03 — Journal

Notes on style, gear,
and the people who play.

An occasional record of what's on court and off it — shoes that earn a season on hard court, rackets that find their way into the bag, and the objects of a life in padel and tennis.

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Four posts · Spring 2026

Tennis · Shoes

First look 6 min read

On The Roger Pro 3 — a first look

"Quick, low-slung, and built for first steps — not theatrics."

Tennis · Racket On tour

Preview 9 min read

Wilson Python 2026 — what we're watching for

"A blacked-out prototype that's been quietly migrating around the ATP locker room."

Five polos for a Singapore summer

"Breathable, forgiving, and cut like you actually have shoulders."

Top 5 padel bags that fit two frames

"Compact, considered, and actually designed to be carried to work."