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A first look at the Solinco Prizm 115, the new oversize racquet
Solinco has released the Prizm 115, a new oversize frame designed to bring more forgiveness and ease of play to recreational players and beginners. Known primarily for their high-performance strings like Hyper-G and Tour Bite, Solinco has been steadily building their racquet lineup with the Blackout and Whiteout series. Now they’re expanding into new territory […]
BOSS becomes Australian Open’s new official apparel partner
Ralph Lauren is out, BOSS is in. The German fashion house lands one of tennis’s biggest sponsorship deals starting in 2027. The Australian Open just got a major apparel upgrade. BOSS has been announced as the tournament’s new Official Lifestyle Outfitter beginning with the 2027 edition, replacing Ralph Lauren after their six-year run ended this […]
Tecnifibre T-Fight I.G. – The new Iga Swiatek signature racquet
The 2026 Tecnifibre T-Fight I.G. is a high-performance racquet designed specifically for Iga Swiatek ahead of the clay court season. This new model celebrates her success in Paris and reflects her unique requirements for speed, control and spin on the court. Design and Personal Connection The racquet features a really nice design that incorporates personal […]
Toroline A5 – their best string yet?
Toroline is an up-and-coming string company that is perhaps the most prolific in the industry when developing new products. Is Toroline A5 their best string yet? What is Toroline A5, and what makes it stand out among their other strings? The string is engineered with a polymer blend and made for modern swing speeds thanks […]
Dunlop FX 500 vs Babolat Pure Drive – Which Should You Choose?
I recently tested the new Dunlop FX 500 2026 and also the Babolat Pure Drive 2025 alongside each other. I thought they would make an interesting comparison for players seeking easy power in their racket of choice. I strung both with Babolat RPM Blast, both at 52lbs. Both are about 300g although the Babolat was […]
Yuliia Starodubtseva’s Racquet – Player Profile
Yuliia Starodubtseva is a Ukrainian player known for her fast journey from collegiate tennis to the upper parts of the WTA Tour. She has won four singles titles and three doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. But what is her racquet and gear? Yuliia Starodubtseva’s tennis racquet setup Yuliia Starodubtseva has been seen using Pure Aero, […]
Sara Bejlek’s Racquet – Player Profile
Sara Bejlek is the shortest player in the WTA Top 100 (159 cm). But the 20-year-old Czech left-hander makes up for her lack of height with exceptional tennis IQ and great defense on the court. In February 2026, Bejlek shocked many tennis fans by winning her first WTA title as a qualifier at the WTA […]
String preview: Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor
This is a review we have looked forward to, the Tru Pro Pure Rush Razor, an 8-sided star-shaped profile blue string offered in three different gauges. Introduction If you’ve followed our string reviews for a while, you’ll know that we’ve had a soft spot for the original Tru Pro Pure Rush, which we mention on […]
Babolat Xplore vs Babolat Xcel strings – A comparison
I recently tested Babolat’s new Xplore string in my Blade 98 and put Xcel in the other Blade for comparison. Xcel is an extremely popular multifilament and offers good access to power and comfort. Both however are made to be comfortable, powerful, and easy to play with on paper. For years, Xcel has been the best […]
BOSS Summer Tennis Apparel Collection for 2026
German powerhouse BOSS is one of the fastest growing brands in tennis fashion and their new collection shows no compromise between performance and style. Worn by ATP stars Taylor Fritz and Matteo Berrettini among others, the new BOSS tennis wear brings the brand’s signature minimalist elegance together with technical fabrics designed for top players. The […]