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Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis Warehouse
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The SHIFT Racquets are almost here (launching July 14th to be exact!)! Wilson has developed their newest family of tennis racquets with extensive feedback from top coaches and elite players from around the world, including some of you! In this episode, Michael Schaeffer, the Global Product Director for Racquet Sports at WILSON joins us to talk about the process of creating a new franchise of racquets!
In this episode we cover:
How Wilson began working on the prototypes and how long it has taken to go from initial concepts to full production as well as their GLOBAL playtest (think: SHIFT origin story)
What sets Shift apart from other racquets & what is the most significant technology
Where the SHIFT racquets fit in the Wilson lineup and who these racquets are for
How important player feedback was in the development
Best string set up for SHIFT
Success stories from concept to creation
What do they feel like?! A Blade? or an Ultra?! or a Clash?!
and more!
0:00:01 intro, Michael Schaeffer, Global Product Director at WILSON Racquet Sports 0:01:00 Clash and lessons learned to create Shift
0:01:28 SHIFT concept to creation & where it fits in the Wilson Lineup
0:02:20 Wilson playtesting
0:03:47 feedback from playtesting and the next steps
0:08:00 making the prototype play even better
0:09:29 Innovation at Wilson & bending technologies
0:10:05 changing the way racquets bend! flexible & stable = vertical bending
0:12:16 definition of VERTICAL BENDING
0:14:05 Question, "Wilson says how plush and soft these racquets are but the spec says the racquet's stiffness rating is high -- EXPLAIN!"
0:16:10 explain the feel of what SHIFT is like in your hands
0:18:50 Shift 99 Pro
0:21:14 "Are we going to see this technology in more Wilson racquets?" & Wilson family segments
0:22:46 Pros testing the Shift racquets and who the pro influence (and yes, I meant Madison Brengle, not Lauren!)
0:25:10 Prototype vs. Final cosmetic & consumer feedback
0:28:30 WHEN WILL GROMMETS BE AVAILABLE?!?!?
0:29:10 What is the best string set up for the SHIFT racquets?!
0:31:10 What players are you targeting for the Shift racquets? Who should be using Shift?!
0:33:00 Michelle's playtest feedback
0:34:15 How the prototype changed due to feedback and what the racquet now offers
0:35:00 "Will more versions of the SHIFT racquets come out in 2023?"
0:37:10 Any fun stories to share from the journey of SHIFT?! & how many prototypes were there?!
0:41:20 "blind" playtesting
0:43:30 Why you should try SHIFT no matter what :) Thank you for listening!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
02/18/20 • 46 min
Imagine being down 0-6, 05-, 30-40. Yikes, that sucks!
And then imagine crawling your way back, point by point, to win the match! That's exactly what Tara Moore did to stage the Greatest Comeback in WTA History!
With over 20 ITF Titles, Tara Moore has seen all sides of life as a traveling tennis pro. She brings her British accent and funny personality to chat about all things tennis, including dealing with funding (or lack there of), health insurance as a professional athlete, playing doubles with her significant other, and one of the most epic comebacks in this sport!
Follow Tara: www.instagram.com/taramoore92
Happy Hitting!
02/11/20 • 58 min
Father of Iliza Shlesinger (Elder Millennial & Last Comic Standing), Fred Shlesinger geeks out about one of his three life passions: TENNIS. From what gear works best for him, to his tennis goals. Fred also gives us his insider info and tips on the best way to view the US Open! He tells me all about the athletes that impresses him on tour, and even tells some stories about generations of players from the past! Happy HItting and Keep swinging!
Follow Fred: www.instagram.com/nyfred4u
10/08/19 • 55 min
He's one of your favorite Tennis Warehouse playtesters, and one of ours too! We chat with Andy Gerst as he gives us an update on everything he has been up to since his playtesting days at Tennis Warehouse. From coaching pros like Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova to working as a National Women's Coach for the USTA, he brings a great perspective about where professional tennis is heading. We also chat new gear, philosophy, life hacks and so much more!
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08/12/19 • 30 min
Ever wonder what makes a tennis racquet powerful? Or why you can put balls away with one racquet but can’t seem to get the ball past the baseline with a different one?! Me too! In this episode, I chat with the founder and brains behind Tennis Warehouse University, Crawford Lindsey! He has co-authored countless papers and books about the science of tennis including "The Physics and Technology of Tennis" and "Technical Tennis," so you could say he knows a thing or two on the topic. Joining him is Jonathan Wolfe, who not only is a savvy expert on all things racquet and string related, but also is one of Crawford’s closest friends since their days at the USRSA; but we really brought him in because he has a knack for breaking down the scientific jargon to make sense to the player. Join us as we define the simple science of power potential in this initial episode where we discuss the physics behind the sport of tennis.
- What is Tennis Warehouse University and how can it help improve your game?!
