Talk Tennis

Can I wear a hard court shoe on a clay court? Can I wear my clay shoes on a hard court? Great questions! We consult with our playtesters in Europe as they teach us everything about clay court shoes and why they are important! Also we chat about strategy in choosing a hard court shoe vs. a clay court shoes?! And what is that surface that is like carpet with grains of sand?! Plus, the playtesters di...

He's been a member of our Tennis Warehouse family for over 20 years! Listen in and hear what makes Granville Swope such a great playtester: from his Gran-isms to his competitive nature on the court, in this episode he talks all about everything from tennis and his start in the game and the industry to his passions off the court including astronomy and photography! Granville's Playtester Profile: ...

Sharon Fichman, Hayley Carter and Catherine Harrison are not only brilliant competitors and talented tennis players, but they are also passionate about making positive changes on and off the court. Through this time off and away from competing, they have educated themselves on topics that directly affect them and their colleagues on and off the court. Today they are speaking up on how they can hel...

There is no doubt about it, the mental side of tennis is one of the toughest parts of our sport! Today, Brittany joins me to talk all about the mental side of the game and she brings along someone who was instrumental in developing her mental strength through juniors and college tennis, Jeff Troesch. Jeff answers some of your mental strategy questions and also lets us in on some tips and tricks to...

Extended Yonex EZONES? We are all in! Get excited as playtesters Chris, Troy & Boonie join Michelle to talk all about the newest members of the EZONE family: the EZONE 98+ and EZONE 100+. They compare them to previous versions, debate whether extended racquets have a bad stigma, and what you need to take into consideration when transitioning to a longer racquet. Have any questions about extended r...

We pick up right where we left off and talk about even more tennis shoes! We also kick off this episode by answering some of your tennis shoe questions about outsoles as well as stack height! While in the first episode, we spoke about some of the more popular brands, in this episode we talk about some of the more niche brands and some more unique offerings. We let you know which shoes we recommend...

2020 has brought us all sorts of new tennis shoes from some of our favorite brands! In this episode, we discuss what we love from some of the newest options including the laceless Stycon from adidas, Rafa's Nike shoe of choice, an Asics shoe worn by one of the speediest players on tour, and something created by New Balance for the big serving Milos Raonic. We also let you know which ones just didn...

After the launch of the Head Pro Tour 2.0, we started wondering if classic racquets are still relevant for the modern game. And if so, who should be using these racquets? Which racquets on the market currently have that elusive classic feel? And which racquets have been inspired by classic frames of the past? Chris, Mark and Wolfeman join in on the topic and chat about all sorts of things, includi...

They have spent some of their career playing doubles together; they were both top college tennis players; they both are super talented and hard workers on and off the court. Luisa Stefani and Quinn Gleason chat about all things tennis, including how they met and how they choose where to focus their career, whether it is as a singles or doubles specialist. I also ask them about their thoughts on th...

The Head Pro Tour 2.0 is one of the most iconic racquet molds in the history of tennis. Originally released as the Pro Tour 280 in the USA (and Pro Tour 630 in Europe), this racquet has developed an almost mythical following amongst purists and professional tennis players. This updated racquet still retains that classic feel but has a few new characteristics. In this episode, we talk about what ma...

Jamie Loeb opens up about some serious stuff! Like being a racquet-holic, the toughest time in her career, and how she's handling the quarantine. We also chat about what she loves about the sport, her success at the college level and how she pulls herself out of stressful situations. Listen to find out what her best day off looks like, who she admires on tour, where her love from Cardi B came from...

We're still in quarantine which means, we are still geeking out about our favorite pro tennis matches to go back and re-watch!   Playtester, Mark Boone, remembers some of his favorite matches from the '80s & '90s and reminisces about some memorable matches for some strange reasons like that crazy injury that Bethanie Mattek-Sands endured and why it hit everyone at TW in it's own way!   We also cha...

