Talk Tennis

With hundreds of string options to try, who has the time to test them all?! Especially when you are on the WTA and in season ALL YEAR LONG. So when Sabrina Santamaria switched racquets, she was craving a new string and started testing options with her long time friend, Eric, co-founder of the trendy string brand, TOROLINE. And from there, the perfect partnership began leading Toroline to create a string specifically for Sabrina and one now available for you to buy too!  ➤Shop Toroline: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Toroline_Tennis_Strings/catpage-TOROLSTR.html If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

NEYA is quickly becoming one of our FAVORITE tennis content creators thanks to the fact she is super down to earth, relatable and she loves tennis as much as we do! In this episode, meet Neya and learn all about how tennis came to be and what she is working on in her tennis world!  https://www.instagram.com/supertoneyan/ We discuss:  - How did this all begin? - What can people expect from your platform? - Running, Tennis, What else? - Why tennis?! Tournaments? What are you excited about in tennis RIGHT NOW? - What do you love/hate about tennis? - Tennis hot takes?! - Tennis fashion - What tennis pros do you love?! - Favorite tennis gear now?!   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Join Will from the Tennis Tribe and Michelle as they have a chance to watch some of the best doubles players on the men's tour on one of THE windiest days of the year at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA!  We break down their practice and make it relatable so you can use it in your own doubles practices. From serve and return strategies and what to do on blustery days!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Dennis Fabian from HEAD Tennis joins us on site at the BNP Paribas Open to give us an update on what is new and trending in terms of racquets, strings and beyond! We learn about the newest string featuring recycled PET materials in a poly / poly hybrid and how this was tested and came to market!  Dennis also offers racquet advice to Michelle who is forever searching for her next racquet of choice!  Take a listen and let us know if you have any questions!  Happy Hitting!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

As tennis players, we know the sun can be just as much of an opponent in our sport from finding the right SPF and avoiding sun damage. Enter BLOQUV.  Founder and sun sport enthusiast, Corina Biton, joins us in this episode to help educate us on all things UPF apparel. As someone who loves to run, walk, paddleboard and play tennis.  After noticing white spots on my arms, she founded BloqUV when finding skin damage even though she always wore long-sleeve T-shirts. Turns out plain T-shirts only block 5% of the sun's rays! Corina created BloqUV with BloqTek, their proprietary fabric with minimum Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50 that blocks 98% UVA/UVB rays; the protection is chemical-free, inherent to the fabric and unaffected by laundering. After 15 years, BloqUV has emerged as a market leader in sun protection: unique in design, fit and sun protection technology; they're moisture-wicking and quick-dry, allowing for a wide range of uses on land and water!  Learn even more & stay tuned for a chance to win some BloqUV gear!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Olivier is here! All the way from Babolat Headquarters in Lyon, France he joins the Talk Tennis podcast in studio to answer ALL of your questions about the Babolat Pure Drive! From the origin story of this franchise of racquets to the current 2025 lineup, we cover all the things you wanted to know about these racquets.   We also discuss the elusive topic of STIFFNESS! How it is measured, why it is stiff and how this helps with power and control in the Pure Drive line of racquets.  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Using WTA star, Marta Kostyuk, as their main inspiration and playtester, she had just one request "I need a running shoe, but I need to drive it like a race car," and from this, the Intrigue shoes were born! It's not very often the tennis industry gets a refresh and BRAND NEW shoes into the market, but that is exactly what Wilson has done with this Intrigue line, creating specifically what she wants and needs on the court. In this podcast episode of Talk Tennis, we sit down with the Wilson team that developed and created the Wilson Intrigue line of tennis shoes! Take a listen on how this project began, how they utilized feedback from pro players, what they created with Marta's help and feedback and how to style and wear your Intrigue tennis shoes! And don't miss the BONUS footage on our YOUTUBE channel where we hear from Marta herself as she explains her side of the creation of the Wilson Intrigue Tennis Shoes! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgyIibKmFosnm-LyZEB7uQ ➤Learn more: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Learning_Center/WilsonIntrigue.html ➤& shop here: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_Womens_Tennis_Shoes/catpage-WSWILSON.html If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

