Listen with links to racquets etc: https://tennisnerd.net/podcasts-and-interview/podcast-with-troy-lara-from-tennis-warehouse/31379
Timestamps
00:50 How did you get started at Tennis Warehouse?
04:23 Do you still string a lot of racquets?
06:00 Have you seen a trend shift when it comes to tensions and string use in general?
07:39 Do you have a favorite racquet setup right now?
09:32 Was it tough to transition from standard to an XL racquet?
11:36 How do you usually add weight in the handle of a racquet?
14:00 Do you ever go back to the Six-One 95?
16:10 Let’s talk about recent racquets and play-tests (starting with the Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Origin)
22:54 New Yonex VCORE racquets
26:30 Solinco Whiteout 18×20
29:48 What about a Tennisnerd racquet?
31:52 Tecnifibre racquets like the TF40 and the Tfight
36:39 What about the new HEAD Radical racquets?
39:55 New Gravity racquets
43:52 An overlooked gem
45:26 The Wilson Shift racquets
48:06 New Wilson Pro Staff
53:09 How do you keep up with customer feedback on YouTube and the TW Forums?
57:16 Are you still excited when it is time to play-test a new racquet?
1:00:04 Should we “roast” more racquets?
1:02:39 How do you give racquet recommendations with the vast amount of racquets on the market?
1:06:05 What is your injury history? Any tennis elbow?
1:09:12 Troy’s racquet history
1:19:23 Troy’s favorite tennis shoes on the market right now
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26 Comments
First? Troy is the man!
Met Troy a few times in person. Great guy and great forehand 🎉
What a treat! Thanks for sharing.
I am a tenns gear nut and I will say that Troy has always responded to my questions and has been very helpful with feedback. He knows a lot and is a genuine and super nice guy.
Amazing! always interesting and informative! Helpful guy 🙏 appreciate thanks
Troy gives such a great positive good dude guy. Also answers all of my question in the comment section
That hat will become a collectors item in a few years.
Nicechair Mr tennisnerd
Nice origin back there.
Someone please tell troy new gravity pro middle main strings are wider then the 2022 ezone…i measured with digital calipers the middle 8 mains
Great podcast. Thanks
Troy and Jonas, what an amazing duo. This was truly a treasure for tennis nerds.
Have you ever played pickleball?
Troy allways answered my questions in TW channel with big interest ,thumbs up!!
Troy, Chris, now Michelle next!!
The legend! Thank you for doing this Jonas!
Hi Troy,
I am a bigger guy, 6'3" 225 pounds and have realized that my swing speed are probably on the slower side. I have tried for 3 years to make the Blade V7 18×20 my racquet but in match play I feel like I'm just slightly late to stuff on the FH side and my serve is just slightly above average. I'm considering a change to a racquet that is head light. I'm looking at the Head Extreme MP or Blade 100. Any thoughts?
Awesome video! The TW review that really stuck out for me that seemed negative was the pure strike vs tour. I remember wanting to try it but it seemed obvious the reviewers were all unhappy with it
Troy is one of the first folks to respond if you have a question on the TW YT comment section and he responds quickly
Great stuff Jonas! You need to get out there and hit on their court. Iconic.
TWO GOATS!
Love Troy. He always takes the time to answer questions on the comment section of the TW channel. Nice guy, and good player too.
This was a really great podcast – thank you!
Bought C10 pro, its phenomenal, literally softer than HD or Phantoms
This interview was right in my wheelhouse ✌️
Select a racquet which is appropriate to your playing style and level, physical skills and conditioning and STICK wit it!! Don’t jump around the racquet bandwagon no matter how tempting.
You can always tweak your existing racquet with strings and weight/balance. Also….hit the ball flat with a eastern FH grip which will give you the option of hitting flat or imparting some spin (but not too much). My weapon of choice is a HEAD Prestige Intelligence MP 18×20 lead tape double sided at 3 and 9 grip size 5L with one over grip. Strings are Solinco Hyper G soft mains at 50 lbs and Alpha Gut Multi crosses 56 lbs. spin has less to do with string pattern and more to do with swing path. Bjorn Borg used a eastern grip it was his swing path that generated the spin. Just my 2 cents