Tennisnerd is a website for true tennis nerds and racquet enthusiasts who like to read about the latest tennis gear and get information about new tennis racquets and what the pro players use.
Tennisnerd was founded by marketing director, writer, and tennis nerd Jonas Eriksson. Jonas is interested and active in tennis as a business and has had a genuine passion for the sport since childhood. He competes semi-regularly on the ITF Masters Tour and has had the good fortune to watch plenty of live tennis as well as meet with some of the game’s legends over the years.
Okay, that was the marketing style pitch. I’m Jonas. I started playing tennis as a kid but left the game for other sports. When I came back in my early 20s, my passion was stronger than ever. Somehow I ended up pouring a lot of that passion into testing racquets, strings, shoes, and tennis tools to find the optimal setup. While frustrating, the journey has led me to amass loads of information I hope can help you elevate your game. If you want a lot of knowledge condensed into a course and an e-book, check out the Road to the Right Racquet.
My background
I was born in Sweden in 1982, but I have spent my last 15 years in Malta and the last five alternating between Malta and Marbella, Spain. I play tennis 4-5 times weekly and create content for Tennisnerd daily.
I was always a curious person, and I try to bring my passion for learning and understanding into everything I do. I started as a journalist, transitioned into marketing, and worked as a marketing director for various online businesses for many years before I decided to go all-in on my passion. Besides tennis, I love reading, writing, music, red wine, food, and spending time with friends and family.
In 2023, as I write this, Tennisnerd.net and its related social media channels have helped thousands of tennis players find the right gear. You can follow Tennisnerd on twitter for the latest news and opinions or on Instagram for the latest pics and videos. Tennisnerd is also active on its Youtube channel and facebook page.
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This is something I think readers of tennisnerd.net will be interested in. It’s an article and interactive web app that compares the records of the
greatest of all time (GOAT) candidates. Check it out here: http://www.aneki.com/federer-nadal-greatest-tennis-players.html
Please share with your readers and let me know your thoughts.
Best Regards,
Mike Piaget
Just wanted to say I bought two rackets from Jonas, and it was a perfect transaction. They arrived within a few days to my address in London from Malta, were in great condition as described and Jonas was in touch the whole time. Would not hesitate to buy a racket from him again and his site is superb to boot.
Keep up the good work Jonas!
Best,
Declan
Thanks Declan! Enjoy the sticks.
hi, I am looking for a old prince magnesium pro 90 racket in white color which cedric pioline played in the 90’s. Any helps? regards
Hi Reini,
That’s a cool-looking retro racquet! I will let you know if I see one online. Cheers / Jonas
hi I am looking long time for a Prince Magnesium Pro 90 racket in white color that cedric pioline used in the 90’s. any helps? regards
Great site, but is there some reason you guys don’t have the tension the pros string at? Even if you know what string they use, there’s a LOT of difference between stringing at 65 lbs. and stringing at 40 lbs. Thoughts?
Hi Ron,
I agree, I have hesitated to write tension specs since they usually shift a bit depending on conditions, but I will try to update key posts with this information!
Cheers / Jonas
hi tennisnerd Any comments on lavers GOAT interview?
I reckon the GOAT has to be good at both singles and doubles ? what makes the best only half good?
regards
Ed
Hi Ed,
I have not seen it! Please send me a link :)
Regards / Jonas
Will you be reviewing the new phantom pro 93P 14×18? i’m super curious about it as i wasn’t enamoured with the 18×20 pattern but loved the frame.
They will be releasing a 14×18 Phantom? Had no idea. Do you have a source? I think a 16×18/19 would have done the job there.
Anyone know where/how I can demo Angell rackets?
I don’t think you can demo Angell racquets. But the resale value of them is quite good in case you don’t like them.
You’ve got to try the Prince Textreme Beast Pro LB (Isner’s) from Tennis Warehouse!
Yes, sounds like a true BEAST!
I understand that pros play pro stock rackets, and I don’t think they’re playing a 98” with Prestiges. I see a lot of pros playing 18×20 but I doubt they are playing the 95” head, 18×20, because it is very stiff at 65.
My buddy Gustavo Kuerten used to play the iPrestige 95 at 18×20 at around 60 stiffness, but technology changes and I don’t think the Prestige MP 95, 18×20, 65 is the same. What do you think?
93 at 16×19
95 at 16×19
99 at 18×19
Please advise.
