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Lilli Tagger’s Racquet – Player Profile
Lilli Tagger is a rising talent from Austria, playing with a one-handed backhand. But what is her current racquet and gear? Lilli Tagger’s tennis racquet Lilli Tagger’s racquet is a HEAD Gravity MP. She is using black strings. Our guess is that it can be HEAD Lynx Tour black or HEAD Sonic Pro, two popular […]
Elias Ymer’s Racquet – Player Profile
Elias Ymer is currently the best tennis player from Sweden and he’s been a consistent figure on the ATP Tour and the Challenger circuit for over a decade. But what is Ymer’s current racquet setup? Elias Ymer’s tennis racquet Elias Ymer is playing a Babolat Pure Aero 98 (claimed to be the VS generation) strung […]
5 Best Control Tennis Strings Right Now (Ranked)
Control strings aren’t just “low power” polys. The best ones give you a consistent launch angle every time. You know how deep the shot will land with confidence and it lets you swing faster when the point gets tight without the stringbed turning into a trampoline halfway through the session. Here are my top five […]
The new Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 7 tennis shoes
As some of you might have seen already, Mizuno is back with a serious contender for the lightweight speed crown. Here we’ll check more details for the new Wave Exceed Tour 7, a shoe that aims to mix explosive movement with much-improved comfort. For the past few years, Mizuno has quietly built one of the […]
Genesis Hexonic Power Tennis Strings 2.0 (1.28 mm) Review – Strong Bite with Balanced Control
I tested Genesis Hexonic 2.0 (1.28mm) in my Blade V9 98, a frame that already leans into control, feel, and connected response. That made it a perfect platform to see what this thicker 1.28 gauge version actually brings to the table. From the first rally, Hexonic 2.0 felt purposeful. This isn’t a flashy, elastic poly […]
Ultra-thin gauge strings – a playtest
We all usually play strings in between a 1.20 and 1.30mm gauge on average, even if some of us go thinner or thicker depending on the type of string. This rule of thumb has been embedded deeply in the minds of players apparently, as you hardly find recommendations outside of this norm. But recently, string […]
Wilson Sensation Comfort Review – The Steady Eddy of Multifilaments
Wilson Sensation Comfort Natural is a no-drama, gets-the-job-done multifilament that’s quietly turned into one of the most requested strings in my customer base. Juniors get on with it straight away, club regulars stick with it, and for anyone chasing comfort, easy power and something they can simply trust, it’s one of the safest options you […]
Luxilon Alu Power vs Yonex Polytour Pro, which one to choose?
Two of the most popular polyester strings on tour, but which one belongs in your racquet? We’ve tested both extensively over the years, and while they’re both round polys with solid reputations, they play completely different. Here’s everything you need to know about these top tennis strings. The Tale of the Tape Luxilon Alu Power […]
The Best Clay Court Shoes in 2026 – Speed or Comfort?
As always, the European spring brings the start of the outdoor season in most countries here. And for most of us, this means getting a new pair of clay court shoes, with the famous herringbone pattern on their soles. As tennisnerds, we want to wear the best and most stylish pairs, of course. This little […]
Toroline O’Toro Spin Review – Heavy Spin, Firm Response, Hidden Feel
Toroline O’Toro Spin is one of those strings that makes you stop and think about what you’re really feeling. It looks like a modern, spin-first co-poly that goes well with O’Toro Tour on paper. It plays more complicated than that on the court. I tried it out a lot in the Head Speed MP, and […]