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Australian Open Final Predictions and Racquets
The time has arrived. Here are our Australian Open Final Predictions and Racquets of the finalists. Who do you think will take the title? You can watch our Australian Open Final Predictions and Racquets video on YouTube. Australian Open Final Predictions Medvedev vs Sinner This is an interesting final. Sinner is coming into his first […]
Diadem Nova V3 Review
I have been testing the new Diadem Nova racquets and it’s been a nice experience. Here is my Diadem Nova V3 Review. The Nova is Diadem’s power racquet, ready to compete with frames like the Babolat Pure Drive, Wilson Ultra and Yonex Ezone. You can find out more about power racquets in the Tennisnerd Guide. There, […]
Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1
The shoe endorsed by Frances Tiafoe does not look quite like your regular tennis shoe. Here is the Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1. Not sure what to say about the look of the Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1. It looks more like a regular training shoe than a tennis shoe. This can be a good […]
The most popular racquet on the WTA Tour
Is this the most popular racquet on the WTA Tour? No, probably not, but it is very popular and for a reason. The racquet in question is the Wilson Steam 100 BLX pro stock version used by players like Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, Paola Badosa, Mirra Andreeva, Diane Parry and probably many other players on […]
Adidas Barricade 13
I have received several new tennis shoes for review this month. One is the Adidas Barricade 13. The Barricade is a true classic. The Adidas Barricade 13 is endorsed by top ATP pros like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem. If you have no experience with the Barricade line, they are an icon regarding […]
Diadem Nova V3 racquets
The Diadem Nova V3 racquets are here and I have started the play-testing process. It is so far a positive experience. The Nova is Diadem’s power racquet, ready to compete with frames like the Babolat Pure Drive, Wilson Ultra and Yonex Ezone. You can find out more about power racquets in the Tennisnerd Guide. There, […]
HEAD Speed Pro 2024 Review
This was one of my favorite racquets of 2022. Time for the Auxetic 2.0 version. Here is my HEAD Speed Pro 2024 Review. The HEAD Speed Pro is one of HEAD’s heaviest racquets at 310 grams unstrung and has a hefty swing weight of around 300 (330 with strings). You need to like this type […]
Sponsorship Changes 2024
The sponsorship changes in gear and apparel for 2024 are coming in. Here are a few early spots (more to come). Before we look at the early sponsorship changes in 2024, I want to thank you, fellow tennis nerds on Instagram, who always message us when you spot something interesting. You’re appreciated! Iga Swiatek changes […]
Tomas Etcheverry’s racquet
We are going to be following sponsorship changes for 2024. One is Tomas Etcheverry’s racquet, which is no longer a HEAD Speed. Tomas Martin Etcheverry made significant strides in 2023. He is now a top-30 player and hungry for more (obviously). Somewhat surprisingly, he has recently made the switch from his HEAD Speed racquet (the […]
Yonex Percept 97D Review
This is the most controlled racquet in the new Percept line. Is it as good as the VCORE Pro 97D? Check out our Yonex Percept 97D Review. Who is the Yonex Percept 97D for? The Yonex Percept 97D is a control racquet with old-school playability and characteristics. Still, the Isometric head shape of the frame […]
