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Forehand breakdowns, tips & gear
Practical advice from the court on building a bigger, more reliable forehand, plus honest, hands-on reviews of the gear I actually use.
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The Best Tennis Racquets for Beginners in 2026: A Coach's Picks
A tennis coach's picks for the best beginner tennis racquets in 2026, plus exactly what head size, weight, grip size and strings a new player should buy.
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The Best Tennis Racquets in 2026: A Coach's Guide to Choosing the Right One
A tennis coach's guide to the best tennis racquets in 2026, chosen by player type: best overall, spin, easy power, control, comfort, value, and for advanced players.
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Tennibot Just Released the New Partner Lite. Here's My Take as a Tennis Coach
A tennis coach's independent first look at the new Tennibot Partner Lite: how the stationary ball machine compares to the Partner V2, and who it's for.
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Babolat Pure Aero 98 Review: A Coach's Take on the Spin-and-Control Aero
A tennis coach reviews the 2026 Babolat Pure Aero 98 (Gen 9): spin, power, control, comfort, and exactly who this demanding 98-inch Aero is (and isn't) for.
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The Best Tennis Ball Machines in 2026: An Honest Coach's Guide
A coach's honest guide to the best tennis ball machines in 2026, by use case: a machine that moves you, the best AI machine that stays put, budget, high-speed, and club picks, with prices and specs.
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The Best Tennis Shoes in 2026: A Coach's Guide to Picking the Right Pair
A tennis coach's guide to the best tennis shoes in 2026: why running shoes hurt you, what to buy for hard court or clay, and how to fit your foot type.
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Tennibot Partner Review: An Honest Take After 6 Months With the AI Ball Machine
A tennis coach's hands-on Tennibot Partner review: what the AI ball machine does well for forehand practice, how it compares, and who it's for.