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Wilson and Federer Launch RF Classics Collection
Wilson have just unveiled the RF Classics Collection, a limited-edition tribute to tennis legend Roger Federer, launching just before Wimbledon on June 27th. Celebrating Federer’s legendary 2004–2006 run where he played with the nCode racquet, this collection offers both nostalgia and innovation. With two new racquets developed alongside the 20-time Grand Slam champion, this release […]
Ruud and Fils Out of Wimbledon, Injuries Sideline Top Seeds
World No. 16 Casper Ruud and No. 15 Arthur Fils have withdrawn from the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, starting June 30, due to injuries sustained at Roland Garros, a blow to the men’s draw. The Norwegian and French stars, both projected as No. 13-16 seeds, join other absentees like Sebastian Korda and Nick Kyrgios, thinning the […]
Cancha All Court Backpack Review
As someone who’s tested a fair share of tennis bags over the years, I was excited to do this Cancha All Court Backpack Review (you can find our best tennis bags here). I’ve come to appreciate the balance between function, design, and portability. It does say “padel racket bag” on the Cancha website, but I […]
Karen Khachanov’s new racquet
We have another blacked-out racquet on the ATP Tour. But what is Karen Khachanov’s new racquet? Karen Khachanov has racked up a few wins in Halle using a racquet that is distinctly different from his standard Wilson Blade Pro (H22). It looks a bit like a Babolat Pure Aero 98, but it has the Wilson […]
Luxilon ALU Power String Review – Still the Benchmark?
ALU Power is probably the most iconic polyester string in tennis history, but is it as good as you’d think? Read this Luxilon ALU Power String Review to find out. You’ve seen it in the racquets of pros like Roger Federer (used in a hybrid with natural gut), Novak Djokovic, and countless others. But with […]
Wimbledon 2025 Collections
As always, while awaiting the Wimbledon event, we are going through the various clothing collections for the tournament. Let’s look closer at the official collection and some of the various tennis brands that are focusing on tennis apparel and accessories designed for the prestigious Wimbledon Championships, being played in June/July of 2025. The official Wimbledon […]
Ethan Quinn’s Racquet – Player Profile
Ethan Quinn is an American player with a career high rank of 95, achieved in June 2025, but what is Quinn’s racquet and strings? Ethan Quinn’s tennis racquet Ethan Quinn’s racquet is yet another Babolat Pure Aero 98. It is most likely the Babolat Pure Aero VS underneath the cosmetic, but I don’t know that […]
HEAD Boom MP Arthur Ashe edition
The Boom is becoming HEAD’s racquet for experiments and custom cosmetics. Here is the HEAD Boom MP Arthur Ashe edition. Heritage Meets Innovation This is a limited release and can be seen as a tribute to a legend. The HEAD Boom MP Arthur Ashe edition is echoing the sleek silver aesthetic of his iconic frames, […]
ProKennex Black Ace Pro Review
This is not my first ProKennex Black Ace Pro Review. I did test the previous red/black generation a while back and did enjoy that although I then preferred the ProKennex Ki Q+5. Specifications The specifications of the ProKennex Black Ace Pro are pretty “old-school” with its low RA rating, meaning the racquet flexes a lot […]
Mark Lajal’s Racquet – Player Profile
Mark Lajal is the number 1 Estonian player, with a strong serve, but what is his current racquet and gear setup? Mark Lajal’s tennis racquet Mark Lajal’s racquet is a Wilson Blade Pro V9. I am not sure if the Blade Pro (also known as the H22) has undergone a change in layup since its […]