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Prince Ripstick 98 Review
An in-depth review of the Prince Ripstick 98. This bold, firm, and spin-friendly racquet is built for aggressive baseliners who thrive on topspin and power. Introduction The Ripstick line has always stood out as something a little different in the Prince catalog. It’s not the classic, all-court, controlled type of frame you might associate with […]
Original Penguin’s new 2025 Racquet Collection at the US Open
A look at the the new 2025 Racquet Collection that was showcased by Original Penguin brand ambassadors Ajla Tomljanovic and Mackenzie McDonald at the U.S. Open this year. Original Penguin, a brand known for its classic Americana flair, is now blending that heritage court look with some serious, modern performance tech. The Women’s Kit: Ajla Tomljanovic’s Grid […]
Wilson Blade 98 (16×19) V9 Fighter Edition, Co-designed with Aryna Sabalenka
Wilson has just today dropped a new addition to the ever-popular Blade family: the Blade 98 (16×19) V9 Fighter Edition, co-designed with world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. The Blade 98 has long been a staple for attacking baseliners who value feel, precision and control but still want enough pop to finish points aggressively. The new […]
Dunlop CX 200 (18×20) Limited Edition Review
The Dunlop CX 200 gets an elegant limited edition cosmetic and a dense string pattern option. I have tried the 18/20 version with a few different players. The Dunlop CX 200 Limited Edition is offered in both 16/19 and 18/20 string patterns. It offers great control and feel for players looking for a Blade-style racquet […]
Rafael Jodar’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 4 April 2026Rafael Jodar is a talented young Spanish player that has been playing great tennis and climbed into the top 100 in 2026. But what is Jodar’s racquet and gear? Rafa Jodar’s tennis racquet Rafa Jodar’s racquet is a HEAD Speed MP, with the pro stock code TGT or PT 339. This racquet […]
Timofey Skatov’s Racquet – Player Profile
Timofey Skatov is a former junior world No. 1 with a career high ATP ranking of 123. But what is Skatov’s current racquet setup? Timofey Skatov’s tennis racquet Timofey Skatov’s racquet is a Yonex Ezone 98. Probably an older version, as he has been seen in pictures with the beloved DR 98 version, as an […]
Max Schoenhaus Racquet – Player Profile
Max Schoenhaus is a young German talent, a junior Grand Slam doubles champion, playing with a classic one-handed backhand. But what is Schoenhaus racquet and gear? Max Schoenhaus tennis racquet Max Schoenhaus racquet is a HEAD Extreme Pro or perhaps an older generation called the HEAD Extreme Tour, which is also used by Lorenzo Musetti. […]
Babolat Pure Strike Carbon Grey
There is a fresh bunch of Babolat racquets on the market. It is a cosmetic update of the Strike series, called Babolat Pure Strike Carbon Grey. We have seen plenty of cosmetic updates around the US Open 2025. The Yonex Percept Midnight, the HEAD Speed Legend, the Tecnifibre Tfight ID and the Babolat Pure Strike […]
HEAD Speed Legend 2 MP Review
When I heard about a racquet “sequel”, I was thinking purely of a cosmetic update. But this HEAD Speed Legend MP 2 Review reveals that there is something new in the layup. The HEAD Speed Legend 2 MP still has the HEAD Speed MP 2024 mold, but without that odd “touch” paint. This cosmetic is […]
What’s in My Tennis Bag? 10 must-have essentials for every match day
Whether you’re grinding through a tournament or just hitting with friends on a sunny afternoon, having the right gear in your tennis bag can make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve created a go-to list of tennis essentials that keep me cool, comfortable, fueled, and ready for anything on the court. All of these […]