Talk Tennis

By Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis WarehouseSports Tennis

Talk Tennis episodes

February 13, 2024 Angela Kulikov: "the locker rooms at Wimbledon are the same for the Doubles Specialists" from college to the pros
She's a pro tennis player, undrafted Quarterback, USC Trojan, sweatpant collector, 0-star Michelin chef with a master's degree and a hidden tattoo of Sisyphus! Angela Kulikov is HERE! And we get a chance to take a peek into her world as she embarks on her 3rd year on the WTA Tour. Through some thought-provoking discussions and engaging anecdotes, this episode is sure to offer some great perspective on what it is like to be on tour!

Follow Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelakulikov/?hl=en
& her QB CHICK account: https://www.instagram.com/theqbchick/?hl=en

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!
1 hr 7 min
January 26, 2024 ATP Pro Gear Swaps for 2024
We know, we know...the Australian Open is OVER. But we are missing the late nights and are back for one more episode highlighting the gear switches and swaps on the ATP Tour!
Plus, we always share some fun stories, laughs and thoughts. Including players like Carlos Alcaraz, Bautista Agut, Arthur Fils, Fokina, Chris Eubanks and more.
We go through the draw from top to bottom to share what we know about these players and their current gear from the top seeds to the qualifiers!
And Michelle apologizes for her mispronunciation of certain names. And for fangirling over Xavier Malisse.
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!
53 min
January 19, 2024 WTA Pro Gear Swaps & racquet changes, trends, etc.
We know the Australian Open has already started and we've spent some sleepless nights watching all the tennis! In this episode, we talk about some of the gear changes (from racquets, to shoes to apparel, coaches and more!) on the WTA Tour and go through the draw. Yes, it was recorded before the tournament started but YES you will still enjoy the chatter and stories we have regarding the pro ladies playing down under!

Stay tuned, the ATP episode will be coming soon...

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!
54 min
January 05, 2024BABOLAT PURE STRIKE Racquets: all about the new lineup & tech in this episode sneak peek episode!
Learn and hear all about the 2024 PURE STRIKE LINE UP racquets! And then demo some!
Listen up to find out:
What has changed in these racquets? What was the demand from the strike players for this update
how the new flax materials feel
What do the updates provide for the player -- what will be noticeably different?
What racquets are in the family?
Who is the Pure Strike player & how they differ from Pure Drive or Aero hitters
Blacked out playtest at TW & our experience with the prototypes
How do you go from so many hitter samples to picking the right one
Design inspo?
Working with Cam Norrie & Dominic Thiem
Who are the future STRIKE players?!
Best string set up for each racquet in the family
and more!
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
December 26, 2023 We are done with 2023! Here are some of the BEST Talk Tennis Episodes of 2023! From pro players to gear geeks & playtester chats!
Where did 2023 go?! We aren't sure, but we do want to share some of our favorite TALK TENNIS podcast episodes as we recall some of the moments we geeked out on all things tennis this year!
From pro player chats to geeking out on gear with industry experts, we have covered it all!
Take a listen, catch up on anything you might have missed, and stay tuned for more in 2024!
Wishing you all the best for 2024 and all the tennis, plus more time on the court!

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!
43 min
December 12, 2023 THE Ultimate TENNIS Gift Guide for every player in your life with Jennifer Gelhaus (Vida Tennis Pod & Tennis Pro)
Jennifer Gelhaus, host of Vida Tennis Podcast & Tennis Pro, joins us today to talk through the best gift ideas for ANY and EVERY tennis player in your life (including your coach, your partner, kiddos, parents, and MORE). We also talk about some of the best (and worst fashion) from this year and our favorite brands and MUST have items if you are tennis fanatics like us!

