Latest posts by Chris Nash
My Top 5 Tennis Overgrips Right Now (Best Overgrips Ranked)
Despite being one of the most disregarded pieces of tennis equipment, overgrips significantly improve comfort, confidence and feeling on the court. A strong overgrip enhances comfort, aids in keeping a firm grip on the racquet, and may even influence how connected the racquet feels during playing. These are the five overgrips that I currently think […]
Toroline O’Toro Octa Review: Controlled Spin with a Predictable Launch
I put Toroline O’Toro Octa on my Head Speed MP, a frame I know like the back of my hand, so it didn’t take long to figure out what this string was doing. It felt like a modern spin-control poly that puts stability at launch ahead of flash right away. It doesn’t want to wow […]
Genesis Infinite Blue 1.23 Review: A Crisp, Spin-Friendly Poly That Deserves More Attention
Even though Genesis isn’t the most well-known brand in the tennis string market, you occasionally come across a string that makes you question why it isn’t used more frequently. For me, one of such strings is Genesis Infinite Blue 1.23. After using it on the court for a while, I think this is a beautiful […]
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 […]