Author Archives: Tennis Pro Guru
US Open 2019 – Racket Brands Singles Shares – Tennis Column #29
Last Grand Slam tournament of the season starts on Monday, 26th of August. Draws were made, qualifiers finished too and we know all 256 players participating in singles. And we know also rackets they use. Take a look at the most used racket brands during upcoming US Open 2019. Note: […]
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US Open 2019 Pre-Tournament Winner Predictions – Tennis Column #28
Last Grand Slam Tournament of the season will start in a week. US Open 2019 is the last chance for a lot of players to make this season a successful one. On the other hand, we got used to many withdrawals and retirements during the matches due to injuries. The […]
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Head vs Yonex Tennis Racket Comparison
Head vs Yonex comparison is very interesting. In Men professional tennis Head is a strong second brand trying to overcome Wilson. Yonex sits satisfied at fourth place in popularity on ATP tour. However, among WTA professionals Yonex retakes the third position from Head and is on the move. Can Yonex, […]
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Tennis Racket Grip Size Chart
You finally read relevant tennis racket reviews and choose the best tennis racket for you. Now you know the brand, type, head size, length and weight of your future tennis racket. Still, one important decision lies ahead. You need to choose the correct tennis racket grip size. Wrong grip size […]
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Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0 Tennis Racket Review
Dunlop, once a racket of the first choice for a majority of professional players, is doing everything to return at the big stage. Merger with Srixon and combination of their technologies is a step in the right direction. I had a chance to test one of their older but reliable […]
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No more Grand Slams for Federer – Tennis Column #27
You will hardly find anyone who did not wish Federer to claim the Wimbledon title on Sunday. Even Djokovic fans would accept that Federer is so unique at his age. 37 years and 11 months old and still competing at the top level. They would definitely do not mind Federer […]
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Wilson Ultra 100 Tennis Racket Review
I already had experience with Wilson Ultra. I playtested Ultra 97 a few months ago and was really satisfied. This time I took to the court another piece from Ultra collection. Wilson Ultra 100 has a bigger head and should be more suitable for intermediate players. Was it the same […]
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Wilson vs Yonex Tennis Racket Comparison
Wilson vs Yonex is the clash between the brand we all love and are used to and the brand that is represented by so many young and fresh players. The popularity of Yonex between rising stars of tennis is incredible. Naomi Osaka and Denis Shapovalov, just to name at least […]
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Wimbledon 2019 – Racket Brands Singles Shares – Tennis Column #26
Wimbledon 2019 starts on Monday. Wimbledon is the third Grand Slam tournament of the season and only one played on grass. We already know 256 players (128 men and 128 ladies) participating in singles and we know their rackets too. Look at the most used racket brands during Wimbledon 2019.
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Wimbledon 2019 Pre-Tournament Predictions – Tennis Column #25
The most famous tennis tournament starts on Monday. Only Grand Slam tournament played on grass courts is a challenge for players, fans, and bettors. Wimbledon 2019 is finally here so let’s make pre-tournament winners predictions. Men’s Singles draw Wimbledon 2018 winner: Djokovic Our pre-season Wimbledon 2019 pick: Djokovic Readers poll: […]
Continue readingBabolat vs Yonex Tennis Racket Comparison
Babolat vs Yonex? David vs Goliath? Babolat is definitely one of the biggest brands in the tennis industry. Yonex can be called the rising star of the tennis industry. The Japanese company known from badminton world is crushing the world of tennis in rocket speed. It has a lot of […]
Continue readingWilson vs Head Tennis Racket Comparison
Wilson vs Head, that is a pretty tough choice. Both brands are leaders in the industry. Design of both, Wilson and Head tennis rackets, is pretty appealing and also playing characteristics are at the highest possible level. The question if you like more Roger Federer, the synonym of Wilson or […]
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Dunlop Srixon Revo CV 3.0 Tennis Racket Review
Dunlop tennis rackets have a special place in memory for me. Dunlop was the first racket I played as a kid, then again it was my first senior racket. Therefore, the opportunity to playtest Dunlop Srixon Revo CV 3.0 could not be rejected. It brought a lot of memories to […]
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Babolat vs Head Tennis Racket Comparison
Racket choice is driven usually by two motives. The first is the playing characteristics of rackets. Do you prefer the spin, power or control? Or you need to mix it? The second motive is emotionally based. What design do you prefer or what racket is used by your favorite player? […]
