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Grapplesnake Alpha String Review
Grapplesnake has carved out a bit of a niche in an already congested marketplace. Here is the Grapplesnake Alpha String Review. Grapplesnake Alpha String Review When I write “niche,” I mean that most of Grapplesnake’s strings are softer co-polys. But like with Alpha, they still maintain good control and spin. Since most tennis players of […]
Shapovalov’s blacked-out racquet
I have been watching some ATP action from Basel and Vienna this week. Yesterday I watched Shapovalov’s blacked-out racquet beat Evans. It’s, obviously, Shapovalv playing, not Shapovalov’s blacked-out racquet. But sometimes racquet nerds, like myself, pay way too much attention to the racquet. It’s a fun hobby to discuss racquets and strings, but tennis is […]
Babolat Pure Aero Plus Review
If you want more power, consider a plus racquet. I prefer more control but was positively surprised during the Babolat Pure Aero Plus review. Babolat Pure Aero Plus Review (2019 version) This Babolat Pure Aero Plus review deals with the 2019 version, as the 2023 edition will not be out until…2023 :) I have reviewed […]
Tennisnerd on the Functional Tennis Podcast
I was invited to the Functional Tennis Podcast to discuss the racquet of the year and other things about tennis racquets. If you don’t know Functional Tennis, it is a brand run by tennis enthusiast Fabio Molle with a massive Instagram following of more than half a million followers. He curates tennis content from around […]
Stringing for the Big 4
In this podcast episode, I’m joined by the Laver Cup 2022 stringing team, where we talk about stringing for the big 4 and much more. Stringing for the big 4 – The Laver Cup stringing team It’s the first time I’ve done a podcast with six people. So big thanks to Edwin, Mauro, Huw, Richard, […]
Which are the Best Racquets of 2022?
Which are the best racquets of 2022? We’re getting closer to summarizing the year and I’m keen to hear your favorites. Which are the best racquets of 2022? I have done this summary for several years. I call it the Gear of the Year. You can see previous editions below. Gear of the Year 2016 […]
Player to watch: JJ Wolf
JJ Wolf had what you can call some kind of breakthrough on the ATP Tour last week. He reached the final in Florence. Young American player JJ Wolf always had clean strokes, but for a while, more people noticed him more for his mullet. Do you remember that “serious in the front, party in the […]
Yonex FusionRev 4 Tennis Shoe Review
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the shoes I’ve been playing in lately. Here is my Yonex FusionRev 4 Tennis Shoe Review. Yonex FusionRev 4 tennis shoe review I rarely get questions about the shoes I wear to the court, but these have gotten some attention. The Yonex FusionRev 4 is a pretty funky-looking […]
Racquet recommendations
I get a lot of messages daily about racquet recommendations, from the ATP tour to beginners. That’s why I have compiled all my suggestions. Racquet Recommendations It’s challenging to give racquet or string recommendations without knowing more about the player. This includes style, level, strengths, weaknesses, and many other things. I ask for all these […]
Yonex Ezone 98 Tour 2022 Review
The Yonex Ezone 98 Tour 2022 review is here. You can watch it below or read my opinions about this new Tour racquet. Yonex Ezone 98 Tour 2022 Review I tested this racquet together with a few other players, and I think we’re all in agreement overall. This is a great frame. It’s more comfortable […]