- The science of tennis broken down in EASY, understandable terms
- Find the power potential of your racquet
- Available tools to choose the best racquets or strings for you
- How can I compare power levels between different racquets
- TWU tools to unlock your racquet’s potential
- What is the Total Performance of any tennis racquet
- How to improve your game with these experiments
➤Tennis Warehouse University: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/index.php
➤Find the best racquet for you: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/recommender.cgi
➤Racquet Performance Tool: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/racquetanalyzerTWU.cgi
➤String Comparison Tool: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/comparestrings.php
➤Racquet Power Potential: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/comparepower.cgi
➤Racquet Comparison Tool: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/compareracquets.cgi
➤Hitting Weight Tool: http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/cgi-bin/hittingwtrac.cgi
➤USRSA: https://www.racquettech.com
➤Tennis Warehouse: www.tennis-warehouse.com
Have questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us: [email protected]
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They're back! Crawford Lindsey and Jonathan Wolfe return to our podcast to talk more about the science and tennis behind all things tennis! We take a deep dive into "feel" and how players might speak about feel in terms of what they experience on the court. And is it something we can measure in the lab?!
Check out the Tennis Warehouse University!
Have a question for the TW Professor?! Email us!
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is BACK! And so is the Tennis Warehouse Demo Court and Tent! Get excited!! As it heats up in the desert, we know you are jonesing to get some demos in your hands and hit some balls under that warm desert sun. In this episode, Troy, Boonie and Andrew join Michelle and talk about some of their favorite racquets all while giving you an opportunity to take notes and figure out which racquets will be on the top of your demo list!
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us! [email protected]
Shop with us for all your TENNIS needs all over the WORLD:
🇺🇸 Tennis Warehouse
🇪🇺 TW Europe
🇦🇺 Tennis Only AUS
Happy Hitting!
This week, we have all the gratitude for all things tennis and want to share stories from a section in the USTA who is not only working to grow our sport but also promoting tennis to people of all ages, levels and backgrounds!
The USTA Southern Section is doing some great things for the sport of tennis. With a section that spans across 9 southern states, in this episode you will hear it's no secret this section is loaded with Southern Charm! Ted Reese (Vice President USTA Southern; National USTA Committee Chair) and Kelly Hesketh (USTA Southern Section Tennis Service Rep) explain all the ways their teams are helping grow and promote tennis from creating leagues of players at all levels and ages who enjoy the physical, mental and social parts of the game to creating programs for first time players, like "Try Tennis." They have programs that help ensure local parks have courts that are kept up so anyone can play for free; they promote wheelchair tennis; they are keen on junior development; and there are some great players coming out of this section!
The USTA Southern Section has a goal to grow tennis and support the more than 140,000+ members in our nine states - Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee - that makes up nearly 27% of the USTA membership.
In this episode, you will quickly hear the passion and love for he sport shine through. We thought this might just be a good episode to check out during the week of Thanksgiving and give thanks to all the people in the tennis world shining bright lights on the growth of tennis! Who are you thankful for this year in your tennis world?! Leave us a comment or send us an email to let us know! [email protected]
And lastly, we are grateful and thankful to you! Through a challenging year and more pandemic times, thank you for listening! We appreciate you and love connecting with you all through the podcast. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!
➤Check out the Southern Section Podcast: Talk Tennis Southern Style: https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/southern/talking-tennis-southern-style-2021.html
➤USTA Southern Section: https://www.usta.com/en/home.html
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
The Inspiring Children Foundation and Never Broken program have been empowering children struggling with financial hardship, anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation by giving them the ultimate environment to survive then thrive at the highest levels. In this episode, President & Founder, Ryan Wolfington is joined by Trent Alenik and Ricky Sypert (both players to have come through the program and now have important roles within the organization) to discuss the life topics that really matter. Through their mission to revolutionize education by including a holistic approach in terms of physical, emotional and mental health. By creating this community of care, both online and in-person, youth begin healing by sharing openly in meaningful conversations and lives are transformed. With support from personalities like Bob & Mike Bryan, Jewel and more.
With teenage suicide up, anxiety and depression doubling, the foundation has been at the forefront of solving this mental health epidemic. The program arms at-risk youth with everything they need to be physically, emotionally and mentally healthy in a fun and inspirational way, online and in person.
Learn more: https://inspiringchildren.org/
TEAM Bryan (Bob & Mike)
No Quit Tennis Academy: https://www.noquittennisacademy.com/
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/inspiringchildren/
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
06/11/24 • 36 min
Join the Tennis Warehouse playtest squad as the gush over the Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95! Troy, Chris, Boone & Michelle talk about the what they loved about this racquet as well they go into the history and heritage of the Six.One line of frames.
Take a look at the specs: Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95 v14 Racquet: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-W95V14.html
See our full review: https://youtu.be/7gsNRg8DeR0
If you have any further questions or want to continue the conversation?! Email us at [email protected]
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!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Talk Tennis have?
Talk Tennis currently has 218 episodes available.
What topics does Talk Tennis cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Tennis.
What is the most popular episode on Talk Tennis?
The episode title 'Pro Players Speak Up About Issues that Matter On & Off the Tennis Court (Hayley Carter, Sharon Fichman and Catherine Harrison)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Talk Tennis?
The average episode length on Talk Tennis is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talk Tennis released?
Episodes of Talk Tennis are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Talk Tennis?
The first episode of Talk Tennis was released on Aug 7, 2019.
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