Top 10 Best Tennis Rackets in the World
Choosing a tennis racket is a very important and highly individual decision. To buy a tennis racket you need to be well informed about the features, strengths and weaknesses. Keep in mind that the most expensive rackets are not neccesarily the best tennis rackets on the market. Nonetheless the flagships of the popular brands like Wilson, Babolat or Head will definitely help you on court.
Simply because these are well tried and tested products from high-grade materials. That is why I decided to list the -in my opinion- top 10 best tennis rackets to buy on the market. Try them out on court if the technical specifications fulfill your personal requirements.
You are by the way welcome to read these posts as well to be able to make a well-informed decision:
How to choose the perfect tennis racket for yourself
Top 10 Best Tennis Budget Rackets – Cheap Tennis Rackets
Now let`s move on the the list…
Top 10 Best Tennis Rackets in the world
10. Yonex EZone 100 Tennis Racket
Great racket for players that don`t like too much weight in their racket. The EZone 100 is especially helpful in Serving, because it`s easier on the shoulder.
- Head size: 100 inch²
- Weight: 300g
- Length: 27 inch
- Balance: 330 mm
- Material: Graphite
- String pattern: 16/18
- Players: Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka
- Suitable for: Advanced players preferring a light-weight racket
Pros: Slightly enlarged hitting area for more control, easy to maneuver
Cons: Lacks a little stability for volleys
9. Babolat Pure Drive VS Tennis Raquet
The newest Update of the Pure Drive line gives you a good connection to the ball.
- Head size: 98 inch²
- Weight: 318g
- Length: 68,58cm
- Balance: 330mm
- Material: Graphite
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: –
- Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced players
Pros: Good vibration dampening.
Cons: Relatively small head size. Not for beginners.
8. Wilson K Zero Tennis Racket
Very good racket for beginners. Large sweet spot through bigger Head size.
- Head size: 118 inch
- Weight: 243 g
- Length: 699 mm
- Balance: 357 mm
- Material: Karophite Black
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: –
- Suitable for: Players with short swings
Pros: Easy to handle through light-weight frame, but still immense power generation due to head-heavy balance
Cons: Not the right choice for advanced players with good technique
7. Head Graphene 360+ Radical Pro Tennis Racquet
Well-balanced mix of control, power and spin for all-court players.
- Head size: 630 cm²
- Weight: 315g
- Length: 685mm
- Balance: 315mm
- Material: Graphene / Graphite
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: Andy Murray, Sloane Stephens, Diego Schwartzmann
- Suitable for: Tournament players
Pros: Easy spin through 16/19 string pattern, works even without perfect technique
Cons: You have to get used resp. be able to handle the smaller head size – takes some time/practice until it works for you
6. Wilson Pro Staff RF97 v13 Tennis Racquet
New design for the original red/black version, but with the same specifications. Feel the Federer magic! Head-light. Thin frame. Control and feeling.
- Head size: 97 inch / 626 cm²
- Weight: 357 g
- Length: 68.5 cm
- Balance: 314 mm
- Material: Graphite
- String pattern: –
- Players: Roger Federer
- Suitable for: Technically advanced players due to relatively high weight
Pros: If you can control it, the ProStaff supports you tremendeously. Provides easy power and control. But you better hit the sweet spot!
Cons: Definitely not for beginners
5. Volkl V Feel 8 Tennis Racquet
Very good allround-racket for players on tournament level.
- Head size: 100 inch / 645 cm²
- Weight: 329 g
- Length: 68.5 cm
- Balance: 325 mm
- Material: Graphite / V-Cell
- String pattern: 16/18
- Players: –
- Suitable for: Power players, players with focus on a strong serve
Pros: Immense power with decent control and feel
Cons: Even balanced, which might not suit everyone
4. Yonex VCore Pro 97 HD Tennis Racket
Good for agressive players that like to control rallies with heavy swings.
- Head size: 97 inch / 625 cm²
- Weight: 337 g
- Length: 686 mm
- Balance: 320 mm
- Material: High Modulus Graphite / Black Micro Core
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: –
- Suitable for: Competitive advanced players
Pros: Maximum control / Vibration dampening system included into grip
Cons: Only for experienced players due to weight / you need to be able to generate racket head speed
3. Babolat Pure Aero Super Lite – Power and Spin – for Professionals
Very light racket – therefore optimal for players with less than perfect physical strength like juniors switching to adult tennis.
- Head size: 100 inch / 645 cm²
- Weight: 255 g
- Length: 685 mm
- Balance: 330 mm
- Material: Graphite
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: Rafael Nadal, Felix Auger-Alliassime
- Suitable for: Great for players putting a lot of topspin into their strokes
Pros: Good allrounder – a mix of power, spin and control
Cons: Might be too light-weight for some players
2. Wilson Clash 100 Tennis Racket
Easy swing acceleration due to light weight – therefor explosive hitting possible.
- Head size: 645 cm²
- Weight: 280 g
- Length: 686 mm
- Balance: 310 mm
- Material: Graphite
- String pattern: 16/19
- Players: –
- Suitable for: Control players
Pros: Forgives unclean strokes more than most other rackets , very easy to maneuver
Cons: Watch out for the correct stringing, or it won`t support you
1. Head Graphene 360+ Speed Pro Black Tennis Racket
The Speed Pro provides very good stability and control during fast exchanges.
- Head size: 100 inch / 645 cm²
- Weight: 329 g
- Length: 685 mm
- Balance: 325 mm
- Material: Graphene / Graphite
- String pattern: 18/20
- Players: Novak Djokovic
- Suitable for: Players seeking control and feel for the ball
Pros: Very good vibration dampening allows harder hitting. Pretty much perfect control as well.
Cons: Not suitable for heavy topspin players
I hope these list of the top 10 best tennis rackets helped you making a choice. Of course I would be happy about comments, suggestions, questions etc.
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