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Prince Phantom Pro 93P 14×18 Racquet Review
I loved the Prince Phantom pro 93P 18×20 version and was close to making the switch. Still, it was difficult to defend with at times. Is a more open pattern the solution? Read this Prince Phantom 93P 14×18 racquet review to find out. There are not many midsize racquets on the market right now, the […]
Dominic Thiem’s Babolat Pure Strike
There is a lot of talk around the new Babolat Pure Strike and the timing is perfect as its ambassador, Dominic Thiem, is playing the quarter-finals at Roland Garros today. As a part of the launch campaign, Forbes wrote an article about Dominic Thiem’s Babolat Pure Strike. Dominic Thiem is close to the perfect ambassador […]
Pacific X Fast Pro Racquet Review
I had not really properly tested Pacific racquets before I did my review of the X Tour Pro 97, but since that was such a positive experience, I was happy to sink my teeth into this Pacific X Fast Pro Racquet Review. The Pacific X Tour Pro 97 is a players racquet with a manageable […]
Wilson Clash 98 Racquet Review
The hype around the Wilson Clash continues. The feedback around the Clash and the Clash Tour has been very good, but some players are looking for more control. That is why the Clash 98 racquet review is highly anticipated. Does it deliver the goods? As you, loyal readers of Tennisnerd, already know, I really like […]
Vollaix
Vollaix is creating retro-inspired tennis apparel for players who want to look stylish on the tennis court. I bought the Agassi Hot Lava retro shirt myself and have become a fan of their stuff. The quality is good and it is nice to wear something different than the standard brands. I saw Vollaix through their […]
TenX Pro
TenX Pro is a relatively new brand on the tennis market that are making some waves thanks to innovative thinking around tennis racquets. They aim to create pro stock quality racquets for a wide audience. TenX Pro originates from Sydney, Australia and is the brainchild of a father and son called Paul and Andrew Bennett. Their […]
Playing with Novak Djokovic’s Racquet
I have been playing with Novak Djokovic’s racquet and I wanted to give you my impressions on how it plays and how it differs from his old racquet setup. In 2018 Novak made some significant changes to his racquet setup and they seem to have worked well for him. Why are tennis nerds so obsessed […]
MSV Strings
MSV was founded in 2000 by Dr. Karl-Eberhard Mauve. They offer strings, grips and more. Let’s have a closer look at MSV strings. MSV Strings In 2018 MSV strings and grips were sold in 48 countries around the globe. The bestseller MSV FOCUS-HEX achieves a satisfaction rating of 90+% (source: stringforum.net, March 2018, 403 ratings). More than 1 […]
Babolat Pure Strike 2019
The Babolat Pure Strike 2019 will be released on June 19 and we will, of course, review this racquet. We don’t know any specs yet, but here is a sneak peek of the new Pure Strike. There has been chatter on the forums whether the poster boy for the Pure Strike series, Dominic Thiem, is […]
Angell Custom TC 97 18×20 Racquet Review
One of the most popular Angell racquets is the Angell Custom TC 97. It is a very versatile frame for advanced players and through the Angell Custom program, you can choose your own specs. I opted for a TC 97 18×20 in standard length, 320 grams, 10 pts headlight for my Angell Custom TC 97 […]