It is always fun to connect and geek out with fellow tennis fanatics and in this episode, Beckett from TENNCOM joins us in the Talk Tennis studio to talk about all the things! From his hot takes on gear to genuine chit chat over things we love on the pro tour, racquets we want to see get made and beyond, any true tennis fan will appreciate this episode!  Check out Beckett's website: https://tenncom.media/ TennCOM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_J5swRE-l-8t0p9WrNIfw/featured on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenncom.media/  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Was it all hype?! Or are we all genuinely gushing over the new Yonex EZONES?! Better listen to find out what we really think about the 100, 98, 98 + , 98 Tour and 98 +! Have you tried a new Yonex EZONE yet? Let us know what you think!   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

You play it. You love it. But it just isn't popular on the PRO Tour. In this episode we are joined by Will from the Tennis Tribe and talk all things DOUBLES! From ways to improve your game, to the best doubles racquet and how to make pro doubles more popular, we cover it all!  Check out Tennis Tribe: https://www.thetennistribe.com/ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetennistribe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetennistribe/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

What did we really think about the new Babolat Pure Drive?! In this episode, we go beyond the playtest and chat with our testers who spent time hitting with the Pure Drive 100, 100+ and 98 once the review ended. They chime in about what they loved, or didn't from these new beautiful, blue racquets and discuss the updated frames!  They talk all about their favorite string set ups, ways they customized them with weight, and which Pure Drive racuqet they would take into a tournament!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We take a look at the WTA players this week at the Aussie Open! We are a week into the tournament, but recorded this just as the draw came out, so bear with us as we start from the top and discuss some of the gear switches with the ladies on the WTA. From new racquets, sponsors, strings, shoes and beyond! Find out who is using what including a new racquet in Madison Keys hands as well as Svitolina, new brands and beyond!  Any switches you think these players should make?! And let us know who you think will win it all?! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Join us as we go through the ATP Australian Open 2025 draw and talk about all the new gear and switches from the pro players! From new racquets to fresh head to toe looks, we've got an up to date list of pro switches for 2025; plus all the banter and stories to keep this episode interesting! And let us know who your pick is to win this year's 1st slam of the year!? If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

If you have ever been interested in tennis shoes (or athletic shoes in general), then you probably have come across the FOOT DOCTOR, Zach and his videos cutting open all the shoes! In this episode, we get to ask him all the questions we've been wanting to ask AND more! From best shoes for wide feet, to what was the best tennis shoe ever made and how should our shoes actually fit us, we have a fun episode loaded with some awesome info all about TENNIS SHOES!  Follow Zach on IG: https://www.instagram.com/foot_doctor_zach/?hl=en Zach's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/footdoctorzach If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

You will surely recognize today's guest: Jonas the TENNIS NERD! He is with us in studio at Tennis Warehouse to talk about all things tennis and nerd out with us on equipment!  From current favorite racquet and string setups, to pro stock info and upcoming gear we are excited about, we cover a bunch of hot topics in the tennis world!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Buckle up, we have the GREATEST Gift Guide Episode for you! Whether you are shopping for your wife, kids, husband, doubles partner, coach, friends, parents or even yourself -- we have some of our favorite people helping with your 2024 HOLIDAY TENNIS SHOPPING!  With Gift Ideas from Jonas, the Tennis Nerd; Zach, the Foot Doctor, Will at Tennis Tribe; and Beckett from TennCom as well as a bunch of the playtesters!  Happy Holidays, Happy Shopping and HAPPY HITTING!    If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We randomly pick some trending tennis topics, set the timer for 5 minutes and chat! In this episode, we talk about: - the pros & cons of heavy racquets - the pros & cons of light racquets - 2025 PREDICTIONS! - 2025 products... - Toroline is here! - what we are excited about in tennis - Danielle Collins is BACK for 2025! ➤Have a question you want us to chat about, let us know in the comments! ➤Check out more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5DwNZrua-dnD2w8JPGbd440vPFgUZjf7 If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Here we go! Loads of topics, 5 minutes on the clock! This week the crew discusses all sorts of trending tennis topics and even answers some of your questions! Tune in to hear us talk about: - small ITF tournaments vs. BIG Masters WTA & ATP tournaments - doping allegations and handling it on tour - who is the GOAT, really!? - stereotypes for people who use certain gear - why are the pros going lighter?! Have a question you want us to chat about, let us know in the comments! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

