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Michelle Heidbrink Interview: Choosing the Right Racquet & Strings for Club Level Players

Will Boucek Β· November 22, 2022

In this interview, Will discusses everything racquets with Michelle Heidbrink, a specialist at Tennis Warehouse. Michelle, after growing up playing tennis and playing at the University of New Mexico, has dedicated her life to making sure that tennis players of every level purchase the right gear for their game.

We talk about the importance of demos, the different types of strings, common mistakes people make in picking a racquet, and several racquet suggestions.

No matter what type or level of player you are, this episode has suggestions for you.

Michelle Heidbrink, a tennis racquet and string expert at Tennis Warehouse
Michelle Heidbrink, a Product Playtester, Content Creator, Podcaster, & Web Editor at Tennis Warehouse.

Some of the important questions we answer are:

  • What type of strings are the best option for my game?
  • How do I avoid common gear mistakes?
  • If I’m “x” type of player, what racquet best suits me?

If you have any questions/concerns about gear or other tennis-related items, contact Tennis Warehouse at 1.800.883.6647 to speak with a specialist.


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Show Notes from this Podcast

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  • Follow Tennis Warehouse on YouTube, Twitter, & Instagram
  • Mistakes When Looking for a Racquet
    • Choosing a racquet that your favorite player uses
    • Feeling obligated to use a racquet your friend suggests
    • Not demoing several racquets
  • Racquet Suggestions
    • 2.5/3.0: Babolat Evoke 102, Babolat Boost Aero, Yonex Ezone Ace, Head Graphene XT Radical S, Babolat Evo Drive Lite, Yonex Astrel 100, Prince Twistpower X105, and Head Racial S
    • 3.5/4.0: Yonex Ezone 100, Babolat Pure Drive, Babolat Pure Aero, and Prince Ripstick 100
    • Older Players: Wilson Pro Staff 100 & Babolat Pure Drive 110
    • Younger, Athletic Players: Head Speed MP, Head Extreme, and Head Instinct MP
    • Transitioning from 4.0 to 4.5+: Babolat Pure Strike 100 & Head Speed
    • Net Friendy: Prince Phantom, Yonex VCore, Yonex Ezone, Head Radical MP, and Head Boom
    • Arm Friendly: Prince Phantom, Wilson Clash, Head Gravity, Yonex Ezone
  • Michelle’s Favorites
    • Tournament: French Open
    • Tennis Book: Steffi Graf (SI for Kids Books)
    • Non-Tennis Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
  • Other People Mentioned
    • Steffi Graf
    • Lindsay Davenport
    • Pete Sampras
    • Marcos Giron
    • Rick Leach (podcast)
    • Jack Sock
    • Roger Federer

About Will Boucek

Will Boucek is the Founder & CEO of Tennis Tribe. With over two decades of experience playing & coaching tennis, Will now works as a doubles strategy analyst for ATP & WTA tour players and coaches. Will helps tennis players at every level play better doubles through smarter strategy. He also has expertise in tennis racquets & gear, testing the latest products from Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, and other tennis brands.

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