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What racquet does Dan Evans use?
I got a few questions about Dan Evans racquet and since my old post didn’t have all the info, it was time for an update. What racquet does Dan Evans use? I wrote about Dan Evans defeating Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters yesterday and I linked to my old post about his racquet. […]
New vlog about Classic Racquets
Let’s look at some of my recent racquet acquisitions in my new vlog about Classic Racquets. What’s a classic to you? The definition of a classic racquet is perhaps a bit loose, but I think a “classic” is a racquet that has stood the test of time and can be enjoyed today and compete with […]
Geau Sport Tennis Bag Review
Are you fed up with tennis bags that have huge logos of brands that don’t sponsor you? Check out this Geau Sport Tennis Bag Review. Geau Sport is the brand of Chris Pageu, who has an extensive background in working in the outdoor industry, where the innovation around bags is on a different level to […]
Andrey Rublev switches to HEAD Gravity
His contract with Wilson has expired and it’s now official. Andrey Rublev switches to HEAD Gravity Pro. Rublev has been using the Gravity Pro for quite a while, but he has been under contract with Wilson and has, as you might have seen, played with a blacked-out racquet. Monte Carlo Masters is the first tournament where […]
Wilson Roland Garros Limited Edition Racquets
Wilson is the main tennis sponsor of the French Open and are now launching two Wilson Roland Garros Limited Edition Racquets. Being the main sponsor of a grand slam allows you to create racquets and apparel with the theme of that major. Last year, Wilson took over the sponsorship of the French Open from Babolat […]
The Best Control Racquets – Top Ten Racquets for Control
After my video about the best spin racquets, I got some requests to cover other categories as well. Here are the best control racquets – top ten racquets for control. If you are a patron of Tennisnerd (BIG thanks to you, by the way), you already know about the best control racquets (according to “Mr. […]
Yonex VCORE Plus Racquets
The updated Yonex VCORE Plus racquets are here. For fans of extended length racquets, these should be highly interesting. Babolat and Yonex both do something that I think makes a lot of sense – they make extended versions of their most popular racquets: Aero and Drive and VCORE and Ezone. Great for players that like […]
Wilson Clash 98 Review Revisited
Sometimes it makes sense to revisit racquets after some time has passed. My Wilson Clash 98 Review is a great example. I am a fan of the Wilson Clash series. Power and spin in a comfortable package. What can go wrong with that? Yet, I never grooved with the 98. Until now. That”s why this […]
Ash Barty’s Racquet
Ash Barty is the number one women player in the world at the moment. But what is Ash Barty’s racquet? Ash Barty has a beautiful game, hits the ball very cleanly and uses a mix of an efficient slice on the backhand side, with a powerful forehand and an all-court game that is confident also […]
Maria Sakkari’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 19 Feb 2025Maria Sakkari is a Greek player on the WTA tour with a career high rank of no 3. But what is Maria Sakkari’s racquet? Maria Sakkari is perhaps more famous for her strong fitness regime than her tennis results. She has plenty of workout videos on Instagram/Youtube and is likely one of […]
