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Yonex Rexis Speed and Comfort Strings
Rexis is the premium multifilament (nylon) string from Yonex. They now release two versions: Yonex Rexis Speed and Comfort. Yonex Rexis have been used by some Yonex sponsored pro players in hybrid setups. For example, Naomi Osaka. It’s a soft, premium style multifilament string, which is great if you’re looking for power and comfort in a […]
Wilson Naked Racquets – Blacked-Out Racquets for a Better Planet
Wilson gets naked and releases limited edition blacked-out racquets for a better planet. Wilson Naked Racquets are stripped down! Wilson are introducing their Limited Edition Naked Series, which they explain as a stripped-down, better-for-the-planet racket that keeps only what’s necessary to make a racket without sacrificing performance. It’s the first small step toward what could […]
Wilson Clash Silver Racquets
Wilson Tennis has become the king of limited edition paint jobs. Here are the new Wilson Clash Silver racquets. I’ve previously written about Wilson Britto x racquets, Wilson Minions’ racquets for kids and Wilson Roland Garros ltd edition racquets, and the popular Wilson Custom program, which I will review myself in a near future. Now […]
The Best Racquets for Attacking Players
We have looked at my favorite racquets for control & spin racquets. Now it’s time for the best racquets for attacking players. If you’re an attacking player, you’re going to hit fewer shots on average than all-court or baseline players, so you need to make them count, which means some power to finish the point […]
What racquet does Casper Ruud use?
Norwegian Casper Ruud is in the top 30 with a huge forehand and consistent clay-court game. But what racquet does Casper Ruud use? Yesterday, Casper Ruud beat Fabio Fognini in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters to set up a place in the semi-finals against Andrey Rublev (who impressively beat Rafa Nadal in a thriller […]
What racquet does Dan Evans use?
I got a few questions about Dan Evans racquet and since my old post didn’t have all the info, it was time for an update. What racquet does Dan Evans use? I wrote about Dan Evans defeating Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters yesterday and I linked to my old post about his racquet. […]
New vlog about Classic Racquets
Let’s look at some of my recent racquet acquisitions in my new vlog about Classic Racquets. What’s a classic to you? The definition of a classic racquet is perhaps a bit loose, but I think a “classic” is a racquet that has stood the test of time and can be enjoyed today and compete with […]
Geau Sport Tennis Bag Review
Are you fed up with tennis bags that have huge logos of brands that don’t sponsor you? Check out this Geau Sport Tennis Bag Review. Geau Sport is the brand of Chris Pageu, who has an extensive background in working in the outdoor industry, where the innovation around bags is on a different level to […]
Andrey Rublev switches to HEAD Gravity
His contract with Wilson has expired and it’s now official. Andrey Rublev switches to HEAD Gravity Pro. Rublev has been using the Gravity Pro for quite a while, but he has been under contract with Wilson and has, as you might have seen, played with a blacked-out racquet. Monte Carlo Masters is the first tournament where […]
Wilson Roland Garros Limited Edition Racquets
Wilson is the main tennis sponsor of the French Open and are now launching two Wilson Roland Garros Limited Edition Racquets. Being the main sponsor of a grand slam allows you to create racquets and apparel with the theme of that major. Last year, Wilson took over the sponsorship of the French Open from Babolat […]