Leanne Palmisano has been teaching tennis for 25 years at
Crestmoor. In the past couple of years, since the new dimensions and lighter balls have been added, participation among kids has soared, she said, as has the kids' enjoyment of playing.
"They can play - have points and actually rally," 
Palmisanosaid.
I'm seeing a lot more parents even hitting with their kids, and having rallies," 
Palmisano said. "The kids that dismissed (the newer dimensions and equipment) are still struggling with stroke production, because they swing a lot above their shoulders, because that's where the ball was."
The tighter dimensions are also bringing older people to the courts.
"It's not just for kids. I've had some older ladies who never picked up a racket before coming in," 
Palmisano said.