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The Lacoste LT 23 Review
The Lacoste LT 23 is a racquet aimed at intermediates who want a stylish racquet. Here is our Lacoste LT 23 Review. Lacoste racquets are not made by Lacoste but by their daughter company Tecnifibre. And we know that Tecnifibre make nice racquets. Our favorite Tecnifibre racquet so far is the TF40 series, but those […]
Angell React Pro 99 Review
I looked forward to this Angell React Pro 99 Review. I had not tested an Angell racquet in a while and they tend to deliver. Check this post for more info about the Angell React racquets. There is also a review of the Angell React 96 here. Specifications These are the unstrung specifications for the […]
Angell React Pro 96 Review
James is back with a guest post. The Angell React racquets have impressed him. Here is his Angell React Pro 96 review. Angell React Pro 96 Review The Angell React Pro 96 is made by Angell, aka Paul Angell, the man behind Dunlop/Slazenger professional custom frames and a pioneer of pro-stock ‘pin’ formats. Angell specializes in […]
Hidden gems: Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus
Let us look into hidden gems. This refers to under-appreciated racquets, strings, shoes, etc. First, the Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus. Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus I have hit a few times with a fellow tennis nerd visiting Marbella. His name is Juan Cristobal, and for the first hit, he brought the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 from […]
Roman Safiullin’s racquet
Yesterday, Roman Safiullin beat Alcaraz at the Paris Masters for his biggest win in his career. But what is Roman Safiullin’s racquet? Roman Safiullin’s racquet Roman Safiullin’s racquet is no real mystery. He is one of the relatively few players who uses what he endorses. The HEAD Gravity Pro is growing in popularity among pro […]
Toroline K-Pro String Review
Pro player, and creator, Karue Sell, has collaborated with Toroline to create the K-Pro hybrid. Here is our Toroline K-Pro String Review. Toroline K-Pro String Review Karue Sell is a part of My Tennis HQ, which has become a strong content hub for tennis content. He has also been on the Tennisnerd Podcast twice. You […]
ATP Player Strings
In a recent video, I went through string tensions from the Vienna ATP 500. Sadly, there are no gauges detailed for these ATP player strings. ATP Player Strings Thanks to Michael and Robin for providing the sheets. The easiest way to enjoy them is to watch the video. But I will go through many of […]
What is a Platform Racquet?
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 […]
The Best Racquets for the One-Handed Backhand
I’ve been asked this question quite frequently: What are the best racquets for the one-handed backhand? This is, obviously, a subjective list. Some would argue you can hit a great one-handed backhand with any racquet. But since I got this question so often, I wanted to reply with the racquets I am most comfortable with, […]
12×13 string pattern
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 […]
