Blog posts
October 28, 2026
How UltraGrip Socks Help Reduce Blisters and Slipping on Court
Whether you play tennis, pickleball, or badminton, your entire game begins with your feet. Every split-step, lunge, and explosive sprint puts force through the foot–shoe interface. If your foot slides...
The Science Behind Heel Pad XC: How Sorbothane® Absorbs Heel Impact
In tennis, every movement puts load on your body — and much of it lands on your heels. Heel Pad XC, developed by Road To Pro, was built to absorb...
Which One Is Right for You? ShockSorb® Original vs Ultrasoft
When a tennis ball hits the strings of a racquet, the impact creates vibrations that travel through the racquet frame and into the player's arm. Over many shots, that repeated...
Saying Goodbye to Old Beliefs: How Our ShockSorb Dampeners Are Making a Difference in Tennis
We all have beliefs that we've picked up over time, based on our experiences and the information we've been exposed to. Sometimes these beliefs can be helpful, but other times...
Feel the Difference: How the ShockSorb® Dampener Absorbs Racquet Vibration
Most dampeners only change the sound. The ShockSorb® Dampener V3 is built to change what reaches your arm. How it works When the ball hits your strings, a vibration wave...
How to Install Heel Pad XC in Under 3 Minutes
Heel Pad XC adds Sorbothane® cushioning under the heel of your shoe, spreading heel-strike impact before it reaches your joints. Installation takes under three minutes. Before you start Heel Pad...
How to Install the ShockSorb® Dampener V3 (Without Damaging the Soft Core)
Where you place your ShockSorb® Dampener V3 affects how well it works. Here's how to install it in under a minute — and how to take it off without damaging...
How Heel Pad XC Helps Reduce Heel Pain
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints among tennis, pickleball and running players. Every hard-court stop and every heel strike sends impact up through the heel — and...
Why I’ll NEVER play without a ShockSorb
In the summer between third and fourth grade, I tried tennis for the first time. I loved sports, but knew nothing about the rules, culture and equipment of tennis. I...