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Here you’ll find information about tennis rackets, tennis strings, tennis brands and new tennis gear such as reviews of new racquets, shoes, tennis apparel and strings.
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Pro string tensions, Halle 2024
Thanks to Philip H, I got some pro string tensions from Halle 2024 to review and comment on. There are some surprising findings here. In the sheet above we have a bunch of top players like Hurkacz, Zverev, Tsitsipas, and Bublik to name a few. If you want to compare with last year’s pro string […]
Jack Draper’s racquet – Player Profile
Updated 17th March 2025Jack Draper is a top-10 ranked, left-handed player from the United Kingdom. In 2024 and 2025 we’ve seen the real potential of Draper as a tennis player. At the time of writing, he just won his maiden Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, beating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz among other top names. […]
New HEAD Extreme 2024
The new HEAD Extreme 2024 is hitting stores in July. The cosmetic is bolder and there is Auxetic 2 in the layup. The new HEAD Extreme 2024 is the update to HEAD’s spin line, endorsed by players like Matteo Berrettini, Barbara Krejcikova, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Jan-Lennard Struff, Richard Gasquet and Bianca Andreescu. It is a […]
Tennis brand sponsorships among the top 200 rankings
Thanks to fellow tennis nerd Alan, we got a list covering tennis brand sponsorships among the top 200 players. One key factor in selling tennis apparel, shoes, and racquets is to be seen on the biggest stages in tennis. This is a costly endeavor as sponsoring the top players in the world comes at a […]
Prince Phantom Review 2024
I was a big fan of the Prince Phantoms from 2020, especially the 100X 305 and 100P. Has something changed for this Prince Phantom Review 2024? The Prince Phantom is all about thin beams, low flex, and a buttery feel. Lovers of old-school racquets tend to find plenty to love about this line. But what […]
Choosing the Best Tennis Grip for your Playing Style
Finding the right tennis grip can significantly enhance your game. Different grips cater to different playing styles and preferences. The right grip can refer to several things. It can be about choosing the right grip for your game, meaning Eastern, Western, Continental and Semi-Western. Each grip has its own advantages and disadvantages, impacting how you […]
The Best Light Racquet on the market?
I am working on a video about lighter tennis racquets and it lead me to the HEAD Speed Team. Is this the best light racquet on the market? Of course, using the words “best” in titles is kind of clickbait-style. I don’t like that generally, although it is a game you seem to need to […]
Elena Rybakina’s racquet – Player Profile
Updated 25 September 2024I have been getting questions about Elena Rybakina, and especially what racquet she is using. Elena Rybakina is fully sponsored by Yonex. She uses Yonex racquets, strings, apparel and shoes from the Japanese tennis brand. Elena is a power player with a great serve who, when she plays well, can even take […]
Madison Keys Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 25 January 2025After a difficult 2024 season, Madison Key is once again back among the top WTA players. Let’s find out a bit more about Keys and also what gear and racquet she is using. Madison Keys Tennis Racquet Madison Keys has made some significant changes to her gear setup in recent times. She […]
HEAD Speed Pro Legend
It’s never too late to get your own signature racquet. It took 24 Grand Slam titles to get the HEAD Speed Pro Legend. I was initially excited when I heard Novak Djokovic was getting a signature racquet model. The Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph sold excellently and is a great racquet in the right hands. […]
