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Dunlop SX Racquet Review
The Dunlop SX series of racquets is out and it is all about spin. And like most spin-focused racquets, they are yellow. Here is my Dunlop SX racquet review. Spin generation is important in tennis. It will allow you to hit with bigger margins and more racquet head speed. To maximize spin potential there are […]
Matteo Berrettini’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 29th Aug, 2024Matteo Berrettini is often called the “Hammer” thanks to his big serve and forehand combo. But what is Matteo Berrettini’s racquet? Short bio Before we move into Berrettini’s racquet, it would help to know more about him. Matteo has been ranked as high as number 6 in the world, but plenty of […]
Alexander Zverev’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 12th May 2025Alexander Zverev is one of the most promising players on tour alongside Sinner and Alcaraz, known as the best player to never have won a Grand Slam. But what is Alexander Zverev’s racquet? Alexander Zverev’s Racquet Zverev endorsed the HEAD Speed line until 2019. But HEAD claims to have made the HEAD […]
String Project Gold and Magic String Review
I have been enjoying two strings from the new Italian brand String Project. A multifilament called Gold and a monofilament called Magic. Here is my review. I did write about these strings briefly before, but since I have been enjoying them so much, I wanted to create a more in-depth review. This also includes a […]
What is Your Racquet? Daniel Rutkowski
I am testing a new format on Tennisnerd called “What is your racquet?” The idea is for players to share their racquet specs and look at why they chose them. First up, Daniel Rutkowski. If you would like to feature your racquet and why you chose it on “What is your racquet”. Please write to […]
Wilson Blade V7 100L Racquet Review
When I first tested the new Blade V7 98, I was struck by its comfort. But I wanted more spin/power. So here is my Wilson Blade V7 100L Racquet Review. The update to the Wilson Blade line was very impressive. No harsh vibrations, just soft and comfortable. The 98 sq inch head size racquets both […]
Gear of the Year 2019: Racquets
What are the best racquets of 2019? Here is the yearly Tennisnerd post Gear of the Year 2019 to tell you. 2019 was a busy year for Tennisnerd. The competition in the market place is increasing for both strings and racquets, which means more new releases at a higher rate. It is simply tough to […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 9th May 2025Stefanos Tsitsipas is by far the best Greek player in some time, with a career high rank of 3 (Aug 2021) and 12 ATP titles. Do you wonder what racquet and strings Tsitsipas uses? This post deals with Stefanos Tsitsipas racquet specs and some player details that can be interesting. Tsitsipas Racquet […]
Mayami Strings
Mayami Strings is a new tennis string brand based in Ukraine. They create strings focused on durability, control, and spin. Review to come. Mayami Strings already have quite a big line-up of tennis strings: Tour Hex, Big Spin, Hit Pro, Hepta Power, and Magic Twist. I have received samples of all of the strings, but […]
New HEAD Prestige Racquets
I have had the fortune to play-test the new HEAD Prestige racquets over a period of a couple of weeks. In short, this is a great update. The HEAD Prestige is one of the more iconic racquet lines of all time. It has been played by many, many pro and recreational players of the years. […]
