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Ep 195Can a tennis racquet make you a better player?! Can the wrong racquet make you worst? Pro-stock chat & form vs. function debate!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

May 14, 202459 min

Ep 194Beyond the Playtest: 2024 Babolat Pure Strike Racquets

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Apr 30, 202437 min

Ep 193ATP Pro Andrey Rublev practice session chat with Head's Dennis Fabian at Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Apr 16, 202416 min

Ep 192Kim Clijsters Talks All Things Babolat Pure Drive Racquets!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Mar 30, 202422 min

Ep 191Beyond the playtest: Wilson Blade v9 Racquets & We are LIVE!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Mar 12, 202457 min

Ep 190Tennis Coaching Corner: hustle culture, coaching philosophies & more

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Feb 27, 20241h 10m

Ep 189Angela Kulikov: "the locker rooms at Wimbledon are the same for the Doubles Specialists" from college to the pros

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Feb 13, 20241h 6m

Ep 188ATP Pro Gear Swaps for 2024

We know, we know...the Australian Open is OVER. But we are missing the late nights and 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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jan 26, 202452 min

Ep 187WTA Pro Gear Swaps & racquet changes, trends, etc.

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jan 19, 202453 min

Ep 186BABOLAT PURE STRIKE Racquets: all about the new lineup & tech in this episode sneak peek episode!

Learn and hear all about the 2024 PURE STRIKE LINE UP racquets! And then demo some! 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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jan 5, 202424 min

Ep 185We are done with 2023! Here are some of the BEST Talk Tennis Episodes of 2023! From pro players to gear geeks & playtester chats!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Dec 26, 202342 min

Ep 184THE Ultimate TENNIS Gift Guide for every player in your life with Jennifer Gelhaus (Vida Tennis Pod & Tennis Pro)

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Dec 12, 202357 min

Ep 183ACE THE MOON! Life is short, have more fun on the tennis court; co-founders Deena & Josh talk about how this brand came to be & the inspo behind this fun brand!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Nov 28, 202348 min

Ep 182Danielle Lao finds a passion for coaching & running while taking a break from competing on the WTA, ITF

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Nov 14, 202359 min

Ep 181TOURNA Grip with Kevin Niksich - the light blue grip that doesn’t slip & beyond (including string & other tennis gear)!!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Oct 31, 202339 min

Ep 180Beyond the playtest: HEAD Prestige Classic 2.0 - a deep dive into the remake of an iconic tennis racquet

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Oct 17, 202343 min

Ep 179Luxilon is here! Save the environment one forehand at a time with 100% recycled tennis strings: Behind the design & innovation of Eco Power & Eco Rough ♻️

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Oct 3, 202355 min

Ep 178Beyond the Playtest: Yonex Percept Racquets (we explore the models of the Percept line: 97, 100, 97D, 100D, 97H)

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Sep 19, 202346 min

Ep 177Off court chat with WTA Doubles Players Asia Muhammad & Alexa Guarachi!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Sep 5, 202340 min

Ep 176Quinn Borchard: navigating the journey as father & coach of one of the best junior tennis player in the world under 12!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Aug 22, 20231h 0m

Ep 175What the heck have we playtested this year?! And what did we think of all the new tennis shoes & racquets?!

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 [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Aug 8, 202356 min

Ep 174On & off court hydration tips & tricks from tennis pro & 2-time All American at USC, Danielle Lao & Jess Cera from Salt Stick!

Just in time for the heat of the summer, we are having an open discussion around the importance of hydration during tennis training and competing! Jess Cerra, VP Product and Community Development at Salt Stick AND pro cyclist & Danielle Lao, aka the little giant, D.lao, pro player, 2 time All American at USC and an all around stellar athlete are sitting down to talk all about the ins and outs of hydrating for tennis, training and to ensure peak performance as any level athlete! We talk about: - Who is SaltStick? Who started it and why? - Salt Stick partners and pro athletes - Cycling to cross train - What does your on court and off court training look like - Personal struggles of hydration - Salt Stick products explained - What items are best suited for league players or people who play tennis and still might be playing a lot but aren’t training like elite athletes - How will Salt stick help me as an athlete? If I’m not working out, can I take/use saltstick? - Sports drinks vs. salt stick products - What is Dysautonomia - Electrolyte supplementation - Sodium vs. salt - Why do we sweat? and why do some people sweat more than others – how does humidity effect this? - What do we sweat? - Any way you can change your sweat amount or type? - Debunk some hydration myths! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jul 25, 20231h 0m

