I’ve been using the Solinco Whiteout 18x20 for about 100 days now. I’ve tried over 10 different string setups and at least 20 different weight configurations, testing all of them in some combination of training sessions, league matches and tournament play.

Find out Beckett’s ranking for over 50 polyester tennis strings.

All-court players demand a lot from their racquets. So what should you be looking for if you want to get the best out of your frame as an all-court player?

A journal to tracked Beckett’s string and weight setups for the Solinco Whiteout.

So you’ve just bought a new tennis racquet and you want to know what strings to put in it. For some, this can feel like a high-risk proposition. You’ve just spent 2-300 dollars on a brand new racquet and you don’t want to ruin it with the wrong string setup.

So you are an aggressive baseliner and you are looking for the best possible racquet for your playstyle. But what makes a racquet good for aggressive baseliners anyway?

Over the past 5 years, I’ve tried over 100 racquets to try to find the perfect one for my game.

The following is a detail journal of the final stages in my racquet journey. I’ve narrowed down my shortlist to two racquets, the Auxetic Radical MP and the 2023 VCORE 98. Before I can commit to any racquet, I need to determine that I also have a viable string setup and customization plan (if needed).

The Shift 300 is a really weird racquet and here’s why.

Finally, Wilson is offering a 100 square inch head in a package designed for elite tennis players. The crazy thing is, the specs between the Prostaff 97 and the Prostaff X aren’t really that different. So what’s the point in having two models?

If you Google, “Best Tennis String,” you’ll likely come across three big names: Solinco Hyper-G, Babolat RPM Blast, Luxilon ALU Power So what exactly separates these strings from the rest?

“The ultimate control racket that lends supreme feel for the ball on every shot.” That's what Diadem's website tells us about their new racquet, the Elevate v3. That’s a BOLD claim.

The Dunlop FX500 is easily one of the most compelling 100 square inch options on the market. Driven by class-leading specs and legitimately effective technologies, you cannot sleep on Dunlop.

The Tecnifibre TFIGHT ISO 305 has been called the best racquet of the year by some of my favourite reviewers. At this time, the TFIGHT is one of my top candidates for a racquet switch and here’s why.

What is the easiest and cheapest way that you can copy Djokovic’s ACTUAL racquet specs at home?

Its time for me to move one from the Extreme Tour. But to what?

The Head Speed Pro has been a massively popular offering due to its blend of forgiveness, precision and maneuverability. So how has the Auxetic tech affected this formula, and most importantly, is it good?

Using plebian, un-scientific, nearly baseless criteria, Simon begins his search for a new “string of choice.” He’s completely unbiased due to having absolutely zero knowledge of strings.

I’m embarking on a crazy journey to see if I can find a golden combination by creating a poly-poly hybrid. Waste of time? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.

Today we are going to look at some different strategies to make buying a new tennis racquet easier, whether your an absolute beginner, a veteran returning to the game after a few years off or someone who just needs to upgrade.