Tennis Science Chat with Crawford & the Wolfeman Part 1: discussion of feel & touch when it comes to racquets & strings

Beyond 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... by Talk Tennis

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ATP Pro Andrey Rublev practice session chat with Head's Dennis Fabian at Indian Wellls 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... by Talk Tennis

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Kim 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 ... by Talk Tennis

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We are LIVE! & dishing off the court about the new Wilson Blade v9 Racquets Beyond the Playtest!: 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 Pl... by Talk Tennis

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Tennis Coaching corner with Tim Foley: hustle culture, coaching philosophies, things that will make you question your tennis & 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: - hypnotiz... by Talk Tennis

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Angela Kulikov: finding her HAPPY on & off the tennis court as a WTA Doubles Pro, un-drafted Quarterback & beyond!: 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 o... by Talk Tennis

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Aussie Open Finals are here, but we chat all things ATP Pro Racquet swaps, shoes and gear changes for 2024!: We know, we know...the finals are here and this was recorded before the first round began, BUT we 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. Inc... by Talk Tennis

53 min listen

It's FRIDAY and we are talking all about the WTA, Pro Gear Changes (racquets, apparel, shoes!) & popcorn match ups at the Australian Open!: 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 thro... by Talk Tennis

54 min listen

(early release!) The new BABOLAT PURE STRIKE Racquets are finally here! Hear all about the new lineup & tech in this episode sneak peek episode!: We're launching this episode early so you can hear all about the 2024 PURE STRIKE LINE UP racquets! 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 fe... by Talk Tennis

24 min listen

We 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 e... by Talk Tennis

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THE 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 o... by Talk Tennis

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Life is short, have more fun on the tennis court with ACE THE MOON! 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 ... by Talk Tennis

48 min listen

Deep dive into the world of TOURNA 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... by Talk Tennis

39 min listen

Beyond 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 i... by Talk Tennis

43 min listen

Save the world one forehand at a time with Luxilon’s 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 Thier... by Talk Tennis

55 min listen

Beyond 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 ... by Talk Tennis

46 min listen

Off court chats about life as a top WTA Doubles Player with 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 god friends! / ... by Talk Tennis

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Quinn Borchard: navigating the journey as father & coach of #1 junior tennis player in the world for 1993 birth year!: 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 w... by Talk Tennis

60 min listen

What 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... by Talk Tennis

57 min listen

On & 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 ... by Talk Tennis

60 min listen

Wilson 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 episod... by Talk Tennis

47 min listen

What’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! Pl... by Talk Tennis

44 min listen

All 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 v... by Talk Tennis

47 min listen

Ask 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 fol... by Talk Tennis

42 min listen

Can virtual tennis can 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 ... by Talk Tennis

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We 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! So... by Talk Tennis

36 min listen

Ajla 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! And 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 reach... by Talk Tennis

32 min listen

Rafa’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 ... by Talk Tennis

19 min listen

Behind the scenes insight & insider info from a Tennis Warehouse playtester at the BNP Paribas Open 2023: The BNP Paribas Open 2023 has come and go. 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 tournam... by Talk Tennis

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Tennis Science Chat with Crawford & the Wolfeman Part 1: discussion of feel & touch when it comes to racquets & strings

Tennis Science Chat with Crawford & the Wolfeman Part 1: discussion of feel & touch when it comes to racquets & strings

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