International tennis coach, global tennis ambassador, entertainer, promoter and lover of all things tennis! Bill Riddle is here and shares so many amazing stories about how he got into tennis and what life is like for him in this industry. From coaching college tennis, coaching internationally and helping with charity events, Bill has an obvious passion for tennis and all things racquet sports! We talk all about:  -  How Bill got into tennis; and coaching; what he loves about it  - Tennis as a career - What is his coaching style - Coaching in the US vs. coaching abroad - Pickleball and Paddle and their growth -- into college and the professional level - And BEYOND! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

She was banned from the WTA and ITF because of contaminated meat she ate in Columbia. But after fighting it, and succeeding, Tara Moore is BACK and here to find happiness on & off the court. Suspended in 2022, Tara Moore has been cleared of an anti-doping rule violation after the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) and is now back competing at the pro level. We catch up with her to hear about what she's using on the court, her experience from being banned and coming back from said ban and what the future holds for her!  Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/taramoore92/?hl=en If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

It's here. The great debate if 2024...high vs. low tension! Our crew of playtesters had 2 racquets strung very high and very low and took to the courts to see what they enjoyed better. But not just that, they tested their accuracy, depth, spin, feel, etc. as they were fed balls and hit at targets. And after that, they jumped in the podcast studio to debate their preferences and choose a side: HIGH or LOW Tension! Join Oak, Troy, Munish and Michelle as they talk through this experiment and let us know what you want us to debate and test next!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Recorded before the US Open began, we discuss some of the trending topics and go over the fashion trends from the court! We cover Nike, adidas, Fila, Lacoste and beyond! We also talk about any new shoes, new racquets and new string combos being used by the Pros in NYC!    If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are so excited to talk beyond the playtest about the new Wilson RF 01 Collection! We talk about everything from our experiences with the racquets, our favorite string set ups, who each racquet is for and more! We also are taking your questions LIVE and compare the racquets to other ones you might be more familiar with. Don't miss when we explain the bags and accessories as well!  Questions answered in this episode:  - is this a Pro Staff? - how does it compare to the RF97? - which RF 01 should you try? - how is the quality control? - was Roger involved?! - and beyond! What do you want to hear us gab about next?! Let us know and we will do our best to include your questions and topics in our next episode!  Don't miss the video episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/tenniswarehouse If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

