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Ivan Ivanov’s Racquet – Player Profile
Ivan Ivanov is a young talent you might hear more about in the future, widely regarded as one of the most promising junior players right now. The young Bulgarian has made a huge impact on the junior circuit, already drawing comparisons to his countryman Grigor Dimitrov. But what is his currecnt racquet and gear setup? […]
New racquet: Solinco Blackout V2
The new Solinco Blackout V2 has officially been released at various retailers, marking the next evolution of a racquet that has quickly become a favorite among a wide range of players. Building on the success of its predecessor, the Blackout V2 aims to deliver a more solid, stable and comfortable feel without sacrificing the signature […]
MSV String Hybrid Setups: A Comprehensive Review
In September 2024, I transitioned from the Yonex Ezone 98 to the Yonex Percept 100D. The reasoning behind this change was straightforward: I wanted a racket with a larger head size that would provide a more forgiving frame and greater margin for error. (For those interested in a detailed account of that decision-making process, you […]
Casper Ruud’s new racquet
Casper Ruud’s new racquet is not dramatically different. That is what he said when asked about it during the Laver Cup. He talked about having gone for a smaller head size as well as changed weight and balance. As you might know, Casper Ruud’s previous racquet was the Yonex DR 100 Plus (customized), which is […]
Is Zverev testing a new racquet?
Is Zverev testing a new racquet at the Laver Cup in San Francisco? He was spotted using a blacked-out frame with a different shape to his Gravity Pro. Alexander Zverev is ranked at number 3 in the world after Alcaraz and Sinner. He reached the semi-finals in Cincinnati and Toronto, but is not satisfied with […]
New Balance Fresh Foam X CT-Rally v2 tennis shoes – Comfort meets Durability
The New Balance Fresh Foam X CT-Rally v2 is the latest evolution in the Rally/Lav family. While New Balance doesn’t call it “fourth generation,” this shoe is effectively the successor to the Fresh Foam Lav, Lav v2 and the first CT-Rally. With the v2, New Balance continues to refine what the line is known for: […]
The Wilson x RF Laver Cup Collection 2025
The partnership between Roger Federer, Wilson, and the Laver Cup continues into 2025 with a brand-new Wilson x RF Laver Cup Collection.This special-edition line, designed in collaboration with the maestro himself, arrives just in time for the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco and promises to combine classic luxury with modern elegance. The collection is […]
New apparel collection from ABOUT, for tennis and padel players
Italian designer Alberto Bresci has launched his new brand, ABOUT, with a 2025 apparel collection that combines luxury sportswear with a unique design. The name ABOUT basically consists of Bresci’s initials, AB, and the word OUT, symbolizing his unconventional design approach of thinking outside-the-box. Alberto Bresci is the founder of the luxury sportswear brand Hydrogen […]
Ekaterina Alexandrova’s Racquet – Player Profile
Ekaterina Evgenyevna Alexandrova is a Russian player with five WTA singles titles. But what is her racquet and gear? Ekaterina Alexandrova’s tennis racquet Ekaterina Alexandrova’s racquet is an interesting one for the professional tour. It is a Blade 98S (seemingly not sold in the US, this links to TWE), with a string pattern of 18/16, […]
Belinda Bencic Racquet – Player Profile
Belinda Bencic is a previous world no 4 on the tour with nine WTA singles titles, but what her current racquet? Belinda Bencic tennis racquet Belinda Bencic’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 100, most likely an older version painted like the Blast Blue. She strings it with Yonex Polytour Pro yellow in the mains and […]