Ep 173Wilson is SHIFTING the tennis world with a new family of racquets! Michael Schaeffer explains how they used feedback from players to create a new line of frames in 2023.

The SHIFT Racquets are almost here (launching July 14th to be exact!)! Wilson has developed their newest family of tennis racquets with extensive feedback from top coaches and elite players from around the world, including some of you! In this episode, Michael Schaeffer, the Global Product Director for Racquet Sports at WILSON joins us to talk about the process of creating a new franchise of racquets! In this episode we cover: - How Wilson began working on the prototypes and how long it has taken to go from initial concepts to full production as well as their GLOBAL playtest (think: SHIFT origin story) - What sets Shift apart from other racquets & what is the most significant technology - Where the SHIFT racquets fit in the Wilson lineup and who these racquets are for - How important player feedback was in the development - Best string set up for SHIFT - Success stories from concept to creation - What do they feel like?! A Blade? or an Ultra?! or a Clash?! - and more! 0:00:01 intro, Michael Schaeffer, Global Product Director at WILSON Racquet Sports 0:01:00 Clash and lessons learned to create Shift 0:01:28 SHIFT concept to creation & where it fits in the Wilson Lineup 0:02:20 Wilson playtesting 0:03:47 feedback from playtesting and the next steps 0:08:00 making the prototype play even better 0:09:29 Innovation at Wilson & bending technologies 0:10:05 changing the way racquets bend! flexible & stable = vertical bending 0:12:16 definition of VERTICAL BENDING 0:14:05 Question, "Wilson says how plush and soft these racquets are but the spec says the racquet's stiffness rating is high -- EXPLAIN!" 0:16:10 explain the feel of what SHIFT is like in your hands 0:18:50 Shift 99 Pro 0:21:14 "Are we going to see this technology in more Wilson racquets?" & Wilson family segments 0:22:46 Pros testing the Shift racquets and who the pro influence (and yes, I meant Madison Brengle, not Lauren!) 0:25:10 Prototype vs. Final cosmetic & consumer feedback 0:28:30 WHEN WILL GROMMETS BE AVAILABLE?!?!? 0:29:10 What is the best string set up for the SHIFT racquets?! 0:31:10 What players are you targeting for the Shift racquets? Who should be using Shift?! 0:33:00 Michelle's playtest feedback 0:34:15 How the prototype changed due to feedback and what the racquet now offers 0:35:00 "Will more versions of the SHIFT racquets come out in 2023?" 0:37:10 Any fun stories to share from the journey of SHIFT?! & how many prototypes were there?! 0:41:20 "blind" playtesting 0:43:30 Why you should try SHIFT no matter what :) Thank you for listening! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jul 11, 202347 min

Ep 172What’s going on ON the TOUR!? Trending tour topics; ATP & WTA mid-year gear changes; 🌱 Grass season is here; more love for RF! & some bold Wimbledon picks!

Grass season is here! Troy and Michelle discuss trending ATP & WTA Tour topics in this episode. And they also go over gear swaps being made by some of the pros mid-season and gush some more over Roger Federer with a petition to bring him back! Plus, some BOLD Wimbledon picks. We also cover in this episode... - make tennis easier to watch on TV! - Pro players losing their luggage when traveling to tournaments - Bublik from Yonex to Tecnifibre - Tiafoe and Fritz in the TOP 10 (yass American Tennis!) - Iga still in Asics Gel Resolutions; future of ON tennis - Nike Vapor 9 stock - Grigor Dimitrov in Lacoste - Rybakina in YONEX - Andy Murray winning challengers - Kei Nishikori comeback - Wimbledon fashion rule change - and more! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jun 27, 202344 min

Ep 171All of your STRING questions answered! Part 2 with HEAD’s Dennis Fabian! We talk about what the future of tennis strings might be, eco friendly strings & more!

