Mentioning Canada on tennis blog was a kinda unimaginable decade ago. Yes, in hockey you could not start without mentioning at least one or two Canadiens. But in tennis? Now Canadian tennis is in headlines on all tennis webs. The current success started 10 years ago. Yes, we all know […]
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Spinshot Plus-2 Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Plus-2 is the top-end model from SpinshotSports. They advertise it as the combination of their successful Player and Plus tennis ball machines. So we decided to look at Spinshot Plus-2 to decide if it is worth the price asked. Here is our review of the Spinshot Plus-2 tennis ball […]
Continue readingClay Tennis Season with Federer is here – Tennis Column #19
The “almost” grand slam tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami are over. Now it is time to move on. And like every season, April is time to go to Europe and to the clay. There are a lot of things tennis fan will look forward during the clay campaign in […]
Continue readingA Definitive Guide to the Best Tennis Ball Machines for Every Player
Have you ever thought about the advantages of using the tennis ball machine? Any tennis player, be it a small kid, junior or adult, trying to make his tennis strokes better, will come to the moment when he needs to practice the same shot again and again. The problem is […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Grand Four Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Sports Elite Grand Four tennis ball machine is the starting model of the Lobster Grand model line. We looked into the details to find out the main differences between Grand Four and the lower Elite model line. Is the Grand Four worth the investment? Pros: + 6 preloaded drills […]
Continue readingNext Generation on the Attack? – Tennis Column #18
We are slowly mowing to the second quarter of the season. Indian Wells tournament did not bring the results most of the fans expected. Andreescu and Thiem surprised all including themselves. The obvious narrative about how the next generation (or NextGen) cannot win a big tournament is torn into the […]
Continue readingPressureless Tennis Balls – Advantages & Use
You probably noticed the balls with X on tennis courts already. The X is the sign of Tretorn Micro-X Pressureless Tennis Balls. They are not the only pressureless tennis balls, but they are most easily recognizable and they belong to the best pressureless tennis balls. I always thought about trying […]
Continue readingHow to Behave During Tennis Match
Tennis has always been known as sports of gentlemen. White shorts and shirts and decent behavior of players and fans were the sign of tennis. A lot of things changed in the past years and tennis changed too, but there are still some good habits preserved during tennis matches. This […]
Continue readingSpinshot vs. Lobster Tennis Ball Machines Comparison
There are two brands which are synonyms for tennis ball machines. Spinshot Sports and Lobster Sports. Both are well-known in the tennis world and both produce great tennis ball machines of all levels. What are their typical features? Which brand produces better tennis ball machines? We did a small research […]
Continue readingSlinger Bag Tennis Ball Machine Review
It seems that we are close to the price revolution in the tennis ball machines industry. Slinger Bag Ltd. planned to start the sale of its Slinger Bag portable tennis machine – Slingshot T-One Launcher in summer 2019, with a price tag below $500. In the end, they will sell […]
Continue readingPlaying on Clay Court – Advice for the First Time Clay Players
Going to play on clay court can be tricky for a “hard court only” players. The way of moving and playing on a clay court is different from the one you are used to from hard court. We already put up a list of basic advice on the clay court care […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Freedom Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Sports Elite Freedom is the cheapest model from Lobster Sports Inc. With a price well below $1000, Elite Freedom is one of the cheapest tennis ball machines available. We looked at the features embedded in this ball machine to find out if the popularity of the Lobster Elite Freedom […]
Continue readingHow to Care for Clay Court – Advice for the First Time Clay Players
It would be interesting to know on what surface my readers play the most (Let me know in the poll below). I know that it depends on the location you live and where you play. I was “hard court only” player for a long time. However, after moving to a […]
Continue readingDunlop Fort All Court Tennis Balls Review
Dunlop tennis balls are the golden standard of tennis balls. Dunlop Fort All Court tennis balls are here for years and became one of the most used around the tennis world. They are used on many top ATP tennis tournaments during the season, ATP New York tournament included. Ball Specification Dunlop […]
Continue readingLobster Elite Two Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite Two Tennis Ball Machine is a second model in Elite series made by Lobster Sports. Its price is still slightly below $1500 and offers more functionality than the Lobster Elite One model. Is Lobster Elite Two worth the price? Check our review below. Pros: + Random horizontal (left […]
Continue readingSpinshot Tennis Ball Machines Overview
Products from Spinshot-Sports Industries are well-known between tennis ball machine users. Spinshot tennis ball machines belong to the top of this very specific sector for tennis players. CHARACTERISTICS OF SPINSHOT TENNIS BALL MACHINES Spinshot tennis ball machines are easily recognized on every court. They do not catch your eyes with […]
Continue readingTennis Ball Machine – Can it replace a coach or not? How to make the most use of it?
