Latest posts by Chris Nash
Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) Review: One of the Most Fun Racquets I’ve Ever Played
After playing with the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) for a while, it quickly became clear that this is one of the most fun racquets I’ve ever used. Babolat has improved an already great frame so that it feels faster, more explosive, and more complete on the court. The most noticeable thing about the first […]
The 5 Worst Tennis Strings I’ve Tested (and why they disappointed)
Not every poly is a great find. Some promise to spin and control. Some promise comfort and strength. Some say they will give you “tour-level performance.” Then you hang them up and feel bad about it right away. In my tests, these five strings just didn’t work. This could be because the tension wasn’t stable, […]
5 Best Soft Polyester Strings Right Now (Ranked)
Soft polyester strings usually mean compromise, sacrificing control and performance or a softer setup. That’s no longer the case. The latest generation of soft polys blends arm-friendlier impact with decent spin, stable launch, and dependable depth control. If you want the precision and durability of polyester without the harsh, boardy feel that trashes your elbow, […]
TFight 300 ID (2025) Review: Smash-About Joy with Serious Potential
This is one of the most fun rackets I’ve played with in a long time. I strung the TFight 300 ID (2025) with Toroline O’Toro Tour, a shaped control poly I trust for disciplined launch and reliable bite. That combo gave me a really clear picture of what this frame is about, and what it […]
Toroline Hybrid Strings – The Top 5 Setups Worth Trying
Toroline’s hybrid lineup has become one of the most talked-about string families in 2025–26 thanks to creative blends that balance spin, control, feel, and snapback in ways that full-bed polys or traditional poly/multi hybrids can’t always match. Below are the five best Toroline hybrids I’ve tested and ranked, each with its own ‘personality’ and purpose. […]
TF40 315 V3 (2024) Review: The Volvo of Control Racquets
My setup: Head Speed MP reference point, but I tested this TF40 with Luxilon 4G Soft (mains) + GrappleSnake Tour M8 (crosses), a combo I genuinely rate because it usually gives me a clean, controlled launch without turning the bed into a plank. And honestly… I walked off the court thinking: who is this racquet […]
Luxilon Element Soft Review: Controlled Comfort with a Smoother Response
I tested Luxilon Element Soft in my Wilson Blade 98 V9 (16×19), a frame that already leans toward connected feel and controlled power so it was the perfect platform to see whether this string genuinely softens the experience without turning it into a trampoline. Straight away, Element Soft felt like Luxilon’s attempt to bridge the […]
5 Best Control Tennis Strings Right Now (Ranked)
Control strings aren’t just “low power” polys. The best ones give you a consistent launch angle every time. You know how deep the shot will land with confidence and it lets you swing faster when the point gets tight without the stringbed turning into a trampoline halfway through the session. Here are my top five […]
Genesis Hexonic Power Tennis Strings 2.0 (1.28 mm) Review – Strong Bite with Balanced Control
I tested Genesis Hexonic 2.0 (1.28mm) in my Blade V9 98, a frame that already leans into control, feel, and connected response. That made it a perfect platform to see what this thicker 1.28 gauge version actually brings to the table. From the first rally, Hexonic 2.0 felt purposeful. This isn’t a flashy, elastic poly […]
Wilson Sensation Comfort Review – The Steady Eddy of Multifilaments
Wilson Sensation Comfort Natural is a no-drama, gets-the-job-done multifilament that’s quietly turned into one of the most requested strings in my customer base. Juniors get on with it straight away, club regulars stick with it, and for anyone chasing comfort, easy power and something they can simply trust, it’s one of the safest options you […]