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String tensions from Houston ATP 2026
The Houston ATP tournament has once again posted string tensions on a handwritten board, and as tennis nerds, we have to take a closer look. Below you have the string tensions from the Houston ATP 2026. Player Racquet String Tension Ben Shelton Ezone Poly Tour Spin / Tour 52 / 55 Frances Tiafoe Percept Poly […]
Toroline Tour Overgrip Review: Feel, Thickness and On-Court Performance
Overall, I would characterize the Toroline Tour Overgrip as a reliable but rather polarizing grip after using it for a while. When wrapping it, the first thing that comes to mind is how strong and elastic the cloth feels. Its fabric is obviously stretchy, which makes it easy to fit. In order to make the […]
Shoe Spotting at the 2026 Sunshine Double
Spring has sprung! This is the time of year when players test new shoes updates. Some arrive with fresh colorways while others switch to the latest models. From the desert hues of Indian Wells to the vibrant tones of Miami, here is a wrap-up of shoe spotting during the Sunshine Double. Emma Raducanu – Wilson […]
Top 5 Hidden Gem Tennis Strings (Underrated Poly’s That Deserve More Attention)
Some strings are the talk of the tennis world: Luxilon ALU Power, Solinco Hyper-G, and RPM Blast. However, if you spend enough time experimenting with strings, you’ll soon discover that there are plenty of lesser-known alternatives that work just as well – sometimes even better. I’ve tested a lot of strings over the last few […]
Top 5 Polyester Strings for Power (Ranked)
Although not all polyester strings are weak, most players connect them with control and spin. Some contemporary polyester strings are made to provide you with a livelier response, easier depth, and increased energy return without totally compromising control. These five poly strings, which are ordered according to how much pace and depth they produce while […]
Mizuno Acrospeed Review (incl Acrostrike)
The Acro Series Review – Mizuno are back to making racquets Mizuno is not a brand most tennis players immediately associate with performance racquets, at least not in recent years. Traditionally, they’ve been more present in other sports, but with the Acro series, they are making a serious attempt to enter the modern racquet market. […]
Sabalenka’s new racquet
Sabalenka completed the Sunshine double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami Masters. And she has done so with a blacked-out racquet. What is Sabalenka’s new racquet? Introduction Aryna Sabalenka is one of the few players using a Wilson Blade 98 18/20. It is a low-powered racquet that requires you to generate all the power. But […]
The Top 5 Poly Hybrid String Setups I’ve Tested (Ranked)
I’ve been experimenting with polyester hybrid string setups for the past few years. Like many players, I initially used full beds of poly, but over time, I developed a greater interest in combining strings to achieve a harmony of durability, spin, control and feel. In my racquets, a few hybrids felt intriguing but were short-lived. […]
Restring Vivo vs Restring Zero – Which String Should You Choose?
I’ve spent a lot of time playing around with the Restring lineup in the past year, and Restring Vivo and Restring Zero are two strings that keep coming up in conversations with players and stringers. They look the same on paper because they are both modern polyester strings made for players who like to spin […]
HEAD Radical MP vs Wilson Blade 98, which offer best control and power?
The HEAD Radical MP and the Wilson Blade 98 are two of the most popular control-oriented racquets on the market. Both sit in that sweet spot between traditional control frames and modern power racquets. I’ve tested every generation of both lines, so here’s how they actually compare. The Specs Let’s have a look at the […]