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Best 100 sq in Racquets for All-Court Players
The 100 sq in frame is popular for a reason. It gives you enough of a sweetspot to defend from deep behind the baseline, enough power to finish at the net, and enough spin to work the ball around without a pro’s racquet head speed. The catch is, “100 sq in” is a huge range. […]
Babolat Pure Aero 2026 Review: Pure Aero 98 and Pure Aero 100
Here is my full Babolat Pure Aero 2026 review, covering both the 100 and the 98. I tested the prototype cosmetic, which is the same racquet as the retail version, just with a different paint job. I have been hitting with these for quite some time this year and I’m impressed. Here is why, plus […]
Wilson Blade 100 Pro Review – finally back for club players
The Wilson Blade 100 Pro is one of the more interesting racquets in the Wilson lineup. It is based on the old Wilson Steam 100 BLX mold, which has been extremely popular on the WTA Tour for years as a pro stock (usually difficult to find and if you find it, expensive). Players like Mirra […]
Felix Balshaw’s Racquet – Player Profile
Felix Balshaw is a 20-year-old French right-hander whose rapid rise through the rankings has made him one of the top talents to watch in the 2026 season. After winning his first ATP Challenger title and breaking into the Top 200, he claimed his maiden ATP Tour match win in Lyon and moved into contention for […]
Joel Schwaerzler’s Racquet – Player Profile
Joel Schwärzler is a 20-year-old Austrian left-hander and former junior world No. 1, now pushing toward the Top 100 with three ATP Challenger singles titles. Quick facts Joel Schwaerzler’s tennis racquet Schwarzler uses a HEAD Speed MP. From what I have heard, he plays with the same model as Jannik Sinner, the Graphene Touch Speed, […]
Moving Indoors? The Best Tennis Shoes for Carpet Courts This Winter
By October half my customers migrate indoors and a handful will arrive at the counter with the same complaint: their outdoor shoes either grip so hard on the carpet that it feels like they’re going to roll an ankle or they’re getting marks on the court and a polite note from the club. Indoor tennis […]
Tennis Racquets in 2027 and Beyond – What’s Coming Next?
Today we’re looking into the crystal ball to figure out where tennis, and tennis racquets, are heading. I’ll also give you a broad outline of the releases you can look forward to in the first quarter (and maybe the second quarter) of 2027. Some of the exact timelines aren’t confirmed yet, but there’s plenty here […]
Dunlop CX 2027: Specs and Cosmetics Revealed
The new Dunlop CX 2027 is almost here, and some retailers have already listed several models, giving us a good look at what to expect from Dunlop’s fourth-generation control racquets. Dunlop is keen to stress that this is more than a paint job. The frame construction has been reworked to improve feel and stability while […]
Pavel Kotov’s Racquet – Player Profile
Pavel Kotov is a Russian player with a career high rank of 50, let’s look at his current racquet and strings setup. Pavel Kotov’s tennis racquet Pavel Kotov’s racquet is a HEAD Radical with a 16/19 pattern. It is difficult to tell from pictures whether this is an older mold, like the Graphene one called […]
Pro Player Racquet Updates – New Racquets and Lower String Tensions
Corentin Moutet and Hamad Medjedovic have been spotted testing HEAD Speed racquets, while several ATP players are dropping their string tensions. Are we seeing a shift towards larger head sizes, more powerful racquets and softer string setups on the pro tour? It’s time for another pro player racquet update! It’s been a while since the […]