Latest posts by Jonas Eriksson
Nordicdots launches the Model 98 Black Gloss racquet
Nordicdots, one of our favorite tennis apparel brands are now further expanding their product line for gear. As some of you know, we’ve tested their earlier racquet releases, the Model 98, Model 99 and the Model 100, which are great control racquets. The two latest releases are the the Model 98 Black Gloss racquet and […]
POLL: Best tennis racquet of 2025?
UPDATE 8th Dec: POLL FINISHED First of all, big thanks to all of you who voted in the poll for the Best Racquets of the Year! In total there were 3318 votes and you can see the result further down on the page. We are not surprised to see Yonex Ezone and Babolat Pure Drive […]
Changing your racquet, from classic to modern
In tennis, as in life, it is important to embrace change. Like changing your racquet. The game has evolved to center more around powerful racquets, spin-oriented strings and, by most accounts, lower quality balls. It is not only the pros on the ATP tour who need to evolve, but also amateurs and club players of […]
How to Hit an Effective Drop Shot (with Coach Adri)
The drop shot has become one of the defining shots on the modern ATP Tour. Carlos Alcaraz has turned it into a trademark, but he’s far from alone. Fabian Marozsan hits one of the cleanest drop shots on tour, and even players like Jannik Sinner have openly discussed the need to add more variety (drop […]
Pro racquet switches in 2025 and what to expect in 2026
The 2025 ATP Tour Season is over. It was a good one. Lets take a look at what happened in terms of pro racquets switches and what we can expect for next year. The most improved player? Did the racquet make a difference? Congrats to Alexander Bublik who was voted the most improved player by […]
HEAD Speed Pro Legend Review
HEAD has released the 2025 Speed Legend line, and the standout for me is unquestionably the Speed Pro Legend. After spending time with it on court, I can say straight away: this is one of HEAD’s best racquets right now. Introducing Hy-Bor The first thing you notice is the feel. Compared to the 2024 Speed […]
Kick Serve Masterclass with Coach Adri
On our second YouTube channel, Tennisnerd2, (please subscribe), we create coaching videos featuring coach Adri. Such as this Kick Serve Masterclass. Coach Adri is short for Karl Adrian Ringdal, the current coach of ATP pro Roman Safiullin. You can check out coach Adri’s other videos on this page. If you’ve spent any time tinkering with […]
Solinco Blackout V2 Review
I have been play-testing the new Blackout from Solinco with a couple of other players, and here is my Solinco Blackout V2 review. The Solinco Blackout is the power line of Solinco racquets. The Whiteout V2, which we reviewed a while ago, and like that one, this one comes with new technology. Tech The Blackout […]
Pro players testing new gear
The Paris Masters are underway and we have spotted some pro players testing new gear. Thanks to all of you who send these over Instagram. Pro player testing new gear – Paris edition We have spotted some new gear for the Paris Masters 2025. It is late in the season and players might feel they […]
Mantis racquets are back – Mantis racquet review
Do you remember the brand Mantis? Well, now they are back with a fresh rebrand and new racquets. We have tested two of them in this Mantis racquet review. I first tried a Mantis racquet about five years ago and it played well with good feel and control. This time we tested one Mantis Pro […]