Latest posts by Chris Nash
Nike Zoom Vapor 12 All Court Review: Is the Legend of Speed Finally Back?
The Asics Gel Resolution 9 has been the one thing that has always been in my gear bag for the last few seasons. It has been my go-to for stability and support – the “safe” choice that never lets me down. But lately, I’ve felt like I was giving up too much flexibility for that […]
Head Hawk Touch Rough vs Hawk Touch strings: Which One Wins?
I’ve liked the Head Speed MP for a long time because it has the perfect mix of “free” power and ease of movement. But it’s always hard to find the right string that will control that power without making the racket feel like a wooden board. I recently spent two weeks testing the Head Hawk […]
Hawk Tour rPET vs Restring Vivo – The battle of the recycled strings
With the tennis industry slowly moving towards being more environmentally friendly I thought I’d test two strings which purport to be made using recycled materials. I put the Head Hawk Tour rPET – Head’s first big step into recycled polyester – up against the Restring Vivo, a favorite known for its eco-friendly, super-smooth construction. I […]
Diadem Premier All Court Ball Review: The New Gold Standard for Consistency?
I recently bought a few cans of Diadem Premier All Court balls to see if they could break my long-standing habit of reaching for Wilson US Open or Tecnifibre Club balls. After some heavy hitting and playing sets with them, I can say with confidence that these are not just “another option.” They are a […]
Yonex Poly Tour Force vs Poly Tour Strike strings – A True Upgrade or Just Different?
I recently tested out Yonex’s new offering Poly Tour Force. As I understand it, this is going to be the successor to Strike. I always loved Strike but wanted to familiarize myself with it again so strung up both my Head Speed MP’s one with Strike and one with Force, both at 52lbs. Overall Poly Tour […]
Tecnifibre X-Tra Feel Grip Review: A Simple Grip That Prioritises Feel
The Tecnifibre X-Tra Feel Replacement Grip is a grip that is made to give you the best feel possible. No gimmicks, no extra padding, just a clear and direct link between your hand and the racquet. It is clear after testing it in several sessions that this grip is made for players who care more […]
Head Speed MP vs Gravity MP – Which One Fits Your Game?
I have been testing out the Gravity MP and Speed MP recently. I will try to be as objective as I can but I have always been a Speed MP fan and it takes a lot to convince me there is a better all round racquet (it does everything). That said, if you are looking for […]
Dunlop FX 500 vs Babolat Pure Drive – Which Should You Choose?
I recently tested the new Dunlop FX 500 2026 and also the Babolat Pure Drive 2025 alongside each other. I thought they would make an interesting comparison for players seeking easy power in their racket of choice. I strung both with Babolat RPM Blast, both at 52lbs. Both are about 300g although the Babolat was […]
Babolat Xplore vs Babolat Xcel strings – A comparison
I recently tested Babolat’s new Xplore string in my Blade 98 and put Xcel in the other Blade for comparison. Xcel is an extremely popular multifilament and offers good access to power and comfort. Both however are made to be comfortable, powerful, and easy to play with on paper. For years, Xcel has been the best […]
Babolat Pure Strike 98 vs Wilson Blade 98 – Which Should You Choose?
I have been testing the Pure Strike 98 a fair bit recently and first of all just want to say I love the new colour scheme. I used to be a Strike user (always Strike 100) so wanted to give the 98 sq inch variant a try and compare it to my Blade 98. Both […]