Talk Tennis

By Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis WarehouseSports Tennis

Talk Tennis episodes

September 08, 2020 If it is good enough for Andre Agassi, we'll try it! All things Ashaway tennis strings with Steve Crandall
Did you know that Ashaway's legendary Kevlar was once used by Andre Agassi?! We had to try it! And then wanted to talk all about it! During this episode, Steve Crandall from Ashaway joins Michelle and JW (the string guru you all know and love!) to talk all things Ashaway string and string trends. Steve explains the way Ashaway was founded and why his Kevlar and Zyex strings are so unique. We even dive deeper into a mini-playtest we conducted with Crossfire ZX and Monogut ZX. Plus, we debate whether too many players are using polyester strings in their racquets in their racquets.

Shop ASHAWAY: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/AshawayString.html

Happy Hitting!
47 min
September 01, 2020 Attention Tennis Fashionistas: KSwiss & Lucky in Love Join Forces to Celebrate the Sport with an Exclusive Shoe!
What happens when two of the most popular tennis brands combine to make a shoe to celebrate the sport everyday? Just like peanut butter and chocolate or strawberries and cream the partnership between KSwiss and Lucky in Love is exactly the combo we needed in tennis to add some flair to the court!
In this episode, Brad, the founder of Lucky in Love, and Mike and MJ (Global VP & shoe designer) from KSwiss join us to explain how this magical partnership began. Listen up as they dive into some fun stories and what came out of this awesome collaboration! And don't forget to make everyday your birthday and every night New Year's Eve!
Shop Now: KSwiss Hypercourt Express 2 Lucky in Love: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-KWH2LL1.html
Shop KSwiss: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/KSwiss_Womens_Tennis_Shoes/catpage-WSKSWISS.html
Shop Lucky in Love: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Lucky_in_Love_Womens_Tennis_Apparel/catpage-WALUCKYINLO.html
Questions?! Email us at [email protected]
Happy Hitting!
40 min
August 25, 2020 Playtesters Talk about new Pure Drive, Pro Staff, Nike Challenge Court Gear & Answer Your Questions!
Michelle, Chris, Jason and Brittany talk all about the newest tennis gear that you want to know about! Curious about the new Pure Drive or Pro Staffs? We let you know how we like these unreleased racquets! We also talk about the new Nike collection, the GP Turbo as well as another popular tennis shoe you are missing that might come back to tennis!
And don't skip the end where we also answer some of your questions.
Get the latest tennis gear:
in the US: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com
in EUR: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com
in AUS: https://www.tennisonly.com.au
More questions?! Let us know: [email protected]
Happy Hitting!

53 min
August 18, 2020 La Constance Tennis Center: Bringing the Sport of Tennis to Akropong, Ghana, Africa
Imagine not knowing what the word "tennis" means. If it weren't for Dr. Alex Boafo, many kids in the village of Akropong Akwapim, Ghana, Africa would never know about the sport of tennis. In this episode, we learn how La Constance was founded and uses education, social interaction, advocacy and tennis as a way to teach discipline, education, leadership and sport.
Donate Now: https://www.gofundme.com/f/22yh27nrmo
Founded in Akropong Akwapim 2014 by Dr. Alex Boafo, the La Constance Tennis Center is the first of its kind. Named after his mother, Constance, a strong-willed single mom of 9 successful children; this program has introduced many children to a sport they would otherwise know nothing about. With a single court to share amongst many kids, the coaches not only teach the sport of tennis but also help the kids with their school work and enhance their chances to enter Universities.
Be sure to check out their GoFundMe and help continue to build and grow this amazing organization!
Learn More: http://www.laconstancetennis.com/
Questions? Want to connect with Dr. Alex? Email us: [email protected]
Happy Hitting!

36 min
August 11, 2020 Tecnifibre Triax: Does this multifilament tennis string really do everything it claims to?
Tecnifibre Triax is a multifilament string that claims to offer the best of both worlds: multifilament comfort with above average control, spin and durability that would only come from a co-poly string. In this episode, our string guru and global playtesters talk about their experience with this new string. After hours on the court, several set ups, and many sets of Triax later, they answer questions about playability including how much spin they got; how durable the string was; how much power they found; and more.

Interested in trying some?

Listen till the end where you can find a way to win a set of Tecnifibre Triax!

