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Racquets and Apparel in Turin – ATP Finals Gear Preview
Instead of looking at the players form ahead of the Turin battle these coming days, let’s find out what brands will be represented when it comes to racquets, strings and apparel. Eight players walk into the Inalpi Arena from 15–22 November, and between them they carry four racquet brands, five apparel labels and six footwear […]
Flying with Tennis Racquets: The complete guide
If you’re flying with tennis racquets, the thing to sort out before you leave for the airport is whether they travel in the cabin or in the hold. That depends on the airline, the aircraft, and how the racquets are packed – and it is rarely as straightforward as the published bag dimensions suggest. I […]
Xpand Gravity Belt vs Kinetic Band: Which Tennis Resistance Trainer Should You Buy?
In this post we’re taking a closer look at two interesting training accessories from Xpand, the Gravity Belt and the Kinetic Band. Short version: the Gravity Belt is the one to buy for footwork, leg strength and staying low; the Kinetic Band is the one to buy for rotation, weight transfer and effortless power. They […]
Babolat PP01 vs HEAD Speed – A racquet comparison
Every time I publish something about the Babolat PP01, the same question lands in my inbox: how does it compare to the HEAD Speed? It makes sense. When I wrote my first impressions of the PP01, the closest comparison I could make was “a little of the Speed-style all-round character.” One important caveat before we […]
Hybrid Polyester String Setups – How to choose your setup
I’ve been on a bit of a string journey lately, testing new releases, some ready-made hybrids from ReString and a few combos I came up with on the fly. In this post I’ll go through what worked, what didn’t, and what to think about when you hybrid two polyesters or bring natural gut into the […]
Babolat Pure Aero 2026 Review: Pure Aero 98 and Pure Aero 100
Here is my full Babolat Pure Aero 2026 review, covering both the 100 and the 98. I tested the prototype cosmetic, which is the same racquet as the retail version, just with a different paint job. I have been hitting with these for quite some time this year and I’m impressed. Here is why, plus […]
Wilson Blade 100 Pro Review – finally back for club players
The Wilson Blade 100 Pro is one of the more interesting racquets in the Wilson lineup. It is based on the old Wilson Steam 100 BLX mold, which has been extremely popular on the WTA Tour for years as a pro stock (usually difficult to find and if you find it, expensive). Players like Mirra […]
Tennis Racquets in 2027 and Beyond – What’s Coming Next?
Today we’re looking into the crystal ball to figure out where tennis, and tennis racquets, are heading. I’ll also give you a broad outline of the releases you can look forward to in the first quarter (and maybe the second quarter) of 2027. Some of the exact timelines aren’t confirmed yet, but there’s plenty here […]
Dunlop CX 2027: Specs and Cosmetics Revealed
The new Dunlop CX 2027 is almost here, and some retailers have already listed several models, giving us a good look at what to expect from Dunlop’s fourth-generation control racquets. Dunlop is keen to stress that this is more than a paint job. The frame construction has been reworked to improve feel and stability while […]
Pro Player Racquet Updates – New Racquets and Lower String Tensions
Corentin Moutet and Hamad Medjedovic have been spotted testing HEAD Speed racquets, while several ATP players are dropping their string tensions. Are we seeing a shift towards larger head sizes, more powerful racquets and softer string setups on the pro tour? It’s time for another pro player racquet update! It’s been a while since the […]