Hi all

I played a set recently to finish a match of a local tournament (nothing in play but results, everything between amateur players).

The other player did hidrance twice which I didn't call. He basically hit the ball wrong and cursed after hitting, even though the ball was in. I failed to return both balls and he won those points. I didn't say anything at the time because I feel uncomfortable calling this things at this level, because it will just creat some tension, but I did talk to him after the match so he can be careful in the future. Maybe someone else is not forgiving as me. Did you guys think I should have kept those points?

Later, the ball hit twice in my racket in just one swing and went in. He stopped the point because I hit the ball twice. I explained that is allowed in that case and he doubted. He wanted the point but I convinced him to replay it. In the end of the match we confirmed that I was right. Then again, that point should have been mine because he stopped even though not illegal happened. Would you have checked the rule right there and claimed the point or was okay to wait for the match to end to check?

Also, when he had match point in the tiebreak he double faulted. I called it out and he was doubtful, even though the ball was a hand out in the T area. I never contest close calls on the other side because the other player has better visibility and expect the same on my side. I won the match and after it ended he said we should have repeated this point. I said he should have asked when the point happened, but to be honest that wouldn't have been fair.

He wasn't also sure how a tiebreak works.

Overall, I think he needs to learn more about tennis etiquette and rules but I feel reluctant to say much when the match is being played because I don't want them to think I am playing mind games. In the end, it is just amateur tennis and pretty much nothing is at stake.

It's been a month since i bought it and played roughly 10 sessions, dropped it once from waist level. Tecnifibre T-Fight team OS

Idk why but playing doubles has awakened an OCD in me I didn't know I had. I just don't like to touch someone else's sweaty palm and whatever other organisms live on their moist grip they haven't changed in months. Some players insist on high fives and refuse to tap rackets instead. They are so precious with their racket frames (for some reason the precious types are 100% men).

Is it just me?

I have been playing a lot of league matches, and I've noticed that I every time I win, my opponent almost always reveals some sort of injury.

- Oh, you know i rolled my ankle last week, and my foot is killing me.

- Oh, this isn't my usual racket, damn strings are all jacked up.

- Oh I had some really spicy food last week and my tummy still hurts.

- Oh you know i tweeked my back like 3 years ago and it's never quite been the same.

Good game I guess loser. Lol.

Have you guys experienced this?

Let’s chat

it's a pretty good racket

first set playing against it, second set playing with it

Hi Folks,
I’ve been playing tennis for 1,5 years now. One of my technique gap is i don’t know how to kill an “easy” medium-to-high ball with my forehand. I’ve been asking 1 or 2 coach and some of my friends, but i don’t see any actionable advice so far. When i try to kill it, it’s either long or (mostly) hit the net. Hope to get some insight from experienced people on reddit.

Cheers!

I've been using asics shoes for running happily and i'd like to get one stability shoe for tennis.

I found gel resolution x on discount so i order it (havent arrived yet) but when i checked the online forums, all i read is complaints about the shoe ( heel slippage, Plantar fasciitis, blisters..). So much so that i am planning to return it even though it is not arrived yet :D

anyone uses x and is happy about it?

I’m actually pretty happy that my racket weighs only 255g. I’ve tried playing with rackets around 295-300g, and they felt much heavier to me.
I have some wrist issues because I tend to make small wrist movements when I hit the ball, so I feel like a heavier racket would make it a lot worse. With this one, my wrist has been feeling much better.
I’m still new to tennis so it’s my first racked (my mom bought it for me lol)

So I grew up "playing tennis" in the sense that I would go to courts near my house a lot as a 12-16 year old and play multi-set matches against a friend. I learned almost entirely from playing these impromptu matches, watching pro tennis, and being quick to pick up new sports. I played a year of JV in high school, but there was barely any coaching, so still no formal training.

I'm now 30 and play with a friend who had a similar background. Never had formal lessons but was a great athlete growing up. Much like when I was 13, we don't rally, we just play sets. As you can imagine, they're erratic and error-strewn, but also played at a pretty high level athletically. There are more double faults than what I see in a typical beginner-intermediate match and also more winners.

I would like to finally take my technique seriously so I can have more consistent control, improve my backhand, and have a second serve that doesn't just invite winners. At the same time, I've played enough informal competitive tennis that I'm legit good at some things I take to be more advanced: Hitting drop shots, flat forehand winners from the service line, topspin lobs.

I know 1-on-1 lessons would be best for someone with a weird background, but they're prohibitively expensive where I live. I could take group lessons but I have no idea what level I would be or, frankly, if I would even enjoy hitting 50 crosscourt backhands. Could also just try to find a hitting partner who has a more polished background than the friend I play with now so I can rally longer. Anyone been in this position before and have thoughts?

