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HEAD Extreme Pro Review (2024)
The HEAD Extreme Tour has changed name to the HEAD Extreme Pro, but kept its mold. What is new besides the name? If you go back to the 360+ Extremes, the “Pro” was a 100 sq inch, heavier option with a denser string pattern. That racquet is now gone from the Extreme line-up. So to […]
String Review – base12 Alpha
Next to writing about the latest tennis news and events, I also occasionally play some tennis myself. And for the last couple of weeks, I have been testing a string from a German company called base12. The founders are two former college players, who came back to Germany and according to their website wanted to […]
Barbora Krejcikova’s racquet
Updated 6th November 2024Barbora Krejcikova is a Czech tennis player, successful in both singles and doubles, with 12 Grand Slam titles in all. But what is Krejcikova’s racquet? Krejcikova’s racquet Krejcikova still endorses the outgoing HEAD Extreme MP with the “avocado” cosmetic. But like most pro players, she is not using the racquet she is […]
String hybrids
String hybrids are becoming increasingly popular on the pro tours, but also among club level players. Have you tried a hybrid? String hybrids are when you string the mains and the crosses with different strings. The idea is to achieve an ideal blend of power, spin, comfort, control, and feel. Since combinations are seemingly endless, […]
The Best Tennis Racquets in 2024
This list is a subjective take on the best tennis racquets in 2024. We try to cover different types of racquets that can suit a wide range of players. Check here for more updated recommendations of the best tennis racquets! The list is loosely based on our Top Tennis Gear Right Now page, which also […]
Paul Jubb’s Racquet and Breakthrough
British Paul Jubb is having the tournament of his life at the Mallorca ATP 250. Let’s talk about Paul Jubb’s racquet and breakthrough. 24-year-old Paul Jubb is currently 289 in the world, but will take a massive leap up the ATP rankings after his run in Mallorca. He can go further than the semis considering […]
Stringlab Hydrogen Revo 1.26 Review
I’m not really into bright/neon bright green tennis strings, but thought to myself: “let’s put this one on the Blade to match the cosmetics”. Also, I wanted to try a more plasticky string. Hydrogen Revo Hex feels exactly that when stringing and touching it: a plasticky, not very shiny/slippery string, with 6 pronounced edges that […]
Jannik Sinner’s new shoes
We have received several messages about Jannik Sinner’s new shoes. What are they? We did some digging to find out. Racquets and strings are more common topics for pro player switches and experimentation, but pro players sometimes want to upgrade their footwear. Sinner used to play with the 2018 Nike Zoom Zero, but has recently […]
L-Tec Premium Meteor Pro Strings Review
I have been playing this string for more than a year now in both the 1.20 and 1.25 gauge. First, playing at a lower level and using the Diadem Elevate V3 FS98 (1.25 gauge) and the Pro Kennex Ki5 295 (1.20 gauge) at low 20s. During the month of April of 2024, I revisited it […]
Wilson Rush Pro 4.5 Review
Let’s have a closer look at the new tennis shoes from Wilson, the Rush Pro 4.5. In this article we’ll go through some more detailed information as well as our thoughts of the updated Rush Pro version. The Rush Pro 4.5 edition, released in June 2024, is endorsed by several top pro’s including Nico Jarry, […]
