The game of beach tennis encourages physical health and social interaction. This concept features a specific grip design to enable rapid switching between forehand and backhand stroke without axial wrist rotation. It reduces wrist load, provides accuracy and accelerates the game. The bat is made from a rigid foam core with a tough polymer or fibre-reinforced composite skin.

Thijs Goossink (40) lives together with his girlfriend in the green city of Arnhem, The Netherlands. He is a marine engineer by trade with an international offshore career. His skills and interests range from hardcore technology to modern art. A technical creative who has received awards in the past for architectural design, product innovation and product design. He aims for sustainability through product quality and modern engineering.

Pydra is an early stage brand with a primary focus on the recreational market, specifically beach wear and gear. Initially being only a project name and platform to develop the Pydra beach tennis racket, it inspired the creators as well to invent additional concepts to form a particular product mix for this market. Taking a step-by-step approach, Pydra aims to become a creator of quality design products for universal fun, health and comfort at the beach.