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Free TopCourt Trial Membership
A lot of people have been signing up for a free TopCourt trial membership. Why not? You get a 14-day free trial to demo the product. I was skeptical at first, but as more and more content has been coming in, I’m pretty much sold. One reason is that I’m a sucker for drills I […]
Tecnifibre Triax String Review Part 1
I have created the first part of my Tecnifibre TRIAX string review and you can find the video below. Part 2 to come! I have played with the Triax string for about four and a half hours and I’ve really enjoyed it. I am testing the 1.38 gauge (which should be the most durable thickness […]
Toroline Strings Preview
Today I received a sample box from Toroline strings with a bunch of new polys. I will start reviewing these strings in the near future. It’s tough to keep up with all these new string brands entering the market. Toroline is a US-based brand with a number of new poly strings such as Caviar and […]
Tennisnerd on the Open Era Podcast
I was invited by Desai Devang and Simon Bushell to talk about tennis gear and go through the 1997 French Open final on their Open Era podcast. I really enjoyed the conversation on the Open Era podcast, which lasted for about an hour. We went through the 1997 French Open final between Gustavo Kuerten and […]
Are You Switching to a New Racquet?
I’ve just published a vlog called “Are you switching to a new racquet?”. I talk about my racquet journey and give some tips to fellow players. Switching to a new racquet can be a difficult process. You need to have patience, you need to do things in the right order, you need to stay committed […]
Tecnifibre Triax String Preview
String manufacturers have started to address issues with stiffer string setups. Enter Triax. This is my Tecnifibre Triax String Preview. The new Tecnifibre Triax string comes at a thicker 1.33 gauge, contains 50% polyamide fibers and 50% thermo polyester. It’s supposed to be 15% firmer than classic multifilament strings, which will allow for better control […]
Luxilon Alu Power Roland Garros Edition
Luxilon has released a new string called Luxilon Alu Power Roland Garros Edition. It is slightly thicker at 1.28 and more durable than regular Alu Power. I have received a few sets of the Luxilon Alu Power Roland Garros edition from Luxilon for testing. We don’t have a lot of clay courts here in Malta […]
HEAD Graphene 360+ Extreme Racquet Review
Do you want more spin and power without sacrificing comfort? Then you might like this new HEAD Graphene 360+ Extreme Racquet Review. The HEAD Extreme series has always focused on helping the player generate more topspin and power. It’s endorsed by players such as Matteo Berrettini (uses older model pro stock) and Jan-Lennard Struff (uses the […]
Gustavo Kuerten’s Racquet
Gustavo Kuerten was almost unknown as a player when he arrived at the French Open in 1997. You might know his story. But what was Gustavo Kuerten’s racquet? Gustavo Kuerten is one of the legends in tennis. His rise from a relatively unknown tennis player at the French Open in 1997 (he won a Challenger […]
Yonex RD7 Classic Racquet Review
The Yonex RD7 was famously used by Marcelo Rios and Sergi Bruguera. It’s a true classic in the racquet market with its heft and beautiful feel. The Yonex RD7 had a really open 16×19 string pattern and Yonex rightly called it the “Spin Doctor”. This is a great racquet for crafty clay-court players who can […]