A lot of pros are using 95 sq inch head sizes with 18×20 or 16×19 patterns. They use natural gut and a poly string as a hybrid setup to soften the string bed. The newer Prestiges are stiffer, you are correct. The Pro Tour 630 and iPrestige are still popular on the pro tour.
I am trying to contact you privately and do not see how to do this. On the page about Reily Olpelka, you’ve written: One of the players who have made the biggest …
One is singular so this should read: One of the players who HAS made the biggest…
Otherwise, glad to have discovered this site! Thanks for your info.
Good spot! Appreciate the comment and will fix it.
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Hello Sir,
i need guest post here tennisnerd.ne
how much your price per post?
i want work with you regularly let me know if you agree
waiting your reply
Thanks!
Hej Ole,
I have e-mailed you. Regards / J
Hey!
I’m a fairly new tennis player. I’ve been playing for about three months now and moving to a different racket. I started off with the Pure Aero because I thought it looked cool, but the racket has way too much power for me and since I don’t hit with consistent heavy spin my balls tend to sail. I’ve been demo’ing the Blade 98, Pure Drive and Pure Strike. All three of these rackets feel good to me. I really can’t decide which I prefer more because of how new I am.
Any advice on which racket you would recommend for a beginner/intermediate player?
Hi Chris,
I think if you value control and comfort, the Blade 98 should be your best bet. This is racquet you can enjoy and use from your level to an advanced player. That would be my recommendation. If you want a bit bigger sweet spot the Prince Textreme Tour 310 is a brilliant racquet as well. Either of those two and you will be good to go!
Regards / Jonas
PS. If you feel like my advice is really useful, please consider becoming a patron for $2 at patreon.com/tennisnerd and get exclusive content every week. DS.
Hey jason, great videos keep it up. Why do you think wilson spin effect rackets failed?. Although, they were good and offered a unique experience.
Hi Karim,
My name is Jonas :) But thanks for liking my videos. I am not sure actually, the 97S is still in the line-up. I just think many players disliked the way they “ate” strings. Prince is still doing their 14×18 93P so I think Wilson could have kept the Six One 95 18×16 in their line-up. That was a very nice racquet. Cheers / J
Sorry for the name mistake?. Can you tell me your thoughts about the steam 99s, and does it really have much more spin and plays better overall than the aero cause i wanna choose one but can’t decide.
Sorry for the name mistake?. Can you tell me your thoughts about the steam 99s, and does it really have much more spin and plays better overall than the aero cause i wanna choose one but can’t decide.
Hello there Jonas. Greetings from Germany
I am looking to sell my 3 Prince NX Graphite midsize racquets, Grip size 3. The green and silver racquets
Thanks! Postage from Berlin – Get in touch!
Hi Tom,
Greetings from Malta. I’m not interested myself, but if someone is, they can comment here.
Hi I need some advice on strings. I used to play tennis a few years back and I used a lot of Ashaway crossfire string. I like that feel of the hybrid setup. Do you have any recommendation of hybrid strings today to get that type of feel. I would like to get back the way the string holds onto the ball, string durability is not that important
I think the Ashaway string hybrid is still available. A hybrid I like is Natural Gut 1.30 mains at 56 lbs and RS Lyon 1.25 Crosses at 54 lbs.
Hey how are things going for you !?
I am a huge fan of you videos and content…
I have just acquired the new head speed pro and I am over the moon with the performance !
I loved your review and was wondering if you sell any of your rackets after testing them ?
All good. Thanks! I rarely sell them these days, if I do, it’s usually my patrons that get the first opportunity.
Dear Jonas, thanks for the videos! Nice to learn on the development in rackets via your analyses. I have been playing with Dunlop Max 200g for many years (the yellow/black from the late nineties and currently with the orginal 80s rackets…brings me back to my younger days!). What would you consider as a todays equivalent? Strung with standard nylon strings, 25 kg. I am an experienced and old player, hitting with some spin, but not that much. Love to try it!
Great show. Keep u the good work!!!! Can u think about doing an episode about what rackets/strings tensions are being used by high performance juniors of young ages (10- 14) boys and girls. There are probably more kids out there playing tennis at this age than adults and lots of interest. Would be very helpful, especially in regards to keeping the body healthy. Thx tennisnerd!
Thanks, that is a good idea!
I’d like some help with my racket if that’s possible
Not sure what it is about, but I have a consultation service https://tennisnerd.net/gear/strings/racquet-and-string-consultations/32469