You asked, we answered! Dennis Fabian (Global Manager for HEAD Racquets, Bags, Accessories) joins us to answer ALL (well, almost ALL) of your questions! Everything and anything goes! We cover: Tips on string setups: soft strings in stiff racquets vs. soft racquets with stiff strings & tensions How does color play different in the same string?! How Head defines the family of strings (Lynx vs. Hawk) Eco friendly strings! Low tension vs. high tension Lynx Tour 18g!! What does the future of strings look like?! Pro level HEAD strings and why they are the way they are and much more! YouTube version: https://youtu.be/xXUG7sfP5FM ➤Shop HEAD Tennis Strings: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/HeadString.html ➤Shop HEAD Racquets: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Headracquets.html Have any questions?! Continue the conversation: [email protected] Listen to more TALK TENNIS Episodes: ➤ ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-tennis/id1475845728?l ➤ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aCFGNA2VnSOJus9qM2jrx ➤ STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=453304&refid=stpr ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho27FeapqXM&list=PL5DwNZrua-dnD2w8JPGbd440vPFgUZjf7 Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jun 13, 202347 min

Ep 170Ask us ANYTHING, yes, we said anything about HEAD Tennis Strings! Dennis Fabian is here to ANSWER all your questions! (Part ☝️)

You asked, we answered! In the first of a 2-part episode, Dennis Fabian (Global Manager for HEAD Racquets, Bags, Accessories) joins us to answer ALL (well, almost ALL) of your questions! Everything and anything goes! In this episode we cover the following: How do the mains and crosses of Lynx Spin 2 work together to enhance spin? Does the stiffness of each string play any role in the spin-potential? Head's String lineup from top to bottom explained How does color play into playability of string?! How are strings developed?! What's the process of making a string?! What are other good hybrids?! and more...! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

May 30, 202341 min

Ep 169Can virtual tennis IMPROVE your game?! WTA Pro & Olympic Medalist, Luisa Stefani says yes & is joined by Yannick Yoshizawa VP of Sense Arena to explain how!

She's a WTA Pro who won her 1st Grand Slam this year in Australia, has an Olympic Medal and some of the best volleys in the game! Luisa Stefani joins us to talk about how Sense Arena virtual tennis has helped her come back from her big injury. He is a former pro and college player who previously worked on the WTA and is now the Vice President of Sense Arena, Yannick Yoshizawa. And they both happen to be from Brazil, so we brought the energy and chemistry for you! In this episode we learn what virtual tennis even is when using Sense Arena and how it can help our brains and offer cognitive work. With a focus on the mind body connection, our guests explain how to use this tool no matter if you are newer to tennis, a lifelong player, working on your pro status or just a competitor looking to improve! Tune in for a really cool chat about virtual tennis and ways Sense Arena can help improve your game! Learn more here: https://tennis.sensearena.com/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

May 16, 202350 min

Ep 168We are IN the HEAD Pro Stringing room at the BNP Paribas Open with Dennis Fabian & we talk all about pro stringing & the made in the US new string: Hawk Power!

We had a chance to catch up with Dennis Fabian (HEAD Global Manager Racquets, Bags, Accessories!) at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA this year! In this episode, we sit down in the HEAD Stringing room to chat about all things STRINGS! Some of the topics we covered include: - What is it like to be on sight doing the stringing at the BNP Paribas Open? - Explain the stringing room - What string things have you seen trending this year and here specifically at BNP? - Head HAWK POWER! How did this string come about?! What need does it fill?! Where does it fit in the line up? What can we expect from the playability of this string since our listeners can’t demo strings? What is it comparable to? What's the difference between Hawk Power and Lynx Touch? Talk about the testing process with this string? Did any pros help with feedback? The uniqueness of being made in the United States Unique color - how many protos were there and how'd you land on this color Who is this string for? - What's next? Can we expect anything new in the next year? If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

May 2, 202336 min

Ep 167Ajla Tomljanović is here! One of our favorite WTA Pros talks about life on tour & coming back from injury, Break Point on Netflix, her Wilson Ultra, her favorite on court gear, puppies & MORE!

