Why Us
WE'RE MORE THAN A STORE!
- Racquet demo program
- Customer comfort area with Tennis Channel on big screen TV
- Free advice
- Used racquets on the Bargain Wall
- Special Orders and Layaway
- Free magazines
- Gift Certificates for Goods, Services, or Lessons
- Tennis Reference Library
- Community Tennis Bulletin Board
- Convenient payment: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, cash, check, travelers' check
"Museum" of racquets from the 1890's to present day
"Museum" of tennis balls
"Museum" of tennis balls
EXPERT PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Vince Chiarelli, PTR, MRT
- Over 20 years' experience in racquet & string technology
- Many years' work at Honeywell Space Systems
- ATP & WTA Major Tournament stringer
- USRSA Master Racquet Technician
- Uses advanced equipment and computer technology to assure consistent results for customers
- Equipment editor & writer for Florida Tennis magazine for many years and contributor to other publications
- View Vince's published articles -
Peg Chiarelli, Co-Owner
- 20 years' experience in tennis retailing & customer service
- M.S. in Management; thesis on customer service
- Former manager for GE and Lockheed Martin
- Over 40 years' experience in information technology
- Webmaster for www.string-along.com
Betty Johnson
- Avid area tennis player
- Many years' experience in customer service
- Part-time help in the store; full-time friendly tennis supporter
Peter Jackson
- "A" student at Largo High School
- Plays #1 position on Largo High School tennis team
- Part-time helper in the shop
- Finalist, Vocal Performance, Walker's Rising Stars
