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Talk Tennis
Author: Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis Warehouse
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Join our playtester, Michelle, in the Talk Tennis Podcast to get a peek behind the scenes from touring pros, industry experts, the physics behind tennis & more! You’ll stay up to date & well versed in all things tennis and learn more than you can imagine about gear!
Guests include product developers and creators, pro players divulging info about their gear and TW playtesters taking you behind the scenes with intimate chats about what they really thought about certain racquets, shoes, strings. Of course we also talk trends, pro gear, share sneak peeks and beyond! We continue to lean into what you want to hear and promise to keep the conversations fun, insightful and passionate!
Guests include product developers and creators, pro players divulging info about their gear and TW playtesters taking you behind the scenes with intimate chats about what they really thought about certain racquets, shoes, strings. Of course we also talk trends, pro gear, share sneak peeks and beyond! We continue to lean into what you want to hear and promise to keep the conversations fun, insightful and passionate!
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Looking for the next breakthrough in tennis strings? 🎾
In this Talk Tennis podcast, we dive deep into Grapplesnake, one of the newest and most talked-about string brands now available at Tennis Warehouse. If you’ve been wondering whether Grapplesnake can compete with big names like Luxilon or Solinco, this episode breaks it all down. We’ll share insights on how the strings feel, who they’re designed for, and whether they could take your game to the next level.
At Tennis Warehouse, we’ve tested thousands of strings — and Grapplesnake is making a bold entrance. Join us as we discuss performance, durability, and playability so you can decide if it’s the right fit for your game.
👉 Check out Grapplesnake & try it today: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Grapplesnake_Tennis_Strings/catpage-GRAPPLESTR.html
Happy Hitting!
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🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com
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🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au
🎾 One-handed vs two-handed backhands: which one really reigns supreme?
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the age-old tennis debate — and let’s just say, things got heated.
We break down the strengths and weaknesses of each style, but along the way, the conversation turned into a fiery back-and-forth that even sparked a bit of fight.
If you’ve ever wondered why players are so passionate about their backhand, this episode is a must-listen. We bring you unfiltered tennis debates, honest opinions, and expert takes. This one had more fireworks than usual — and you’ll want to see how it all unfolded.
What should we debate next?!
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!
https://youtu.be/SZtTEEEArFM
The playtest squad has some HOT Takes when it comes to the ATP & WTA Pro Tour...here we go...
What are your Pro Tennis Hot Takes?!
Happy Hitting!
Ever wanted to slide into Prince Tennis’s DMs and ask literally anything? Well… we did it for you—no filters, no fluff, just straight-up answers from the kingdom of O-Ports, classic frames, and gear geeks. Let’s get into it!
➤Shop Prince Tennis Gear: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prince/catpage-PRINCE.html
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!
Tim Pottuck from Prince is here! We sit down and dive into ALL THINGS PRINCE TENNIS! In this 2-part episode, we break down where Prince has been and where the brand is going before we answer all of your questions (in episode 2)!
We cover:
- Tim's role with Prince & How long he's been with the brand
- What is Prince's strategy / motto / position / goals in the market – where do they see themselves fitting – who should use Prince?
- talk about the innovation and maybe an insight into the factory
- Explain the relationship with Tennis Warehouse and that role
- what's one of the most impressive things about Prince and what can you share that maybe most people aren't aware of?
- what makes Prince such a unique brand?
- What are some of your favorite stand out racquets and better yet, tech call outs from the brand through the years?
- any fun pro player stories?
- What are the most iconic racquets and moments in Prince history
- Explain the current segmentation of racquets and who each family is for
- when will the Tours get updated?
- any new models coming?
- any plans to update the Legacy line?
- will we see O3 technology through families or only in specific frames? And why / how do you choose?
- Strings! Explain the different segmentation of strings and who they are for?
- any new tech coming in strings? Hybrids? Recylced materials? Etc.?
- Bags and shoes – what is coming? & How did the T22 become so iconic and will it continue to evolve as we watch the game evolve?
- Pro Players...any focus or push to get Prince back on the pro tour?
- What can we plan to look forward to with Prince for the coming year
#princetennis
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Michelle is in London! And we wre previewing the Wimbledon 2025 tournament! Everything from top players & their gear to why Wimbledon is the best and the Babolat event we get to experience!
Grab your strawberries and cream and take a listen!
#protennis #wimbledon
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
With hundreds of string options to try, who has the time to test them all?! Especially when you are on the WTA and in season ALL YEAR LONG. So when Sabrina Santamaria switched racquets, she was craving a new string and started testing options with her long time friend, Eric, co-founder of the trendy string brand, TOROLINE. And from there, the perfect partnership began leading Toroline to create a string specifically for Sabrina and one now available for you to buy too!
➤Shop Toroline: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Toroline_Tennis_Strings/catpage-TOROLSTR.html
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
NEYA is quickly becoming one of our FAVORITE tennis content creators thanks to the fact she is super down to earth, relatable and she loves tennis as much as we do! In this episode, meet Neya and learn all about how tennis came to be and what she is working on in her tennis world!
https://www.instagram.com/supertoneyan/
We discuss:
- How did this all begin?
- What can people expect from your platform?
- Running, Tennis, What else?
- Why tennis?! Tournaments? What are you excited about in tennis RIGHT NOW?
- What do you love/hate about tennis?
- Tennis hot takes?!
- Tennis fashion
- What tennis pros do you love?!