Products we LOVE from this episode:
Ace The Moon: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Ace_The_Moon/catpage-ATM.html
ON'RE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ONRE/catpage-ONRE.html
VIMHUE hats: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/VimHue/catpage-VIMHUE.html
GIFT GUIDE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Holiday_Gift_Guide/catpage-GIFTGUIDEPP.html
Check out VIDA Tennis Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vidatennispodcast/

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!
57 min
November 28, 2023 ACE THE MOON! Life is short, have more fun on the tennis court; co-founders Deena & Josh talk about how this brand came to be & the inspo behind this fun brand!
Rooted in tennis. Inspired by life. ACE THE MOON is one of my favorite new tennis brands and it is no secret it is their mission to build a human connection around sports (TENNIS!), art, music and life. From the fun prints to amazing hats, the brand is bringing loads of personality to the court and PERFECT for gifting to the tennis player in your life!
In this episode, we talk to Josh & Deena, co-founders of Ace The Moon, about ALL THE THINGS! Including how they started, how they met (it's a good story!), what they are inspired by, who their clothing is for and SO MUCH MORE.
To give you a better idea of their brand, we snagged this snippet from their site - check it out and enjoy: "There are so many parallels between our favorite sports and every day life. Tennis, much like life itself, will throw you a combination of winners, unforced errors, lobs, dropshots and just about anything in between. We know that we play our best tennis, and are at our best both personally and professionally, when we are just having fun, staying relaxed and being in the moment. In a time where it often seems difficult to make and build genuine connections, we hope that some of the fun and unique products and stories we bring out to the world can help bring people together."
Shop ACE THE MOON at Tennis Warehouse: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Ace_The_Moon/catpage-ATM.html
Follow ACE THE MOON: https://www.instagram.com/acethemoon_la/
Check out their website: https://acethemoon.com/

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!
49 min
November 14, 2023 Danielle Lao finds a passion for coaching & running while taking a break from competing on the WTA, ITF
In this episode, Danielle Lao explains how she has taken a step back from competing on the pro tour in 2023, but in doing so, she has found a passion in running and coaching tennis.
As a Hoka athlete, she continues to increase her milage and run with intention whether it is for a race or just to connect socially with athletes. She talks about what she loves about running and how the community differs between the tennis world. She even walks us through the Hoka line of tennis shoes!
She also has found herself coaching up and coming players in tennis -- everyone from college players transitioning to the pro tour to up and coming juniors. Despite saying she would "never" coach, she's doing it and her passion and love for the sport shine through in this discussion!
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!

1 hr
October 31, 2023 TOURNA Grip with Kevin Niksich - the light blue grip that doesn’t slip & beyond (including string & other tennis gear)!!
You see that 'light blue grip that doesn't slip' everywhere, but what else does the TOURNA brand have to offer in the tennis world!? In this episode, we chat with Kevin Niksich all about the newest TOURNA TUFF overgrip as well as their history in the tennis world and why so many people play with Tournagrip.
We learn more about:
- the "TOURNA" origin story -- including where HQ is located & what it is like working with family
- stories around the OG TournaGrip -- who used it, when it was released, etc.
- fun pro tennis stories!
- what is Tourna Tuff and how is it different from the OG? is it thicker?
- best conditions for each Tourna grip
- Tourna STRINGS
- & more!
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!
40 min
October 17, 2023 Beyond the playtest: HEAD Prestige Classic 2.0 - a deep dive into the remake of an iconic tennis racquet
We know you love the classic line of Head Prestiges as much as we do! So it was easy for a few of us to come together and talk about the heritage of these racquets and all the nostalgia around the new intro of the Prestige Classic 2.0! Sporting the iconic maroon color that was introduced with the Prestige Pro 600 in the late 80s, this racquet is not only a great collectible, but it also offers a truly phenomenal hitting experience. With its compact head, thin 19.5mm beam, dense string pattern and low RA the Prestige Classic 2.0 delivers the buttery feedback and mindless precision of a bygone era. That said, this is no mere clone of the original. Head spent over a year experimenting with different layups in order to create a slightly more stable and powerful response without losing the sublime feel that has attracted generations of players. The upshot, according to our TW playtesters, is a more modern Prestige Classic, one that makes it easier to get the ball moving through the court. That said, even without Twaron, this modern remake still captures the magical playability that has defined this racquet since its release over 30 years ago.
We tried to answer all your questions in terms of who has played with the Prestiges from the past and which one this plays closest to as well as what makes this racquet a must have!
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!
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)!