RacquetsUp Expo

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1

Paddle (pickleball)

The solid-faced implement used in pickleball instead of a strung racquet. Buyers at RacquetsUp Expo compare core thickness, face material such as raw carbon or composite, grip circumference and edge guard construction.

2

Frame (racquet)

The body of a tennis, squash, badminton or racquetball racquet, usually graphite or composite. Exhibitors present frame weight, head size, stiffness and beam width as the headline specifications.

3

Swingweight

A measure of how heavy a racquet or paddle feels when swung, separate from static weight. Coaches and pro shop buyers use it to match equipment to player level and swing style.

4

Balance (head-light / head-heavy)

Where a racquet's mass sits relative to the handle. Head-light frames feel quicker at the net, head-heavy frames add plow-through on groundstrokes - a common spec line on exhibitor price sheets.

5

String tension

The pound or kilogram pull applied when stringing. Lower tension adds power and comfort, higher tension adds control; stringers at the show compare machines that hold tension accurately across a full bed.

6

Stringing machine

Floor-standing or tabletop equipment for mounting a frame and pulling string. Electronic constant-pull and drop-weight machines are the two families buyers assess for club stringing desks.

7

Non-volley zone (the kitchen)

The 7-foot area either side of the pickleball net where volleying is not allowed. Court builders and net suppliers use the term when quoting facility conversions.

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Modular pickleball court

Interlocking tile or panel surface laid over an existing gym or hard court to create pickleball lines quickly. A growing category for schools, municipal recreation and multi-use clubs.

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Glass court (squash)

A show court with transparent walls used for tournament play and broadcast. Clubs and event promoters compare panel systems and spectator seating at the show.

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Court surface categories

The main tennis families are hard (acrylic over asphalt or concrete), clay and grass; indoor clubs also use carpet and synthetic turf. Surface choice drives ball bounce, maintenance cost and shoe recommendation.

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Ball machine

Programmable feeder that fires balls at set speed, spin and interval for coaching and solo practice. Vendors pitch oscillator patterns, remote control and battery runtime to academies.

12

Launch monitor

Radar or camera device measuring ball speed, spin and trajectory. In racquet sports it supports coaching feedback sessions and in-store equipment fitting.

13

Pro shop

The on-site retail counter at a club or facility. Pro shop buyers are a core visitor segment at RacquetsUp Expo because they set the racquet, string and apparel range members see each season.

14

Junior progression equipment

Smaller frames, lower-compression balls and mini nets sized by age band (red, orange, green stages). A distinct buying category for clubs running junior academies and school programs.

15

Trade pass vs player pass

RacquetsUp Expo publishes both an Industry/B2B VIP Lounge pass and adult or junior player passes, so exhibitors should plan for buyer meetings and consumer gear testing in the same hall.

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PRESTO (Toronto transit payment)

The stored-value card and contactless fare system used on TTC streetcars, buses and subway lines serving Exhibition Place. Visitors can also tap a contactless credit or debit card at the fare reader.