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Dynamic and different than your typical Tennis Apparel, Nike & Naomi Osaka just launched her apparel capsule! Featuring an assortment of pieces blending colors and textures, we discuss how this line of apparel really showcases Naomi's personality and involvement with Nike. “Nike is a place where I can just go and explore. Sometimes I feel like it’s like a playground for designers. What’s fun is ou...

We get it. You LOVE the Yonex EZONE DR 98. And no matter what, you cannot find a racquet to take its place. Today, we chat about the demo process we put Andy Gerst through to replace his old, beat up, worn down DR 98 racquets. He talks through the racquets he tried, discusses which ones he spent more time demoing and lets us know what he ended up switching to! Check out the racquets he demo'd:  ➤Y...

It's here! The Prince Twistpower X97 Tour seems a little gimmicky at first, but once on the court, this modern racquet seems to be playing well in the hands of our playtest team. Troy and Jason join Michelle to take a closer look at the heaviest member of the Twistpower family and explain what to expect and how it feels.  Buy or Demo Now at Tennis Warehouse!  Have any further questions or want to...

Iga Swiatek joins us to talk all about working with Tecnifibre to build her new TRebound 298 Signature racquet! The 2020 French Open Champion discusses what she was looking for in a new frame and how this racquet helps her play with confidence and even capture the Rome 2021 title!  As she defends her title at Roland Garros, she also divulges info on her friendship with Rafa and also players on the...

A couple years ago, Wilson introduced a ball that pushes the limits of sustainable performance: the Triniti tennis ball. Since, they have continued to work to make an even higher performing version and offer options for players looking for a ball that not only will help with sustainability efforts, but also be a durable, long-lasting ball for players of all levels. In this episode, Chloe Lee joins...

Being injured sucks! This episode comes fully loaded with ways to manage daily aches and pains, help prepare you for the court day in and day out and even rehab and deal with injuries! With a mission to provide you with effective natural solutions to take charge of your daily wellness, Therabody has combined education, innovation, and over a decade of pioneering within the tech wellness space to m...

This episode is sure to leave a smile on your face and leave you feeling motivated to chase your dreams. This is the story of Lebelo Mosehle, a tennis player who's life has changed due to his passion and love for tennis paired with his determined discipline to succeed in life.  He started playing tennis at the age of 6 in Lesotho, Africa. His family of 5 lived off an $80 salary. Lebelo was first i...

And they're back for part 2! Crawford Lindsey and Jonathan Wolfe return to our podcast to talk more about the science and tennis behind all things tennis! We take a deep dive into power potential, spin, string set ups and even get some of your questions answered! Check out the Tennis Warehouse University:  http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com Have a question for the TW Professor?! Ask it here:  podcast...

There are so many tennis balls on the market, which ones should you buy?! Troy and Michelle go balls to the wall as they break down everything you ever wanted to know about that fuzzy, yellow ball that we all love chasing around the court! They take a deep dive into all things TENNIS BALLS whether it is explaining their construction and defining a "needle punch ball" vs. a "woven" ball to explaini...

They're back! Crawford Lindsey and Jonathan Wolfe return to our podcast to talk more about the science and tennis behind all things tennis! We take a deep dive into "feel" and how players might speak about feel in terms of what they experience on the court. And is it something we can measure in the lab?! Check out the Tennis Warehouse University! Have a question for the TW Professor?!  Email us! S...

April is World Autism Month and we are helping spread the word about this awesome organization: ACEing Autism is on a mission for children with autism to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming, uniquely serving individual needs while filling a national void for this growing and worthy population. In this episode, co-founder, Richard Spur...

Tennis lessons are Life Lessons. And they can also improve your game. Roy Barth joins us to talk about his tennis journey: he shares everything from growing up in San Diego; to playing for UCLA; to how he became a pro and his life on tour; to who his toughest losses were against and even explains how he became director of the No. 1 tennis resort in the world. He also gives us some tips to use ON t...

In this episode, we piece together two chats with Oakley Foy, co-founder of Racquet War, a destination tennis tournament weekend experience for players of all levels who love to compete and travel! Having recorded one part of this episode before the pandemic, Oakley explains all about his tournament weekends that take place all over the country while the other half of this episode is a check-in wi...