Ajla Tomljanović is here! This WTA sweetheart captured our hearts when she beat Serena in her last US Open in 2022. We are so excited as she is one of our favorite players on tour! Currently working on rehabbing a bad knee injury from the beginning of the year, Ajla has reached a career high of 33 on the WTA Tour and in 2022 she reached the quarterfinals in both Wimbledon and the US Open. She has collected several big wins over many top players and currently can be seen featured in the Netflix Docu-Series Break Point. She was born in Croatia, plays under the Australian flag and currently calls Florida home. With a big smile and awesome on court personality, she is a fierce competitor yet friends with basically everyone on tour and in the tennis world! In this episode we talk about: - Knee rehab and 2023 comeback to tour - Sisters & dogs! - the Wilson Ultra 100 v4 & how cosmetics do matter - Ajla's history with Wilson and the big red tennis bag - Penguin apparel and style - Omorpho - AUS VOGUE!!! - Netflix Break Point - mental toughness - on court emotions - and MORE! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Apr 18, 202331 min

Ep 166Rafa’s Racquet is HERE! Finally, us mere mortals can play with the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin & Olivier Carlier tells us what makes this one so special!

Babolat is releasing a racquet designed with and endorsed by one of the greatest players of all time, Rafael Nadal! In this episode we learn everything we could want and MORE about this new frame! Completely unique in spec, it boasts a swingweight above 370 (!!!) and a stiffness rating of 70, while the strung weight is just under 12 ounces. We had the chance to speak with Olivier Carlier, Babolat's Global Marketing Manager in the racquet category and picked his brain about this one of a kind frame! We asked him things like: How did this racquet come about?! Take a deep dive into the specs and materials What was it like working with Rafa?! What makes him so unique (swinging such a hefty racquet as efficiently as he does, Rafa's idiosyncrasies and superstitions; etc.) What is the best string set up for this racquet? What is Rafa's string set up? Advantages of high stiffness The cosmetics and how much of a role Rafa played How does this racquet differ from the Pure Aero and more! While we can't all swing as effectively as Rafa, players will find the racquet to absorb and redirect pace, load balls with tons of mass and rock solid stability from everywhere on the court. And this is as close to what Rafa uses that you can get! Even if you can't swing it, it would be a great collectible for any Rafa fan! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Apr 5, 202318 min

Ep 165Behind the scenes insight & insider info from a Tennis Warehouse playtester at the BNP Paribas Open 2023

The BNP Paribas Open 2023 has come and gone. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina have been crowned the winners. But, in this episode we wanted to give you insight to what it is like to be a Tennis Warehouse playtester capturing content during the tournament! From on sight content captures to off sight experiences and fun stories, Michelle shares some info on what happened behind the scenes this year in Indian Wells! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Mar 21, 202339 min

Ep 164The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is finally here! And we are so excited! Listen in for a few reasons why...

Warning: this is your HYPE episode to get excited for the 2023 BNP PARIBAS Open in Indian Wells, California! It's one of our favorite times of the year and you know Tennis Warehouse will be there! So many exciting things will be happening and we want to know what you want to see and hear from our crew! Things we are stoked on: - the Tennis Warehouse TENT loaded with racquets, strings, bags, accessories AND shoes - the TENNIS WAREHOUSE DEMO court! this year with fun activations & collabs! - PRO Player Autograph sessions! - off-site content! -on site content! AND SO MUCH MORE! Let us know what you want covered and be sure to say hello! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Mar 6, 202311 min

Ep 1632023 ATP Gear Check! We come to terms with Roger officially being retired & turn to the NEXT GEN Americans making a dent on tour & more Break Point chatter!