No, it isn't Travis and Taylor...instead, today we have the cutest crossover couple from the NFL and the WTA: Angela and Alex!    Angela Kulikov is a CA girl who played college tennis at USC and is now a doubles specialist on the WTA Pro Tour, but can also kick some serious butt in singles and knows a thing or two about football having gone viral as the QB Chick right around the pandemic showcasing her absolute athleticism and ability to do it all! She has seen success on the pro tour and currently is dealing with a few minor injury snafus but always has some fun stories along the way.   Alex Ward stands at 6 foot 4 and grew up in Florida…a hot bed for tennis as we all know, but currently wears number 47 and is the Long Snapper for the Los Angeles Rams! He played college football for the Knights at Central Florida but if you happen to see him on a tennis court you probably would assume he played tennis at UCF. He might just be the best tennis player currently on the NFL!    Listen to their story on how they met, who loves tennis more, and how they have helped each other along the way as they navigate being pro athletes in two very different sports. We also chat about off seasons, financial security as a pro athlete, training, the mental side of it all and more. Oh and don't miss the big question, WHO IS THE GOAT: Tom Brady or Roger Federer?!   Follow Angela: https://www.instagram.com/angelakulikov/?hl=en  Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alex_ward_32/?hl=en   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We JUST spent an hour on the court hitting the stiffest string in Luxilon's lineup: 4G, next to the SOFTEST string in their lineup: Element Soft IR.  Listen in as we talk about what we liked, didn't and how each string performed in terms of power, control, feel, notching, durability, etc. AND we take your questions! Want to pick what we test next?! Email us: podcast@tennis-warehouse.com  Check out the strings here:  Luxilon 4G 16/1.30 String: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-LUX4G130.html Luxilon Element Soft IR 1.27 String: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-LEIR27S.html If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are back philosophizing and debating the world of tennis! Grab a cup or two of coffee, buckle up and join Tim, Troy and Michelle as they chat about everything from how to become a better player, exploring ourselves through the game of tennis, mastery of the sport vs. winning and BEYOND.  With 3 very different backgrounds and opinions, we challenge you to join us in these debates and discuss with us beyond this episode!   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are recording from the Pro String room at the BNP Paribas Open with one of your favorite guests, Dennis Fabian, from Head!  Dennis gives us a behind the scene look at what is going on with strings in Indian Wells but also provides us with a sneak peek into the new lineup of bright yellow Head Extreme Racquets which launch July 18 2024! Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/-9LkTMKK_Is  We talk specs, pro setups, racquet technology and beyond!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are recording from the Pro String room at the BNP Paribas Open with one of your favorite guests, Dennis Fabian, from Head!  Dennis gives us a behind the scene look at what is going on with strings in Indian Wells but also provides us with a sneak peek into the new lineup of bright yellow Head Extreme Racquets which launch July 18 2024! We talk specs, pro setups, racquet technology and beyond!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Join the Tennis Warehouse playtest squad as the gush over the Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95! Troy, Chris, Boone & Michelle talk about the what they loved about this racquet as well they go into the history and heritage of the Six.One line of frames.  Take a look at the specs: Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95 v14 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-W95V14.html See our full review: https://youtu.be/7gsNRg8DeR0 If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Bob & Mike Bryan join us in Ojai, CA at the oldest tournament in the United States to chat all things gear, their legacy, the next gen of tennis and more!      If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Join us as we debate good tennis vs. pretty tennis; form vs. function and if a PRO STOCK tennis racquet can really improve your tennis...and what about the wrong racquet, can that make you a worst player?! Let us know what you think!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Go BEYOND the playtest of the new Babolat Pure Strike Tennis Racquets for 2024! Our playtesters answer all the questions you had ad explain the different models including going into depth about the newest frames in the family! The Babolat Pure Strike series offers more control and feel than the Pure Drive and Aero franchises. These racquets also offer impressive stability for the weight along with FSI Technology, which optimizes string spacing to enhance spin and power.   Shop Pure Strikes: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Babolat_Pure_Strike_Racquets/catpage-PURESTRIKE.html   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We are making podcast history as we record an episode while watching an ATP Pro practice session! Dennis Fabian from HEAD is here and we catch up and chat all about Andrey Rublev while watching him practice at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells! We discuss his gear, how he is on and off the court, working with him, what racquets he like, string set ups and more!   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

She's an absolute tennis legend and icon! Kim Clijsters is here (and Michelle might be freaking out)! With 4 Grand Slams, former number 1 WTA and the face of the Babolat Pure Drive, she is here to help celebrate 30 years of an iconic racquet! And in this episode, we have all the models she has used throughout her career in front of her! You will get to hear about her memories and all the nostalgia and stories that seeing each one brings up! She also gives us words of wisdom, fun stories and more as we talking through 30 years of our favorite blue tennis racquet from Babolat!  In this episode you can expect:  - pure awesomeness from a tennis legend, Kim Clijsters!  - Iconic Pure Drive stories - Clijsters' string set up, now and then - what makes the Pure Drive so special?! - what Kim is up to today in the world of tennis & if she might start coaching?! - and more! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

