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Wilson’s US Open Collection with Racquets, Bags and Tennis Balls
Every summer, Wilson rolls out a US Open-branded refresh across its lineup and this year’s collection is “inspired by thetimeless style of American tennis and the beating pulse of NYC“. Let’s have a closer look at what the collection features and if it’s worth it. The Blade and the Clash There are two Wilson racquets […]
Leather Base Grips vs Synthetic Base Grips: Is the Extra Weight Worth It?
I’ve used synthetic and leather base grips on an assortment of racquets, from classic 98 sq in control frames to lighter, more modern spin sticks. My goal was to give a real, honest perspective on what really changes when you change your base grip, not simply regurgitate spec sheets and forum myths. Attribute Leather base […]
Babolat Carlitos Junior Racquet Collection
Babolat released the Carlitos Junior collection earlier this year, a complete line of junior racquets designed simply for the reason that young players should use proper racquets and gear suited for their age and game. The equipment should be engineered specifically for their bodies, technique development and also motivation. Inspired by Carlos Alcaraz’s signature Pure […]
Cruz Hewitt’s Racquet – Player Profile
Cruz Hewitt, the son of former World no 1 Lleyton Hewitt, is starting to show his own talent on the tour. But what racquet and gear is he using? Cruz Hewitt tennis racquet Hewitt’s racquet is Yonex Ezone 98, painted like the 2025 Blast Blue, but most likely an older model. He used to string […]
The new Babolat Pure Drive Spectra Limited Edition
Time for yet another new racquet cosmetic, a few days ago we wrote about the new EZONE Espresso Brown racquet, now Babolat has dropped the Pure Drive Spectra Limited Edition collection. Inspired by the neon glow, glass architecture, and electric energy of New York City’s famous night sessions, the Spectra line skips Babolat’s traditional metallic […]
Dunlop Tennis Racquets: Explosive spin, modern power and a performance-first identity
Dunlop is a brand that is different from the rest of the tennis racket industry. Where other brands try to be all things to all audiences, Dunlop has always appreciated good engineering, Japanese manufacturing standards (that come with Sumitomo Rubber) and a performance-first identity. The frames are designed for particular swing paths, and the lines […]
Yonex EZONE Espresso Brown Edition
Yonex has just introduced a new cool cosmetics for the popular Ezone line, the Espresso Brown Edition, a deep brown base accented with vibrant orange, creating a sophisticated look and very different from the standard EZONE frame. EZONE Espresso Brown Edition The Espresso Brown Edition is just a cosmetic refresh across the EZONE lineup. If […]
Hard-Court Tennis Shoes to Watch in 2026
For many recreational players, tennis shoes are still treated as an afterthought. We spend weeks comparing racquets, strings and tensions, but then buy whatever court shoe happens to be discounted in our size. That can work, of course. But shoes probably deserve a little more attention, especially if most of your tennis is played on […]
The Geau Sport Verve Tennis Backpack – Our review
We had the opportunity to try the new Geau Sport Verve Tennis Backpack, a modern and smart tennis bag solution, made by people who clearly understands the demands and how tennis players actually move through a court day. The Verve is an update from the previous Axiom models, it’s a modern bag built from 100% […]
Battle of the 98s: Wilson Defyer 98 Pro vs. Babolat Pure Aero 98
I spent many hours on the court hitting rigorous drills, baseline point play and serving sessions to get a complete picture of the relative strengths and weaknesses of these two modern 98-square-inch frames. The aim was to see how much Wilson’s latest rival can top Babolat’s spin-and-power machine. I had a lot of fun with […]