In this episode we dive deep into what the ATP Pros are using on tour for 2023! We can't believe Roger Federer is officially off the ATP Tour and we recorded this BEFORE the Australian Open FINISHED, but we still chat all the things when it comes to who made big switches in gear from racquets, shoes, strings, apparel and so much more! We also still are chatting about Break Point and some of the insider perspectives and more chatter around Rafa, Taylor, Felix, Ruud and all the other players featured in this Docuseries on Netflix! And we even go through some of the NEXT GEN American players who are starting to make some noise on the ATP Tour! What do you think?! AND what do you want to hear more of?! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Feb 21, 20231h 0m

Ep 162Win a trip to the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells & learn about Universal Tennis, UTR Rankings & more!

Tennis Warehouse and Universal Tennis have teamed up so you can win a trip to the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA simply by signing up here: https://app.universaltennis.com/join and then ENTER here: https://www.universaltennis.com/contest Then, listen to the rest of our episode with Stephen Armitraj, (Chief Tennis Officer at Universal Tennis) and learn what Universal Tennis has to offer and why we love the concept of Flex Leagues! We talk about everything Universal Tennis including what is a UTR ranking, does everyone have one? What are the benefits of joining? What is a Flex League?! How the Pro Circuit works and how can we tune in? Not to mention, Stephen gives us some insight into his world being a former top player, coach and still super involved with all things tennis! Learn more about Universal Tennis: https://universaltennis.com *Existing members can enter: it's explained on the contest landing page https://www.universaltennis.com/contest (bit of a scroll down), but if you already have a Universal Tennis membership, simply click an “enter to win” button on this page, sign in to your account, and you’ll automatically be registered for the contest. If you're already signed in, click an "enter to win" button, and you'll be redirected to your Universal Tennis homepage and automatically entered into the contest. https://www.universaltennis.com/contest If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Feb 7, 202334 min

Ep 1612023 WTA Women’s Pro Tennis Gear Check! Plus, Break Point chatter; Nike dropping athletes; Aussie Open matches & more!

Talk Tennis is back for 2023! We're so excited for pro tennis and in this episode, we are so excited to chat all things WTA pro tennis gear! Who made big switches in racquets?! Shoes?! Strings?! Apparel?! Coaches?! And more! Michelle and Troy talk through some of the top names on the women's side from the singles stars to doubles specialists. They also comment on the Netflix Break Point documentary and what they loved and maybe didn't like. If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jan 24, 202343 min

Ep 160Become the best tennis player in 2023 as you train specifically FOR tennis with James Shapiro: get stronger, faster, better & remain injury free!

Sports performance coach, James Shapiro, is here to help you become a better tennis player and athlete in 2023! He's a sports performance coach, a personal trainer and a strength coach. James Shapiro works with a wide range of clients, all with different goals from training Division I athletes, to up and coming junior players to stay-at-home moms, seniors, high-school athletes, CEOs and everyone in between! In this episode, he helps us become better athletes specific to our sport which means we can get faster, stronger, healthier and work to become the best and most efficient athlete. Whether you are an aging social player, a parent of an up and coming player, a working professional on 3 USTA teams or a junior going into college competition, this episode will help offer insight on how to become the best athlete you can be! Follow James Shaprio: https://www.instagram.com/james.l.shapiro/ Learn more: https://jameslshapiro.com/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jan 10, 202351 min

Ep 159Best of 2022! From a behind the scenes look at how the Pure Aero has evolved to learning more about Wheelchair Tennis; debating string tension & so much more!

We had to do it; here is the BEST of our 2022 episodes! 2022 was packed full of surprises from new racquets, to new shoes and everything in between! We started the year with some inventory delays and some supply chain issues but finished the year strong with shoes from every brand back in stock and some awesome deals on great tennis gear! Before we dive into 2023, take a few minutes and relive some of our best and favorite episodes from the past 12 months! Evolution of the Babolat Pure Aero: https://youtu.be/i4YqdK6jT94 Brad Parks: Learn more about Wheelchair Tennis https://youtu.be/kaQ-7bsTMrI Ask Us ANYTHING (about Tennis Gear!): https://youtu.be/1k_3jywV23Y The Great String Debate: https://youtu.be/lZ2TLkk399E Tennis Nerd joins to talk about what the pros really use: https://youtu.be/FsEOer65v8E Behind the Design adidas AVACOURT: https://youtu.be/bVU6nFGmOdc We hope your 2023 is filled with loads of tennis and amazing times on and off the court! Stay tuned for an action packed year and more fun from all of us at Tennis Warehouse! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Dec 27, 202246 min

