Five Point Friday: September 25, 2020
/September 25, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Djokovic’s Latest Record
After his surprise disqualification from the US Open, Novak Djokovic quickly bounced back to win the Italian Open for his 36th ATP Masters 1000 crown, which breaks a tie he held with Nadal at 35. To claim the title, Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman 7-5, 6-3, who had an excellent tournament and is always fun to watch.
10 Best Multifilament Tennis Strings: A Comprehensive Guide
/10 Best Multifilament Tennis Strings
A Comprehensive Guide
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Well known for their power, comfort, and feel, multifilament tennis strings are a popular option with varying price points and performance qualities that suit a wide range of player needs and preferences.
However, instead of simply making a few recommendations, I’ll help you get to know multifilaments, including their pros and cons, how they stack up against other types of strings, stringing considerations, and more.
Five Point Friday: September 18, 2020
/September 18, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Pro Staff RF97 v13 [Full Review]
Wilson unveiled the Pro Staff v13 series of tennis racquets on Monday, which I’ve had a chance to hit with over the past two weeks. In my latest video, I review the RF97 and share my thoughts. I’ll have a full review of the Pro Staff 97 in the next few weeks – stay tuned.
2020 Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13: First Look & Impressions
/2020 Pro Staff 97 v13
First Look & Impressions
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In many ways, you can think of the Pro Staff 97 v13 as the younger sibling to the Pro Staff RF97 v13, Roger Federer’s signature racquet.
It’s lighter and more maneuverable but has the same ingredients that make it a Pro Staff and one of the game’s most popular racquets.
2020 Wilson Pro Staff RF97 v13: In-depth Review & Playtest + Video
/2020 Wilson Pro Staff RF97 v13
In-depth Review & Playtest + Video
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Few tennis racquets deserve or have been around long enough to consider them legendary, but the Pro Staff franchise, including the latest release of the 2020 Wilson Pro Staff RF97 v13, demands it.
Throughout its storied 37 year history, the Pro Staff has helped some of the world’s elite tennis players, including Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, Stefi Graf, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, and Chris Evert, win an astounding 117 grand slam titles.
Five Point Friday: September 11, 2020
/September 11, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Djokovic’s Default + 4 Others
Djokovic’s shocking default from the US Open after hitting a line judge with a ball might go down as one of the most significant, but it’s far from the first. Here’s a look at five notable defaults, including a recap of Novak’s.
Five Point Friday: September 4, 2020
/September 4, 2020
Five Point Friday
Here’s your roundup of the five most interesting things I’m enjoying or thinking about this week.
1.) Dissecting Djokovic’s PTPA
Last weekend, Djokovic, alongside world #91, Vasek Pospisil, announced the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), a new group they’re trying to form, and their resignation from the ATP Players Council. The decision has been met with criticism, but there’s still a lot of unanswered questions, so I’ve been in learning mode and thought I’d share a few articles I’ve been reading. If you only read one, I’d suggest the first from SI.