The 9th version of the Wilson Blade is here! The SHARPEST Blade yet! Some of the thinnest and most flexible beams in Wilson's racquet line, the Blade family is revered for its pinpoint precision and outstanding ball feedback and we talk Beyond our Playtest!  Troy and Chris join Michelle to chat all about this updated line -- including what changed, what stood out, what to compare these too and more! We answer all your questions and are live while doing it so interact in real time to you guys!  And leave us a question to answer for the next time we record a podcast!  Check out all the models of WILSON Blades: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_Blade_Tennis_Racquets/catpage-BLXRACQUETS.html If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Coaching corner with Tim Foley: we take a philosophical look at hustle culture, coaching American tennis, how to be the "best" player, what your DNA says about the player you can be, being happy with your tennis and so much more including: - hypnotizing yourself on the court - happy on the court doesn't necessarily equal winning; how you define your value as a tennis player  - learning tennis; and how to improve - hustle culture and trying to outwork to be successful; working "harder" - translating how you practice to mean something in your match play - setting realistic expectations in your tennis world - "the reason you need to win is the reason you don't" - why do YOU play tennis?!   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

She's a pro tennis player, undrafted Quarterback, USC Trojan, sweatpant collector, 0-star Michelin chef with a master's degree and a hidden tattoo of Sisyphus! Angela Kulikov is HERE! And we get a chance to take a peek into her world as she embarks on her 3rd year on the WTA Tour. Through some thought-provoking discussions and engaging anecdotes, this episode is sure to offer some great perspective on what it is like to be on tour!    Follow Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelakulikov/?hl=en & her QB CHICK account: https://www.instagram.com/theqbchick/?hl=en   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We know, we know...the finals are here and this was recorded before the first round began, BUT we are back for one more episode highlighting the gear switches and swaps on the ATP Tour! Plus, we always share some fun stories, laughs and thoughts. Including players like Carlos Alcaraz, Bautista Agut, Arthur Fils, Fokina, Chris Eubanks and more.  We go through the draw from top to bottom to share what we know about these players and their current gear from the top seeds to the qualifiers!  And Michelle apologizes for her mispronunciation of certain names. And for fangirling over Xavier Malisse.  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We know the Australian Open has already started and we've spent some sleepless nights watching all the tennis! In this episode, we talk about some of the gear changes (from racquets, to shoes to apparel, coaches and more!) on the WTA Tour and go through the draw. Yes, it was recorded before the tournament started but YES you will still enjoy the chatter and stories we have regarding the pro ladies playing down under!   Stay tuned, the ATP episode will be coming soon...   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We're launching this episode early so you can hear all about the 2024 PURE STRIKE LINE UP racquets!  Listen up to find out:  What has changed in these racquets? What was the demand from the strike players for this update how the new flax materials feel What do the updates provide for the player -- what will be noticeably different? What racquets are in the family? Who is the Pure Strike player & how they differ from Pure Drive or Aero hitters Blacked out playtest at TW & our experience with the prototypes How do you go from so many hitter samples to picking the right one Design inspo? Working with Cam Norrie & Dominic Thiem Who are the future STRIKE players?! Best string set up for each racquet in the family  and more! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Where did 2023 go?! We aren't sure, but we do want to share some of our favorite TALK TENNIS podcast episodes as we recall some of the moments we geeked out on all things tennis this year!  From pro player chats to geeking out on gear with industry experts, we have covered it all!  Take a listen, catch up on anything you might have missed, and stay tuned for more in 2024! Wishing you all the best for 2024 and all the tennis, plus more time on the court!      If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Jennifer Gelhaus, host of Vida Tennis Podcast & Tennis Pro, joins us today to talk through the best gift ideas for ANY and EVERY tennis player in your life (including your coach, your partner, kiddos, parents, and MORE). We also talk about some of the best (and worst fashion) from this year and our favorite brands and MUST have items if you are tennis fanatics like us!    Products we LOVE from this episode: Ace The Moon: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Ace_The_Moon/catpage-ATM.html ON'RE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ONRE/catpage-ONRE.html VIMHUE hats: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/VimHue/catpage-VIMHUE.html GIFT GUIDE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Holiday_Gift_Guide/catpage-GIFTGUIDEPP.html Check out VIDA Tennis Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vidatennispodcast/   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Rooted in tennis. Inspired by life. ACE THE MOON is one of my favorite new tennis brands and it is no secret it is their mission to build a human connection around sports (TENNIS!), art, music and life. From the fun prints to amazing hats, the brand is bringing loads of personality to the court and PERFECT for gifting to the tennis player in your life!  In this episode, we talk to Josh & Deena, co-founders of Ace The Moon, about ALL THE THINGS! Including how they started, how they met (it's a good story!), what they are inspired by, who their clothing is for and SO MUCH MORE. To give you a better idea of their brand, we snagged this snippet from their site - check it out and enjoy: "There are so many parallels between our favorite sports and every day life. Tennis, much like life itself, will throw you a combination of winners, unforced errors, lobs, dropshots and just about anything in between. We know that we play our best tennis, and are at our best both personally and professionally, when we are just having fun, staying relaxed and being in the moment. In a time where it often seems difficult to make and build genuine connections, we hope that some of the fun and unique products and stories we bring out to the world can help bring people together." Shop ACE THE MOON at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Ace_The_Moon/catpage-ATM.html Follow ACE THE MOON: https://www.instagram.com/acethemoon_la/ Check out their website: https://acethemoon.com/   If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

