Tennis: String Theory. 5 minute read. Eben Harrell / Antwerp. June 1, 2009 12:00 AM EDT. P rofessional tennis players call it “the Luxilon shot,” and, apparently, you can hear it coming.

A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti. Ryan Burbary, who ...

A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti.

He launched what he said was the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string in 2022. Now, he created a second type of string more suited for people of all levels.

Three names sell tennis rackets: Rafa, Roger and Roddick. Walk around the U.S. Open this year and you’ll notice the topspin-wielding heartthrob and world No. 1 Rafael Nadal playing with one of ...