Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
My Top 5 Control Racquets
NOTE: for a more updated list, check our Gear Guide page on the top control racquets. If you can generate your own power and want to place the ball on a dime, here are my top 5 control racquets that you can buy right now. Lists are popular on the internet, so I have started […]
Tennis String Basics
I listen to you, dear readers. Many of you have asked for a video about tennis string basics. And here it is! Time to learn about tennis strings. I have dealt with tennis string basics in my previous posts about string gauges and string tensions, but I wanted to put it all together into one […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Tennis
I am not only a racquet and string nerd. My main goal is always to work on my game. Here are 5 Tips to Improve Your Tennis. When you’re browsing through Tennisnerd.net, you might think I have an unhealthy obsession with racquets and strings. I do like to experiment and test new gear, but I […]
Tennis String Tensions
I am trying to break down some of the basics around strings, and we have come to the endless topic of tennis string tensions. The trend around tennis string tensions in the last few years has been that less is more. Players are moving down in tension on average. We even see some pros string […]
Tennis String Gauges
Let’s take a closer look at tennis string gauges. How does the thickness of the string influence the playability and characteristics? Tennis string gauges usually vary from 1.05 mm to 1.41 mm. The most common range is in the middle, between 1.20-1.30 mm. Let’s look at the following table. Tennis String Gauges and diameters 15 […]
Do you break strings?
Many club players use stiff polyester strings, while they would be better off with multifilament or gut. The key question is: do you break strings? Most pro players use some form of a polyester string in their racquet. Either in a full bed or as a hybrid. They hit the ball hard and with a […]
ATP Mental Health Initiatives
ATP sent out a press release today announcing that they have partnered with Sporting Chance and Headspace to support the mental health and wellbeing of its player members and staff. The new ATP mental health initiatives and partnerships have different focuses. It is nice to see more connections between mental health and sports, and it […]
5 Tips For Buying a Tennis Racquet
There are a few key things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for a new racquet. Here are my 5 tips for buying a tennis racquet. Do you find yourself lost on what racquet to get? You are not alone. Most players of all levels struggle with this question. The choice is staggering, and […]
Babolat Pure Aero Series
Let’s take a look at the history of the Babolat Pure Aero series (previously called Aero Pro Drive). It is one of the bestselling racquets of all time. In 2003, Rafael Nadal was still swinging a Babolat Pure Drive strung with Duralast strings. Most people knew he had massive potential, but few could imagine he […]
Top 3 Racquets for Beginners
You are new to the beautiful sport of tennis. What racquet should you play with? Here are my top 3 racquets for beginners. When you are a beginner or lower-level club player you want a racquet that is forgiving and makes tennis as easy as possible. Control is not as important as a large sweet […]