Blog posts
November 12, 2026
Does my Tennis Racket need a restring?
"I haven’t broken a string, so I don’t need a restring." This is the biggest misconception in recreational tennis. Strings degrade from the moment they are pulled. Polyester strings lose...
String Type and Tension – Why It Matters As Much As the Frame
Players spend months demoing rackets to find the perfect frame, only to string it with whatever is cheapest. Your frame is just the engine; your strings are the steering wheel....
Tennis Elbow - can your racket setup cure you?
Tennis Elbow – Can Your Racket Be the Magic Fix? If you are suffering from tennis elbow, your racket and string setup is a massive variable, but you need to...
The regions Pro Shop - serving NZ from Richmond.
The Region’s Pro Shop: Why JG Rackets at The Cube is Your Racket Sports Home Whether you’re stepping onto the tennis court, gearing up for an intense squash battle, smashing...
Demystifying Carbon: The JG Rackets Guide to Padel Materials
When you start looking for a serious padel racquet, you will immediately be hit with technical jargon: 3K, 12K, 18K Carbon, Fiberglass, EVA cores. It can feel like you need an...
Choosing a Padel Racquet
Ok this is a new and fast moving space and we are learning every day. We have added the best Padel brands in the world and hope to back that...
Free customisation on lightweight premium rackets.
Beyond the Shelf: Why Pro Customisation is the New Standard (And It’s Now FREE on selected rackets at JG Rackets!) In the world of professional tennis, the "off-the-shelf" racket is...
Welcome Restring to our family of brands!
Welcome to the Family: JG Rackets Proudly Introduces Restring to New Zealand! Here at JG Rackets, our mission has always been clear: to provide the New Zealand racket sports community...
Why Racket Sports Equipment Costs What It Does in New Zealand
Why Racket Sports Equipment Costs What It Does in New Zealand: The Truth About Local Pricing Introduction If you're passionate about tennis, badminton, pickleball, or any racket sport, you've probably...