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Babolat Propulse Fury 3 Review
What tennis shoes should you get? The choice is seemingly endless. But this Babolat Propulse Fury 3 review impressed me. Babolat Propulse Fury 3 Review I am always on the lookout for a shoe with great comfort and stability. My knees are a bit worn down after playing tennis on hard courts for most of […]
Australian Open Racquet Changes
We have noticed a few Australian Open racquet changes among the pros. Tommy Paul, Alex De Minaur and Magda Linette to name a few. Australian Open racquet changes The first slam of the year always comes with a bunch of surprises. This year we have seen big strides being made by Americans on the men’s […]
Babolat Pure Aero 98 Review
The Pure Aero 98 is the follow-up to the beloved Pure Aero VS. I won’t hesitate to say it’s an improvement in my Babolat Pure Aero 98 review. UPDATE 2026: Don’t miss our review on the latest Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026). Babolat Pure Aero 98 Review The Babolat Pure Aero VS brought the more […]
Diadem Elevate V3 Review
Diadem is an up-and-coming American brand. I reviewed a few of their racquets earlier. Now it’s time for the Diadem Elevate V3 Review. Diadem Elevate V3 Review Diadem was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I sat down (on Zoom) with one of the founders, Evan Specht, to talk about the […]
Bolt Racquets Review
Have you ever heard of Bolt racquets? No? They do deserve more attention. Here is my Bolt Racquets review. BOLT Racquets Review You might never have heard of Bolt racquets. But they are worth considering for many players out there thanks to their innovative technology, comfort, and power. If this sounds interesting, read on. You […]
HEAD Radical 2023 Review
The new Radicals are revealed. For this HEAD Radical 2023 Review, I have tested the HEAD Radical Auxetic MP and Pro. The Radical is what HEAD calls the “people’s racquet.” Why? Because this racquet is a versatile, middle-ground racquet that works for many players at the intermediate to advanced level. The MP is relatively easy […]
Surprising pro player changes
There are more surprising pro player changes when it comes to racquets for the start of 2023. Watch my video below for a quick recap. Surprising Pro Player Changes Tennis is in full motion again with Australian Open quallies, as well as ATP and WTA action in the lead up to first slam of the […]
The Legend of the HEAD Ti.S6
Henrik Wallensten is in testing mode and has been trying the new Wilson Shift, the Babolat Pure Drive 98 and…drumroll…the HEAD Ti.S6. The legend of the HEAD Ti.S6 You have probably seen a HEAD Ti.S6 somewhere where you play tennis. It’s become an icon in veteran tennis. Why? Because with its insanely user-friendly specs, you […]
Yonex VCORE 2023 Review
It’s a hectic play-testing period at Tennisnerd HQ. And I know many of you have been waiting for this Yonex VCORE 2023 review. Yonex VCORE 2023 Review The VCORE is Yonex spin-focused line. We have EZONE for power, and VCORE PRO for control, while the ASTREL line are comfort-focused game improvement racquets. The VCORE 2023 […]
The History of Tennis Racquets
Alex Mann has written a post giving us some key facts and timelines in the history of tennis racquets. Did you know that…? The History of Tennis Racquets One of the first types of tennis racquets was made for the game of Real Tennis or Royal Tennis. During the 16th Century, the game was played throughout […]