Best Michelle Heidbrink Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the Scenes in a Pro String Room to talk Head EXTREME Racquet update, pro string trends & more! 28:10

1h ago28:10

28:10

We are recording from the Pro String room at the BNP Paribas Open with one of your favorite guests, Dennis Fabian, from Head! Dennis gives us a behind the scene look at what is going on with strings in Indian Wells but also provides us with a sneak peek into the new lineup of bright yellow Head Extreme Racquets which launch July 18 2024! Watch this…

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Beyond the Playtest: Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95 (& what does "six one" even mean?!) 36:55

17d ago36:55

36:55

Join the Tennis Warehouse playtest squad as the gush over the Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95! Troy, Chris, Boone & Michelle talk about the what they loved about this racquet as well they go into the history and heritage of the Six.One line of frames. Take a look at the specs: Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95 v14 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/des…

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the Greatest Doubles Team of ALL Time talks about their racquets through their career: Bryan Brothers (Mike & Bob) are here! 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

Bob & Mike Bryan join us in Ojai, CA at the oldest tournament in the United States to chat all things gear, their legacy, the next gen of tennis and more! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD: 🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse --…

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Can a tennis racquet make you a better player?! Can the wrong racquet make you worst? Pro-stock chat & form vs. function debate! 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

Join us as we debate good tennis vs. pretty tennis; form vs. function and if a PRO STOCK tennis racquet can really improve your tennis...and what about the wrong racquet, can that make you a worst player?! Let us know what you think! If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at podcast@tennis-warehouse.com Sh…

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Beyond the Playtest: 2024 Babolat Pure Strike Racquets 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Go BEYOND the playtest of the new Babolat Pure Strike Tennis Racquets for 2024! Our playtesters answer all the questions you had ad explain the different models including going into depth about the newest frames in the family! The Babolat Pure Strike series offers more control and feel than the Pure Drive and Aero franchises. These racquets also of…

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ATP Pro Andrey Rublev practice session chat with Head's Dennis Fabian at Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open 16:15

2M ago16:15

16:15

We are making podcast history as we record an episode while watching an ATP Pro practice session! Dennis Fabian from HEAD is here and we catch up and chat all about Andrey Rublev while watching him practice at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells! We discuss his gear, how he is on and off the court, working with him, what racquets he like, string s…

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Kim Clijsters Talks All Things Babolat Pure Drive Racquets! 22:38

3M ago22:38

22:38

She's an absolute tennis legend and icon! Kim Clijsters is here (and Michelle might be freaking out)! With 4 Grand Slams, former number 1 WTA and the face of the Babolat Pure Drive, she is here to help celebrate 30 years of an iconic racquet! And in this episode, we have all the models she has used throughout her career in front of her! You will ge…

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Beyond the playtest: Wilson Blade v9 Racquets & We are LIVE! 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

The 9th version of the Wilson Blade is here! The SHARPEST Blade yet! Some of the thinnest and most flexible beams in Wilson's racquet line, the Blade family is revered for its pinpoint precision and outstanding ball feedback and we talk Beyond our Playtest! Troy and Chris join Michelle to chat all about this updated line -- including what changed, …

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Tennis Coaching Corner: hustle culture, coaching philosophies & more 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Coaching corner with Tim Foley: we take a philosophical look at hustle culture, coaching American tennis, how to be the "best" player, what your DNA says about the player you can be, being happy with your tennis and so much more including: - hypnotizing yourself on the court - happy on the court doesn't necessarily equal winning; how you define you…

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Angela Kulikov: "the locker rooms at Wimbledon are the same for the Doubles Specialists" from college to the pros 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

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, t…

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ATP Pro Gear Swaps for 2024 52:48

5M ago52:48

52:48

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 t…

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WTA Pro Gear Swaps & racquet changes, trends, etc. 53:44

5M ago53:44

53:44

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 ch…

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BABOLAT PURE STRIKE Racquets: all about the new lineup & tech in this episode sneak peek episode! 24:05

6M ago24:05

24:05

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? W…

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We are done with 2023! Here are some of the BEST Talk Tennis Episodes of 2023! From pro players to gear geeks & playtester chats! 42:45

6M ago42:45

42:45

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 t…

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THE Ultimate TENNIS Gift Guide for every player in your life with Jennifer Gelhaus (Vida Tennis Pod & Tennis Pro) 57:00

7M ago57:00

57:00

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 ten…

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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! 48:01

7M ago48:01

48:01

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 l…

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Danielle Lao finds a passion for coaching & running while taking a break from competing on the WTA, ITF 59:27

8M ago59:27

59:27

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 …

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TOURNA Grip with Kevin Niksich - the light blue grip that doesn’t slip & beyond (including string & other tennis gear)!! 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

