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Toroline Stevie Hybrid Review: O’Toro Tour + Truffle X Tested
Toroline’s Stevie Hybrid is an interesting concept. It is trying to find a middle ground between a full polyester setup and a hybrid that is easier on the arms. The setup combines Toroline O’Toro Tour in the mains with Truffle X in the crosses. The goal is to add comfort and forgiveness while still providing […]
StringLab AL13 Tour LB Review – Controlled Power With a Fun, Addictive Feel
I tried out StringLab’s AL13 Tour LB in the Head Speed MP. It has the same feel as classic control poly strings, but with a smoother, more playable feel overall. I wanted to try it out in the to see how it stacks up against some of the more well-known players in the category, like […]
Toroline O’Toro Snap Review – Subtle Control, Lower Launch & Baseline Consistency
Toroline is known for making modern polys that focus on performance and have a very unique feel. I wanted to try O’Toro Snap in the thicker 1.25mm gauge because some of Toroline’s thinner 1.23mm products can sound a little tinny or pingy at times. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; it’s just a part of […]
Grapplesnake Soldier Review – Control, Stability & Long Life
Grapplesnake isn’t necessarily a household name yet, but its performance profile clearly shows that Grapplesnake Soldier uses a German-engineered approach across its entire line. Soldier is a control-oriented polyester that is meant to give players who hit hard and want their string bed to be consistent in reliability, stability, and long life. I tried Soldier […]
Tecnifibre Multifeel strings: Premium Comfort + Easy Power for Developing Players
Tecnifibre Multifeel is their entry level multifilament but is one of the most trusted multifilaments for club players who want comfort, feel, and easy access to depth without hurting their arms. It fits perfectly between soft beginner strings and high-end performance multis, giving a cleaner, more supportive response. I tried out the Multifeel 1.25mm in […]
Genesis New: Crisp Feel and Predictable Control for All-Court Players
Genesis New is a new co-poly that gives players good control without losing the feel of the ball. New is a crisp but comfortable poly that promises to give players predictable control and enough pop to finish points. I tried out New Cyan 125 in the Head Speed MP, which is a racquet that already […]
Silvester Energy 123 String Review – Crisp Control, Effortless Depth
Silvester may not be the biggest name among the top recommended strings yet, but they’re quietly producing some seriously impressive performance polys. Energy 123 is their more powerful spin-control blend. It would be aimed at modern baseliners who want easy depth without losing precision. I tested Silvester Energy 123 in the Wilson Blade V9 16×19, […]
Grapplesnake Short Fin Review – Spin, Control & On-Court Impressions
One of the newer polyester strings in the market is Grapplesnake Short Fin – designed for players looking to optimize their spin, clean pocketing, and controlled aggression. It has a hexagonal, ridged profile and very slick coating, which claims to produce fast snap back, directional control, and a firm, confident feel to the finish. For […]
Nordicdots launches the Model 98 Black Gloss racquet
Nordicdots, one of our favorite tennis apparel brands are now further expanding their product line for gear. As some of you know, we’ve tested their earlier racquet releases, the Model 98, Model 99 and the Model 100, which are great control racquets. The two latest releases are the the Model 98 Black Gloss racquet and […]
Toroline K-Pop Spin Review – Hybrid Spin Beast With a Wild Side
Toroline K-Pop Spin is a combination of two of Toroline’s most popular strings that is designed to increase one’s ability to spin the ball, snap-back, and hit aggressively with ball shaping. It is meant for players that spend most of their time at the baseline and want a string bed that is able to bite […]