String Sale - Buy 2, Get 1 Free

Want to try out some new Polyester Strings that almost all the top 10 pros have used?

Luxilon Strings Buy 2, Get 1 Free

Typically $14-$16 per string and rarely go on sale. Expires 4/30.

See details here

Tennis-Bargains Tips

*ALU Power Rough is what Roger Federer uses on his Wilson rackets.

*ALU Power gives a bit more power, but is a bit stiffer than Topspin CyberFlash (which is what I would recommend if you have any sort of tennis elbow or arm problems - it is a softer poly string)

*Last Chance 4/2* Tennis Ninja - Free Preview + 3 Bonus Items

FYB "Tennis Ninja" Training Course Review

Update 4/1:
The Tennis Ninja registration period has expired, but FYB is allowing users who missed out on previous registration to be able to sign up on Saturday 4/2 from 8AM to Midnight only.

This course is planning to start the first course next week, so if you want to get all the bonus material (see "Perks" list below) - now's the time!

Please subscribe to Tennis Bargains updates on the next time these excellent courses become available again! Remember that FYB Premium members will have full access to this course and more! If you have any comments or questions, please post below.

TRX Suspension Trainer Review

TRX Suspension Trainer Review
If you have limited amount of space and time to get an off-court workout, I would recommend looking into resistance training.

For tennis, it is much more helpful in building flexibility and tennis-specific movements than free weights can alone. It is also great as an injury-prevention tool off the court.

Check out this YouTube video review from Tennis Channel!

I would recommend this type of suspension training over normal gym workouts because there is less impact on your joints such as knees and ankles. It allows you to be creative and carry it all with you in a small bag, making it very portable and efficient.

For myself, I use a system of resistance bands for my indoor training, but currently on the market is a high-quality workout system called TRX Suspension Trainer.

There are a lot of tennis-specific exercises you can do with it too:
**Here are some Deals on some TRX Training Bundles at FitnessAnywhere.com

Doubles Tennis Training Course

For the Doubles Players out there, here's a great easy to understand online tennis course called "Doubles Domination".  This program is conducted by Ian Westermann, a certified USPTA pro and hosts the #1 Tennis podcast on iTunes. Check out his free weekly podcast!

Update: Course has been Sold Out completely - Offer has expired!

Topspin Cyber Blue String Review + YouTube Review

Tennis String Review: Topspin Cyber Blue

Ratings for the Topspin Cyber Blue 1.25 gauge (17g) string

Topspin Cyber Blue 1.25 ratings (out of 78 reviews) from Stringforum.net

Topspin Cyber Blue 1.25 17 - Tennis String on Sale

*Tennis-Bargains.com Award*
Cyber Blue offers great control and feel as a durable cross string.

*Update*: David strung his racket at a high tension when he did this demo; David had much better results after lowering his racket tension from 63 lbs to 57 lbs. When you look at the 96% of players reviewers who recommended the string - the tension usually was between 51 lbs and 55 lbs.

Tennis-Bargains Tip:
Also try the spin friendly Cyber Flash string with the thinner 17g (1.25 string) over the 16g for a bit more comfort. Also to avoid a stiff feel with poly strings, it is recommended that you typically string all poly's 10% lower in tension.

Play Testing Cyberblue Strings

David Emery was formerly the WTA hitting partner for Liezel Huber (former #3 in WTA Doubles). She recently won the 2010 US Open Mixed Doubles with Bob Bryan. Congrats Dave on his promotion! View some other free Tennis Videos and Tips.

Beach Tennis - Training tips at the beach

Since I'm headed for Miami beach in about a week for the annual
USPTA 2010 Players Development Conference ...

Here are some Beach Tennis training tips from Danielle Dotzenrod (star of "Fit to Hit" on Tennis Channel) =) Enjoy!

*Be sure to check out the new Tennis-Bargains Store to see what's on sale*

http://store.tennis-bargains.com/

Coach Kyril's Tennis Vault: Online Tennis Videos and Tips!

Coach Kyril's Tennis Vault Videos

This video course is perfect for beginners and those who want to learn the game visually.

Members get access to Coach Kyril's Ten Laws Of Tennis Success Course consisting of 2 hrs of online video, plus access to over 4 More hrs of extra in-depth instructional videos!

Check out this site for some free helpful videos about tennis.

How To Play Tennis: Instructional Videos For Tennis Beginners

How To Play Tennis: Instructional Videos For Tennis Beginners

49 step-by-step tennis instruction videos covering all 6 basic strokes in tennis.

Users have asked for some simple videos to help them get started with tennis.  Scott Ford is a USPTA coach with some great video footage on the basic strokes and does a good job of helping a new player get started.

Take a look at his free sample videos here.