Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
ChatGPT recommended a racquet I never would’ve considered on my own. After four years of searching, I’m testing something rare, obscure, and completely off the mainstream radar.
In this live session, I’m stringing up a brand new Mantis racquet—a frame that’s huge in the UK but almost impossible to find in North America.
The crazy part? ChatGPT actually recommended this exact setup for me.
I also dive deep into why I’m struggling with the current Wilson and Babolat lineups, my thoughts on the new Wilson "Python," and why I think most modern racquets are becoming "collectible items" rather than performance tools.
Watch my 4-year racquet journey video here: youtu.be/XEV-TW2Lp-M?si=09X5XRSzTAXbXk8t
Gear in this video:
The Racquet: Mantis (Revealed in the video!)
The String: Restring Sync shoprestring.com/?ref=mptennis (Code: MPTENNIS10 for 10% off)
My Shoes: tenniszon.com/3higuo (Code: MPTENNIS10)
⏳ Video Timestamps
0:00 – Quick setup (we’re back)
1:40 – Why I stopped doing lives
2:42 – The “mystery” racquet (rare UK brand)
4:07 – New Wilson “Python” rumors
6:00 – What Mantis is (and why it disappeared)
7:05 – ChatGPT picked this racquet for me (!?)
8:35 – Stringing it with Restring Sync
10:18 – Will this be a cheat code… or a disaster?
11:00 – Stealth look + paint details
15:00 – Grommet quality (first concern)
17:30 – Travel plans (Italy / summer)
19:40 – Why the Blade wrecked my wrist
22:13 – Why I don’t get the Aero 98 hype
23:49 – Percept 97 thoughts (what I liked / didn’t)
27:15 – What I actually need in a “real” racquet
30:35 – Dunlop QC + swingweight rant
34:05 – RANT: Wilson is losing the performance player
36:50 – Why Yonex wins on quality control
39:05 – The Wilson Shift (why it’s unplayable)
57:53 – Close-up: Mantis on camera
59:39 – Tennis by day, DJ by night (2026 plans)
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ChatGPT recommended a racquet I never would’ve considered on my own. After four years of searching, I’m testing something rare, obscure, and completely off the mainstream radar.
In this live session, I’m stringing up a brand new Mantis racquet—a frame that’s huge in the UK but almost impossible to find in North America.
The crazy part? ChatGPT actually recommended this exact setup for me.
I also dive deep into why I’m struggling with the current Wilson and Babolat lineups, my thoughts on the new Wilson "Python," and why I think most modern racquets are becoming "collectible items" rather than performance tools.
Watch my 4-year racquet journey video here: youtu.be/XEV-TW2Lp-M?si=09X5XRSzTAXbXk8t
Gear in this video:
The Racquet: Mantis (Revealed in the video!)
The String: Restring Sync shoprestring.com/?ref=mptennis (Code: MPTENNIS10 for 10% off)
My Shoes: tenniszon.com/3higuo (Code: MPTENNIS10)
⏳ Video Timestamps
0:00 – Quick setup (we’re back)
1:40 – Why I stopped doing lives
2:42 – The “mystery” racquet (rare UK brand)
4:07 – New Wilson “Python” rumors
6:00 – What Mantis is (and why it disappeared)
7:05 – ChatGPT picked this racquet for me (!?)
8:35 – Stringing it with Restring Sync
10:18 – Will this be a cheat code… or a disaster?
11:00 – Stealth look + paint details
15:00 – Grommet quality (first concern)
17:30 – Travel plans (Italy / summer)
19:40 – Why the Blade wrecked my wrist
22:13 – Why I don’t get the Aero 98 hype
23:49 – Percept 97 thoughts (what I liked / didn’t)
27:15 – What I actually need in a “real” racquet
30:35 – Dunlop QC + swingweight rant
34:05 – RANT: Wilson is losing the performance player
36:50 – Why Yonex wins on quality control
39:05 – The Wilson Shift (why it’s unplayable)
57:53 – Close-up: Mantis on camera
59:39 – Tennis by day, DJ by night (2026 plans)
Make sure to like, share, and subscribe for more training, workouts, expert reviews and tennis tips. 📽️👍 go.mptennis.ca/youtubesub
📬 PLAY BETTER TENNIS WITH OUR WEEKLY DEEP DIVES
mptennis.ca
PRODUCT AFFILIATES: Any sales will help the channel!
🛒 TOROLINE STRINGS: Get 20% Off Toroline Discount Code: MPTENNIS toroline.com/MPTENNIS
🎾 SWINGVISION: Get an exclusive 45-day free trial and $20 discount when you sign up through my referral link! https://swing.vision/r/c6049f8dc4458ceb
Visit PROMIX 🧪 to learn more about the Electrolytes & Whey Protein I use and Save 10% promixnutrition.com/MPTENNISNB
🔥Restring Sync & Zero shoprestring.com/?ref=mptennis
(Use our code MPTENNIS10 to get 10% off)
🛒 GRAPPLESNAKE STRINGS: Get your hands on some Grapplesnake string through the affiliate link below! https://invi.tt/AELM
🛒 TENNISZON: Live in Canada? Use our code MPTENNIS10 to get 10% off on all tennis gear at TennisZon tenniszon.com/mptennis
