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‘Eco-Blue’ launches today
April 13, 2026
Today, Wood Tennis Club and Grays of Cambridge proudly present our 2026 model, the ‘Eco-Blue’.
This new model, our fifth since 2019, blends the past with the future, with special Grays innovation.
Whilst reviving the company’s century-old tradition of “Cambridge Blue”, it is also innovative in two ways. It’s our first model aimed not just at wood racket enthusiasts but at any environmentally-conscious club player - made with sustainably-grown timbers and with fewer cosmetics. As well, this model is offered in two lengths – standard 27” (Model 270) and a slightly lighter and more manoeuvrable 26 ½” (Model 265).
Our models so far have made up the “Tribute Series” – they’re mainly tributes to the past. With this innovative “Eco” model we emerge from the past in a new “Future Series”.
Of course, the ‘Eco-Blue’ embodies the same timeless craftsmanship and quality that Grays has long been renowned for – the hallmark of our entire range.
New stringer appointed
April 3, 2026
Wood Tennis Club has appointed a new stringer.
All Grays wood rackets will now be strung by Top Spin Tennis.
Founded in 2003, Top Spin Tennis describes itself as one of the largest racket sports specialists and the most highly qualified retail stringing team in the UK.
Top Spin Tennis has a strong presence in the Cambridge area, near our factory. This proximity will improve efficiency and better set up this project for the long-term.
Sincere thanks to our previous stringer Paul Skipp for his wonderful service over the last few years.
Now sponsoring - a coach!
March 29, 2026
If you’re a tennis coach who uses wood rackets as a teaching tool, we are interested in supporting you.
A sponsorship by Wood Tennis Club is available to any accredited coach, anywhere in the world, who regularly uses wood rackets in their on-court coaching program.
Among other things, we will supply a new, free Grays racket!
If this is you, get in touch.
Successful visit to the UK ends
March 14, 2026
It was a highly successful visit by Founder & Director Stephen Murphy to the UK, ending earlier this month.
There were two wonderful outcomes. First, Grays agreed to continue manufacturing lawn tennis frames for Wood Tennis Club indefinitely. Second, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum expressed a wish to receive rackets from this project for its collection.
Our photo shows the Grays premises in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, where the famous Gray-Nicolls cricket bats are made. The meeting with Grays took place in Robertsbridge.
Founder is visiting Grays in England
January 4, 2026
Wood Tennis Club’s Founder & Director Stephen Murphy is soon to make an exciting short visit to the UK in support of this project.
Among other things, he’ll be undertaking research in Grays’ birthplace, Cambridge, visiting the Grays factory and holding a number of meetings.
Follow Stephen’s visit on the Wood Tennis Club and Grays Wood Tennis accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
Demo rackets now available
November 22, 2025
If you’re in the Cambridge (UK) area, or can get there, and would like to try out our hand-crafted all-wood rackets, we now have these two demo models available.
They’ve already been borrowed once and received a very positive review.
Of course, the rackets are the ‘Mystique’ and ‘The Masterpiece’. They’re both just made.
Contact us to get the ball rolling.
A new bubblegum-colour grip for kids
October 31, 2025
The styling of our new Junior Slam ‘Graduate Trainer’ is now complete with the addition of a Grays bubblegum-coloured cushion grip.
It’s a perfect grip for this 26” racket, that has been created to be part of young players’ tennis development journeys.
We hope kids will love this very special racket. It’s available now.
Our rackets to be play-tested
September 9, 2025
For the first time, our rackets are going to be play-tested for an online tennis forum.
Two new demo rackets are being made right now – a ‘Mystique’ and ‘The Masterpiece’ (pictured).
The forum is “Talk Tennis”. Let’s see what the reaction is!
