Posts by Steve Johns

Comparing a meticulously curated stack of 11 different core compositions under the duress of six weeks of testing—spanning everything from indoor speed drills to harsh, windy outdoor simulations...

Testing revealed a critical distinction between paddles that merely survive high-level singles play and those that dominate it. Specifically, after six weeks spent assessing power consistency and...

Quantifying the decibel drop-off and structural integrity of a dozen composite cores—rigorously tested over 100 hours in zero-tolerance, early-morning residential courts by 5.0+ power...

Testing revealed a fascinating convergence of technology and grip ergonomics; specifically, after subjecting a dozen high-end models to six weeks of rigorous play under controlled indoor humidity and...

Understanding the relentless demands of both my high-level singles footwork and the stability needs of my competitive doubles partners, the six-week, mixed-surface proving grounds—from slick indoor...

Comparing the court response of seven leading models across 70+ hours of high-intensity play—shuttling between humid outdoor acrylic and slick indoor maple courts with 3.0 casual partners and 5.0...