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Babolat Soft Drive Racquet Review
Time for a classic racquet review. I wanted to review my current match racquet, the first edition of the Babolat Soft Drive. The Babolat Soft Drive was famously used by both Carlos Moya (for most of his career) and Rafael Nadal during some of his junior years (he later moved to the Pure Drive and […]
Diadem FS Racquets Review – Elevate Tour and Nova 100
I have been testing the new Diadem FS Racquets – Elevate Tour and Nova 100. The racquets are updated with a Flex Stabilization System. I reviewed the previous version of the Diadem Elevate and Elevate Tour and liked them a lot, but this is the first time I tried the Nova. The Elevate is the […]
Babolat Pure Strike Tour Racquet Review
The Babolat Pure Strike Tour is a lethal weapon for the attacking player. This 2nd generation Pure Strike packs power, precision, but lacks some feel. Before I move on with this Babolat Pure Strike Tour racquet review I want to thank All Things Tennis for the demo racquet. Since I have difficulty getting demo racquets […]
HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed MP Racquet Review
It is time for the Speed MP to get an injection of spiral fibers. Here is my HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed MP Racquet Review. In short: I like it. The update to the HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed MP is not huge. The specs are pretty close to the predecessor. The colors are inverted, the swing […]
Prince Phantom 100X Racquet Review
The 100X is the new Phantom Pro. It comes in two weights and patterns. I deal with both in this Prince Phantom 100X Racquet Review. Prince Phantom 100X Racquet Review The previous Phantom Pro was extremely flexible for a modern frame. This update is a bit stiffer but is still below 60 RA strung, which […]
Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph – Ring Roll Custom
I have had the fortune to test a lighter Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph from the German customization company Ring&Roll. Here is my review. A lot of players love the hefty feel of the Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph racquet, but many also find it a bit too heavy and cumbersome for longer sessions. This […]
ATP vs WTA Racquets
I often get the question if recreational players should copy WTA player specs over the more demanding ATP specs. Let us look into ATP vs WTA racquets. I generally do not think you should imitate anyone, especially not professional tennis players, but if you would like to base your specs on a pro, it is […]
The Tennis Grip Guide
Here is a tool that can help you make sure to grip your racquet correctly for the various strokes. It is called the Tennis Grip Guide. The Tennis Grip Guide is a rubber band with numbers illustrating the various bevels of the tennis racquet handle. It will help you identify the differences between Continental, Eastern, […]
Upcoming Racquet Reviews
I wanted to give you an update on upcoming racquet reviews. There are many racquets in line here at the Tennisnerd HQ :) So there are a bunch of sticks on the list of upcoming racquet reviews. Exciting stuff! If you want to read the reviews or first impressions before anyone else, please consider becoming […]
Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Racquet – Player Profile
Updated 21st November 2025Felix Auger-Aliassime has gone from one of the biggest talents on the ATP tour to a solid top 10 player, with a career high rank of no 5. But what is Felix Auger-Aliassime’s racquet? Felix Auger-Aliassime’s racquet used to be the Babolat Pure Strike 16×19 strung with Babolat RPM Blast, but he later moved to […]