THE BLOG

A hands-on look at the revived Prince Tour line across the 98, 100, and 100P models, covering how the new frames play compared to the classic Prince Tour reputation.

Playtest notes on the updated HEAD Boom, which trades some of the outgoing model's chaos for a firmer layup and more predictable control.

Eala rallied past top seed Jessica Pegula in the Mubadala DC Open final after also beating Svitolina, Osaka, and defending champion Fernandez during the week, becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA singles title.

Breaks racquets into four categories — power, tweener, modern player's, and traditional player's — and matches each to swing speed and skill level.

A mid-season roundup of standout racquets across control, spin, power, and recreational categories — with a reminder that the newest release isn't always the best fit.

Walks through the five specs that actually matter — weight, balance, stiffness, string pattern, head size — before recommending specific frames.

Five racquets picked specifically for players who want easy pace and heavy topspin, with notes on launch angle and swing speed.

What the two numbers in "16x19" actually mean, and how open vs. dense patterns trade off power, spin, control, and string life.

A quick 16x19 vs. 18x20 explainer using pro examples — Djokovic's dense pattern for precision, Nadal's open pattern for spin.

The classic lead-tape primer: start small, add more if needed, and how placement at 12 o'clock vs. 3-and-9 changes what the racquet does.

Three levers for more power without switching frames entirely: string choice, stringing tension, and lead tape placement.

Arm-friendly racquet picks by skill level for players managing tennis elbow or just wanting a plusher feel off the string bed.