My Gear

On this page, you’ll find explanations and reviews of the tennis gear I personally use.

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Racket

Throughout my entire playing career, I used the Wilson Blade 98 16×19 racket. However, in 2025, I switched to the Tecnifibre TFight 305S, as it felt more stable, dynamic, and rewarding on the court. Compared to the Blade, it may not feel as precise, but its other qualities more than make up for it.

Note: When I ordered my rackets, I had the shop re-weigh them so both would come out exactly at 11.3 ounces / 305 grams.

Shoes

I’ve been using Asics tennis shoes for pretty much my whole playing career. For the past few years, I’ve been playing with the Gel-Resolution 9, which felt almost perfect for me. But when Asics launched the Gel-Resolution X, it just didn’t fit me anymore, so I made the switch to Diadora.

So far, the Diadora Blushield Torneo 3 has been the best tennis shoe I’ve tried. The only downside is its average durability, but other than that, I really can’t find much to complain about.

String

Throughout my playing career, I’ve used a variety of strings, from Wilson Revolve to Luxilon Element. In recent years, I played with Luxilon 4G Soft, which worked well with my Wilson Blade 16×19.

However, after switching to the Tecnifibre TFight 305S, the 4G Soft dulled the racket’s features, and it just didn’t feel right. Once I switched to Tecnifibre’s own Razor Soft, the racket felt dynamic and smooth again. Since then,

I’ve gradually been increasing the tension, because against hard-hitting opponents, the Razor Soft can sometimes feel a bit too soft. At the moment, I’m stringing at 53 pounds (24 kg), which seems to strike a good balance between power and control.

Grips

I’ve mostly been using the Wilson Pro Perforated and the basic Pro overgrip. After switching to Tecnifibre rackets, I wanted my grip to match the brand, so I replaced the Wilson grips with Tecnifibre ones. For me, the Tecnifibre grips feel slightly more tacky and durable, but overall they’re really close to the Wilsons.

Socks

Throughout my career, I’ve mostly used Asics crew socks. They’re a simple, reliable sock with good length and durability, but they don’t offer much cushioning. After trying the Court Plus model, I found them much more comfortable. When coaching, I usually stick to the basic Asics crew socks, but for playing or practicing, I prefer the Court Plus for the extra comfort.

Bag

I used to use various Wilson traditional tennis bags for 12–16 rackets. After switching to Tecnifibre rackets, I decided to try a bag from the same brand. Looking for a change, I went with the Team Dry Duffel. It’s a good value for money, but it doesn’t offer quite as much comfort as I’d like.

In the future, I might go for a traditional Tecnifibre tennis bag that’s easier to carry on the back.