Talk Tennis

By Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis WarehouseSports Tennis

Talk Tennis episodes

January 26, 2021 Vania King is Serving Up Hope: WTA Pro Finds Passion Changing Lives Around the World with Tennis
Vania King has accomplished a lot as a professional tennis player! She's reached a career high ranking of #3 in the world, she's won 2 Grand Slam titles, she's served on the WTA Player Council and so much more. But as she begins to transition off the WTA due to an injury that just won't heal, she's finding passion, love and new beginnings off tour as she embarks on a new project. Founded in 2019, Vania has created a non-profit organization called Serving Up Hope. Her goal and mission is to develop the social and physical skills of underprivileged children through tennis. Currently with programs established in Kampala, Uganda and Santiago, Chile her team is working to educate communities while providing and maintaining tennis programs and allowing at-risk kids the chance to learn and play the sport we all love.
In this episode we talk all about her upcoming retirement from the WTA; how the idea of Serving Up Hope emerged, the challenges she faces as she navigates this amazing project, how she is changes lives with tennis and everything in between.
Learn more: https://www.servinguphope.org/
DONATE: https://www.servinguphope.org/donate
Questions? Comments? Let us know what YOU want to hear more of in 2021 by leaving us a review or email: [email protected]
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Happy Hitting!

51 min
January 19, 2021 The Evolution of HEAD Radical Tennis Racquets (behind the scenes of development & playtesting with Martin & Ralf)
Martin Schaeffl,Product Test Manager for HEAD Racquet Sports and Ralf Schwenger, Director of R&D for HEAD Racquet Sports join Tennis Warehouse to talk all about the 2021 HEAD Radical and the evolution of this popular line of tennis racquets! From playtesting feedback to walking us through every Radical ever made, we get an insider look at what it takes to create a successful racquet for players of all levels!
Inide the episode:
0:0:53 Introduction to HEAD Team: Who are Ralf and Martin Intro & how they work together between Product Management and R&D Product Creation
0:7:00 What makes this RADICAL update new and different from previous versions
0:13:14 What sets the Radical apart and WHO should be playing with Head Radical Racquets
0:16:40 Radical Playtest Feedback
0:17:48 Radical Oversize trends from the past and how this oversized trend has changed
0:21:10 HEAD Radical Origin Story
0:23:24 All of the HEAD Radical Racquets Explained, racquet by racquet
0:33:30 String pattern discussion around the Radical Pro
0:37:30 Feedback and Testing re: 2021 Radicals
0:39:20 Playtesting feedback from Pro Players
0:41:33 Sneak Peek into HEAD 2021 and the creation of new products
0:45:20 Playtester Perspective on new Radical update
0:48:32 Shout Out to all the players looking for the “Old feel” of older Radical Racquets
0:50:30 If the Radical were a car, what car would it be...
0:53:41 The rise of the drop shot and more tennis geek chatter
1:00:50 Classic HEAD racquet call out and props on the re-release of the Head Pro Tour 2.0 “celebrate HEAD's history and legacy”
Check out the NEW Radical Racquets: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/HEAD_Radical_Tennis_Racquets/catpage-YOUTEK.html
Head Brandography: https://youtu.be/H1ORLxAQEg8
Head 2021 Graphene 360+ Radical Pro Review: https://youtu.be/jtf0Scri8dM
Head 2021 Graphene 360+ Radical MP Review: https://youtu.be/3pNbkD01JQo
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🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!