Some of our playtesters from around the world catch up and chat all things tennis! Including topics like their must have quarantine gear, their favorite pro rivalries, favorite pro matches to go back and re-watch and so much more! Listen in as they gossip about the beef between Rafa and Kyrgios, how someone might think Dominic Thiem can overtake Rafa the next time they play and how Serena used a t...

What else would tennis players in quarantine talk about?! Troy and Safwane join Michelle remotely and geek out about some of their favorite pro matches and favorite rivalries over the years. The two lefties might just have a soft spot in their heart for other lefties (think: Rafa & Verdasco!) but this episode promises to help you generate a list of MUST WATCH matches for your time at home.  Stock...

We check in with Southern California's very own Danielle Lao to see what she is up to during this break in professional tennis. She explains to us some of the hobbies that she is able to spend more time on perfecting -- who knew she was such a great cook and baker?! She also talks about how important building a strong team for success as a professional player is, but also anyone in the business wo...

Navigating life as a tennis player is challenging and tough right now. This week, we chat with Catherine Harrison who explains how at one point in her career, she was not allowed to play tennis or leave the house for 16 weeks due to a severe injury. Her refreshing perspective and mindset are welcome as she explains how she spent the time, how she shifted to become more of a whole-food, plant based...

Guess which ATP Pro played an integral part of developing Head's newest string? We can't say BUT we do take a deep dive into how Lynx Tour was thought up and created and dialed in to create one of our most favorite strings of 2020! We also talk all about the process of how the pros playtest gear and strings as well as break down the differences between each of the HEAD strings and which one will b...

We're shocked too. The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells has been cancelled and we're super bummed. But, we still have some great content to share with you and give you a sneak peek into all the fun stuff we have been doing behind the scenes. Chris joins me as we chat about all the cool videos we've already shot and some of the fun things we've done already with our time in the desert, like which p...

Being injured sucks! That means less time on the court and more time watching tennis from the couch. In this episode, we talk to a massage therapist and answer all of your questions including how to handle pesky injuries, when to consult a doctor, what we think about theraguns and so much more! Tune in to hear how a strained hamstring was solved over a few sessions of massage therapy. We answer: ...

Tennis helped transform her into the leader she is today. In this episode, Wendy Yang talks about how her work ethic and resilience as a tennis player helped shape her to become the leader she is today. As the President at Hoka and a known leader at Deckers, she talks about who inspires her, how to handle a tough day and what she loves about the work she does on a daily basis. Have a question you...

Imagine being down 0-6, 05-, 30-40. Yikes, that sucks!  And then imagine crawling your way back, point by point, to win the match! That's exactly what Tara Moore did to stage the Greatest Comeback in WTA History! With over 20 ITF Titles, Tara Moore has seen all sides of life as a traveling tennis pro. She brings her British accent and funny personality to chat about all things tennis, including de...

Father of Iliza Shlesinger (Elder Millennial & Last Comic Standing), Fred Shlesinger geeks out about one of his three life passions: TENNIS. From what gear works best for him, to his tennis goals. Fred also gives us his insider info and tips on the best way to view the US Open! He tells me all about the athletes that impresses him on tour, and even tells some stories about generations of players f...

Cramping on the court sucks! But why does it happen and how do you prevent it? In this episode, we talk to Andy Blow from Precision Hydration and he answers all your questions about hydration and cramping. We cover everything from losing electrolytes and salt on the court to how to prepare for a tournament in hot and humid conditions. Andy explains the science behind staying hydrated and how to co...

Curious what Prince tennis has been up to? Our playtesters take a deep dive into the newest lineup of racquets from Prince: the Phantoms! Join Chris, Troy and Michelle as they breakdown the differences between each racquet in this family of flexible feeling frames. Our team shares technology updates, what has and hasn't changed in the new models and why they think these are amazing racquets for pl...

Curious what the players will be rocking at the Aussie Open this year? Tennis Warehouse playtesters, Troy and Tiffani, join Michelle to talk all about 2020 tennis trends including apparel we will see worn at the Australian Open and new shoes they are obsessed with. Plus, they jump into the Aussie Open draw and dish about the players they think have what it takes (and the ones who they think just w...