The Farm & Forge Podcast

Are College Tennis Players Using the Wrong Racquets? In Episode #6, we sit down with racquet customization expert Roman Prokes of RPNY @ Farm & Forge to discuss one of the most overlooked factors in college player performance: equipment. From incoming recruits arriving with vastly different racquet setups to the challenges coaches face supporting an entire roster, we explore how proper customi...

What does racquet customization actually mean—and who is it for? In Episode #5, we sit down with Roman Prokes of RPNY @ Farm & Forge for a conversation on racquet customization: what it is, why it matters, and how even small adjustments can completely change the way a racquet feels and performs. Roman breaks down the many layers of customization—from weight, balance, swing weight, grip size, g...

At RPNY Tennis @ Farm & Forge, we’re always focused on helping players unlock their best. In Episode #4, we sit down with legendary racquet technician Roman Prokes to break down his Racquet Evaluation Process—what it is, how it works, and why it can completely change a player’s game. From beginners to pros (including players like Sloane Stephens), Roman explains how finding the right racquet i...

In Episode 3 of the RPNY Podcast, we take a closer look at extended-length tennis racquets — why some players go beyond the standard 27 inches, who actually benefits, and where the tradeoffs begin. Roman Prokes, world-renowned racquet technician and founder of RPNY Tennis, explores how racquet length evolved, why 27 inches became the modern norm, and what longer frames really change on court — fro...

In Episode 2 of The RPNY Podcast, we take a deep dive into junior racquets, equipment progression, and injury prevention—and why small details matter far more than most people realize. Roman Prokes, world-renowned racquet technician and founder of RPNY Tennis explains why juniors shouldn’t “grow into” full-size racquets—and how smart, gradual equipment changes can reduce injury risk and support lo...

In this episode, we sit down with Roman Prokes, world-renowned racquet technician and founder of RPNY, to talk about his move from New York to Tennessee and what it’s been like becoming part of the Farm & Forge ecosystem. Roman shares his first impressions of Tennessee, the people, and the culture—and what ultimately led him to bring RPNY to Farm & Forge. We dive into the evolution of the...

In this episode of the Farm & Forge Podcast, we pull back the curtain on how we do school — and why it looks nothing like the traditional model. Joined by our lovely teachers, we walk through what a real day looks like for students at Farm & Forge, how online academics and in-person support work together, and why personalization is at the center of everything we do. This conversation is fo...

In this episode of the Farm & Forge Podcast, we introduce you to the educators behind the work. Robert Garrett sits down with our 3 lovely teachers—Mrs. Miyake, Mrs. Harper, and Mrs. Pickman—to share their backgrounds, their journeys through education, and what ultimately led them to Farm & Forge. From decades in public and private schools to engineering, homeschooling, tutoring, and leade...

Welcome to the inaugural podcast of The Farm & Forge Club! In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Milner and Matias Marin to dive deeper into their tennis journeys, the philosophy behind Farm & Forge Tennis, and what it takes to build a world-class training environment rooted in culture, character, and long-term athlete development. From junior tennis to college championships to the fut...