Equipment Reviews

Honest, hands-on reviews of rackets, strings, balls, shoes, and tennis gear — from a coach who has tested it all on tour and at The Queen's Club.

Babolat Pure Aero (2023) — Spin Monster Refined
RacketsBabolat

Babolat Pure Aero (2023) — Spin Monster Refined

The benchmark spin racket gets a more comfortable feel. Still a topspin weapon, now with less harshness on off-centre hits.

4.5
Coming soon
Head Speed Pro (2024) — All-Court Precision
RacketsHead

Head Speed Pro (2024) — All-Court Precision

Djokovic's frame of choice. Plush, controlled, and rewards clean technique. Not for beginners.

4.5
Coming soon
Luxilon ALU Power — Still the Tour Standard
StringsLuxilon

Luxilon ALU Power — Still the Tour Standard

The most-used string on the ATP tour for a reason. Crisp response, predictable tension maintenance, unmatched control.

5.0
Coming soon
Solinco Hyper-G — Best Value Polyester
StringsSolinco

Solinco Hyper-G — Best Value Polyester

Square-profile poly that bites the ball. Excellent spin and control at roughly half the price of Luxilon.

4.5
Coming soon
Wilson US Open — Durable Hard-Court Ball
BallsWilson

Wilson US Open — Durable Hard-Court Ball

Standard hard-court ball used in club tournaments worldwide. Holds up well, consistent bounce, fluffs slightly fast in dry conditions.

4.0
Coming soon
Head Tour — Consistent ITF Choice
BallsHead

Head Tour — Consistent ITF Choice

Used at many ITF events. Excellent feel, predictable bounce, longer life than most premium balls.

4.5
Coming soon
Asics Gel-Resolution 9 — All-Court Workhorse
ShoesAsics

Asics Gel-Resolution 9 — All-Court Workhorse

Stable, supportive, and durable. The choice for players who slide and need lateral lockdown.

4.5
Coming soon
Nike Vapor Pro 2 — Fast & Low-Profile
ShoesNike

Nike Vapor Pro 2 — Fast & Low-Profile

Aggressive baseliner's shoe. Quick, light, court-feel forward — at the cost of long-term durability.

4.0
Coming soon
Tourna Grip Original — The Pro's Overgrip
OtherTourna

Tourna Grip Original — The Pro's Overgrip

The blue overgrip you see on tour. Tacky when dry, absorbs sweat better than any synthetic alternative.

5.0
Coming soon

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