Ep 158The tennis feel good story you need to hear with Marty & Anne from the Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program: they just completed their best year yet & continue to build champions

Located in South Central Los Angeles, the Pete Brown Junior Tennis program is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing free tennis, mentoring and education in a safe and positive environment. Marty Woods founded this program in 2009 in memory of his coach and mentor, Pete Brown. 2022 has been their best year yet! After receiving 1 of 3 grants from the Naomi Osaka Play Academy and had several players show loads of success and growth on and off the court, this year is surely one to celebrate. The program promotes junior tennis as a platform for character development, physical fitness and lifetime achievement with a focus on the importance of character, integrity and sportsmanship -- all ideals that were critically important to Mr. Pete Brown and his family and all pillars that continue to thrive with the help of an awesome, passionate team led by Anne and Marty! Marty & Anne join me to share all their successes from 2022 and what to look forward to in the new year! They talk about new traditions they've started, players who are succeeding in college and the junior players making waves in National and International tournaments! These episodes are always my personal favorites and I just hope you love hearing about the amazing work being down on these courts and feel inspired and encouraged to find a way to give back to the sport we all love. Donate to the PBJTP: https://www.pbjtp.com Learn more: https://www.pbjtp.com Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/petebrownjrtennis/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Dec 20, 20221h 1m

Ep 157Brian Teacher explains how you can get REMOTE tennis coaching from top ATP/WTA Coaches & compare your game to pro players on the Full Court Tennis App!

Brian Teacher is a former top American pro player who reached a career high ranking of number 7, won the Australian Open in 1980, was a 4-time All American at UCLA, has been named to many Hall of Fames including the ITA, NCAA and has many more accolades under his belt. After his pro career, he found himself coaching WTA and ATP players and he has coached several top players you might have heard of including Greg Rusedski, Max Myrni, Andre Agassi and many more. Today, he has a Tennis Academy in Southern California and has develop a groundbreaking new tennis instructional app and platform which just might revolutionize the way tennis players learn called the Full Court Tennis App! In this episode we learn: Which coaches are on the app? How the app works & how to get started as a player or coach How did it come together? Who is behind it – who is on the advisory board & the importance of big name backers like John McEnroe, Katrina Adams, etc. Which coaches are on board and part of the app Explain some of the different coaching styles players might experience on the app Success stories and testimonials How is it different from other apps Download the app and learn more here: https://www.fullcourttennis.com If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Dec 6, 202231 min

Ep 156Your ultimate Sports GIFT GUIDE for any athlete in your life! (tennis, pickleball, running, equestrian, tackle, fishing & more!)

The holidays are practically here! Looking for the perfect gift for the athlete in your life?! In this episode, we introduce you to our "sister companies" and talk about the trends they have seen in 2022 and what are the best gifts in their world! So even if your friends and family aren't die hard tennis players like you, we think we have you covered and chat with Total Pickleball, Running Warehouse, Riding Warehouse and Tackle Warehouse and also offer you some insight into our favorite items in the tennis world & even give you an up to date perspective of what's going on with inventory for the 2022 holiday season! Shop at Tennis Warehouse: www.tennis-warehouse.com (in EUR: www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com) (in AUS: www.tennisonly.com.au) Shop at Total Pickleball: www.totalpickleball.com Shop at Running Warehouse: www.runningwarehouse.com Shop at Riding Warehouse: www.ridingwarehouse.com Shop at Tackle Warehouse: www.tacklewarehouse.com If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Nov 22, 20221h 31m

Ep 155Neha Uberoi: From Pro Tennis Player to Mental Health Professional & life in between

