TENNIS NET TENSION SYSTEM INCLUDING SERVICE LET INDICATION FEATURE

摘要

Disclosed is system and method for measuring the tension of a tennis net, and, alternatively or in addition, for determining if a service let occurs via the measuring of the net tension. The disclosed embodiments measure a force exerted on the center-strap or the singles stick by the net. In these embodiments, the measured force provides an accurate reflection of the tension of the net.

主权项

1. A net tension system, comprising
a net spanning a playing area, wherein the net is supported by a pair of net posts on opposite sides of the playing area; a connector between the net posts, the net connected to the playing area by way of the connector; and a scale measuring a force exerted by the net on the connector.