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Toroline A5 – their best string yet?
Toroline is an up-and-coming string company that is perhaps the most prolific in the industry when developing new products. Is Toroline A5 their best string yet? What is Toroline A5, and what makes it stand out among their other strings? The string is engineered with a polymer blend and made for modern swing speeds thanks […]
Dunlop FX 500 vs Babolat Pure Drive – Which Should You Choose?
I recently tested the new Dunlop FX 500 2026 and also the Babolat Pure Drive 2025 alongside each other. I thought they would make an interesting comparison for players seeking easy power in their racket of choice. I strung both with Babolat RPM Blast, both at 52lbs. Both are about 300g although the Babolat was […]
Yuliia Starodubtseva’s Racquet – Player Profile
Yuliia Starodubtseva is a Ukrainian player known for her fast journey from collegiate tennis to the upper parts of the WTA Tour. She has won four singles titles and three doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. But what is her racquet and gear? Yuliia Starodubtseva’s tennis racquet setup Yuliia Starodubtseva has been seen using Pure Aero, […]
Sara Bejlek’s Racquet – Player Profile
Sara Bejlek is the shortest player in the WTA Top 100 (159 cm). But the 20-year-old Czech left-hander makes up for her lack of height with exceptional tennis IQ and great defense on the court. In February 2026, Bejlek shocked many tennis fans by winning her first WTA title as a qualifier at the WTA […]
String preview: Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor
This is a review we have looked forward to, the Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor, an 8-sided star-shaped profile blue string offered in three different gauges. Introduction If you’ve followed our string reviews for a while, you’ll know that we’ve had a soft spot for the original Tru Pro Pure Rush, which we mention on […]
Babolat Xplore vs Babolat Xcel strings – A comparison
I recently tested Babolat’s new Xplore string in my Blade 98 and put Xcel in the other Blade for comparison. Xcel is an extremely popular multifilament and offers good access to power and comfort. Both however are made to be comfortable, powerful, and easy to play with on paper. For years, Xcel has been the best […]
BOSS Summer Tennis Apparel Collection for 2026
German powerhouse BOSS is one of the fastest growing brands in tennis fashion and their new collection shows no compromise between performance and style. Worn by ATP stars Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini among others, the new BOSS tennis wear brings the brand’s signature minimalist elegance together with technical fabrics designed for top players. The […]
Wilson Blade V10 – New Blades coming soon
Update 16 April 2026: Check our review of the Wilson Blade 10 racquet. They are now available at Tennis Warehouse Europe here (use code TNERD10 for a 10% discount) and also at Tennis Warehouse US or on the Wilson official website. — The Wilson Blade V10 racquets have been revealed! One of the most popular […]
ATP Gear News: Monte Carlo edition
The Monte Carlo Masters is in full swing and we have some interesting ATP Gear News. If you want to contribute, please reach out on @tennisnerdinsta on Instagram. As always, we made a video covering this news, which you can watch below. If you like this content, we appreciate every positive comment, like, and subscribe. […]
Babolat Pure Strike 98 vs Wilson Blade 98 – Which Should You Choose?
I have been testing the Pure Strike 98 a fair bit recently and first of all just want to say I love the new colour scheme. I used to be a Strike user (always Strike 100) so wanted to give the 98 sq inch variant a try and compare it to my Blade 98. Both […]