Get your hands on TRIAX:
in the US: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-TSTX33.html
in EUR: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/catpage-TTRIAX-EN.html

and email us for a chance to win a free set!
[email protected]

Happy Hitting!
55 min
August 04, 2020 REVEALED: Sneak "peek" at new (but old!) Prince Classic Racquets coming to Tennis Warehouse!
Just because they are old, doesn't mean they aren't relevant racquets on the tennis court today!

As Prince tennis celebrates 50 years in the industry in 2020, our playtesters take a deep dive to discuss two amazing racquets from the past. They have spent months playtesting these racquets from their past and have enjoyed every minute of it!

Listen to see what makes the Prince Original Graphite 107 and the Prince CTS Synergy DB 26 racquets so special, relevant and timeless!

Shop Prince: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Princeracquets.html

Happy Hitting!
44 min
July 28, 2020 Beyond the Playtest: Head Graphene 360+ Extremes MP & Tour Tennis Racquet Review
Our team of playtesters give all their thoughts and feedback as we take a deeper dive beyond the playtest of the brand new Head Graphene 360+ Extreme MP and Tour!

Curious how it feels compared to previous versions or the best string combination in these racquets? We have those answers! Jason, Brittany, Tiffani, Erik and Kristen let us know what they loved (and didn't) from these new, explosive racquets from Head!

Head Extremes in US: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/HEAD_Extreme_Tennis_Racquets/catpage-YOUTEKGRAP.html
Head Extremes in EUR: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/catpage-HEADEXTR-EN.html
Head Extremes in AUS: https://www.tennisonly.com.au/Head_Extreme_Racquets_-_Pre-Sale_30th_of_July/catpage-HEADEXRA.html

Happy Hitting!
50 min
July 20, 2020 HEAD's Thomas Bischof talks about working with the best tennis players on tour including Djokovic, Barty, Zverev & more!
As the HEAD Tennis Director of Pro Players and Product Test Management, Thomas Bischof travels around the world helping some of the best players on tour get aligned perfectly with their gear. Listen in as he shares stories with us about signing Alex Zverev and more!

Thomas Bischof knows a thing or two about spotting talent on the tennis court. As the HEAD Tennis Director of Pro Players and Product Test Management, he travels around the world helping some of the best players on tour get aligned perfectly with their gear -- from racquets to strings and even playtesting new models. He shares with us stories from when he signed Alex Zverev at just 12 years old to new players to be on the lookout for. He even gives us a peek into who is the most dialed in with their gear and what playtesting a new racquet looks like at the pro level.

Learn more:
➤US: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Head/
➤EUR: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/Head/
➤AUS: https://www.tennisonly.com.au/Head/
Happy Hitting!
40 min
July 14, 2020 Luke Jensen: Team Awesome On & Off the Court (Plus, 2020 World Team Tennis season preview!)
Luke Jensen has never been short on enthusiasm or passion for the sport of tennis! He talks to us this episode about the positive role models he has had in his life to help lead to his success at every level on and off the court. Between an amazing upbringing and competitive family, he also has gotten sage advice from names like Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King. He's a French Open Champion, a commentator, a coach, a mentor, and now the Vice President of AWESOME at World Team Tennis! He gives us a peek into what we can expect for this year's competition at the Greenbrier and some of the competitors to keep an eye on. We also talk about the history of the sport, the current state of the sport, we give gear and fashion advice, and so much more!
Learn more about World Team Tennis: https://wtt.com/
Shop Tennis Gear in the US: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/
Shop Tennis Gear in EUR: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/
Shop Tennis Gear in AUS: http://tennisonly.com.au/
Happy Hitting!
1 hr 16 min
July 07, 2020 Hard vs. Clay Courts: Playtesters in Europe teach us all about CLAY Court Tennis Shoes & more!
Can I wear a hard court shoe on a clay court? Can I wear my clay shoes on a hard court? Great questions! We consult with our playtesters in Europe as they teach us everything about clay court shoes and why they are important! Also we chat about strategy in choosing a hard court shoe vs. a clay court shoes?! And what is that surface that is like carpet with grains of sand?! Plus, the playtesters divulge their thoughts on the new Nike Air Zoom GP Turbo!
Shop Shoes in TW: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Tennis_Shoes.html
Shop Shoes in Europe: https://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com
Shop Shoes in AUS: https://www.tennisonly.com.au
Happy Hitting!
29 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)!