1 hr 6 min
January 12, 2021 2021: What the heck is going on in the Tennis World?! Chatter About the ATP & WTA, New Gear & All the Good Vibes!
Michelle and Troy kick 2021 off by checking in and digging into what is currently going on in the Tennis World! And they are so excited that tennis is BACK on the ATP and WTA Tour!
They chat about everything from the most recent tournaments on the calendar, to info on the off-site Australian Open Qualifying + Australian Open info quarantine info and even the latest on the pros who will and will not be on the courts in Melbourne. They also dig into some info on the latest gear and what they are looking forward to in the first quarter of 2021!
Don't miss the fun stat about the average age on the ATP Tour plus some gabbing about Federer, Clijsters, Daria Gavrilova, Gems Life, who they think will break out this year and more!
Plus, be sure to let us know what YOU want to hear more of in 2021 by leaving us a review or email: [email protected]
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🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!
40 min
January 05, 2021 Wonder How the Pros Playtest & Demo New Tennis Racquets or Shoes?! Top 35 WTA Doubles Player, Hayley Carter, Talks Gear Changes for 2021!
Hayley Carter just completed the best year of her career. Playing in all of the 2020 Grand Slams, winning doubles titles and reaching a career high ranking despite playing through one of the most challenging years on tour -- she still found success. Yet through it all she was doubting her form and didn't completely trust her racquet. In this episode, Hayley talks to us about why she wanted to switch racquets and how exactly she made her switch from the Babolat Pure Aero to the Head Extreme MP. She walks us through what her demo process looked like and why this new racquet is such a great fit for her as she enters the 2021 season. She also talks about some of the ways she changed her perspective on demoing new gear and some shoe battles she's having as well!
Be sure to follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyncarter
And listen to her previous episode: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/podcast/?ccode=TTEP006
Questions?! Comments?! Email us [email protected]
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Happy Hitting!
51 min
December 29, 2020 Tennis Players Talk All About Nutrition & Fueling Properly for Hours on the Court!
We often get asked what is the BEST way to fuel your body if you are a tennis player?! And while none of us are dietitians or doctors, we all have been tennis players for most of our lives and have spent some time trying to figure out the best way to fuel our bodies for high levels of performance for hours on the court! Keto, low-carb, vegan, fasting, paleo?! We get into it all and discuss what we have found to work, and fail for us and other players!
Questions?! Comments?! Email us [email protected]
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🇪🇺 TW Europe: http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!
1 hr 1 min
December 22, 2020 Playtesters Spill the Beans on 2021New Tennis Gear! Including Racquets, Shoes (VCORES, Vapors, Pure Drives) & More!
2021 is just around the corner and our playtesters talk all about the new racquets and shoes you can expect early in the year! From racquets like the new Yonex VCORES, the rest of the Babolat Pure Drive family, new Dunlops, Head Radicals, Asics Solution Speeds, Nike Vapors and more! They've been lucky enough to hit a bunch of new racquets and test some new shoes, so listen in on their feedback as they reveal some of their current favorite must haves for the court!
Questions?! Comments?! Email us [email protected]
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🇪🇺 TW Europe: http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!
47 min
December 15, 2020 Tim Buwick: Stories from Inside the Tennis Industry including a Federer Love Fest, Why the Pro Staff 85 was Made, Who Is Responsible for BJK Playing Tennis & More
When it comes to the tennis industry, Tim Buwick has done it all! His passion is contagious! And you could say he was born into tennis having grown up with a father who was not only super influential at Wilson, but also played an important role in the sport of tennis (at 46 minutes in, don't miss the story he shares about who Billie Jean King credits for her start in tennis!). Having spent 28 years at Wilson Sporting Goods, Tim shares stories from the court and beyond, including some of his favorite Roger Federer moments, the first time he met Jimmy Connors, how the Wilson Pro Staff 85 came to market and more!
Now, Tim is starting to dabble in pickleball and platform tennis and has a podcast of his own! Tune in to enjoy some fun stories, lots of laughs and tons of positive vibes as we talk all things tennis and then some!
Check out Tim's Website: https://www.spidermonkeysolutions.com
Listen to Tim's Podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1249808.rss
Questions?! email us at [email protected]
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Happy Hitting!

1 hr 4 min
December 08, 2020 Beyond the Playtest: adidas Ubersonic 4: Real Talk About These Speedy Tennis Shoes (the good, the bad & everything in between)!
We get it, the adidas Ubersonic 4 seems too good to be true!
So we put the shoe to the ultimate test and give it to playtesters across the globe! They compare it to previous versions, to other shoes and let us know what they really think! And let's face it, they can be brutally honest when it comes to tennis gear! So take a listen as Zeljko and Valerie from Europe join Chris and Michelle to talk all about the way the adidas Ubersonic 4 performs! We talk fit, durability, how it stacks up to other shoes and so much more!
Questions?! email us at [email protected]
Shop the best tennis deals with us all over the World:
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🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!

32 min
December 01, 2020 We've already hit the new 2021 HEAD Radicals; Could They Be the Best Yet?
We don't want to brag, but we've already hit the new Head Graphene 360+ Radicals racquets...and we want to talk all about them! In this episode, the playtesters spill the beans on these new frames!
Without giving it all away in this description, listen in as Chris, Brittany and Jason join Michelle to talk about playtesting the newest Radical Pro, Radical MP and Radical S!
Questions?! email us at [email protected]
Shop the best tennis deals with us all over the World:
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🇪🇺 TW Europe: http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!
27 min
November 24, 2020 adidas Ubersonic 4: Global Team reveals behind the design & why they'll be your new favorite tennis shoes!
Promising to be the best Ubersonic yet, the Global adidas team joins us to explain how they made this speedy shoe better than ever. Taking your favorite aspects from the Ubersonic 2 and 3, they speak about how they created the Ubersonic 4 as we take a peak into the design process. You will hear everything from initial concepts and ideas, using customer feedback from previous models and even some insight into the wear testing with some of the top adidas pro athletes. You'll quickly hear why we think this update could surely become a favorite go-to shoe for any level player! We are so excited for the new Ubersonic 4, get yours at Tennis Warehouse on December 1st!
In this episode:
Daniel Neuerburg – Category Director Tennis & Court Sports Footwear
Annette Steingass – Senior Director Tennis & Court Sports
Rohan Abel – Manager Development Footwear
Carly Tatibouet – VP Design Specialist Sports
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/ev0vWgEAS6Q
Email us if you want to continue the conversation or have any questions: [email protected]
Learn more about adidas: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/culture/brandography/adidas/history_of_adidas_tennis.html
Listen to our Sustainability podcast with adidas: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/podcast/?ccode=TTEPIS9
Shop the best tennis deals with us 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!
44 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)!