Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
What is Qinwen Zheng’s racquet?
She just beat Iga Swiatek in the Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finals, but what is Qinwen Zheng’s racquet? Swiatek is already a living legend in the sport, with five Grand Slam titles already at only 23. And she has won the French Open at Roland Garros four times. Since the Olympic Games is held at Roland […]
Atlanta ATP String Tensions 2024
It has become a bit of a tradition to look at the Atlanta ATP String Tensions and here we are in 2024. What can we learn? The string tension sheet Okay, let’s skim through it. First observation is that Ben Shelton is using a hybrid with Poly Tour Strike and Poly Tour Pro. Interestingly, he […]
HEAD Extreme MP Review 2024
The MP is the most popular model in the line-up. Is the addition of Auxetic 2 improving this racquet? Read this HEAD Extreme MP Review to find out. This HEAD Extreme MP review was done over several weeks with several string setups and play-testers. As always, we try to be as unbiased as we can […]
HEAD Extreme Pro Review (2024)
The HEAD Extreme Tour has changed name to the HEAD Extreme Pro, but kept its mold. What is new besides the name? If you go back to the 360+ Extremes, the “Pro” was a 100 sq inch, heavier option with a denser string pattern. That racquet is now gone from the Extreme line-up. So to […]
Barbora Krejcikova’s racquet
Updated 6th November 2024Barbora Krejcikova is a Czech tennis player, successful in both singles and doubles, with 12 Grand Slam titles in all. But what is Krejcikova’s racquet? Krejcikova’s racquet Krejcikova still endorses the outgoing HEAD Extreme MP with the “avocado” cosmetic. But like most pro players, she is not using the racquet she is […]
String hybrids
String hybrids are becoming increasingly popular on the pro tours, but also among club level players. Have you tried a hybrid? String hybrids are when you string the mains and the crosses with different strings. The idea is to achieve an ideal blend of power, spin, comfort, control, and feel. Since combinations are seemingly endless, […]
The Best Tennis Racquets in 2024
This list is a subjective take on the best tennis racquets in 2024. We try to cover different types of racquets that can suit a wide range of players. Check here for more updated recommendations of the best tennis racquets! The list is loosely based on our Top Tennis Gear Right Now page, which also […]
Paul Jubb’s Racquet and Breakthrough
British Paul Jubb is having the tournament of his life at the Mallorca ATP 250. Let’s talk about Paul Jubb’s racquet and breakthrough. 24-year-old Paul Jubb is currently 289 in the world, but will take a massive leap up the ATP rankings after his run in Mallorca. He can go further than the semis considering […]
Jannik Sinner’s new shoes
We have received several messages about Jannik Sinner’s new shoes. What are they? We did some digging to find out. Racquets and strings are more common topics for pro player switches and experimentation, but pro players sometimes want to upgrade their footwear. Sinner used to play with the 2018 Nike Zoom Zero, but has recently […]
New Prince Racquets, Tim Puttock on the Podcast
We talk about new prince racquets and more when Tim Puttock rejoins the podcast for a third time. Tim is the R&D Director at Prince and has a wealth of experience. I have gotten many requests about the Prince Phantoms 2024 Review and the video will be up tomorrow, Sunday 23rd of June. As you […]