Kristie Ahn joins us to talk all about her new puppy...and her new racquet, the Babolat Pure Drive! She gives us an insight as to why she skipped the Australian swing and spent some quality time in Korea, how she ended up with an absolutely, adorable new puppy and why it was time for a change when it came to gear!  She gets into the nitty gritty on her demo process from everything on her history w...

We get it, normally this time of the year, most of us are under the palm tress in that SoCal desert sun watching our favorite pros compete in Tennis Paradise. But, with COVID-19, the BNP Paribas Open just isn't happening in March. So we want to bring you all the TW + BNP vibes to you virtually! Troy and Mark Boone join Michelle to reminisce about their favorite parts of the BNP Paribas Open includ...

Confused about Nike Tennis Shoes?! Unsure if you should try the new React Vapor NXT? Want to learn more about the new Vapor Pro? We've got you covered! Chris and Troy join Michelle to take a deep dive into the high performing tennis shoes from Nike including an in depth chat on the React Vapor NXT and how it has been playtesting. They also give a sneak peek into the Vapor Pro (which will be out on...

New racquets from Prince are here! And our playtesters take a deep dive to tell you all about the new Prince Ripstick and Synergy 98! From a super powerful racquet to a unique new string pattern, our team talks about the good and challenging aspects of both of these new, modern frames!  Prince Ripstick 100 : With this racquet Prince has created a powerful modern player's racquet with above average...

When it comes to working in the tennis industry, Charlie Fox has a pretty awesome gig! Owner of Sift Creative, Charlie spends his days working with many of the top ATP Pros creating content and producing videos allowing tennis fanatics like us to get a closer look at everything from life on tour, to tournament overviews and even behind the scenes to see what life is like off the court with some of...

In this episode, our playtesters go to great lengths to talk about all things extended tennis racquets! Everything from the advantages and disadvantages of using a longer frame; to what pros are using (or have used) extended racquets; to what their current favorite extended racquet is right now (and from the past). We also answer some of your questions on the topic, like, how long does it take to...

The Australian Open is here! And we are so excited to talk all things pro tennis! So much so that we are a bit out of practice and feel a bit scattered as we get to talk about the 1st Grand Slam of 2021! Our playtesters from California and Australia talk all things tennis in Australia -- like who their favorite pros were to keep up with during quarantine as well as who switched into new gear! They...

Are you looking to add the most bite and spin to your shots?! Looking for the best string for the MOST amount of spin?! We've got you covered! Jaye, Troy and Michelle talk all about what makes a string spin friendly and what their absolute favorite strings are when it comes to getting the most rotations on the ball!  Shop Strings: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/stringcontent.html Kirschbaum Flas...

Vania King has accomplished a lot as a professional tennis player! She's reached a career high ranking of #3 in the world, she's won 2 Grand Slam titles, she's served on the WTA Player Council and so much more. But as she begins to transition off the WTA due to an injury that just won't heal, she's finding passion, love and new beginnings off tour as she embarks on a new project. Founded in 2019,...

Martin Schaeffl , Product Test Manager for HEAD Racquet Sports and Ralf Schwenger, Director of R&D for HEAD Racquet Sports join Tennis Warehouse to talk all about the 2021 HEAD Radical and the evolution of this popular line of tennis racquets! From playtesting feedback to walking us through every Radical ever made, we get an insider look at what it takes to create a successful racquet for players...

Michelle and Troy kick 2021 off by checking in and digging into what is currently going on in the Tennis World! And they are so excited that tennis is BACK on the ATP and WTA Tour!  They chat about everything from the most recent tournaments on the calendar, to info on the off-site Australian Open Qualifying + Australian Open info quarantine info and even the latest on the pros who will and will n...

Hayley Carter just completed the best year of her career. Playing in all of the 2020 Grand Slams, winning doubles titles and reaching a career high ranking despite playing through one of the most challenging years on tour -- she still found success. Yet through it all she was doubting her form and didn't completely trust her racquet. In this episode, Hayley talks to us about why she wanted to swit...