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Babolat Pure Strike 2024 Review

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

This Babolat Pure Strike 2024 Review deals with five different racquets, the Pure Strike 97, 98 16/19, 98 18/20, 100 16/19 and 100 16/20. The Pure Strike tour models seem to be discontinued, but the 100 16/20 is a new racquet. If you prefer a video review over reading, check out the Tennisnerd YouTube channel. […]

HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

I have had the new Speed MP for a few weeks and had a lot of fun testing it. This is my HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review. Click the link for my video review of the Speed MP. Introduction The HEAD Speed MP is HEAD’s bestselling racquets. It’s a versatile racquet for all-round players. I […]

New HEAD Speed 2024

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

The new HEAD Speed 2024 racquets have been revealed. They have a similar design, but with Auxetic 2.0 to increase the dampened feel. I have been testing the new HEAD Speed MP 2024 for a few weeks, and I’m ready to publish my review on YouTube (make sure to subscribe so you know when it […]

Osaka’s new string setup

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

Today, we published another Mixed Bag video, including Osaka’s new string setup and many other gear changes on the pro tour. You can find the video on our YouTube channel. But we will include the most important points below. Naomi Osaka’s new string setup Naomi Osaka is back on tour after her maternal leave. She […]

Yonex Ezone Aqua Night

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

There will be a new colorway available for the Yonex Ezone in mid-January. It is called Aqua Night and is not quite a blacked-out Ezone 2022. The Yonex Ezone Aqua Night racquets will be available for the 100, 98 and 100L models. I think many tennis nerds and fans would have appreciated a new Ezone […]

Abdullah Shelbayh’s racquet

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

Next-Gen star Abdullah Shelbayh has been seen training with a new racquet. But what is Abdullah Shelbayh’s racquet? Shelbayh is the first player from Jordan to get an ATP ranking. He is a top 200 player now, has won three ITF titles and is predicted to have a bright future. How bright is hard to […]

Iga Swiatek’s Racquet Switch

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

What is Iga Swiatek’s racquet switch? She has been seen playing with a different racquet from her signature IGA 298 Tempo. She is still playing with a Tecnifibre racquet, though, so it’s not major news in the racquet world. But she is the world’s highest-paid female athlete, and even minor adjustments in gear or team […]

Dunlop CX 2024

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

The Dunlop CX is back! This is Dunlop’s control line of racquets similar to a Blade or Radical from other brands. Here is the Dunlop CX 2024. If you want to purchase the older Dunlop CX racquets at bargain prices or have a look at the new ones, consider using these affiliate links as a […]

Racquet questions with Tennis Files

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

I was asked by Mehrban Iranshad to come on his podcast Tennis Files and answer racquet questions and more. Mehrban does a great job asking relevant racquet questions, so I thought it would be useful if I also published the conversation on the Tennisnerd channels. Make sure to follow Tennis Files on your favorite podcast […]

Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 Review

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

The Wilson Ultra Pro is a Wilson racquet that sprung out of the Pro Labs project based on the H19. Here is our Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 Review. The Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 V4 is what this review is about. It has that eye-catching, color-shifting cosmetic that makes people say “Wow!” when they encounter it. […]