Thierry Maissant, a huge tennis fan, soon finds himself on a mission: to create products that meet the specific needs of tennis players at every level of the game. In 1979, he co-founds Major Sport with former F1 racing driver, Hermano da Silva Ramos.
Episode 4 is packed—10 paddles tested, one surprise winner. From Mexico heat to on-court heat, I break down standouts like the TF Select 15mm, JOOLA Perseus 14mm, GX2, Vapor Power, and more. Quick takes, honest feedback, and one clear Paddle of the Week.
An overall length of 16.6 inches makes the Blitz a good paddle option for those who are used to the length of a tennis racquet, and/or want the extra reach and power elongated shapes afford. In addition for players who like to roll their shots with lots of top spin, the narrower 7.4 inch paddle face of the Blitz definitely benefits that strategy.
Complementing the Tecnifibre Select’s power even further, along with improving comfort, is the use of a 15mm Polypropylene Honeycomb Core. The choice of Aramid Fiber (Kevlar) for the surface material not only delivers top-end spin potential but also helps quiet the response at contact of the ball.
Tecnifibre Command’s power and stability is the result of Six Zero’s meticulous Thermoformed Construction methods, which also affords exceptional tip-to-grip paddle durability. Countering power with precision and easy access to spin is the use of Raw Carbon Fiber for the hitting surfaces of the Command