Experience Makes a Difference!
Our technicians have earned the designation of MASTER RACQUET TECHNICIAN by the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association. This means that each technician has passed an extensive examination process and satisfied experience requirements to earn the highest designation of MRT.
BOB PATTERSON, MRT
Bob is the founder of RACQUETMAXX, and has been a racquet technician since 1975. He has worked for many of the top professional players in the world on the ATP and WTA Tours, and was one of the first to earn the MRT designation when it was established by the USRSA in 1995.Bob serves as a consultant in the tennis retail industry and has served on the Member Advisory Board of the USRSA, as well as the advisory boards of Babolat, Nike, Prince and Volkl. He has served as a tester for the USRSA Certified Stringer and MRT programs since 2000. Bob also is a Contributing Editor for Racquet Sports Industry magazine. He also has published articles in Tennis and Tennis Life magazines.
In 2005, Bob was selected by Racquet Sports Industry magazine as the Stringer of the Year (click here)
Ashley Mendes, MRT & Jean-Paul Mendes, MRT
"Bob's kids" Help out whenever needed in the office. They help tremendously with our On-Court Evaluations, since they are both excellent player's, as well as MRT's. Although they have busy careers of their own, they still help Bob out whenever needed and truly make RACQUETMAXX a Family Business!
PIPER PATTERSON
MRT Assistant
Piper is everyone's favorite assistant. He keeps Bob company in the Racquet Service Center, where he is totally in charge!
HARVEY PATTERSON
MRT Assistant (In Training)
Harvey is the newest member of the team. What he lacks in skill, he more than makes up in CUTENESS!!!!
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