Tennis Racquet Reviews

Finding the right tennis racket can make a world of difference in your game, especially if you're an intermediate player looking to level up.

The Wilson Blade Pro v9 tennis racket sharpens responses and increases stability for a more connected-to-the-ball feel.

The new 2019 line of Babolat Pure Aero tennis racquets are out and the reviews are in! They definitely meet our standards when it comes to high end tennis racquets. The Pure Aero has been on our best seller list for quite some time, which is no surprise as it is the chosen racquet of pros, Rafael Nadal and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

See what's new with the New Babolat Pure Drive 2018!

Looking for a pink tennis racquet? These are some of our favorites.

Curious about what is so special about the new Babolat Pure Drive? Read on to learn more!

There is less than a week away from the French Open. We are very excited over here at Do It Tennis, so we have decided to do a round up of all our favorite gear for the French Open.

Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's not too late to get the tennis playing mom in your life what she really wants for Mother's Day!

If you’re ready to get wild and be the attacker on the tennis court the new Babolat Pure Strike tennis racquets could be your best choice. It’s the latest in the Babolat Pure Strike series of tennis racquets. It was developed in partnership with Babolat’s top-ten ATP tennis player Dominic Theim and input from over 200 Babolat tennis ambassadors through their intiative #projectone7. Theim created a stir when he appeared at the 2016 U.S. Open Tennis Championships with the new stark white and orange frame version. The new Pure Strike series used a hybrid elliptical head and more square throat beam for both head speed and shot stability. It works for players that are typically on the offensive or for those players who want to become more assertive in their tennis matches.

Just in time for the 2016 U.S. Open Tennis Championships is the new Babolat Pop Wristband Stars & Stripes Special Edition. It is the first connected tennis wristband that will help you track your game. Pair with a smartphone and play connected with any tennis racquet. Capture the data that will help improve your tennis performance.

Once you progressed past beginner level tennis and have become a consistent intermediate level tennis player it is worth getting a tennis racquet that better matches you current game. Avoid the temptation to jump ahead and buy an extreme high performance racquet better suited to advanced level players. A relatively heavy racquet with too small a head size is less forgiving of errant strokes will just demoralize you and reduce the enjoyment of your tennis play. There are a many good choices among the best tennis racquets for intermediate players.

Make way for clay. In time for the upcoming Grand Slam event at Roland-Garros starting on May 16th, Babolat has introduced their 2016 line of French Open gear. The high-performance items include new tennis racquets, racquet bags and a tennis backpack, along with special tennis accessories. All are authorized by the tournament and many sport the French Open logo.

Calling all tennis power hitters and those who want to crush the ball. The new Yonex VCore Duel G Series is here. The series is an upgrade to the VCore Tour tennis racquets. They are built especially for aggressive advanced players who like to unholster and fire from the baseline.

If you are an intermediate player (3.0 to 4.5 NTRP ranking) looking for the right HEAD tennis racquet, we’ve got a solution. The new HEAD Graphene XT PWR Prestige 2 works for both singles and doubles players who are aggressive at the net.

Top-ten ranked ATP World tennis tour pro Kei Nishikori is ready to fire with his new Wilson Burn FST (Fast Speed Technology) tennis racquet. Nishikori heads from his tough five-set Davis Cup loss against Andy Murray to the sunny tennis courts at Indian Wells, CA for the 2016 BNP Paribas Open with a top weapon in hand.

The 2016 Wilson Ultra tennis racquet range line is engineered to fit the widest variety of playing styles, the Ultra delivers effortless power, smooth comfort, and versatility from all over the court. New Cushion Foam provides optimal shock dampening and High Performance Carbon Fiber provides a boost of easy power.

Soon after this year's Aussie Open, Wilson released their new products, including the all new Wilson Burn FTS Tennis Racquet range. So far, the Burn FTS range only includes two racquets, but they are already making waves among racquet reviewers. Before we hear what they're saying, let's take a look at the specs.

The first few months of every year is always exciting, and not just because the season starts back up! It is the time of year tennis racquet manufacturers release new tennis racquets! Prince has come out with a few new racquets and we have the scoop on what to love about them.

This year's Head racquet release centers on the Prestige line of player-oriented, performance tennis racquets. With GrapheneXT integration into the Speed and Instinct tennis racquet lines in 2014, and into the Extreme and Radical lines in 2015, the Prestige is now up to par with the rest of HEAD's performance racquets.

Pink is now fiery hot with the Wilson Burn 100LS. This Wilson tennis racquet was given all the best of their Burn technology, but made lighter-weight and pink! The 100LS was built with the aggressive-baseliner in mind. Still not sure if you should try it? Here’s a list of features to help make your decision easier as to which tennis racquet you want to try next.

If you are a fan of Volkl tennis racquets you will want to try the Volkl Organix G3 tennis racquet. The Organix G3 has the traditional 16x19 string pattern which improves spin, and the Super G grommets act as a super shock absorber, reducing vibration in your racquet (and arm!) while hitting solid returns.

Prince has come out with new a line of tennis racquets made with a new material that is both light and strong. This is Textreme. Part of the Textreme collection is the Prince Textreme 100T tennis racquet.

With the French open just around the corner, Babolat has come out with a line of tennis gear specifically for it. From backpacks to racquet grips, Do It Tennis has the collection available now! Before you shop, here’s info about the line!

Looking for a new tennis racquet to achieve your goals for 2015? Check out this review of some of the year’s newest racquets for various playing styles! Still can’t choose which tennis racquet best suits your playing style? Visit Do It Tennis’ shop, or give us a call, for expert tennis racquet advice, and to even demo all the latest top tennis racquets.

When I first started hitting with the Babolat Pure Control tennis racquet, I thought that maybe we were onto a rising trend here, but…

This Prince tennis racquet frame has gravitas; it feels like a serious tool or weapon the first time that you pick it up.

The Prince Tour 100T may be a much better racquet than it seems to me, it may be a wonderful tool in the hands of the right player.

I have to say that the Wilson Six.One 95 is one of the most disappointing offerings from Wilson in a very long time.

I have to say that this Wilson Pro Staff 95 tennis racquet was just fun in so many ways. It is a very cool looking racquet, and from the first balls that I hit with it, I felt fully in control of all facets of my game.

I have to say that this Wilson Pro Staff 95 tennis racquet was just fun in so many ways. It is a very cool looking racquet, and from the first balls that I hit with it, I felt fully in control of all facets of my game.

The Prince Tour Pro 98 tennis racquet is a really good tennis racquet frame. I was happy to rally very easily with it, producing good and predictable amounts of pace and spin and differing ball heights with no trouble whatsoever.

I have been playing sports for most of my life, and a good portion of that time has been spent on a tennis court, trying to control a little yellow ball. But with that not inconsiderable caveat, let me say that the new tennis racquet Babolat Pure Strike Tour is a gamechanger.

I will start off by saying that the Head YouTek Graphene Prestige REV Pro tennis racquet is very interesting to play with. The Rev Pro has been made to replace the Prestige Mid line.

The Head YouTek Graphene Prestige S tennis racquet is made for players who enjoy the feel and characteristics of the classic Prestige Head tennis racquets but need a racquet that is lighter and easier to use.

This is the new model of Prince’s Warrior line in the Extreme String Pattern (ESP) version. The Warrior 100 ESP tennis racquet comes with a new bold look using a black, red and white color scheme.

The Prince Tour 100T ESP tennis racquet brings a whole new dimension to the Prince Tour series. The racquet plays just as soft as the other tour series racquet and now has an added extra spin effect.

Do It Tennis, a leading retailer of tennis racquets, apparel, and accessories, has debuted four new HEAD tennis racquets. The four new top-of-the-line tennis racquets are all part of HEAD’s new Graphene Radical series.

I had a hard time playing with the Head YouTek Graphene Radical S tennis racquet. I have long, full strokes and this racquet is not conducive for that.

Here’s what I thought of the Head YouTek Graphene Radical REV tennis racquet in terms of groundstroke play, net play, and the serve.

I was very excited to hit with the updated Head YouTek Graphene Radical MP tennis racquet. I really enjoy the feel of Head’s Graphene technology.

The Head YouTek Graphene Radical Pro tennis racquet is Andy Murray’s racquet of choice and also my favorite of the Radical line. I have never been a fan of the Radical Pro tennis racquet up until now.

The Head Graphene Radical MP tennis racquet is one of the later offerings by this august racquet company as they continue to revamp and represent their line, with World Number 1 Novak Djokovic as their lead pro player.

The Head Graphene Radical Pro tennis racquet is one of the great historic frames in tennis history. Head has made it in various versions; and there are many tennis players at all levels who have used this model racquet.

I think that the Volkl Organix V1 Pro tennis racquet is an excellent racquet; and should be looked at seriously by players with tennis skills in the 4.0-5.0 plus range.

The Volkl Organix 10 Mid tennis racquet has a really cool looking. Every client who came for a lesson while I was using this frame wanted to know what it was and who made it and\or made comments about how it looked.

The Wilson Steam 105 S tennis racquet may be the perfect transitional racquet for junior players, especially those who are slight in build. The open string pattern allows access to easy power and control on groundstrokes, serves and volleys.

I understand that the racquet companies want to sell tennis racquets to all tennis skill levels of the tennis community. However, I cannot in good faith defend the design and manufacture and sale of racquets like the Babolat Drive Max 110 tennis racquet.

