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The 2026 Tennis Racquets Worth a Demo, Backed by a Certified Racquet Tech
Looking for a new tennis racquet in Vermont? We invite you to visit Drop the Racquet in South Burlington and try before you buy. Our shop demo program makes it... Read more...
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The 2026 Tennis Racquets Worth a Demo, Backed by a Certified Racquet Tech
Looking for a new tennis racquet in Vermont? We invite you to visit Drop the Racquet in South Burlington and try before you buy. Our shop demo program makes it... Read more...
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Foam Core Vs. Honeycomb: Which Pickleball Paddle Tech Is Right for Your Game in 2026?
If you have stepped onto a Vermont pickleball court recently, you have likely noticed a major buzz around equipment. Here at Drop the Racquet, conversation in the shop and on... Read more...
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5 Mistakes You're Making With Your Tennis Shoes
Whether you are gearing up for the indoor season at Burlington Tennis Club, heading down to local hard courts for a sunny rally, or joining pickleball and paddle enthusiasts across... Read more...
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Vermont Court Report: Senior Games Champions & Summer Heat Hacks
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Vermont Court Report! As we roll into the heart of July, the humidity has definitely decided to make itself a permanent resident here... Read more...
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How Often Should You Really Restring Your Racquet?
Drop the Racquet Quick Info: Address: 142 W Twin Oaks Terrace, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 Shop Phone: 802-951-2344 Tom's Cell: 802-310-1660 If you’ve ever stepped onto the court in South... Read more...
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Padel's Explosion in New England: Where to Play Near Burlington
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the sports world lately, you’ve likely heard a new buzz echoing through the courts. It isn’t the high-pitched "pop" of a pickleball or... Read more...
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Summer Tennis Conditioning: 4 Drills That'll Save Your Legs (and Your Game)
Whether you are hitting the courts at The EDGE in South Burlington or playing a sunset match in the Northeast Kingdom, the Vermont summer brings a unique set of challenges... Read more...
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Thermoformed vs. Traditional Pickleball Paddles: Which Build Is Right for You?
If you’ve stepped onto a court in South Burlington or anywhere across the Green Mountain State recently, you’ve likely noticed that pickleball gear is evolving faster than a baseline drive.... Read more...
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USA Pickleball's New Spin Limit: 5 Things Every Player Should Know Before October 2026
If you’ve spent any time on the pickleball courts lately, whether you're hitting the lines at The EDGE or enjoying a recreational match in a local park, you’ve likely heard... Read more...
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Vermont Court Report: Senior Games Champions & Summer Heat Hacks
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Vermont Court Report! As we roll into the heart of July, the humidity has definitely decided to make itself a permanent resident here... Read more...
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Vermont Court Report: Wimbledon Finals & Aces & Dinks!
Hello to our wonderful Vermont racquet and paddle sports community! We are right in the thick of a classic New England summer, and the energy on the courts from Burlington... Read more...
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The Ultimate Guide to Professional Racquet Restringing: How to Tell if Your Strings are Dead
At Drop the Racquet, we believe your racquet is only as good as the strings inside it. Think of your strings as the engine of a car; you can have... Read more...
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16mm Control vs. 14mm Power: Which Is Better For Your Pickleball Paddle?
If you’ve stepped onto a court at The Pop or The EDGE lately, you’ve probably heard players debating more than just the score. They’re talking millimeters. "Is that a 14mm?"... Read more...
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How to Choose the Best Tennis Racquets for Vermont Players (Compared)
Whether you’re playing under the lights at an indoor club in Burlington during a February snowstorm or enjoying a humid July afternoon on the clay courts in Stowe, having the... Read more...
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Are You Making These Common Padel Serve Mistakes?
If you’ve been spending any time lately at the local courts around South Burlington, you’ve likely seen the explosion of padel. It’s fast, it’s social, and it’s arguably the most... Read more...
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Does Racket Carbon Fiber Really Matter in 2026?
Hey there, fellow Vermont racquet and paddle fans! We hope you’re getting some great court time in, whether you’re hitting the indoor courts in South Burlington or enjoying a breezy... Read more...
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7 Mistakes You’re Making with Racquet Stringing (and How to Fix Them)
At Drop the Racquet, we live and breathe the Vermont sports scene. Whether you’re hitting the clay courts in Burlington or battling it out on a squash court during a... Read more...
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Why Your Backup Racquet Should Be Your Primary's Twin
First things first, we need to address the elephant in the locker room. We recently had a customer ask about matching their "backup bra" to their primary, and honestly, it... Read more...
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Vermont Court Report: May 28th Edition
Hey there, Vermont sports fans! It’s Thursday, May 28th, and we are officially in that sweet spot of the spring season where the air is crisp, the pollen is (mostly)... Read more...
How to Choose the Best Pickleball Paddles (Compared)
If you’ve spent any time at the courts in South Burlington lately, you’ve probably noticed two things: the local pickleball community is growing faster than a well-placed drive, and the gear everyone is carrying looks a whole lot more high-tech than it did a few years ago. Choosing a pickleball paddle used to be simple, you just grabbed whatever was on the shelf. But in 2026, the technology has evolved. Between "raw carbon fiber" faces, "thermoformed" edges, and varying core thicknesses, the options can feel a bit overwhelming. At Drop... Read more...
Looking For Pickleball Paddles? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know
If you’ve spent any time at the courts in South Burlington lately, you’ve seen it: pickleball is absolutely exploding. It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country for a reason: it’s social, it’s fast-paced, and let’s be honest, it’s just a ton of fun. But as we’ve seen here at Drop the Racquet, once you get hooked, you quickly realize that playing with a borrowed or cheap wooden paddle isn't going to cut it for long. Selecting the right paddle can feel like a bit of a "swing and a miss"... Read more...
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Professional Racquet Restringing (and How to Fix Them)
At Drop the Racquet, we believe that your gear should work as hard as you do. Whether you’re smashing a serve at the local tennis courts or perfecting your dink in a heated pickleball match, your equipment is your primary connection to the ball. But here’s a secret most players miss: your racquet is only as good as its strings. Many players walk into our South Burlington shop with high-end racquets but "dead" strings that are holding them back. Worse yet, some setups are actually causing avoidable injuries. Our owner,... Read more...