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I got a question about “platform” racquets. Some players can achieve a pro stock experience from it. So, what is a platform racquet? What exactly is a Platform Racquet? A platform racquet is a racquet that leaves room for customization. This obviously depends on the player, but platform racquets are generally lighter than your desired spec so you can customise them to the weight and balance you like. A great …

Do you remember the old Snauwaert Hi-Ten racquets with the crazy 12×13 string pattern? Well, they’re back. In a way. 12×13 string pattern What is the idea behind 12×13? According to the marketing, more spin, more power and more wins. I owned a Hi-Ten a while back, and it was fun to use, but the cost of the crazy string pattern is a loss of control, but it of course …

Here is something interesting for advanced spin players! The Yonex VCORE 98 Tour. A heavier version of the well-liked Yonex VCORE 98. Yonex VCORE 98 Tour The 2023 Yonex VCORE racquets introduced some significant changes to the line. You can read more about them in our Yonex VCORE Review. The Yonex VCORE 98 Tour is the heavier version of the popular VCORE 98—a spin-friendly racquet with excellent stability and plow-through. …

Our prolific racquet reviewer, Oak Gast, has written a love letter to the Prince Vortex. A unique racquet in many ways. A love letter to the Prince Vortex Before you dive into Oak’s writing, you can check out our Prince Vortex review here. The Vortex is on sale right now at Tennis Warehouse. Where are all the Prince pros? It’s no secret Prince are not what they used to be …