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Head Graphene Touch Radical MP Tennis Racket Review
I am not playing with Head rackets too often. I did test playing with Head Speed MP a few months ago and I was really impressed. The chance to play with another Head racket had to be grasped. This time it was Head Graphene Touch Radical MP. Check my impressions […]
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Grass Tennis Season is here – Tennis Column #24
The grass is less used court surface but on the contrary, the most famous tennis tournament is played on the grass. Wimbledon is the highlight of every tennis season and there is no change this season. Preparation for Wimbledon starts immediately after the finish of the French Open. We prepared […]
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French Open 2019 – Racket Brands Singles Shares – Tennis Column #23
Tennis world will follow just one tournament for the next two weeks. The second Grand Slam tournament of the season starts on Sunday. The famous courts of Roland Garros in Paris will welcome 256 players on its clay surface. 256 players and 256 rackets. Look at the most used racket […]
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Wilson Clash 100 Tennis Racket Review
Overall Rating Wilson Clash was the most expected racket this year. 15th February, was the day of the big premiere. Wilson uses the word “revolution” as the synonym for the Clash in its marketing. And that, of course, raised high expectations between tennis players. Wilson Clash racket is produced in […]
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Can Nadal win one more? – Tennis Column #22
Rafael Nadal is the king of the clay. There is absolutely no doubt about it. But are we seeing actually his demise from the throne? Three losses in semifinals in a row. What does it mean for Rafael Nadal future? What does it mean for tennis at all? Nadal lost with […]
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Wilson Portable Tennis Ball Machine Review
Wilson Portable Tennis Ball Machine is manufactured by Sports Tutor company under Wilson Sporting Goods license. This tennis ball machine with the name known to everyone in the tennis industry offers a lot of interesting features at a relatively good price. Pros: + 8 different spin levels and 1 flat […]
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Match Mate (iSAM & PTS) Tennis Ball Machines Overview
Match Mate Tennis was formed by merging assets of two tennis ball machines producers Master Sports and Match Mate. Master Sports Inc. was the producer of SAM tennis ball machines and Match Mate Tennis manufactured Match Mate Rookie and Quickstart tennis ball machines. The merger was arranged and sponsored by […]
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Lobster Tennis Ball Machines Overview
American tennis ball machine producer Lobster Sports is one of the most known ball machine brands worldwide. Lobster Sports Inc. was established back in the 70s by banker Harry Giuditta on the grounds of bankrupted Green Brook Developing Company. Today, Lobster is the major player in the tennis ball machine […]
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What is inside tennis ball? (video inside)
I know the title of this article is pretty childish. But frankly, did you ever asked that question yourself? The answer is clear in the case of pressurized tennis balls, but what is inside of pressureless tennis balls? I decided to find it out. You do not need many things […]
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Fed Cup Semifinals & Play-Off Preview – Tennis Column #21
The third week of April is free of WTA tournaments. However, a fan of women tennis does not need to be worried. The Fed Cup semifinals and play-off matches are taking places from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st. Team nominations promise tennis of the highest quality. Fed Cup Semifinals France […]
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Lobster Elite Three Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite Three Tennis Ball Machine is an upgraded Elite Two model. It offers a little bit more functions for a little bit more money. What does “a little bit more” mean and is it worth “a little bit more” money? Check our review. Pros: + Random horizontal (left to […]
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Most Frequently Asked Questions about Tennis – Guide for Starters
Any newbie in a tennis game has a lot of questions. I wrote down the most frequently asked questions about tennis with simple answers. The list of questions will be updated continuously. I hope this “Tennis FAQ” will be a good starting point for any tennis newbie. In case you […]
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Betting Guide: Odds versus Probability, Odds Margin Calculator
Have you ever wondered how the betting odds are calculated? What has the probability in common with odds for a tennis match? We have all the answers you are looking for. Content: Probability and Odds – Calculator Fair Odds and Margin – Calculator Probability and Odds The probability is the […]
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