The new HEAD Extreme 2024 is hitting stores in July. The cosmetic is bolder and there is Auxetic 2 in the layup. The new HEAD Extreme 2024 is the update to HEAD’s spin line, endorsed by players like Matteo Berrettini, Barbara Krejcikova, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Jan-Lennard Struff, Richard Gasquet and Bianca Andreescu. It is a line of racquet that competes with Babolat Pure Aero, Wilson Shift, Yonex VCORE, Dunlop SX …
Thanks to fellow tennis nerd Alan, we got a list covering tennis brand sponsorships among the top 200 players. One key factor in selling tennis apparel, shoes, and racquets is to be seen on the biggest stages in tennis. This is a costly endeavor as sponsoring the top players in the world comes at a hefty price tag. Usually reserved for the big boys on the scene and making it …
I was a big fan of the Prince Phantoms from 2020, especially the 100X 305 and 100P. Has something changed for this Prince Phantom Review 2024? The Prince Phantom is all about thin beams, low flex, and a buttery feel. Lovers of old-school racquets tend to find plenty to love about this line. But what is new for the 2024 edition besides the military-inspired green cosmetic? Tech Several technologies from …
I am working on a video about lighter tennis racquets and it lead me to the HEAD Speed Team. Is this the best light racquet on the market? Of course, using the words “best” in titles is kind of clickbait-style. I don’t like that generally, although it is a game you seem to need to play to get eyeballs online these days. However, I have now played quite a bit …
Novak Djokovic’s knee injury, which he sustained in the match against Francisco Cerundolo, has forced him to withdraw from the French Open 2024. Thanks to some strong painkillers and his trademark iron will, Djokovic managed defeat Cerundolo in five tough sets, but on the eve of his quarter-final match against Casper Ruud, he pulls out of the French Open 2024. This is the statement from the organizers: “Due to a …
Updated 25 September 2024I have been getting questions about Elena Rybakina, and especially what racquet she is using. Elena Rybakina is fully sponsored by Yonex. She uses Yonex racquets, strings, apparel and shoes from the Japanese tennis brand. Elena is a power player with a great serve who, when she plays well, can even take the racquet out of the hands of Iga Swiatek. But what is her racquet? Rybakina’s …
WTA star player, Madison Keys, has changed her racquet within the Wilson family. It seems to be working well for her. But what is Madison Keys racquet? Keys recently went out of the French Open 2024 at the hands of Emma Navarro in a tight match (6/7 6/7). But she is striking the ball well and has talked positively about her racquet change in on-court interviews. Andy Roddick also mentioned …
It’s never too late to get your own signature racquet. It took 24 Grand Slam titles to get the HEAD Speed Pro Legend. I was initially excited when I heard Novak Djokovic was getting a signature racquet model. The Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph sold excellently and is a great racquet in the right hands. I love the guts of Babolat to release the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin, with …
Italian up-and-coming star Matteo Arnaldi is having a breakthrough tournament at the French Open. But what is Matteo Arnaldi’s racquet? Arnaldi defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the third round and is currently up a set against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Italian 23-year-old has a multifaceted game, seemingly without weaknesses and backs it up with some impressive mental fortitude. How far can he go in his career? Although not perhaps …
What is a Kinetic band, and in what way can it help tennis players improve? You will find out in this Xpand Kinetic Band review. The idea with the Kinetic band is to improve how you use your kinetic chain in your swing. The band will give you resistance and, in a way, force you to engrain some positive habits when it comes to your technique. This is how Xpand …
