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Information about tennis strings, such as tennis string reviews, articles about co-poly strings, multifilament strings, natural gut strings and other types of tennis strings.
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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 […]
ReString SLAP Review – Spin, Snap-Back & On-Court Impressions
ReString SLAP is one of the newest entries to the performance polyester family. It is collaboration with Valldoreix a tennis clothing brand. Meant for those looking to spin, lift, and explode, SLAP reads modern, youthful, and snap-back driven. Its purpose is to feel fast off the strings and “whippy” at the stringbed. I tested SLAP […]
Toroline O’Toro Snap Flex Prototype Review – First Hit Impressions From Playtesting
Toroline O’Toro Snap Flex prototype is Toroline’s most recent rounded co-polyester designed for those wanting a modern, firm, and controlled response, but avoiding shaped strings which deliver a more aggressive bite. I have tested it in two racquets, the Wilson Blade 98 v9 and the Tecnifibre Tfight 300 ID, and the distinct contrasts in string […]
MSV String Hybrid Setups: A Comprehensive Review
In September 2024, I transitioned from the Yonex Ezone 98 to the Yonex Percept 100D. The reasoning behind this change was straightforward: I wanted a racket with a larger head size that would provide a more forgiving frame and greater margin for error. (For those interested in a detailed account of that decision-making process, you […]
Solinco Brain Dead Hybrid String Review
I have had my hands full doing a Solinco Brain Dead Hybrid String Review. This pre-packaged hybrid consists of 1.20 gauge Mach-10 and Hyper-G Round (click for reviews). What is it? A hybrid string setup is when you combine two different strings to get a blend of performance. Kind of like making a dish with […]
Luxilon ALU Power String Review – Still the Benchmark?
ALU Power is probably the most iconic polyester string in tennis history, but is it as good as you’d think? Read this Luxilon ALU Power String Review to find out. You’ve seen it in the racquets of pros like Roger Federer (used in a hybrid with natural gut), Novak Djokovic, and countless others. But with […]
Head Hawk Tour String Review (rPET)
We have tested HEAD’s first eco string, a tennis string made from plastic bottles. This is our HEAD Hawk Tour String Review. HEAD are not alone in producing eco-friendly strings. Luxilon has been on the bandwagon with their Eco Power and Spin strings. There are also other brands, like Velocity, pushing eco-friendly strings. Paired with […]
New Racquet/String Collection: Solinco x Brain Dead
Solinco and Brain Dead, the Los Angeles-based creative collective, just released their latest collab, the Solinco x Brain Dead Tennis Collection. Featuring a special-edition Whiteout 305 v2 racquet and a custom hybrid string setup, this limited-release line mixes Solinco’s gear with Brain Dead’s unique designs and aesthetic. This is yet another fresh take on court-ready […]