Neha Uberoi is a former pro tennis player and knows all about the pressure and performance that tennis demands, but she also is a mental health professional and is super passionate about working with athletes of all ages and calibers. She has seen success on and off the court and is here today to talk about all sorts of things including being the CEO of South Asians in Sports, mental health, eating disorders, challenges of athletes of all levels, transitioning out of sport and so much more. In this episode, we chat about: - academy life & pressures - pro tennis - shifting dreams & expectations - new adventures & work life post tennis - South Asians in Sport - and much more If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Nov 8, 202250 min

Ep 154Get to know WTA Doubles specialist Sabrina Santamaria! From growing up on LA public courts to a twist of fate during her college career, picking doubles partners & beyond!

It's hard not to smile while chatting with WTA Pro, Sabrina Santamaria! She may be just 5'2 in stature, but she has a huge heart and exudes good vibes while telling her story of growing up on public courts in Los Angeles to playing for USC to an injury that sidelined her but in a twist of fate was what allowed her to meet her now husband. Taking an unconventional path, it is clear Sabrina has always had a good head on her shoulders and is passionate about the sport. And seeing her career as a business, she chose to focus her time and energy in doubles and has seen great success and has had an amazing 2022 on the WTA Tour! Check out our chat as we cover all the things including international travel, friends on tour, puppies, being a female minority and so much more! Follow Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/sabsantamaria/?hl=en If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Oct 25, 202249 min

Ep 153ISO Racquet Soulmate for WTA Pro, Emina Bektas (switching from extended Pure Aero to standard racquet)

Emina Bektas has had one of the best years of her career yet is still in search of her perfect racquet! Today she joins us to explain how she ended up with the Pure Aero Plus racquet, how she has been coping with it and what she is looking for in a new racquet. Troy talks her through some racquet and MRT options and we end this chat with a demo order ready to ship for Emina to try! WTA Pro player, Emina Bektas, has had the best year of her career. We patiently await her decision... Which racquet do you think Emina should switch to?! And do you have similar issues and need help finding the best new racquet for your game?! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Oct 11, 202243 min

Ep 152Ask us ANYTHING about Tennis Gear! We answer more of your questions & contemplate starting a book club to really geek out further!

We answer more of your questions regarding tennis gear, strings and equipment (and really talk about string stuff)! We also contemplate starting a book club and tackling Technical Tennis written by the one and only Tennis Professor (Crawford Lindsay) and Rod Cross! Have you read it? And are you interested in joining us to de-bunk some tennis findings and statements?! Do you have a question for us regarding racquets, strings, shoes or tennis in general!? Email us at [email protected] Let us know what you want to hear more of! Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Sep 27, 202240 min

Ep 151Gladiators Tennis: grinding to get ATP Points (✌️) and creating cool tennis content as they go!

Areg and Grisha are here! Better known as Gladiators Tennis, these two competitors talk all about what it is really like to be a professional tennis player! They also give us some insights on how their content and channel started, their gear of choice when it comes to filming and their on court shenanigans and more! Check out their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GladiatorsTennis Follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gladiatorstennis/ If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Sep 13, 202254 min

Ep 150Johnny Mac Tennis Project is changing lives on the tennis court!

The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) has a mission to change young lives by removing the racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis legend John McEnroe, and introduces the sport of tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity to thousands of under-resourced New York City area children. Joining me on this episode is the Executive Director at the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, Ryann Cutillo! Ryann shares her experience in the tennis world and how she landed at the JMTP. She explains how the foundation formed, how hands on John (and Patrick McEnroe) are and how the players join the program and matriculate through. Other things to listen for: - Fun stories about John & Patrick on site - How a program like this can change lives - How you can get involved - How much donations mean to this organization - BNP Paribas Mac 1 - Stand out players to keep an eye on - On and off court achievements that stand out; stories how kids lives have visibly been changed for the better - Whats on the horizon? Learn more: https://www.jmtpny.org/mission.html If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Aug 30, 202228 min

Ep 149Attn: Tennis Fashionistas! Brad Singer, founder of Lucky in Love, previews the Santa Fe Glow Collection! He also gives us styling tips & we are giving away a tennis outfit!

