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The 5 Most Overlooked Hybrid Setups Right Now
I spend a lot of time on the court trying different hybrid setups. Some setups are recommended by other community members, coaches or players and some are just my own experiments when searching for the best strings for my game and looking for that perfect sweet spot of spin, control and feel. Over the last […]
I Tested These 5 Strings Over Months on Court – They’re the Best for Flat Hitters
For the past couple months I have been taking strings to the courts on a regular basis, testing them out for my own game and for the clients that keep asking me the same question, “What’s the best string to flatten out my ball?” It comes up again and again – flat hitters who want […]
Babolat Tennis Racquets: A brand built around spin, power and modern performance
Babolat is a very strong personality in the world of tennis racquets. Some brands try to be all things to all people, but Babolat have always been all about spin, power and modern performance. That means the racquet lines are clear and purposeful, and the best Babolat frames tend to have a very defined identity […]
5 Luxilon Strings Ranked: From Control to Comfort
I get asked about Luxilon strings all the time from my clients and fellow players, and the question that comes up the most is: “What holds tension better than ALU Power?” It’s a fair one. ALU Power is legendary for performance, but is also known to lose tension and feel harsh if you’re not used to […]
5 Best Poly Strings for Players Ready to Move Beyond Multifilament
Players who want to switch from multifilaments to polyesters have a tricky choice. You have the feel and comfort you love from multi, but you are starting to want more control, tension stability, and spin potential that poly can give you – without all of a sudden having a stringbed that is too harsh, boardy […]
5 Best Overgrips for Sweaty Hands – Tested in Match Play (2026)
Heavy hand sweat can be frustrating if you’re a tennis player. Your racket starts to slip, your grip changes mid-shot, and suddenly you don’t trust your two-handed backhand or serve anymore. I’ve been trying out some overgrips in match play over the last few months to find that sweet spot of sweat absorption, durability and […]
Volkl Cyclone vs Cyclone Tour: Spin, Control and Comfort Compared
I have tried Volkl Cyclone and Cyclone Tour in a few different frames and the comparison is interesting as they feel related but not interchangeable. Cyclone is the more classic, control-oriented option, while Cyclone Tour is clearly the softer, more modern version with a little more comfort and liveliness. In practical terms, one gives you […]
Solinco Hyper-G Soft or Confidential Soft? My Full Review
I tested both Solinco Confidential Soft and Solinco Hyper-G Soft in the Wilson Blade 98 and the Pure Aero 98, which is a good way to compare them because those two racquets demand slightly different things from a string. The Blade 98 is all about control and feel, while the Pure Aero 98 is more […]
Solinco Hyper-G or Toroline O-Toro? My Full Review
I’ve hit both Solinco Hyper-G and Toroline O-Toro in the Babolat Pure Aero 98 and Wilson Blade 98, so I have a pretty good feel of what they are like in two very different, but equally demanding frames. The Pure Aero 98 naturally leans towards spin and easier access to pace while the Blade 98 […]
Wilson Tennis Racquets: A brand built around feel and player preference
Wilson always had a slightly different personality to other brands. Some companies try to make their ranges feel ultra-neat and neatly separated, but Wilson has often leant more into player identity, feel and heritage. That means the racket lines can overlap a little more, but it also means the best Wilson frames tend to have […]