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" origi…

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Beyond the playtest: HEAD Prestige Classic 2.0 - a deep dive into the remake of an iconic tennis racquet 43:18

9M ago43:18

43:18

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 no…

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Luxilon is here! Save the environment one forehand at a time with 100% recycled tennis strings: Behind the design & innovation of Eco Power & Eco Rough ♻️ 55:14

9M ago55:14

55:14

The tennis world continues to evolve and innovate and this episode is dedicated to the string made 100% from recycled materials: Luxilon Eco Power and Eco Spin. Jo Ann Thomas Kemp, the Global Line Product Manager at Wilson Racquet Sports, and Thierry Beyltiens, the Product Innovation Director at Luxilon join us in this episode to talk all about str…

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Beyond the Playtest: Yonex Percept Racquets (we explore the models of the Percept line: 97, 100, 97D, 100D, 97H) 46:10

9M ago46:10

46:10

We're back with our BEYOND THE PLAYTEST episode with our playtest team and today we are talking all about the Yonex Percepts! We talk all about what this new minty green new family of racquets from Yonex and go deeper into the specs. We discuss how they differ from other Yonex families, like the EZONES, VCORE Pros, VCORES and how they are similar t…

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Off court chat with WTA Doubles Players Asia Muhammad & Alexa Guarachi! 40:17

10M ago40:17

40:17

Their journeys have been different and their goals may differ slightly, but one thing is for sure, Asia Muhammad and Alexa Guarachi are navigating the WTA Tour together sometimes as partners, sometimes as opponents but always as good friends! They cover all sorts of topics including: How do you go about picking a partner? Why do you switch? How imp…

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Quinn Borchard: navigating the journey as father & coach of one of the best junior tennis player in the world under 12! 1:00:12

10M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Being the parent of a top junior tennis player isn't easy. Add in coaching and it is even tougher! But Quinn and James Borchard seem to have the secret formula to success as this father-son duo continues to find amazing results and have all the fun while doing it! Quinn Borchard joins us again to talk about what being the father and coach of a top …

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What the heck have we playtested this year?! And what did we think of all the new tennis shoes & racquets?! 56:47

11M ago56:47

56:47

There have been SO many new products in the tennis world for 2023! And we have playtested a bunch of them! In this episode, we talk through several of the "big" racquet and shoe launches and let you know what we thought beyond the playtest! From the Babolat Rafa Origin Pure Aero to all the white Tecnifibre frames and the new Nike Vapors (Pro 2 and …

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On & off court hydration tips & tricks from tennis pro & 2-time All American at USC, Danielle Lao & Jess Cera from Salt Stick! 1:00:21

11M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Just in time for the heat of the summer, we are having an open discussion around the importance of hydration during tennis training and competing! Jess Cerra, VP Product and Community Development at Salt Stick AND pro cyclist & Danielle Lao, aka the little giant, D.lao, pro player, 2 time All American at USC and an all around stellar athlete are si…

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Wilson is SHIFTING the tennis world with a new family of racquets! Michael Schaeffer explains how they used feedback from players to create a new line of frames in 2023. 47:28

12M ago47:28

47:28

The SHIFT Racquets are almost here (launching July 14th to be exact!)! Wilson has developed their newest family of tennis racquets with extensive feedback from top coaches and elite players from around the world, including some of you! In this episode, Michael Schaeffer, the Global Product Director for Racquet Sports at WILSON joins us to talk abou…

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What’s going on ON the TOUR!? Trending tour topics; ATP & WTA mid-year gear changes; 🌱 Grass season is here; more love for RF! & some bold Wimbledon picks! 44:23

1y ago44:23

44:23

Grass season is here! Troy and Michelle discuss trending ATP & WTA Tour topics in this episode. And they also go over gear swaps being made by some of the pros mid-season and gush some more over Roger Federer with a petition to bring him back! Plus, some BOLD Wimbledon picks. We also cover in this episode... - make tennis easier to watch on TV! - P…

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All of your STRING questions answered! Part 2 with HEAD’s Dennis Fabian! We talk about what the future of tennis strings might be, eco friendly strings & more! 47:28

1y ago47:28

47:28

You asked, we answered! Dennis Fabian (Global Manager for HEAD Racquets, Bags, Accessories) joins us to answer ALL (well, almost ALL) of your questions! Everything and anything goes! We cover: Tips on string setups: soft strings in stiff racquets vs. soft racquets with stiff strings & tensions How does color play different in the same string?! How …

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Ask us ANYTHING, yes, we said anything about HEAD Tennis Strings! Dennis Fabian is here to ANSWER all your questions! (Part ☝️) 41:41