In this episode we find ourselves LUCKY IN LOVE! Brad Singer, Founder & Creative Director of Lucky in Love joins us today to debut their newest collection! He has taken women's tennis fashion and style to new heights with fashion forward pieces featuring bright colors, vibrant patterns, and energetic prints that compliment women's figures on and off the court! We get to hear all about what it's like designing endless collections of tennis gear and what sets Lucky in Love apart from everyone else. Learn about where Brad finds his inspiration and what he does if he ever burns out (spoiler alert: he loves what he does and it's quite apparent as you listen!). Take a listen to what the Santa Fe Glow collection has to offer and you might even win an outfit from this collection! And if you are looking for a closer look, be sure to watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/tenniswarehouse/featured To win or lose in style. To feel on top of the world. To be…Lucky in Love. Shop the Santa Fe Glow Collection: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Lucky_in_Love_Santa_Fe_Glow_Tennis_Collection/catpage-WALIL18.html And let us know where you would wear your Lucky in Love outfit to enter to win a bit of the Santa Fe Glow collection! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Aug 16, 202236 min

Ep 148Everything you need to know about the NEW Babolat Pure Aero! Plus, how Babolat creates new racquets, who the new Pure Aero is for & more!

The new Babolat Pure Aero is here! In this episode, Olivier Carlier (Babolat Global Marketing Manager - Expert Racquets), joins us to talk all about the evolution of the iconic AERO line of Babolat racquets and how this new one came to be! What has changed, who should be using it and so much more! In this episode: - Pure Aero: an evolution of the AERO – from the APD to present day Pure Aero; what have been the key moments and most popular versions of the racquet? - What makes the AERO such an iconic racquet – can't just be Rafa?! Or can it?! - NextGen players using the Pure Aero: FAA, Carlos, Leylah, Danielle, Jen Brady, etc. - How Babolat updates a franchise of racquets: from previous generation to new racquet: how they decide what to change & how they navigate between too much or too little change to make it enough of an “update” - What changes have been made with the new Pure Aero line: 100, 98, Lite and Team - How important is the RA to the Pure Aero's playability and identity - Why the different string spacing for the heavy vs. light models - Who is the Pure Aero player? - Explain the flax fibers technology in the new Pure Aero - Best string set ups for the new Pure Aeros If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Aug 3, 202247 min

Ep 147Beyond the Playtest: 2022 Prince ATS Textreme Tour Tennis Racquets (what sets them apart & why we love them!)

Prince has released the update to their Tour line just in time for summer 2022 and you have had all the questions about this new, all-white ATS line of racquets. In this episode, playtesters talk through what has changed in this racquet, what racquets play similar, how the new Tour 98 compares to the DR Ezone 98 and so much more! Plus, listen in to hear which playtester officially switched to one of these new Prince racquets and reach out to us to try some free string from Prince! Shop Prince ATS Textreme Tour Racquets: -Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-ATR290.html -Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100 310 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-ATR310.html -Prince ATS Textreme Tour 100P Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-ATR10P.html -Prince ATS Textreme Tour 95 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-ATR95.html -Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-ATR98.html In this episode: - what changed technology wise? - what is ATS? - how does it compare to the Ezones? Radicals? - will there be an O3 version coming? - where do they fit in the line? - and a bunch more! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected] Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jul 19, 202249 min

Ep 146Ask us ANYTHING about tennis gear! Tennis Warehouse playtesters answer your questions about strings, shoes, racquets & more!

This episode is all about answering your tennis gear and equipment questions! Troy and Michelle tackle some of the questions you have asked including when to change your grommets; why stringing at low tensions on tight string patterns work; what we know about factory tolerances; switching from an old racquet to something new; finding the right setups for players with injuries and so much more! Do you have a question for us regarding racquets, strings, shoes or tennis in general!? Email us at [email protected] Let us know what you want to hear more of! Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com 🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au Happy Hitting!

Jul 5, 202252 min