Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
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 […]
The Dunlop FX 500 racquet series for 2026
The new FX series is Dunlop’s competitor to the popular Babolat Pure Drive and Yonex Ezone racquets. Known for its signature blue and black aesthetic, the new generation is endorsed by British star Jack Draper. The mission of the FX line remains clear: “Power On.” However, this latest version focuses heavily on balancing that raw […]
Babolat Pure Aero 98 vs Yonex Vcore 98 – A comparison
The battle for the best 98-square-inch spin racquet often comes down to two heavy hitters: the Babolat Pure Aero 98 and the Yonex VCORE 98. While both frames are designed for the modern aggressive player who wants to dictate points with pace and rotation, they offer distinct sensations and performance characteristics on the court. Babolat […]
Functional Tennis Racquet – The FT 99 Review
You might know Functional Tennis from the Saber. Now they are releasing a full-sized racquet called the FT99 and here is our review. We have tried the Functional tennis racquet, the FT 99, for a few months and it has been a pleasant experience. It is a control racquet in the vein of the HEAD […]
Luxilon ALU Power vs. Luxilon 4G – A string comparison
When it comes to high-performance polyester strings, Luxilon is the standard for many players. Two of their most famous offerings, ALU Power and 4G, are staples on the pro tour and at local clubs. However, they offer very different experiences on the court. Here is a breakdown of how these two legendary strings compare. Luxilon […]
Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon Alu Power: Which Should You Choose?
When talking about the best current tennis strings, two names stand above the rest as the standards for competitive players: Babolat RPM Blast and Luxilon Alu Power. Both are used by the world’s best pros, but they offer very different sensations on the court. Let’s do a comparison of pros and cons of these two […]
Details on the new Yonex Polytour Force strings
There is a new string on the market and it is called Yonex Polytour Force. What does it bring to the table and how does it compare? This string comes in two colors, Ruby Red and black and is designed for medium to fast swing speeds. It is used by Joao Fonseca and a few […]
Tennis String Theory, the two string metrics that actually matter
We have a guest post by Eric, founder of Toroline, about two tennis string metrics that really matter: spin potential and stiffness. I hope this helps you understand tennis string theory better. The article was posted in a slightly different format and wording on the Toroline substack. This is a general article covering all kinds […]
Wilson Ultra Tour racquets
Wilson have released two new Ultra Tour racquets. The Ultra Tour used to be Japan only, but is now available worldwide. The Wilson Ultra Tour 98 is Kei Nishikori’s signature model and was planned to be a Japan-only release, but is now also available outside Japan on Wilson.com. The Ultra Tour 98 has a 308 […]