Practice makes champions. And the Tennis Ball Machine can make the workout effective and easier for anyone. However, the Tennis Ball Machine cannot make a miracle. It will not make the champion from everybody. It is an excellent addition to some practice exercises, but it can not fully replace the […]
Continue readingHead Championship Tennis Balls Review
Head tennis balls are not very known and widespread in the USA. However, in Europe, especially in the United Kingdom they belong to bestsellers. They are used not just by professionals but are wide-spread at the club and recreational level. They beat even the Dunlop and Wilson tennis balls in […]
Continue readingSpinshot Lite Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Lite tennis ball machine is one of the cheapest models available. Is this model with just a few functions and a price tag well below $1000 worth considering? Who will enjoy it the most? Check our review below. Pros: + PRICE + Extraordinary long Battery life 5 to 7 […]
Continue readingSpinshot Pro Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Pro tennis ball machine belongs to the lower middle category of ball machines. The price tag is over $1000 and embedded features point to less demanding tennis players. Read our review below to find out what value Spinshot Pro offers. Pros: + Very short recharging time + 12 levels […]
Continue readingLobster Elite One Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Elite One Tennis Ball Machine belongs to cheaper models with a price tag slightly over $1000. What do you get for this money? Can it satisfy also intermediate and advanced players? Read our review below to find out. Pros: + Extraordinary long battery life + Lightweight for easy to […]
Continue readingSpinshot Plus Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Plus is the third most requested tennis ball machine by TennisProGuru.com readers. Spinshot machines are generally very popular with our readers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Spinshot Plus tennis ball machine? Check our review below. Pros: + 5 different oscillation modes [horizontal, vertical, random, 2 line, […]
Continue readingLobster Sports Elite Liberty Tennis Ball Machine Review
Lobster Sports Elite Liberty Tennis Ball Machine is the bestseller between under $1000 machines. What makes this model from the reputable name of the tennis industry so popular? Why do tennis beginners like the Elite Liberty so much? Here is our answer. Pros: + Price + Lightweight for easy to […]
Continue readingSpinshot Player Tennis Ball Machine Review
Spinshot Player is the most requested tennis ball machine by TennisProGuru.com readers. It holds the number one position in our tennis ball machines ranking for the past 12 months. Why? What do our readers like about it? We will try to give you a detailed answer below. Pros: + Preprogrammed […]
Continue readingHow to Choose the Best Kids Tennis Shoes
Some people say that tennis is an expensive sport. I would not agree with it, as you need just three basic things to start playing. You need a tennis racket, tennis balls, and tennis court or at least some space with a wall. Eventually, there is a fourth thing you […]
Continue readingAll we learned during Australian Open 2019 – Tennis Column #17
Australian Open 2019 is history. Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka claimed the titles. There were a lot of interesting moments we covered in our daily updated notebook. Here I will try to highlight other interesting points from a more global perspective. Things we learned during the past two weeks. Bold […]
Continue readingAustralian Open 2019 – Rackets Brands Shares in Singles Draw
All 256 players who will play in singles at Australian Open 2019 are known. And we know also the rackets they use. Here is our usual summary we publish before every Grand Slam tournament. In men tennis, Wilson, Babolat, and Head are still the big 3 on the courts. Wilson […]
Continue readingAustralian Open 2019 Notebook (updated) – Tennis Column #16
First Grand Slam Tournament of the season always attracts a lot of attention. It is the real start of the tennis season with all the players fresh and rested. We will follow all the scores, events and news from Melbourne to keep you covered. Everything that catches our attention will […]
Continue readingTennis Column #15 – What did the first week of the season show?
The first week of the tennis season is almost at the end. The first tournament winners are known and with Australian Open starting in 7 days we can draw first conclusions about favorites and underdogs. Australian Open Men Favorites Federer Roger Federer in January is different from Roger Federer in […]
Continue readingHow to Make Comeback in Tennis Match
Every tennis player knows it. You lost first set and your outlook does not look good. You are constantly making unforced mistakes or your opponent outplays you in longer exchanges. What should you do in such moments? How to make a comeback in tennis? Tennis is not just about your […]
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