In this episode, Danielle Lao explains how she has taken a step back from competing on the pro tour in 2023, but in doing so, she has found a passion in running and coaching tennis.  As a Hoka athlete, she continues to increase her milage and run with intention whether it is for a race or just to connect socially with athletes. She talks about what she loves about running and how the community differs between the tennis world. She even walks us through the Hoka line of tennis shoes! She also has found herself coaching up and coming players in tennis -- everyone from college players transitioning to the pro tour to up and coming juniors. Despite saying she would "never" coach, she's doing it and her passion and love for the sport shine through in this discussion! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

You see that 'light blue grip that doesn't slip' everywhere, but what else does the TOURNA brand have to offer in the tennis world!? In this episode, we chat with Kevin Niksich all about the newest TOURNA TUFF overgrip as well as their history in the tennis world and why so many people play with Tournagrip.  We learn more about: - the "TOURNA" origin story -- including where HQ is located & what it is like working with family - stories around the OG TournaGrip -- who used it, when it was released, etc.  - fun pro tennis stories! - what is Tourna Tuff and how is it different from the OG? is it thicker?  - best conditions for each Tourna grip  - Tourna STRINGS  - & more!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We know you love the classic line of Head Prestiges as much as we do! So it was easy for a few of us to come together and talk about the heritage of these racquets and all the nostalgia around the new intro of the Prestige Classic 2.0! Sporting the iconic maroon color that was introduced with the Prestige Pro 600 in the late 80s, this racquet is not only a great collectible, but it also offers a truly phenomenal hitting experience. With its compact head, thin 19.5mm beam, dense string pattern and low RA the Prestige Classic 2.0 delivers the buttery feedback and mindless precision of a bygone era. That said, this is no mere clone of the original. Head spent over a year experimenting with different layups in order to create a slightly more stable and powerful response without losing the sublime feel that has attracted generations of players. The upshot, according to our TW playtesters, is a more modern Prestige Classic, one that makes it easier to get the ball moving through the court. That said, even without Twaron, this modern remake still captures the magical playability that has defined this racquet since its release over 30 years ago. We tried to answer all your questions in terms of who has played with the Prestiges from the past and which one this plays closest to as well as what makes this racquet a must have!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