1y ago41:41

41:41

You asked, we answered! In the first of a 2-part episode, Dennis Fabian (Global Manager for HEAD Racquets, Bags, Accessories) joins us to answer ALL (well, almost ALL) of your questions! Everything and anything goes! In this episode we cover the following: How do the mains and crosses of Lynx Spin 2 work together to enhance spin? Does the stiffness…

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Can virtual tennis IMPROVE your game?! WTA Pro & Olympic Medalist, Luisa Stefani says yes & is joined by Yannick Yoshizawa VP of Sense Arena to explain how! 50:49

1y ago50:49

50:49

She's a WTA Pro who won her 1st Grand Slam this year in Australia, has an Olympic Medal and some of the best volleys in the game! Luisa Stefani joins us to talk about how Sense Arena virtual tennis has helped her come back from her big injury. He is a former pro and college player who previously worked on the WTA and is now the Vice President of Se…

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We are IN the HEAD Pro Stringing room at the BNP Paribas Open with Dennis Fabian & we talk all about pro stringing & the made in the US new string: Hawk Power! 36:21

1y ago36:21

36:21

We had a chance to catch up with Dennis Fabian (HEAD Global Manager Racquets, Bags, Accessories!) at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA this year! In this episode, we sit down in the HEAD Stringing room to chat about all things STRINGS! Some of the topics we covered include: - What is it like to be on sight doing the stringing at the BNP…

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Ajla Tomljanović is here! One of our favorite WTA Pros talks about life on tour & coming back from injury, Break Point on Netflix, her Wilson Ultra, her favorite on court gear, puppies & MORE! 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

Ajla Tomljanović is here! This WTA sweetheart captured our hearts when she beat Serena in her last US Open in 2022. We are so excited as she is one of our favorite players on tour! Currently working on rehabbing a bad knee injury from the beginning of the year, Ajla has reached a career high of 33 on the WTA Tour and in 2022 she reached the quarter…

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Rafa’s Racquet is HERE! Finally, us mere mortals can play with the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin & Olivier Carlier tells us what makes this one so special! 18:31

1y ago18:31

18:31

Babolat is releasing a racquet designed with and endorsed by one of the greatest players of all time, Rafael Nadal! In this episode we learn everything we could want and MORE about this new frame! Completely unique in spec, it boasts a swingweight above 370 (!!!) and a stiffness rating of 70, while the strung weight is just under 12 ounces. We had …

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Behind the scenes insight & insider info from a Tennis Warehouse playtester at the BNP Paribas Open 2023 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

39:40

The BNP Paribas Open 2023 has come and gone. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina have been crowned the winners. But, in this episode we wanted to give you insight to what it is like to be a Tennis Warehouse playtester capturing content during the tournament! From on sight content captures to off sight experiences and fun stories, Michelle shares some…

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The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is finally here! And we are so excited! Listen in for a few reasons why... 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

Warning: this is your HYPE episode to get excited for the 2023 BNP PARIBAS Open in Indian Wells, California! It's one of our favorite times of the year and you know Tennis Warehouse will be there! So many exciting things will be happening and we want to know what you want to see and hear from our crew! Things we are stoked on: - the Tennis Warehous…

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2023 ATP Gear Check! We come to terms with Roger officially being retired & turn to the NEXT GEN Americans making a dent on tour & more Break Point chatter! 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this episode we dive deep into what the ATP Pros are using on tour for 2023! We can't believe Roger Federer is officially off the ATP Tour and we recorded this BEFORE the Australian Open FINISHED, but we still chat all the things when it comes to who made big switches in gear from racquets, shoes, strings, apparel and so much more! We also still…

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Win a trip to the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells & learn about Universal Tennis, UTR Rankings & more! 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

34:19

Tennis Warehouse and Universal Tennis have teamed up so you can win a trip to the 2023 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA simply by signing up here: https://app.universaltennis.com/join and then ENTER here: https://www.universaltennis.com/contest Then, listen to the rest of our episode with Stephen Armitraj, (Chief Tennis Officer at Universal Ten…

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2023 WTA Women’s Pro Tennis Gear Check! Plus, Break Point chatter; Nike dropping athletes; Aussie Open matches & more! 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

Talk Tennis is back for 2023! We're so excited for pro tennis and in this episode, we are so excited to chat all things WTA pro tennis gear! Who made big switches in racquets?! Shoes?! Strings?! Apparel?! Coaches?! And more! Michelle and Troy talk through some of the top names on the women's side from the singles stars to doubles specialists. They …

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Become the best tennis player in 2023 as you train specifically FOR tennis with James Shapiro: get stronger, faster, better & remain injury free! 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

Sports performance coach, James Shapiro, is here to help you become a better tennis player and athlete in 2023! He's a sports performance coach, a personal trainer and a strength coach. James Shapiro works with a wide range of clients, all with different goals from training Division I athletes, to up and coming junior players to stay-at-home moms, …

