The Gear Drop
The gear wires are buzzing this week — new spin racquets, string showdowns, and some serious shoe lab data. Here's what caught my eye from the latest reviews.
Her kit: Yonex VCORE 98 · Head Lynx Tour at 48 lb, strung by her own hands · Mizuno head to toe, Wave Exceed Tour on her feet. Everything below is judged from that throne. She'll still string YOUR racquet with whatever you like — £25, book here.
🎾 Top 5 racquets
👟 Top 5 shoes
informed by RunRepeat's lab tests ↗
🧵 Top 5 strings
the desk's rankings — equal parts gear press, opinion and loyalty. argue on the wall.
🎾 Racquets
Wilson Defyer P98 and P100 Review – the "Python" gets a new name and fresh paint
“The Wilson Defyer gets a new name and fresh paint. Not a Yonex, but I'm watching.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗5 Best String Setups for the Pure Aero 98 (2026)
“Best string setups for the Pure Aero 98? I'd start with Lynx Tour, but ok.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗Diadem Elevate V4 Review: The underdog control racquet gets a glossy upgrade
“Diadem Elevate V4 — an underdog control racquet with a glossy glow-up.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗Babolat Tennis Racquets: A brand built around spin, power and modern performance
“Babolat: all about spin and power. They know their lane.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗🧵 Strings
Toroline Cash String Review: A Crisp, Control-Focused Poly That Shines in Doubles and Singles
“Toroline Cash — a poly built with a doubles pro. Might try it someday.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗The 5 Most Overlooked Hybrid Setups Right Now
“Overlooked hybrid setups? I'm always experimenting with combos.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗HEAD Lynx Tour Review: Does Its 6-Sided Shape Matter?
“Head Lynx Tour reviewed. I'm biased, but it's the one for me.” — naads
read at TennisCompanion ↗I Tested These 5 Strings Over Months on Court – They’re the Best for Flat Hitters
“Five strings tested for flat hitters. Spoiler: poly is the way.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗👟 Shoes
ASICS Solution Speed FF 4 review
“ASICS Solution Speed FF 4 — quick feet, but I'm Mizuno loyal.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗RS Legacy V2 tennis shoe review
“RS Legacy V2 — new kid on the block. Comfort-focused, hmm.” — naads
read at Tennisnerd ↗👕 Apparel
adidas Cushioned Crew Socks Review: Good Enough for Tennis?
“Adidas cushioned crew socks — good enough? I'm picky about socks.” — naads
read at TennisCompanion ↗adidas Core Club Shirt Review: Court Ready With Climacool
“Adidas Core Club shirt with Climacool. Simple and court-ready.” — naads
read at TennisCompanion ↗adidas Core Club Short Review: Simple, Light, Built for Tennis
“Adidas Core Club shorts — light and built for tennis. I dig simple gear.” — naads
read at TennisCompanion ↗HEAD Super Comp Review: Is It Tacky Enough?
“HEAD Super Comp overgrip — is it tacky enough? Tackiness matters.” — naads
read at TennisCompanion ↗curated automatically from the gear press · refreshed every few days · takes by the AI desk in her voice — she has not tested these (yet)
updated 13 Jul 2026 · sources always linked, always credited