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String preview: Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor
This is a review we have looked forward to, the Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor, an 8-sided star-shaped profile blue string offered in three different gauges. Introduction If you’ve followed our string reviews for a while, you’ll know that we’ve had a soft spot for the original Tru Pro Pure Rush, which we mention on […]
Babolat Xplore vs Babolat Xcel strings – A comparison
I recently tested Babolat’s new Xplore string in my Blade 98 and put Xcel in the other Blade for comparison. Xcel is an extremely popular multifilament and offers good access to power and comfort. Both however are made to be comfortable, powerful, and easy to play with on paper. For years, Xcel has been the best […]
BOSS Summer Tennis Apparel Collection for 2026
German powerhouse BOSS is one of the fastest growing brands in tennis fashion and their new collection shows no compromise between performance and style. Worn by ATP stars Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini among others, the new BOSS tennis wear brings the brand’s signature minimalist elegance together with technical fabrics designed for top players. The […]
Wilson Blade V10 – New Blades coming soon
Update 16 April 2026: Check our review of the Wilson Blade 10 racquet. They are now available at Tennis Warehouse Europe here (use code TNERD10 for a 10% discount) and also at Tennis Warehouse US or on the Wilson official website. — The Wilson Blade V10 racquets have been revealed! One of the most popular […]
ATP Gear News: Monte Carlo edition
The Monte Carlo Masters is in full swing and we have some interesting ATP Gear News. If you want to contribute, please reach out on @tennisnerdinsta on Instagram. As always, we made a video covering this news, which you can watch below. If you like this content, we appreciate every positive comment, like, and subscribe. […]
Babolat Pure Strike 98 vs Wilson Blade 98 – Which Should You Choose?
I have been testing the Pure Strike 98 a fair bit recently and first of all just want to say I love the new colour scheme. I used to be a Strike user (always Strike 100) so wanted to give the 98 sq inch variant a try and compare it to my Blade 98. Both […]
The adidas Paris Collection – Unveiled for the 2026 Clay Season
As the clay-court season kicks off with the Monte Carlo Masters, adidas has unveiled its 2026 Paris Collection, a performance-driven tennis apparel line that pairs classic Parisian style with modern technical innovation. Classic Meets Performance The 2026 Paris Collection takes a refined, elegant approach compared to previous years bold designs. Inspired by the timeless style […]
5 Arm-Friendly Multifilament Strings That Deliver Comfort Without Losing Control
If your arms hurt or you just want to be more comfortable, using multifilament strings is the best choice. My go to is usually the Tecnifibre Multifeel strings but I would say it is more on the power end of multifilaments. Overall, most multis feel great, but they don’t have control which I know some […]
Top 5 Best Tennis Racquets for Power & Spin (2026)
When I am thinking about power and spin racquets these are primarily about three things for me: a high launch angle, easy to generate fast swing speeds and open string patterns. This allows you to generate decent spin without losing control, and that’s what makes them so effective and equally so much fun to play […]
Wilson unveils “Always Wilson” Campaign
Wilson Sporting Goods has just launched “Always Wilson,” a brand campaign that celebrates the company’s heritage while looking toward the future of sport. The campaign reflects Wilson’s commitment to athletes at every level. “It begins quietly. A court. A ball. A promise. Carried forward by athletes who push limits, pursue progress and remain true—together. That […]