Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
What is the HEAD Squared racquet? A first look
HEAD is working on something new and innovative that “challenges everything you expect from a racquet”. Images of a racquet line called the HEAD Squared have been circulating online for a while. Let’s have a look at what we know so far. A new racquet line The HEAD Squared appears to be a completely new […]
Nordicdots announces Model 99 G2 racquet with major upgrades
Nordicdots is a brand that is talked about more and more among tennis players, not only when it comes to apparel and accessories. Today we saw a new racquet release from them and here they try to address every small flaw from their successful debut racquet. Nordicdots just dropped their Model 99 G2 – and […]
Best Budget Tennis Racquets for 2026 – Tips for Juniors and Recreational Players
You don’t always need to spend $200+ to get a great tennis racquet. Whether you’re just starting out, getting back into tennis after years away, or simply don’t want to break the bank, these budget-friendly racquets deliver solid performance without the huge price tag. There are different approaches. You can buy a used racquet on […]
Best Tennis Racquets for Women in 2026
I often get asked about racquet recommendations specifically for women, and honestly, it’s a question that requires a bit of nuance. Here’s the thing: tennis racquets aren’t gendered. The same racquet that works for Paula Badosa can work equally well for a male club player with a similar game style. However, there are clear trends […]
Yonex VCORE 98 vs Yonex Ezone 98 – A Racquet Comparison
The choice of VCORE 98 vs Ezone 98 is a common dilemma for players eyeing Yonex’s 98-square-inch offerings. Both share the same head size and Yonex’s signature isometric shape, but they’re designed for fundamentally different playing styles. Here’s how these two frames stack up. VCORE 98 vs Ezone 98: The fundamental difference Yonex VCORE 98 […]
Tecnifibre Fire Racquets – Specs for this new power frame
The arrival of the Tecnifibre Fire racquets range marks a strategic shift in the brand’s “Power” silo. Replacing the TF-X1 series, the Fire line aims to refine the power-and-comfort formula by focusing on maneuverability and a slightly more disciplined frame geometry. Before we get into the technical stuff, I was lucky enough to test this […]
Toroline Strings – Spin, Control… and Color
Toroline has quickly become a well-known name among tennis players and we’re a big fan of many of their top strings. This American company, known for their vibrant colors and “outside-the-box” engineering, specialise in high-performance co-polyester strings designed to help players maximise spin and control without the harsh, arm-jarring feel common in traditional polys. Toroline […]
Prince Ripcord XS Review – First impressions of an Ezone 98 competitor
You don’t see Prince frequently on the tour due to marketing budgets, but they still produce good racquets. Here is the Prince Ripcord XS Review. Introduction The Prince Ripcord XS is a control racquet in the vein of popular frames like the Yonex Ezone 98 and the Babolat Pure Drive 98. It has a stiffer […]
Wilson Ultra Tour 98 Review – Nishikori’s signature racquet
The Wilson Ultra Tour 98 has been praised by other play-testers and was overdue for a review. Now it is also available in Europe after being a Japan-only model for a while. Introduction Why was the Ultra Tour 98 released only for the Japanese market at first? Probably because it is a Kei Nishikori signature […]
Wilson Pro Staff 97 vs HEAD Speed Tour – A racquet comparison
Choosing between the Wilson Pro Staff 97 and the HEAD Speed Tour 2026 is a classic battle of “heritage vs. modern innovation.” Both racquets share a 97-square-inch head size, making them surgical weapons for advanced players, but what separates them? Here is how these two precision frames stack up against each other. Pro Staff 97 […]