The new year has arrived and there are tons of new racquet options to choose from. See the latest frames from Babolat, HEAD, and Dunlop, and Yonex!
Racquet Review of the Week: Yonex VCore Pro 97HD
2019 has been a year of manufacturers going back to offering more flexible frames. Yonex has followed suit with the introduction VCore Pro 97HD which features Vibration Dampening Mesh in the racquet handle. See what our experts have to say about this new frame from the Japanese brand.
Racquet Review of the Week: Head Graphene 360+ Gravity Tour
The Head Graphene 360+ Gravity Tour fills the gap between the Gravity MP and the substantially heavier Gravity Pro. See what our thoughts are on this new innovative frame from Head and why it’s one of our favorites for 2019!
The Importance of Grommets and Head Guards on Tennis Racquets
This is why every racquet you purchase comes with a hard plastic head guard. It acts as the last line of defense for the top of the frame, and absorbs quite a bit of the impact, while protecting the structural integrity of the racquet.
Racquet Review of the Week: Wilson Blade 98 16×19 v7
Wilson launches the new Blade 98 16×19 version number 7. They remove the Countervail dampening material and replace it with an updated version of the technology first introduced in the Clash line. See how it compares to its predecessors with new FeelFlex technology and strategic Carbon Mapping for improved stability.
RacquetBlog: US Open Edition
At least stateside, the U. S. Open is the Super Bowl for American tennis fans. The tennis world shifts its focus to Flushing, New York to see the world’s best duke it out for the last grand slam of the year. The top brands in the sport utilize the late August event as a showcase for some of their newest and biggest product launches. 2019 is no different, and a veritable smorgasbord of new racquets, strings, and grips will be hitting the market just prior to Labor Day. Here are some of highlight releases hitting market around the US Open.