Real Tennis Advice for Real Club Players
No sponsorships. No pro-player bias. Just honest gear reviews, practical how-to guides, and the kind of content that only makes sense if you’ve played a full match and still can’t explain why you lost. Written by a 25-year recreational player who gets it.
10 Things Every Recreational Tennis Player Has Said Out Loud (At Least Once)
Tennis is a sport where talking to yourself is not just accepted but practically mandatory. After 25 years on the court, I’ve said all of … Read more
June 25, 2026
Peter Wong
Why Tennis Is the Best Sport for Adults Over 30 — The Evidence
I’m biased. I’ve played tennis for 25 years and I think it’s the best sport in the world. But I also have significant evidence to … Read more
June 23, 2026
Peter Wong
What Recreational Tennis Players Can Learn from Jannik Sinner’s Game
Jannik Sinner is the most instructive professional tennis player for recreational players to watch right now. Not because he hits the hardest — he doesn’t. … Read more
June 19, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Ball Machines for Home Practice in 2026 — Are They Worth It?
A tennis ball machine is the one piece of gear that transforms how recreational players improve. No partner needed. No scheduling conflicts. No one feeding … Read more
June 16, 2026
Peter Wong
How to Find a Tennis Partner in Canada (2026): The Complete Guide
Finding a reliable tennis partner is, genuinely, one of the harder parts of recreational tennis. You need someone at a similar level, available at similar … Read more
June 11, 2026
Peter Wong
Tennis Racket Grip Size Guide: How to Find the Right Grip Size (2026)
Tennis racket grip size is the most important specification most recreational players never check. You buy a racket because it’s on sale, because it looks … Read more
June 10, 2026
Peter Wong
Best Tennis Dampeners in 2026 — Do They Actually Do Anything?
Tennis dampeners are the most hotly debated $3 accessory in sport. Half of recreational players swear by them. The other half think they’re placebo. The … Read more
June 4, 2026
Peter Wong
How to Restring a Tennis Racket — What You Need to Know Before Booking
Most recreational players restring their racket when the strings break. This is wrong. By the time strings break, they’ve been dead for weeks — you’ve … Read more
June 3, 2026
Peter Wong
How to Improve Your Tennis Serve When You Have No Coach — Self-Coaching Guide
Most recreational players never get a lesson. Life gets in the way — time, cost, finding the right coach. But the serve is uniquely self-coachable: … Read more
June 2, 2026
Peter Wong
Latest merchandise
HEAD Speed MP 2026 Tennis Racquet
May 8, 2026
HEAD’s bestselling all-court racquet. Hy-bor technology, 100 sq in, 16×19. Intermediate to advanced.
HEAD Boom MP 2026 Tennis Racquet
May 8, 2026
HEAD’s power line for 2026. Hy-bor technology, 100 sq in, endorsed by Coco Gauff. Intermediate players.
Alien Pros Tennis Racket Overgrip Tape – Dry Feel (6-Pack)
May 8, 2026
Dry-feel PU overgrip, precut, wraps in under a minute. Anti-slip and absorbent. 6-pack.
Alien Pros Tennis Racket Overgrip Tape – Tac Moisture Feel (6-Pack)
May 8, 2026
Tacky moisture-feel PU overgrip. Anti-slip, absorbent, precut. Best for cool/dry conditions. 6-pack.
Tourna Ballport 80-Ball Tennis Hopper with Locking Handle
May 8, 2026
Best lightweight hopper. 80-ball capacity, 4 lbs, 29.5 inches tall. Locking handle, rotating pickup bars. Personal or club use.
GAMMA Sports EZ Travel Cart – Foldable Tennis Ball Hopper (150-Ball Capacity)
May 8, 2026
Foldable cart for coaches and serious players. 150-ball capacity, compresses into carry case in 15 seconds. Removable ball bag.
Penn Pro Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (72 balls)
May 8, 2026
The actual US Open ball since 1979. Premium Tex Tech felt, USTA & ITF approved, 4 cans / 12 balls.