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Memorable Tennis Outfits from the 2025 ATP and WTA Season
The 2025 tennis season was not just about the games, it was a year-long fashion show and the on-court apparel is becoming a hot topic. Brands leaned into high-fashion collaborations, bold color palettes and even retro- and futuristic inspired designs, adding another layer to some of the main tour events. Here are some of the […]
Toroline O’Toro Snap Flex Prototype Review – First Hit Impressions From Playtesting
Toroline O’Toro Snap Flex prototype is Toroline’s most recent rounded co-polyester designed for those wanting a modern, firm, and controlled response, but avoiding shaped strings which deliver a more aggressive bite. I have tested it in two racquets, the Wilson Blade 98 v9 and the Tecnifibre Tfight 300 ID, and the distinct contrasts in string […]
POLL: Best tennis racquet of 2025?
UPDATE 8th Dec: POLL FINISHED First of all, big thanks to all of you who voted in the poll for the Best Racquets of the Year! In total there were 3318 votes and you can see the result further down on the page. We are not surprised to see Yonex Ezone and Babolat Pure Drive […]
Changing your racquet, from classic to modern
In tennis, as in life, it is important to embrace change. Like changing your racquet. The game has evolved to center more around powerful racquets, spin-oriented strings and, by most accounts, lower quality balls. It is not only the pros on the ATP tour who need to evolve, but also amateurs and club players of […]
Pro racquet switches in 2025 and what to expect in 2026
The 2025 ATP Tour Season is over. It was a good one. Lets take a look at what happened in terms of pro racquets switches and what we can expect for next year. The most improved player? Did the racquet make a difference? Congrats to Alexander Bublik who was voted the most improved player by […]
A look at some of the Latest Winter Tennis Apparel Collections
Playing tennis doesn’t stop just because the temperature drops. Hopefully you live in a fairly warm country and you can still enjoy the courts outdoors. With the demand for tennis gear for this part of the season, many brands and companies are releasing seasonal collections that blend high-performance technical fabrics with court-ready fashion. This winter, […]
HEAD Speed Pro Legend Review
HEAD has released the 2025 Speed Legend line, and the standout for me is unquestionably the Speed Pro Legend. After spending time with it on court, I can say straight away: this is one of HEAD’s best racquets right now. Introducing Hy-Bor The first thing you notice is the feel. Compared to the 2024 Speed […]
Solinco Blackout V2 Review
I have been play-testing the new Blackout from Solinco with a couple of other players, and here is my Solinco Blackout V2 review. The Solinco Blackout is the power line of Solinco racquets. The Whiteout V2, which we reviewed a while ago, and like that one, this one comes with new technology. Tech The Blackout […]
Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva’s Racquet – Player Profile
Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva is a top 200 player with some success on the ATP Challenger and ITF Circuits. But what is Reis Da Silva’s tennis racquet and gear? What racquet is he using? Reis Da Silva’s racquet is a popular model on tour called the Wilson Blade Pro. It comes in two different […]
Vitaliy Sachko’s Racquet – Player Profile
Vitaliy Sachko is the no 1 among tennis players from Ukraine and great in doubles. But what is Sachko’s current racquet setup? Vitaliy Sachko’s tennis racquet Vitaly Sachko is one of the few players on tour using the HEAD Boom line of racquets. There is also Mariano Navone, who uses an 18/20 27.5-inch Boom MP, […]