The tennis world continues to evolve and innovate and this episode is dedicated to the string made 100% from recycled materials: Luxilon Eco Power and Eco Spin.   Jo Ann Thomas Kemp, the Global Line Product Manager at Wilson Racquet Sports, and Thierry Beyltiens, the Product Innovation Director at Luxilon join us in this episode to talk all about strings, string trends and the newest Luxilon strings: ECO Power & ECO Rough. Having just come back from the 2023 US Open, they also offer some cool insider info on the stringing trends with the pros.    We also learn:  About the Wilson & Luxilon relationship How long did it take to get these strings from concept to market How efficient is Luxilon as a brand & what ways do they help daily be an environmental friendly brand Different materials used in creation; did you partner with someone to gain access to recycled materials? What materials is the string made from Explain the recycled packaging  How many prototypes were there? Talk about Wilson/Luxilon view on recycled materials and reducing waste through the brand/line Do you expect competitors and other brands to jump in the trend? Any pros considering or using Luxilon Eco Power  or Rough? Share some stories from the process - did you learn anything new using new materials? Is this string recyclable after it breaks?! Can it go in the recycle bin or will it break down? Who are these strings for?  and more!  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

We're back with our BEYOND THE PLAYTEST episode with our playtest team and today we are talking all about the Yonex Percepts!  We talk all about what this new minty green new family of racquets from Yonex and go deeper into the specs. We discuss how they differ from other Yonex families, like the EZONES, VCORE Pros, VCORES and how they are similar to other racquets, like the Head Speeds, the Wilson Blades and the more.  We also discuss which was our favorite model, what strings work best and what modifications we might be making as we play more often with these racquets.  If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Their journeys have been different and  their goals may differ slightly, but one thing is for sure, Asia Muhammad and Alexa Guarachi are  navigating the WTA Tour together sometimes as partners, sometimes as opponents but always as good friends! They cover all sorts of topics including:  How do you go about picking a partner? Why do you switch? How important is chemistry on the court vs. off the court? If you could partner with any retired player at a slam who would it be and why? One male for mixed doubles and then a female for ladies doubles! Good luck at the US Open, wishing all the best! Biggest differences in SUCCEEDING in singles vs doubles & why is it so hard to crack the top 100 in singles? Keys to a good returnFavorite thing about playing dubs? Most challenging part of dubs and the dubs tour Who do you travel with? Who's your team? If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

Being the parent of a top junior tennis player isn't easy. Add in coaching and it is even tougher! But Quinn and James Borchard seem to have the secret formula to success as this father-son duo continues to find amazing results and have all the fun while doing it!  Quinn Borchard joins us again to talk about what being the father and coach of a top Little Mo player is like and how things have changed as his son, James, continues to grow and improve in terms of equipment, opportunities and more. We hear all about their trip to Croatia, what's on tap for the year to come and how his little brother, Beau, is finding his own path.  If you have a junior player in your life, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Listen in as we talk about:  Navigating new experiences as a player & kid Tournament stories on & off court!  Travel experiences, etc. in Croatia!  Singles & dubs But also how he is still "just a kid" Gear changes!  Watch James Borchard at the Smirkva Bowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ND61yciiG2k  Learn more: https://www.smrikve.com/smrikva-bowl/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:

There have been SO many new products in the tennis world for 2023! And we have playtested a bunch of them! In this episode, we talk through several of the "big" racquet and shoe launches and let you know what we thought beyond the playtest!  From the Babolat Rafa Origin Pure Aero to all the white Tecnifibre frames and the new Nike Vapors (Pro 2 and 11)! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com   Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: