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Elina Svitolina using a Diadem Axis racquet
Elina Svitolina is using the Diadem Axis racquet for the 2025 season. The Diademi Axis is the new spin line for Diadem. Svitolina endorsed the Wilson Blade 98, but was actually playing the Wilson Steam 99 pro stock. It’s a signficant move for Diadem, a relatively small and new brand from the US. The Diadem […]
Diadora Blueshield Torneo 2 – A review
Comfortable and durable, Diadora Blueshield Torneo 2 are not the most performance-oriented shoes. Some time ago, I wrote about my great experience with the Lotto Hyperpulse Raptor Clay and how my love affair with them, shorter than the more famous 500 days of Summer, was abruptly interrupted by unexpected cracks in the forefoot area of […]
Tecnifibre Tfight 305S Review
This Tecnifibre Tfight 305S Review deals with the update to the predecessor called ISO 305 (not S then). It is a significant improvement. The Tfight line is Tecnifibre’s bestseller. And for a good reason. It offers a beautiful blend of control and feel. Also, if you are a Medvedev, Swiatek or Griekspoor fan, then the […]
Wilson Clash 100 Review – The Return of the Clash!
This Wilson Clash 100 review deals with the Wilson Clash 100 V3. The popular comfort racquet returns to its former glory. The Wilson Clash took the club tennis world by storm when it arrived in 2019. A great launch campaign paired with a racquet that offered a mix of comfort and power and spin made […]
From Ezone to Percept (and back?)
I recently switched from my Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) to the Yonex Percept 100D. Here’s what I was looking for and what I have found so far. Since it came out in 2023, the Yonex Percept 100D immediately caught my attention. Mostly for two reasons. Firstly, for its refreshingly new specifications, with an almost unique […]
Pro player sponsorship changes in 2025
We have spotted numerous pro player sponsorship changes in 2025. This post will try to list them them all briefly and we will dig into the details separately. The off-season is the time when contracts expire, agents hunt for new money and players try new racquets and shoes. This leads to pro player sponsor changes, […]
Asics Gel Resolution X – a gutsy update to the famous tennis shoe
The Asics Gel Resolution X updates the well-reviewed Asics Gel Resolution 9. It is a heavily updated shoe, which might divide the tennis shoe community. I was fortunate to try this shoe when I visited Tennis Warehouse in San Luis Obispo a few months back, but I have not tested it enough to provide a […]
New Australian Open 2025 Collections (Nike, New Balance, Adidas…)
Ahead of the long anticipated 2025 Australian Open, we can already now check out the new collections of apparel and tennis clothing from brands such as New Balance, Nike and Adidas. New Balance The official “performance apparel and footwear partner”, New Balance (for the second consecutive year), has released their new AO collection that should […]
Solinco Whiteout V2 Review – 16/19 and XTD
The Solinco Whiteout V2 is the update to the popular Solinco Whiteout that captured many players interest. Here is our Solinco Whiteout V2 Review, dealing with 16/19 and XTD versions. Solinco are more famous for the strings like Solinco Tour Bite or Hyper G, but have had success with their racquets too like Blackout (100) and Whiteout (98). The […]
Nordicdots Model 100 Review
Most readers know that I am a fan of NordicDots Model 99. It was, therefore, fun to test the new Nordicdots Model 100 racquet. Here is our Nordicdots Model 100 review. The Nordicdots Model 100 review is an all-around racquet with a thin beam and aerodynamic construction that competes with racquets like the Wilson Blade […]
