Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located?
The National Tennis Centre, Melbourne Olympic Park
How do I get there? Where should I park?
Driving in: Parking is available at the NTC, via Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne 3000. (parking can be validated as part of a Tennis Lab consultation)
Public transport: The route 70 tram stop 7C will drop you right at the NTC door
Richmond train station is an 800m walk
What should I bring to a racquet fitting?
- Your current racquet
- A drink bottle
- Wear clothes and shoes comfortable to exercise in, you will be hitting a lot of balls
How quick is the restring turnaround?
Our default turnaround time is 2 business days. We can cater on-the spot or same-day restrings for $15ea fee. You can give us a call to check same day availability on 0401599741.
What does Tennis Lab do differently?
We leverage world-leading ball tracking system HawkEye to analyse your hitting on-court and find your perfect equipment match. We take the guess-work out of choosing your next racquet and use data to decide, paired with years of experience from our industry-leading experts. This court is one of 2-3 courts in the WORLD that has Hawkeye permanently installed and available for public use.
What racquets will I be using in the fitting?
We hold demo stock of all the current market racquets, covering 10 brands, including the most popular and more niche. They are all painted in black so there is no brand bias during fittings. They are all strung with Luxilon Alu Power at 50lbs as this is a performance string that holds tension well and also is the most popular string on the pro tour.