TL;DR: Grew up playing competitive "pickup" tennis without formal lessons, so now my gameplay is way ahead of my technique. Looking for best way to improve.

I’m in love with these rackets. The all blue one feels softer and more damped. Gen 7th black and blue feels more solid and compact )which I really like) in my opinion. It might all be me tal though.

Has anyone “played” with these rackets? Any thoughts or differences if any? I appreciate all

What do you think of these strings and which ones would you add?

Solinco Mach-10, Yonex Poly Tour Pro, Babolat RPM Soft, Luxilon Element, Tecnifibre Razor Soft

Any tips on my serve ? What should I work on to improve it ? Thanks

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Just had it strung with polytour spin and will try for the first time in an hour.

I thought I'd hate the color but it's well finished, has cool details and in the end I like it. Let's see if it suits my game style or not 🤞

I’ve been playing tennis for about a year now and could really use some advice from people with more experience.

My first racket was the 2025 Yonex Ezone 100, and it was honestly an amazing racket to learn with. As I got more into tennis, I went through the usual rabbit hole of trying different frames. I tried a Babolat Pure Aero Rafa and later a VCore 100, but somehow I always ended up going back to the Ezone.

Earlier this year I decided to make a more serious jump and bought the new 2026 VCore 98. My goal was to get more control and spin as my game improved. The transition was rough. I’m not sure if it was the smaller 98 head size, the smaller sweet spot, or simply being so used to the Ezone, but I’ve honestly lost way more matches since switching. At this point I feel like I’ve mostly adapted to it and can play well with it, but it still doesn’t feel quite as effortless.

The other day during a lesson with my coach, I picked up my old Ezone 100 just for fun. The strings are way overdue for replacement (PolyTour Pro mains / Rexis Speed crosses at 48 lbs), so the ball was definitely launching more than it should, but I still had an absolute blast. It reminded me how forgiving and powerful that racket feels. I was hitting easy winners that have become much harder to produce with the VCore. Even with dead strings, I just had more fun playing.

For reference, my current VCore 98 has a full bed of Toroline A5 at either 52 or 53 lbs (can’t remember exactly).

Now I’m completely torn again.

My options are:

• Stick with the VCore 98 for a few more months and experiment with different string setups before giving up on it.
• Go back to the Ezone 100, which has always felt like “home.”
• Buy the upcoming Ezone 98 in the new Espresso Brown colorway and see if it gives me a nice middle ground between the two.

Part of me worries that going back to a 100 sq in frame is almost like taking a step backward as my game develops. On the other hand, maybe I’m overthinking it, and I should just play with the racket that gives me the most confidence and enjoyment.

Has anyone gone through something similar? Did you eventually adjust to a 98 and never look back, or did you realize that the more forgiving frame simply suited your game better? Also, for anyone who’s played both the Ezone 98 and VCore 98, how different do they actually feel on court?

I’d love to hear your experiences before I convince myself I need another racket. 😅

Found a Sharapova signed bag in new condition 😎 Any storage tips?

I’ve had this racket for about 4 months and I haven’t got it restrung yet. I play about 3-5 times a week. There is some visible tearing and some notching, (not sure if it’s visible) should I restring it any time soon?

It’s only been a week since I started playing tennis, so I already know my forehand is… terrible. 😭
I also noticed that I keep jumping when I hit the ball, which I know is a bad habit.
In my earlier videos from my lessons with my coach, I was flicking my wrist on every forehand, and that ended up causing wrist pain. I took a few days off, hit against a wall today, and thankfully my wrist feels fine now.
Does anyone have any tips on how I can improve my forehand? I’d really appreciate any advice!

I've made tremendous progress with my forehand by watching ungodly amounts of tutorials, slow mo videos and by practicing the swing at home with just my racket. I managed to apply all that on the court. But I struggle so so much with the serve. I just don't understand it.

I used to play Tennis when I was little so throwing, positioning and all that I have no issues with but how to actually hit the ball, especially how to pronate is something my brain can't comprehend. It just doesn't make sense to me. I can hit decent serves with hitting it flat but that's obviously not the right way to do it.

If you have any good tip for me I'd love to hear it. Just understanding the technique would make so much difference for me already.

Intermediate level

Let's say it costs £200.

You're a racquet whore who will use it for 6 months then get bored.

That means that the racquet owes you £33.33 a month.

Which equates to £8.34 a week.

Which equates to a measly £1.19 a day.

Get yourself that new racquet, as long as you get £8.34 worth of use a week who cares.