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Best of 2022! From a behind the scenes look at how the Pure Aero has evolved to learning more about Wheelchair Tennis; debating string tension & so much more! 46:02

1+ y ago46:02

46:02

We had to do it; here is the BEST of our 2022 episodes! 2022 was packed full of surprises from new racquets, to new shoes and everything in between! We started the year with some inventory delays and some supply chain issues but finished the year strong with shoes from every brand back in stock and some awesome deals on great tennis gear! Before we…

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The tennis feel good story you need to hear with Marty & Anne from the Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program: they just completed their best year yet & continue to build champions 1:01:45

1+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Located in South Central Los Angeles, the Pete Brown Junior Tennis program is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing free tennis, mentoring and education in a safe and positive environment. Marty Woods founded this program in 2009 in memory of his coach and mentor, Pete Brown. 2022 has been their best year yet! After receiving 1 …

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Brian Teacher explains how you can get REMOTE tennis coaching from top ATP/WTA Coaches & compare your game to pro players on the Full Court Tennis App! 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

31:45

Brian Teacher is a former top American pro player who reached a career high ranking of number 7, won the Australian Open in 1980, was a 4-time All American at UCLA, has been named to many Hall of Fames including the ITA, NCAA and has many more accolades under his belt. After his pro career, he found himself coaching WTA and ATP players and he has c…

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Your ultimate Sports GIFT GUIDE for any athlete in your life! (tennis, pickleball, running, equestrian, tackle, fishing & more!) 1:31:20

1+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

The holidays are practically here! Looking for the perfect gift for the athlete in your life?! In this episode, we introduce you to our "sister companies" and talk about the trends they have seen in 2022 and what are the best gifts in their world! So even if your friends and family aren't die hard tennis players like you, we think we have you cover…

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Neha Uberoi: From Pro Tennis Player to Mental Health Professional & life in between 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

Neha Uberoi is a former pro tennis player and knows all about the pressure and performance that tennis demands, but she also is a mental health professional and is super passionate about working with athletes of all ages and calibers. She has seen success on and off the court and is here today to talk about all sorts of things including being the C…

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Get to know WTA Doubles specialist Sabrina Santamaria! From growing up on LA public courts to a twist of fate during her college career, picking doubles partners & beyond! 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

49:58

It's hard not to smile while chatting with WTA Pro, Sabrina Santamaria! She may be just 5'2 in stature, but she has a huge heart and exudes good vibes while telling her story of growing up on public courts in Los Angeles to playing for USC to an injury that sidelined her but in a twist of fate was what allowed her to meet her now husband. Taking an…

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ISO Racquet Soulmate for WTA Pro, Emina Bektas (switching from extended Pure Aero to standard racquet) 43:38

1+ y ago43:38

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Emina Bektas has had one of the best years of her career yet is still in search of her perfect racquet! Today she joins us to explain how she ended up with the Pure Aero Plus racquet, how she has been coping with it and what she is looking for in a new racquet. Troy talks her through some racquet and MRT options and we end this chat with a demo ord…

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Ask us ANYTHING about Tennis Gear! We answer more of your questions & contemplate starting a book club to really geek out further! 40:08

2y ago40:08

40:08

We answer more of your questions regarding tennis gear, strings and equipment (and really talk about string stuff)! We also contemplate starting a book club and tackling Technical Tennis written by the one and only Tennis Professor (Crawford Lindsay) and Rod Cross! Have you read it? And are you interested in joining us to de-bunk some tennis findin…

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Gladiators Tennis: grinding to get ATP Points (✌️) and creating cool tennis content as they go! 54:26

2y ago54:26

54:26

Areg and Grisha are here! Better known as Gladiators Tennis, these two competitors talk all about what it is really like to be a professional tennis player! They also give us some insights on how their content and channel started, their gear of choice when it comes to filming and their on court shenanigans and more! Check out their YouTube: https:/…

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Johnny Mac Tennis Project is changing lives on the tennis court! 28:22

2y ago28:22

28:22

The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) has a mission to change young lives by removing the racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis legend John McEnroe, and introduces the sport of tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity to thousands of under-resourced New York City a…

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Attn: Tennis Fashionistas! Brad Singer, founder of Lucky in Love, previews the Santa Fe Glow Collection! He also gives us styling tips & we are giving away a tennis outfit! 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

In this episode we find ourselves LUCKY IN LOVE! Brad Singer, Founder & Creative Director of Lucky in Love joins us today to debut their newest collection! He has taken women's tennis fashion and style to new heights with fashion forward pieces featuring bright colors, vibrant patterns, and energetic prints that compliment women's figures on and of…

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