Racquet madness with Henrik Wallensten

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Racquet madness with Henrik Wallensten

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Apr 16, 2024

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Experienced Davis Cup string and racquet play-tester Henrik Wallensten is back on the podcast to discuss his latest bouts of racquet madness. If you are lost in the racquet jungle, this episode might make you feel less alone...

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Apr 16, 2024

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If you want to know more about working in the tennis industry, what racquets and strings the pros use and what it is like to be a stringer, this is the podcast for you.

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Racquet madness with Henrik Wallensten

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