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Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin
Do you want to play with Rafa Nadal’s actual specifications? Then you should check out the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin. Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin The Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin is the heavier version of the new Aero Rafa line. There will also be a junior version and a 290 gram racquet, which […]
Luxilon Eco Power
Tennis players always look for the latest and greatest equipment to give them an edge on the court. So what about Luxilon Eco Power? Luxilon Eco Power Luxilon, a leader in the tennis string industry, has created Luxilon Eco Power with sustainability in mind. The string is made with upcycled nylon, meaning it’s created from […]
Why is there a nail in Robin Soderling’s racquet?
Robin Soderling had a strong career but retired already at age 27 due to health reasons. But why is there a nail in Robin Soderling’s racquet? Robin Soderling’s racquet Robin reached two Grand Slam finals (he lost both at the French Open to a certain Rafa Nadal), won 10 ATP titles, and was as high […]
Wilson Pro Staff X Review
The Wilson Pro Staff is one of the iconic racquet lines in the game of tennis. But this Wilson Pro Staff X Review is about the evolution. Wilson Pro Staff X Review The Wilson Pro Staff X is taking the Pro Staff into modern territory with a larger head size for easier playability and more […]
Babolat RPM Team Review
Today we have a guest review from Stefan Kornitzky, a fellow tennis nerd from Germany. He has written a Babolat RPM Team Review. Babolat RPM Team Review I have been using the black Babolat RPM TEAM string (link to check it out at Tennis Warehouse Europe) in my 2021 Babolat Pure Drive for quite a while […]
Solinco Whiteout 18×20
As I wrote in my review of the Solinco Whiteout, a denser string pattern could make this racquet better. Here is the Solinco Whiteout 18×20! Solinco Whiteout 18×20 I had a great time with the open pattern version of the Solinco Whiteout, but in summary, I wrote this: The Solinco Whiteout 98 is a very […]
Yonex Quality Control
I often rant about quality control in my racquet reviews, but over my years of play-testing, I have been impressed by Yonex Quality Control. Yonex Quality Control Nikki and I took two random Yonex racquets just to do a quick test of weight, swing weight, and balance. Although we both expected a solid result, we […]
New MSV Strings! Bussard and Swift
Let’s have a closer look at some new MSV Strings! They tend to offer quality products and Buzzard and Swift are not exceptions. New MSV Strings – Bussard and Swift MSV is a string brand that needs no further introduction. They have been offering a large selection of tennis products for many years and currently […]
The History of Natural Gut Tennis Strings
Alex Mann is back with the interesting history of natural gut tennis strings. Still used on tour today by players like Djokovic and Murray. The History of Natural Gut Tennis Strings In 1874, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield founded the modern game of tennis we are most familiar with today, lawn tennis. As the game began […]
Nike Vapor Pro 2 Review
The Vapor series progresses. If you like the Nike Vapor Pro, you will love its predecessor. This is my Nike Vapor Pro 2 Review. Nike Vapor Pro 2 Review The Vapor series is going strong. Nike now have three models in the line-up: Nike Vapor Pro, Vapor 11, and Vapor 9.5. I have tested both […]
