On Friday the ATP and WTA Tours filed statements saying that they will not award ranking points to players at Wimbledon.

Nike Air Max Volley for us is too flimsy. The Nike Zoom Air is too clunky, too heavy, but comfortable. On balance, we stay with the Zoom Air.

We are big proponent of ball machines. The Slinger Bag is currently under review and warrants a close look.

We don’t try every string but we do try a wide variety. Luxilon ALU remains the top choice. We have added Solinco as worth a try.

There is no shame in losing. There should be no real surprise, no “shock”, when anyone in let’s say the Top 100 loses to anyone else in the Top 100.

Luxilon Original Rough 130 sawed through and broke relatively quickly. Our preference remains the Big Banger 138 when we can get it, 130 if we can’t find in sets.

In the NIKE line, the Air Zoom Vapor Cage was good, but the GP Turbo is better.

We have been saying this for almost twenty years now. Proceed with caution! If you are trying to imitate the pro model, which you should if at all possible and of course safe, beware of mainstream instruction. That includes on…

“As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment…

Finally got the frames out on the court. First impressions. The Black/White is the same as the older Black The newer model, Tuxedo (black/white) is NOT the same frame as the All Black. Because of the lighter weight of the…