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Hard-Court Tennis Shoes to Watch in 2026
For many recreational players, tennis shoes are still treated as an afterthought. We spend weeks comparing racquets, strings and tensions, but then buy whatever court shoe happens to be discounted in our size. That can work, of course. But shoes probably deserve a little more attention, especially if most of your tennis is played on […]
The Geau Sport Verve Tennis Backpack – Our review
We had the opportunity to try the new Geau Sport Verve Tennis Backpack, a modern and smart tennis bag solution, made by people who clearly understands the demands and how tennis players actually move through a court day. The Verve is an update from the previous Axiom models, it’s a modern bag built from 100% […]
Battle of the 98s: Wilson Defyer 98 Pro vs. Babolat Pure Aero 98
I spent many hours on the court hitting rigorous drills, baseline point play and serving sessions to get a complete picture of the relative strengths and weaknesses of these two modern 98-square-inch frames. The aim was to see how much Wilson’s latest rival can top Babolat’s spin-and-power machine. I had a lot of fun with […]
Tiago Torres Racquet – Player Profile
Tiago Torres, a lefty player from Portugal who has captured some attention with solid performances on home soil. After completing a successful collegiate career in the United States, he has transitioned to the pro circuit, making headlines on the ITF and ATP levels. Tiago Torres tennis racquet Tiago Torres racquet is a Babolat Pure Drive […]
Asics Gel-Resolution X Tennis Shoe Review: Durability, Fit & Performance
I took the ASICS Gel-Resolution X out for a spin on acrylic hard courts, artificial clay and a couple of drill sessions, and was pretty impressed. It’s bloody durable, safe and clearly designed for aggressive movement so the thing oozes luxury. The Gel-Resolution series has always been a dependable standard for basic support, so I […]
New Balance FuelCell 996v7 tennis shoes
The New Balance 996v7 is the seventh generation of New Balance’s performance tennis shoe, and just arrived as the newest model in their core lineup. If you’re considering a lightweight stability option for hard court play, this one might be for you. Core Features The 996v7 builds on their foundation with FuelCell cushioning, a foam […]
Wilson P98 and P100 – Retail vs Pro Stock (Defyer vs Python): Which is Best?
We’ve talked about the Wilson Defyer extensively since it launched, but we wanted to dig deeper into a question that came up constantly: is the retail version the same as the Pro Stock? We tested both the P98 and P100 in both retail and Pro Stock versions to give you a clear answer. The short […]
Yonex Tennis Racquets: Precision, feel and balanced performance
Yonex has a very unique personality among the top tennis rackets. Some brands try to be all things to all people but Yonex has always played to precision, feel and the unique advantage of their Isometric head shape. So the racket lines are clear and purposeful and the best Yonex frames tend to have a […]
Toroline Cash String Review: A Crisp, Control-Focused Poly That Shines in Doubles and Singles
Toroline Cash is an interesting string because it was developed with the help of doubles player Julien Cash, one of the best doubles players on the ATP tour, who helped design the shoe specifically for doubles. I’ve used it on the court for a while in both doubles and singles matches with my Head Speed […]
Wilson Defyer P98 and P100 Review – the “Python” gets a new name and fresh paint
Henrik and I got our hands on the retail cosmetics of the most hyped racquets since the Wilson Clash. This has been talked about as the “Python” for something like a year, but now it is revealed with a new name. It is called the Wilson Defyer. We have tested the 98 Pro and 100 […]