{"podcast":{"title":"Talk Tennis","slug":"talk-tennis-541417","podcast_index_feed_id":541417,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/talktennis/feed.xml","website_url":"https://talktennis.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5611448/TalkTennisPod3_4ng4m8.jpg","author":"Michelle Heidbrink, Tennis Warehouse","episode_count":248,"summary":"Join our playtester, Michelle, in the Talk Tennis Podcast to get a peek behind the scenes from touring pros, industry experts, the physics behind tennis & more! You’ll stay up to date & well versed in all things tennis and learn more than you can imagine about gear! Guests include product developers and creators, pro players divulging info about their gear and TW playtesters taking you behind the scenes with intimate chats about what they really thought about certain racquets, shoes, strings. Of course we also talk trends, pro gear, share sneak peeks and beyond! We continue to lean into what you want to hear and promise to keep the conversations fun, insightful and passionate!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-tennis-541417"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Playtest: Yonex VCORE 8th Generation Racquets Deep Dive | Specs, Tech & Who They’re Really For","slug":"beyond-the-playtest-yonex-vcore-8th-generation-racquets-deep-dive-specs-tech-who-they-re-really-for","published_at":"2026-01-13T08:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-tennis-541417/beyond-the-playtest-yonex-vcore-8th-generation-racquets-deep-dive-specs-tech-who-they-re-really-for","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-tennis-541417","url":"https://talktennis.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-playtest-yonex-vcore-8th-generation-racquets/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zrjsddyixsbrb45n/TW-121225PC-Beyond_the_Playtest_Yonex_VCORE-v18ukkf.mp3","summary":"Want more than just a Yonex VCORE playtest? In this podcast episode, we go beyond on-court impressions and fully break down the new Yonex VCORE racquet lineup—from specs and technology to who each frame actually fits. If you’ve hit with the VCORE and still have questions, you’re not alone. Choosing the right racquet isn’t just about feel—it’s about understanding how swing weight, beam design, and Yonex’s updated tech translate to your game over time. In this episode, we deep dive into: What’s new in the latest Yonex VCORE generation How each VCORE model differs in feel, power, and spin potential Who each racquet is best suited for (and who should look elsewhere) How the VCORE compares to other modern spin-focused racquets As long-time Yonex specialists and competitive players, we break it down clearly so you can make a confident decision—without overthinking your next racquet switch.","meta_description":"Want more than just a Yonex VCORE playtest? In this podcast episode, we go beyond on-court impressions and fully break down the new Yonex VCORE racquet li…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3444,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/talk-tennis-541417/episodes/beyond-the-playtest-yonex-vcore-8th-generation-racquets-deep-dive-specs-tech-who-they-re-really-for/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/talk-tennis-541417/beyond-the-playtest-yonex-vcore-8th-generation-racquets-deep-dive-specs-tech-who-they-re-really-for.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}