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Ivor Savage discusses his journey in the tennis string industry and the importance of supporting junior players.

Season 26, Episode 13 - Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler Summary In this episode, Ivor Savage shares his journey from South Africa to becoming a prominent figure in the tennis string industry with Y-Tech. He discusses his passion for tennis, the evolution of string technology, and the importance of supporting junior players. Ivor emphasizes the need for better financial support for players outside the top 100 and shares insights on marketing strategies for tennis products. The conversation culminates in Ivor's vision for the future of tennis, advocating for a system that allows more players to thrive financially in the sport. Takeaways Ivor Savage is a passionate tennis player and coach. He moved to the US to pursue his tennis career and coaching. Y-Tech was founded to provide high-quality tennis strings. The Quadro Twist string offers a unique playing experience. String shape affects spin and control in tennis. Ivor emphasizes the importance of supporting junior players. The tennis industry needs to provide better financial support for players. Y-Tech offers personalized sample programs for string testing. Ivor believes in making tennis accessible for more players. He advocates for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shaun Boyce, Bobby Schindler

Guest: Ivor Savage

Topics covered

• tennis
• string technology
• junior players
• financial support
• marketing strategies

Keywords

• tennis
• string technology
• Quadro Twist
• Y-Tech
• junior players
• financial support
• marketing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Y-Tech

Products: Quadro Twist

Places: South Africa, US

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