Talk Tennis

By Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis WarehouseSports Tennis

Talk Tennis episodes

November 02, 2021 James Blake is here & talks about why he loves Dunlop racquets, being a GirlDad, the importance of tennis balls as a tournament director & more!
James Blake joins us between commentating matches at the BNP Paribas Open and talks about all things tennis! This former top 10 ATP American player chats with us about many things including why he loves Dunlop racquets and how his relationship with the brand began and how it is going (hint: he divulges some info on some racquets he is playtesting). He also discusses what it is like being the Tournament Director for the Miami Open and how important choosing the right ball is when dealing with a high level of play on the ATP & WTA Tour; he even talks about being a #GirlDad and let's us know his thoughts on pickleball and running!
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If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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Happy Hitting!
25 min
October 26, 2021 What are the benefits of using a smaller grip size on your tennis racquet?! (hint: possibly more spin, a looser wrist and more)!
Do you like a bigger or smaller grip? Have you ever gone up or down in grip size?
In this episode we go into details about all the potential benefits of using a smaller grip (but also discuss some potential down sides). Tiffani and Brittany are both fans of sizing down with their grips and they join Michelle in trying to convince her to try it out!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
25 min
October 19, 2021 Throw a leather grip on it! The benefits of using leather replacement grips (& everything you need to know about them)!
Have you always wondered what adding a leather grip to your racquet will do? Or wonder why people love leather replacement grips? Curious what benefits it might provide? But also, maybe you've been intimidated to try it out? If that is the case, this podcast is for you! Two leather grip aficionados, Chris and Troy, join Michelle to talk about all the ins and outs of using a leather grip on your racquet. They talk through basic benefits as well as installation process and their favorite brands of leather grips!
Shop Leather Grips: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Leather_Replacement_Grips/catpage-LEATHERRGRI.html
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
34 min
October 12, 2021 Jack Oswald: Pro player creates Cancha Bags: functional & customizable bags for tennis players of all levels!
As a traveling pro tennis player, Jack Oswald has seen the downfalls of the functionality of some of the tennis bags on the market. So what did he doe about it?! He created Cancha: a customizable line of durable, fashion-forward tennis bags for players with busy lifestyles. In this episode, he discusses where his inspiration came from, the ups and downs of starting his own brand, what tennis has taught him and how it relates to his business and the grind of life on tour.
Shop Cancha Tennis Bags: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Cancha_Bags/catpage-CANCHABAGS.html
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse 🇪🇺 TW Europe 🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!

37 min
October 05, 2021 The BNP Paribas Open is BACK! And so is the Tennis Warehouse on site DEMO Court! Here‘s what YOU Should Demo in Indian Wells!
The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is BACK! And so is the Tennis Warehouse Demo Court and Tent! Get excited!! As it heats up in the desert, we know you are jonesing to get some demos in your hands and hit some balls under that warm desert sun. In this episode, Troy, Boonie and Andrew join Michelle and talk about some of their favorite racquets all while giving you an opportunity to take notes and figure out which racquets will be on the top of your demo list!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us! [email protected]
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
1 hr 3 min
September 28, 2021 Move over Djokovic, Roger & Rafa! The Next Generation of Men‘s Pro Tennis is here (FAA, Alcaraz, Brooksby, Medvedev)! Find out what racquets, strings & shoes they‘re using!
You guys asked for it! Troy joins Michelle to chat all about the youngsters on the ATP Tour! Move over seasoned veteran players like Djokovic, Rafa and Roger, the ATP NEXTGEN is here -- players like FAA, Carlos Alcaraz, Lloyd Harris, Brooksby and more have entered the conversation! We talk about it all including the racquets they endorse, the racquets they actually use, their string set ups, shoes of choice and the former players that are coaching these guys as well as fun stories everywhere in between!
Listen to last week's episode on the WTA Players: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/videovault/podcast.html?ccode=TTEP114
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us!
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
45 min
September 21, 2021 The Next Generation of Women‘s Pro Tennis is here (Raducanu, Fernandez & more)! Find out what racquets, strings & shoes they‘re using!
The US Open is over and one thing we learned for sure, the NEXT GEN of Women's Pro Tennis is here! Troy joins Michelle and they talk all about what the young ladies are using on the courts -- everyone from Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez to CoCo Gauff and Caty McNally. We talk about it all including the racquets they endorse, the racquets they actually use, their string set ups, shoes of choice and more!

If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us!
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
48 min
September 14, 2021 Debate of the Year: Pro vs. Con Vibration Dampener on your Tennis Racquet - Pick a Side!
Vibration dampeners are pointless! Change my mind! In this episode, we debate a fun topic: VIBRATION DAMPENERS! Do you swear by them and love the sound with them when they are installed in your racquet or do you prefer to hear the ball hit your strings sans-damp?! Join Chris and Mark while they debate each side of this topic, while both grew up with the Agassi-style rubber band damp in their strings, one playtesters swears by using a damp while the other says, "ditch it!"
Where do you stand? Are you a die-hard dampener player or do you prefer nothing touching your strings?! Let us know!
Shop with us for all your tennis needs all over the world at Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe and Tennis Only!
Happy Hitting (with...or without a dampener)!
23 min
September 07, 2021 Beyond the Playtest: Yonex VCORE Pro Tennis Racquets
The Yonex VCORE Pro line of racquets just got updated and the playtesters are here to dive into an in depth chat on these new frames! Known for their control and feel, the team talks about how each racquet played from the VCORE Pro 100 to the light and heavy 97 as well as the dense-patterned VCORE Pro 97D. Take a listen to what they think about this 2021 updated line of racquets including their take on the new retro cosmetic!
Questions!? Email us!
And be sure to shop for the new Yonex VCORE Pros at Tennis Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse Europe and Tennis Only!

Happy Hitting!
41 min
August 31, 2021 Daniil Medvedev is here to geek out about his Tennis Gear! #2 ranked ATP player talks about his Tecnifibre racquet, Lacoste shoes & more!
Daniil Medvedev joins us to talk all about his on court gear! He explains how he got started playing with Tecnifibre and why he loves his TFight 305 RS Racquet and why the unique string pattern seems to fit his on court style. He also talks about his Lacoste shoes and the testing process with them. He even gives you some insight into what makes him unique and authentic and what location in the world is on his bucket list for his next vacation!
Enjoy the banter and fun and be sure to check out Daniil's gear on Tennis Warehouse!
Questions? Comments?! Email us!
And be sure to shop with us for your tennis gear no matter where you are in the world!
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
30 min

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Created for the tennis enthusiast & players of all ages and levels! Get a peek behind the scenes from WTA & ATP pros, industry experts, the physics behind tennis & gear guides! You‘ll stay up to date & well versed in all things tennis and learn more than you can imagine about gear (think: racquets, shoes, strings and MORE)!