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5 Best Control Tennis Strings Right Now (Ranked)
Control strings aren’t just “low power” polys. The best ones give you a consistent launch angle every time. You know how deep the shot will land with confidence and it lets you swing faster when the point gets tight without the stringbed turning into a trampoline halfway through the session. Here are my top five […]
The new Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7 tennis shoes
As some of you might have seen already, Mizuno is back with a serious contender for the lightweight speed crown. Here we’ll check more details for the new Wave Exceed Tour 7, a shoe that aims to mix explosive movement with much-improved comfort. For the past few years, Mizuno has quietly built one of the […]
Genesis Hexonic Power Tennis Strings 2.0 (1.28 mm) Review – Strong Bite with Balanced Control
I tested Genesis Hexonic 2.0 (1.28mm) in my Blade V9 98, a frame that already leans into control, feel, and connected response. That made it a perfect platform to see what this thicker 1.28 gauge version actually brings to the table. From the first rally, Hexonic 2.0 felt purposeful. This isn’t a flashy, elastic poly […]
Ultra-thin gauge strings – a playtest
We all usually play strings in between a 1.20 and 1.30mm gauge on average, even if some of us go thinner or thicker depending on the type of string. This rule of thumb has been embedded deeply in the minds of players apparently, as you hardly find recommendations outside of this norm. But recently, string […]
Wilson Sensation Comfort Review – The Steady Eddy of Multifilaments
Wilson Sensation Comfort Natural is a no-drama, gets-the-job-done multifilament that’s quietly turned into one of the most requested strings in my customer base. Juniors get on with it straight away, club regulars stick with it, and for anyone chasing comfort, easy power and something they can simply trust, it’s one of the safest options you […]
Luxilon Alu Power vs Yonex Polytour Pro, which one to choose?
Two of the most popular polyester strings on tour, but which one belongs in your racquet? We’ve tested both extensively over the years, and while they’re both round polys with solid reputations, they play completely different. Here’s everything you need to know about these top tennis strings. The Tale of the Tape Luxilon Alu Power […]
The Best Clay Court Shoes in 2026 – Speed or Comfort?
As always, the European spring brings the start of the outdoor season in most countries here. And for most of us, this means getting a new pair of clay court shoes, with the famous herringbone pattern on their soles. As tennisnerds, we want to wear the best and most stylish pairs, of course. This little […]
Toroline O’Toro Spin Review – Heavy Spin, Firm Response, Hidden Feel
Toroline O’Toro Spin is one of those strings that makes you stop and think about what you’re really feeling. It looks like a modern, spin-first co-poly that goes well with O’Toro Tour on paper. It plays more complicated than that on the court. I tried it out a lot in the Head Speed MP, and […]
The 5 Best Tennis Strings for Spin – 2026 Playtest
Playtests – These picks are all spin-first strings, but they each go about it a bit differently. Some get their bite from slick snapback, others from aggressive shaped edges, and a couple even sneak in decent tension stability without giving up the RPMs. Strings ranked: Ranking table (independent playtests, not lab data) Rank String Spin […]
Yonex MUSE: A new racquet line built for pure playability
Yonex has officially announced the MUSE, a completely new racquet line designed to making tennis easier and more enjoyable. Launching in early May 2026, the MUSE mostly targets intermediate and recreational players who want to focus on the flow of the rally without overthinking technique or equipment. “Forget Everything Else and Immerse Yourself in the […]