HEAD Instinct S review The reality of playing a sport like tennis is that most of us are not going to reach the professional levels of the game, but that isn’t a failure at all, in fact playing club tennis is one of the most enjoyable ways of keeping fit whilst playing a competitive racket…
HEAD Gravity MP 2023 review HEAD’s most recent range of rackets, Gravity, was only launched in 2019 but already the Austrian manufacturer has decided to give it an upgrade to coincide with the signing of exciting young Russian Andrey Rublev. He will now play with the Gravity along with established world stars in Alexander Zverev…
Dunlop CX 400 Tour review Dunlop are one of those well known tennis racket brands that have had their ups and downs but now, with wealthy Japanese owners, they are enjoying a renaissance. Two new racket ranges in the SX and FX have delivered modern, quality rackets but could the same success now come from…
LevelAdvancedFlex Rating0TerrainFreerideBest forAll freeriders, from the tentative to the diehardPrice£585Season2020/21lengths154, 162, 170Bindings?NoFloat9Versatility9Playfulness9Energy10Value10Stability10Overall Score9+Outstanding freeride performance and still approachable to a wide range of skiers‐Graphics are to taste and the price might be a slight stretch…The Blackops line from Rossignol has stormed the freeride tent this season, and their much-loved Soul 7 and Sky 7 models…
LevelAdvancedFlex Rating0Best forAnyone interested in freeride, from decent resort skiers stepping up, to strong powder seekers. Strong, advanced big mountain skiers should look at the Sender Ti.Price£585lengths154, 164, 172, 178, 186Bindings?NoFloat9Versatility9Playfulness9Energy10Value10Stability10Overall Score10+A near-perfect blend of power, pop, versatility and accessibility‐NothingThe Black Ops range is Rossignol’s big focus this season, and every model we tested has…
LevelAdvancedFlex Rating0TerrainFreerideBest forBlack Crows fans looking for a quiver of onePrice£610Season2020/21Bindings?NoFloat10Versatility6Playfulness9Energy10Value8Stability9Overall Score9+Super-fun fatty, for the deep days and the steep days‐Not as versatile as Black Crows think it isBlack Crows tout the Atris as their flagship model, and perhaps more surprisingly, as their quiver of one. That mystical ‘one ski quiver’ requires, if nothing else,…
Yonex VCore 98 (2023) review Rapidly growing in popularity, Yonex are building a reputation for high quality, technically advanced tennis rackets so when they asked us to run the rule over their new Yonex VCORE 98 (2023) we couldn’t say no could we! BackgroundFounded by Minoru Yoneyama in Japan in 1946, Yonex started with badminton rackets…
Babolat Pure Drive Tour (2023) review This French brand are steeped in tennis history but renowned for modern racket design and technology. The updated Babolat Pure Drive Tour is unashamedly targeted at decent players and we couldn’t wait to get the racket onto the testing court. BackgroundIt’s great to see a manufacturer openly communicating when their…
Wilson Blade v8 (16×19) review The Wilson Blade is considered one of the most popular rackets from this leading American brand so when Tennishead were offered the chance to play test and review the latest version we jumped at the chance. BackgroundThis 8th version of the Blade was released in 2023 with a full six different…
Yonex EZONE 98 buyers guide Yonex have recently launched the Yonex EZONE 98 which aims to improve the performance of players who typically have a fast swing and base their game around power and control from the back of the court.The racket features key changes from previous models, from the head shape to the amount…
Babolat Pure Strike Team buyers guide Introducing the Babolat Pure Strike Team. Targeted at an intermediate player, this racket has something for everyone. The 100 square inch head size and light feel at 285 grams ensures that this racket is easy for many people to play with.Background:The Pure Strike range is endorsed by current top…
