When we set out to introduce FLIPP, our new tennis and pickleball picker and hopper, we wanted the first reactions to be as authentic as possible. No scripts, no coaching, no preconceptions.

That’s why we reached out to Darin Tau, who has been running the Vancouver Tennis Club Meetup for the past 20 years. Darin is a well-known figure in the local tennis community, bringing players together and keeping the game thriving.

The first time Darin ever saw FLIPP was when he walked onto the courts at the Burnaby Tennis Club. We had never met in person before, and he had no prior knowledge of FLIPP. He agreed to let us record his impressions in real time, as he tested the product for the very first time.

The result is this video: a genuine, unscripted reaction from someone who knows tennis inside and out. You’ll see Darin explore FLIPP’s design, test how it works, and share his thoughts as he goes.

This is what we hoped for—an honest first impression from a trusted voice in the tennis community.

Watch the video here and see what Darin had to say about FLIPP by NKORT.