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Christopher O’Connell’s Racquet – Player Profile
Christopher O’Connell, for some time one of the top 10 Australian players, is known for his perseverance and the veteran is still a threat on the ATP tour. Let’s look at his career as well as his racquet setup. Christopher O’Connell’s tennis racquet Christopher O’Connell’s racquet is the Wilson Blade Pro 18/20. It also goes […]
Rinky Hijikata’s Racquet – Player Profile
Rinky Hijikata is an Australian tennis player known for his aggressive baseline play and strong court coverage. Most of his success comes playing doubles but he’s still aiming for a higher rank in the singles. But what about his racquet and gear? Rinky Hijikata’s tennis racquet Rinky Hijikata’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 98. He […]
Ann Li’s Racquet – Player Profile
Ann Li, an American player with a career-high singles WTA singles ranking of 33, but what is her racquet and gear? Ann Li’s tennis racquet Ann Li’s racquet is a Dunlop FX 500, it could be the 500 Tour, but we would guesstimate it to be the 100 sq inch, 500. It would be safe to predict […]
Babolat My Overgrip Review – Dependable Feel, Trusted Performance
Babolat My Overgrip is one of the most well-known and popular overgrips in tennis. It was made for players who want a classic tack and a grip that can soak up sweat. It has become a must-have on racquets from club courts to tour levels. It offers simple performance and predictability without being premium. Tech […]
Toroline Stevie Hybrid Review: O’Toro Tour + Truffle X Tested
Toroline’s Stevie Hybrid is an interesting concept. It is trying to find a middle ground between a full polyester setup and a hybrid that is easier on the arms. The setup combines Toroline O’Toro Tour in the mains with Truffle X in the crosses. The goal is to add comfort and forgiveness while still providing […]
The Best Racquets of 2025
For a more updated overview of our recommendations, head over to see the best tennis racquets for all categories. — In the past, we called this the Gear of the Year, but since there aren’t many strings released each year and we don’t try every new shoe, let’s focus on the best racquets of 2025. […]
StringLab AL13 Tour LB Review – Controlled Power With a Fun, Addictive Feel
I tried out StringLab’s AL13 Tour LB in the Head Speed MP. It has the same feel as classic control poly strings, but with a smoother, more playable feel overall. I wanted to try it out in the to see how it stacks up against some of the more well-known players in the category, like […]
Tried, Tested and Timeless – Pro’s Tennis Shoes
Tennis players are very particular about their gear. Racquets, strings, shoes, you name it. Every small detail matters. Once they find something that works, they rarely change it. Sponsored players are often pushed to use the latest models. New designs. New tech. It helps with marketing and sales, but that does not always mean the […]
Toroline O’Toro Snap Review – Subtle Control, Lower Launch & Baseline Consistency
Toroline is known for making modern polys that focus on performance and have a very unique feel. I wanted to try O’Toro Snap in the thicker 1.25mm gauge because some of Toroline’s thinner 1.23mm products can sound a little tinny or pingy at times. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just a part of […]
Grapplesnake Soldier Review – Control, Stability & Long Life
Grapplesnake isn’t necessarily a household name yet, but its performance profile clearly shows that Grapplesnake Soldier uses a German-engineered approach across its entire line. Soldier is a control-oriented polyester that is meant to give players who hit hard and want their string bed to be consistent in reliability, stability, and long life. I tried Soldier […]