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Silvester Hepta Plus Review – Aggressive Spin with Controlled Bite
Silvester Hepta Plus is Silvester’s more aggressive, spin-focused polyester. It’s made for modern baseliners who want the most ball rotation without losing control. This string has a heptagonal shape and is meant for players who like to hit with a lot of topspin and control the game from the back of the court. I tried […]
Signum Pro Thunderstorm Tennis String Review
Signum Pro Thunderstorm is a spin-friendly string and designed for players who want easy rotation, controlled power, and a feel that is a little softer than traditional firm control polys. It falls somewhere in the middle: not a dead, board-like control string, and not a power poly that bounces like a trampoline. I mostly tested Thunderstorm […]
The new Wilson Spin racquet – Wilson Python?
There is a new Wilson spin racquet in the hands of many pro players on the tour right now. Pre-season means testing and we might see even more switches going forward. The working name for the new Wilson spin racquet is “Python”, a name giving throwback vibes to the Wilson Kobra racquets from 2009. The […]
Nordicdots CS125 Control String Review – Precision, Feedback & Modern Control
Nordicdots CS125 is a control-oriented polyester string that is perfect for players who want to be able to spin and control depth without losing accuracy, stability, or feedback. In the 1.25 mm gauge, it strikes a good balance between feel and durability, making it a great choice for both baseline players and all-court players. In […]
Christopher O’Connell’s Racquet – Player Profile
Christopher O’Connell, for some time one of the top 10 Australian players, is known for his perseverance and the veteran is still a threat on the ATP tour. Let’s look at his career as well as his racquet setup. Christopher O’Connell’s tennis racquet Christopher O’Connell’s racquet is the Wilson Blade Pro 18/20. It also goes […]
Rinky Hijikata’s Racquet – Player Profile
Rinky Hijikata is an Australian tennis player known for his aggressive baseline play and strong court coverage. Most of his success comes playing doubles but he’s still aiming for a higher rank in the singles. But what about his racquet and gear? Rinky Hijikata’s tennis racquet Rinky Hijikata’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 98. He […]
Ann Li’s Racquet – Player Profile
Ann Li, an American player with a career-high singles WTA singles ranking of 33, but what is her racquet and gear? Ann Li’s tennis racquet Ann Li’s racquet is a Dunlop FX 500, it could be the 500 Tour, but we would guesstimate it to be the 100 sq inch, 500. It would be safe to predict […]
Babolat My Overgrip Review – Dependable Feel, Trusted Performance
Babolat My Overgrip is one of the most well-known and popular overgrips in tennis. It was made for players who want a classic tack and a grip that can soak up sweat. It has become a must-have on racquets from club courts to tour levels. It offers simple performance and predictability without being premium. Tech […]
Toroline Stevie Hybrid Review: O’Toro Tour + Truffle X Tested
Toroline’s Stevie Hybrid is an interesting concept. It is trying to find a middle ground between a full polyester setup and a hybrid that is easier on the arms. The setup combines Toroline O’Toro Tour in the mains with Truffle X in the crosses. The goal is to add comfort and forgiveness while still providing […]
The Best Racquets of 2025
For a more updated overview of our recommendations, head over to see the best tennis racquets for all categories. — In the past, we called this the Gear of the Year, but since there aren’t many strings released each year and we don’t try every new shoe, let’s focus on the best racquets of 2025. […]