Racquet Reviews
Tennis racquet reviews by Tennisnerd with the purpose of helping you buy the right tennis racquet for your game and skill level.
Buying a racquet can be a difficult decision and Tennisnerd intends to make it easier for you with plenty of information around some of the best tennis racquets available.
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Volkl V1 Evo Review
The Volkl V1 Classic is what the name tells you – a classic! This Volkl V1 Evo Review talks about the evolution. Volkl V1 Evo Review The Volkl V1 Classic has been around for over 20 years and was among the original “tweeners” on the market. The idea behind it is to offer a light […]
Testing fatigue
Reviewing racquets sounds like fun, but there is also a limit. That is why I wanted to write about testing fatigue. Testing racquets is fun, but…testing fatigue I have repeatedly said on my various channels that playing around too much with tennis gear harms your game. You lose your timing, muscle memory, and feel for […]
Dunlop FX 500 Tour V2 Review
I really enjoyed the FX 500 V1 but struggled with stability on the Tour. What is new in V2? Check out my Dunlop FX 500 Tour V2 Review. Dunlop FX 500 Tour V2 Review The previous Dunlop FX 500 was Dunlop’s best power racquet (check out my other favorite power racquets here). How could you […]
Dunlop FX 500 V2 Review
The Dunlop FX 500 was one of my favorite power racquets when it came out. What is new in V2? Check out my Dunlop FX 500 V2 Review. Dunlop FX 500 V2 Review The previous Dunlop FX 500 was Dunlop’s best power racquet (check out my other favorite power racquets here). How could you improve […]
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 […]
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 […]
TenX Xcalibre 300 Review
TenX is a relatively new brand of tennis gear from Australia. This post (and video) is my TenX Xcalibre 300 Review. TenX Xcalibre 300 Review The Xcalibre is the control-oriented racquet in the TenX line-up. The more power and spin-focused racquet is the Xstrike. You can check out my Xstrike review to learn more about that […]