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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, this episode is sure to offer some great perspective on what it is like to be on tour!

We know, we know...the finals are here and this was recorded before the first round began, BUT we 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 the draw from top to bottom to share what we know about these players and their current gear from the top seeds to the qualifiers!

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 on the WTA Tour and go through the draw. Yes, it was recorded before the tournament started but YES you will still enjoy the chatter and stories we have regarding the pro ladies playing down under!

Learn all about the new Babolat Pure Strike Racquet lineup for 2024! Hear what has changed, what remains the same, what pro players tested them and who endorses them , etc.!(Cam Norrie, Dominic Thiem, etc.)

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 tuned for more in 2024! Wishing you all the best for 2024 and all the tennis, plus more time on the court!

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 tennis fanatics like us!    Products we LOVE from this episode: Ace The Moon: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Ace_The_Moon/catpage-ATM.html ON'RE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/ONRE/catpage-ONRE.html VIMHUE hats: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/VimHue/catpage-VIMHUE.html GIFT GUIDE: https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Holiday_Gift_Guide/catpage-GIFTGUIDEPP.html Check out VIDA Tennis Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/vidatennispodcast/   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 -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com  🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au   Happy Hitting! 

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 life!  In this episode, we talk to Josh & Deena, co-founders of Ace The Moon, about ALL THE THINGS! Including how they started, how they met (it’s a good story!), what they are inspired by, who their clothing is for and SO MUCH MORE.

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 she loves about running and how the community differs between the tennis world. She even walks us through the Hoka line of tennis shoes! She also has found herself coaching up and coming players in tennis -- everyone from college players transitioning to the pro tour to up and coming juniors. Despite saying she would ”never” coach, she’s doing it and her passion and love for the sport shine through in this discussion!

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" origin story -- including where HQ is located & what it is like working with family - stories around the OG TournaGrip -- who used it, when it was released, etc.  - fun pro tennis stories! - what is Tourna Tuff and how is it different from the OG? is it thicker?  - best conditions for each Tourna grip  - Tourna STRINGS  - & 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 -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com  🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au   Happy Hitting!

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!

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 strings, string trends and the newest Luxilon strings: ECO Power & ECO Rough. Having just come back from the 2023 US Open, they also offer some cool insider info on the stringing trends with the pros.

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 to other racquets, like the Head Speeds, the Wilson Blades and the more.  We also discuss which was our favorite model, what strings work best and what modifications we might be making as we play more often with these racquets.  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 -- http://www.tenniswarehouse.com🇪🇺 TW Europe -- http://tenniswarehouse-europe.com  🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS -- http://tennisonly.com.au   Happy Hitting!