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Nordicdots Pro Tennis Bag 12
Nordicdots is one of our favorite brands when it comes to tennis apparel (as well as great racquets!), the brand has now officially released the Nordicdots Pro Tennis Bag 12, designed for serious players. Tournament players and gear enthusiasts will love this new tennis bag, that prioritises clean aesthetics without sacrificing the heavy-duty storage required […]
Speed Meets Stability: The Wilson Rush Tour 5 tennis shoes
Wilson has for long offered some some of the top rated tennis shoes for all levels, and their latest 2026 release, the Wilson Rush Tour 5, is designed to be the new gold standard for aggressive movers. Positioned as a premium, high-performance evolution of the popular Rush Pro line, these shoes focus on three pillars: […]
Advantage, Van Cleef & Arpels – Luxury fashion in tennis
Tennis has always had a quiet relationship with luxury. Lately, that relationship has been sparkling a little more. Look closely during changeovers and post-match walks, and you will spot it. A familiar clover peeking out, a delicate gold chain resting against crisp whites. Van Cleef & Arpels has become the on-court sensation, without ever making […]
Babolat Pure Aero 98 vs Yonex Vcore 98 – A comparison
The battle for the best 98-square-inch spin racquet often comes down to two heavy hitters: the Babolat Pure Aero 98 and the Yonex VCORE 98. While both frames are designed for the modern aggressive player who wants to dictate points with pace and rotation, they offer distinct sensations and performance characteristics on the court. Babolat […]
Functional Tennis Racquet – The FT 99 Review
You might know Functional Tennis from the Saber. Now they are releasing a full-sized racquet called the FT99 and here is our review. We have tried the Functional tennis racquet, the FT 99, for a few months and it has been a pleasant experience. It is a control racquet in the vein of the HEAD […]
Luxilon ALU Power vs. Luxilon 4G – A string comparison
When it comes to high-performance polyester strings, Luxilon is the standard for many players. Two of their most famous offerings, ALU Power and 4G, are staples on the pro tour and at local clubs. However, they offer very different experiences on the court. Here is a breakdown of how these two legendary strings compare. Luxilon […]
My Experience with the K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2 as a Player with Wide Feet
I’ve had really bad experiences trying to combine wide feet with large shoe sizes (EU 49 / US 14) – most tennis shoes are simply too narrow or start to pinch in the forefoot. That’s exactly where this shoe stands out right away. From the first moment you put it on, it feels noticeably more […]
Babolat RPM Blast vs Luxilon Alu Power: Which Should You Choose?
When talking about the best current tennis strings, two names stand above the rest as the standards for competitive players: Babolat RPM Blast and Luxilon Alu Power. Both are used by the world’s best pros, but they offer very different sensations on the court. Let’s do a comparison of pros and cons of these two […]
Details on the new Yonex Polytour Force strings
There is a new string on the market and it is called Yonex Polytour Force. What does it bring to the table and how does it compare? This string comes in two colors, Ruby Red and black and is designed for medium to fast swing speeds. It is used by Joao Fonseca and a few […]
Australian Open 2026 – The fashion and looks of the tournament
With tennis back on the biggest stage, the apparel designers also are back doing what they (should) do best. The Australian Open are the first big opportunity for sportswear companies to show their newest looks and as per usual, there is the good, the bad and the outright ugly. This year, a couple of brands […]