- Favorite tennis gear now?!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
We break down a practice with Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara, and Jan Zielinski & Sander Gille and make it relatable so you can use it in your own doubles practices. From serve and return strategies and what to do on blustery days!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Dennis Fabian from HEAD Tennis joins us on site at the BNP Paribas Open to give us an update on what is new and trending in terms of racquets, strings and beyond! We learn about the newest string featuring recycled PET materials in a poly / poly hybrid and how this was tested and came to market!
Dennis also offers racquet advice to Michelle who is forever searching for her next racquet of choice!
Take a listen and let us know if you have any questions!
Happy Hitting!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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
As tennis players, we know the sun can be just as much of an opponent in our sport from finding the right SPF and avoiding sun damage. Enter BLOQUV.
Founder and sun sport enthusiast, Corina Biton, joins us in this episode to help educate us on all things UPF apparel. As someone who loves to run, walk, paddleboard and play tennis. After noticing white spots on my arms, she founded BloqUV when finding skin damage even though she always wore long-sleeve T-shirts.
Turns out plain T-shirts only block 5% of the sun’s rays! Corina created BloqUV with BloqTek, their proprietary fabric with minimum Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50 that blocks 98% UVA/UVB rays; the protection is chemical-free, inherent to the fabric and unaffected by laundering.
After 15 years, BloqUV has emerged as a market leader in sun protection: unique in design, fit and sun protection technology; they’re moisture-wicking and quick-dry, allowing for a wide range of uses on land and water!
Learn even more & stay tuned for a chance to win some BloqUV gear!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Olivier is here! All the way from Babolat Headquarters in Lyon, France he joins the Talk Tennis podcast in studio to answer ALL of your questions about the Babolat Pure Drive! From the origin story of this franchise of racquets to the current 2025 lineup, we cover all the things you wanted to know about these racquets.
We also discuss the elusive topic of STIFFNESS! How it is measured, why it is stiff and how this helps with power and control in the Pure Drive line of racquets.
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Using WTA star, Marta Kostyuk, as their main inspiration and playtester, she had just one request "I need a running shoe, but I need to drive it like a race car," and from this, the Intrigue shoes were born!
It's not very often the tennis industry gets a refresh and BRAND NEW shoes into the market, but that is exactly what Wilson has done with this Intrigue line, creating specifically what she wants and needs on the court.
In this podcast episode of Talk Tennis, we sit down with the Wilson team that developed and created the Wilson Intrigue line of tennis shoes! Take a listen on how this project began, how they utilized feedback from pro players, what they created with Marta's help and feedback and how to style and wear your Intrigue tennis shoes!
And don't miss the BONUS footage on our YOUTUBE channel where we hear from Marta herself as she explains her side of the creation of the Wilson Intrigue Tennis Shoes! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgyIibKmFosnm-LyZEB7uQ
➤Learn more: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Learning_Center/WilsonIntrigue.html
➤& shop here: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_Womens_Tennis_Shoes/catpage-WSWILSON.html
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
It is always fun to connect and geek out with fellow tennis fanatics and in this episode, Beckett from TENNCOM joins us in the Talk Tennis studio to talk about all the things! From his hot takes on gear to genuine chit chat over things we love on the pro tour, racquets we want to see get made and beyond, any true tennis fan will appreciate this episode!
Check out Beckett's website: https://tenncom.media/
TennCOM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR_J5swRE-l-8t0p9WrNIfw/featured
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenncom.media/
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Was it all hype?! Or are we all genuinely gushing over the new Yonex EZONES?! Better listen to find out what we really think about the 100, 98, 98 + , 98 Tour and 98 +!
Have you tried a new Yonex EZONE yet? Let us know what you think!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
You play it. You love it. But it just isn't popular on the PRO Tour. In this episode we are joined by Will from the Tennis Tribe and talk all things DOUBLES! From ways to improve your game, to the best doubles racquet and how to make pro doubles more popular, we cover it all!
Check out Tennis Tribe: https://www.thetennistribe.com/
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetennistribe
on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetennistribe/
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
What did we really think about the new Babolat Pure Drive?! In this episode, we go beyond the playtest and chat with our testers who spent time hitting with the Pure Drive 100, 100+ and 98 once the review ended. They chime in about what they loved, or didn't from these new beautiful, blue racquets and discuss the updated frames!
We talk all about our favorite string set ups, ways they customized them with weight, and which Pure Drive racquet they would take into a tournament!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
We take a look at the WTA players this week at the Aussie Open! We are a week into the tournament, but recorded this just as the draw came out, so bear with us as we start from the top and discuss some of the gear switches with the ladies on the WTA. From new racquets, sponsors, strings, shoes and beyond! Find out who is using what including a new racquet in Madison Keys hands as well as Svitolina, new brands and beyond!
Any switches you think these players should make?!
And let us know who you think will win it all?!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
Join us as we go through the ATP Australian Open 2025 draw and talk about all the new gear and switches from the pro players! From new racquets to fresh head to toe looks, we've got an up to date list of pro switches for 2025; plus all the banter and stories to keep this episode interesting!
And let us know who your pick is to win this year's 1st slam of the year!?
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!
If you have ever been interested in tennis shoes (or athletic shoes in general), then you probably have come across the FOOT DOCTOR, Zach and his videos cutting open all the shoes!
In this episode, we get to ask him all the questions we've been wanting to ask AND more! From best shoes for wide feet, to what was the best tennis shoe ever made and how should our shoes actually fit us, we have a fun episode loaded with some awesome info all about TENNIS SHOES!
Follow Zach on IG: https://www.instagram.com/foot_doctor_zach/?hl=en
Zach's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/footdoctorzach
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com
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!