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Prince Ripcord XS Review – First impressions of an Ezone 98 competitor
You don’t see Prince frequently on the tour due to marketing budgets, but they still produce good racquets. Here is the Prince Ripcord XS Review. Introduction The Prince Ripcord XS is a control racquet in the vein of popular frames like the Yonex Ezone 98 and the Babolat Pure Drive 98. It has a stiffer […]
Wilson Ultra Tour 98 Review – Nishikori’s signature racquet
The Wilson Ultra Tour 98 has been praised by other play-testers and was overdue for a review. Now it is also available in Europe after being a Japan-only model for a while. Introduction Why was the Ultra Tour 98 released only for the Japanese market at first? Probably because it is a Kei Nishikori signature […]
Clement Chidekh’s Racquet – Player Profile
Clement Chidekh is a rising talent from France with a lot of success on the ATP Challenger and ITF Tours. But what is Chidekh’s gear and racquet setup? Clement Chidekh’s tennis racquet Clement Chidekh’s racquet is a HEAD Speed MP strung with a hybrid setup with natural gut. I have seen it use natural gut […]
First Look: Solinco’s Confidential Soft String
Solinco is expanding its popular Prizm Project lineup with the upcoming release of Confidential Soft. Launching officially on February 17, 2026, this new string takes the core DNA of the original Confidential and gives it a vibrant, “electric pink” makeover with a focus on player comfort. What’s New? The most obvious change are the colors, […]
A look at the Skechers Baseline Bully tennis shoes
Skechers might not be the most popular brand among tennis players but the Skechers Baseline Bully is a new entry into the performance tennis market. For a brand often associated more with comfort than competitive court performance, the Baseline Bully represents a shift toward stability and durability for the baseline grinder. Sometimes we’re skeptical of […]
Wilson Pro Staff 97 vs HEAD Speed Tour – A racquet comparison
Choosing between the Wilson Pro Staff 97 and the HEAD Speed Tour 2026 is a classic battle of “heritage vs. modern innovation.” Both racquets share a 97-square-inch head size, making them surgical weapons for advanced players, but what separates them? Here is how these two precision frames stack up against each other. Pro Staff 97 […]
Martin Damm’s Racquet – Player Profile
Martin Damm is an interesting talent from US that we might see a lot of on the tour this year. But what is Damm’s current racquet and gear? Martin Damm’s tennis racquet Martin Damn’s racquet is a Wilson Blade Pro (H22) in 18/20 string pattern. He was using the Tecnifibre TF40 for a while, but […]
Clement Tabur’s Racquet – Player Profile
Clement Tabur is a French player primarily competing on the ATP Challenger and ITF World Tennis Tours. Clement Tabur’s tennis racquet Clement Tabur’s racquet is the Babolat Pure Aero 100, which he strings with RPM Blast Rough yellow. If you know more about Tabur’s racquet specifications or string tension, please let us know in the […]
Valentin Royer’s Racquet – Player Profile
Valentin Royer is a French player who has seen a good rise in the ATP rankings over the last two seasons. Known for his strength on clay and a powerful right-handed game, he is currently established as one of the top French players on the tour. What about Royer’s tennis racquet and gear? Valentin Royer’s […]
Solinco Hyper-G vs Babolat RPM Blast – Which one to choose?
When it comes to modern co-poly tennis strings, these strings are icons. Let’s see how Solinco Hyper-G and Babolat RPM Blast compare. Both have defined the “spin generation” of tennis, but they offer distinct experiences on the court. Here is how these two titans stack up against each other. Introduction Babolat RPM Blast is perhaps […]