The Wilson Juice 100L tennis racquet is an interesting look for player with tennis skill levels between 3.5-4.0 who are looking for more control and access to spin.

Simply put, this is a great tennis racquet. I have been a sometime fan of the Babolat Aeropro tennis racquets. I would recommend this tennis racquet to serious hard hitting players without any reservations whatsoever.

Do It Tennis in Oceanside, California, one of Southern California's premier retailer of tennis racquets, tennis shoes, tennis apparel and accessories, is pleased to announce its “2013 US Open Sweepstakes.”

The tennis racquet Wilson Steam 105 S is composed of a very open string pattern (16/15) to help generate maximum spin potential. This works great for players who hit the “flat” ball and who are looking to add more spin to their game without having to change their stroke.

The Wilson Juice Pro BLX is a great tennis racquet choice for a player who hits a big groundstroke and an even bigger serve. I found this racquet to have a big sweet spot for only being a 96 square inch racquet and in turn found the Wilson Juice Pro BLX to be more powerful than I had anticipated.

Let me start by saying that the Dunlop Biomimetic F3.0 Tour is a very good racquet choice for players above the 4.0\4.5 level who have games with multiple components. My one caveat would be that a player should already own a game that they are relatively happy with, not be in the process of trying to develop a serve or to change from a one-handed to two-handed backhand. Read more about this tennis racquet's strengths and weaknesses.

A big problem is the consumer is overwhelmed with choices and it takes a player a lot of time and effort to find a good tennis racquet. The Dunlop Biomimetic M5.0 series of tennis racquets exemplifies everything that is wrong with the tennis racquet market today.

Do It Tennis in Oceanside, California, one of Southern California’s premier tennis retailers, has implemented an online tool to their web site called Racquet Pro. Racquet Pro is a tool which allows customers to input their personal tennis racquet preferences such as racquet price range, player level, swing type etc. to help them compare tennis racquet brands before making a purchase.

The WILSON BLX THREE is new for 2013, and is an update to their long-time ‘hammer’ series of tennis racquets. It also incorporates Wilson’s “Triad” design to maximize power, control, and comfort. Hammer racquets have always been popular with a broad spectrum of player styles and skills. Continue reading to learn about the technology and specifications behind this tennis racquet, as well as a review from a tennis pro on various aspects of its performance.

Babolat recommends this racquet for 3.5 players and I think that is the correct starting point. I think this is the perfect racquet for good junior players moving to their first adult frame. But I would encourage more experienced players to take a look at this frame. If this frame had been available that summer, it is for sure where I would have gone.

No doubt this review will be read and\or interpreted as my taking shots at Wilson, but everything I write here can be applied to every one of the ‘top’ racquet manufacturers. This racquet is A) Not at all a useful tool\weapon for serious players in my mind; and B) Indicative of the wild design and manufacturing quality swings that are almost routine these days even for the major companies.

I had the most doubts about this frame when I first took them out of the box that they were sent to me in. The frame felt and looked thickish or truthfully very thick, and it seemed on first glance to be another one of those oversized snowshoe racquets that the companies pump out for the well heeled senior club market.

The Wilson BLX Two is the latest update to their long-time ‘hammer’ series of tennis racquets. Generally regarded as a game-improvement design, the hammer racquets have traditionally been used by a wide-variety of players and skill levels.

The Head IG Extreme MP 2.0 was very enjoyable to play with. It had a more balanced amount of weight with 11.5 ounces strung. This Head racquet is composed of d3o technology, which enables the racquet to adapt to your strokes...

The Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0 is the heaviest racquet of the IG Extreme series weighing in at 11.8 ounces. When it was strung, it felt a little head heavy at first.

The Babolat Aero Pro Lite is updated for 2013 with a new logo, graphics, and a physical design that creates an even quicker stroke. Continuing with Babolat’s high-visibility graphics and black/white/yellow scheme, the Babolat Aero Pro Lite is an attractive racquet. One benefit that I like is the fact that as the racquet ages it’s rather busy design helps conceal “battle scars.”

After hitting with the new Wilson Blade 93 tennis racquet, I was understandably excited to hit with some of the other new frames in the Wilson line. I was thinking that the Blade 98 would be a nice frame for less experienced players. I cannot even begin to state how misplaced that youthful optimism was.

The new Volkl Organix 7 has two versions: 295g and 310g. This play-test is with the 295g (labeled 10.4 oz) and is intended to be the choice of players who desire a medium-weight racquet that offers some power without any sacrifice of control. It is a “tweener” racquet (between game improvement and a true “player’s” racquet).

The Head IG Extreme S 2.0 is the lightest version of the entire YouTek Extreme IG 2.0 series weighing in at 11.4 ounces. It is an oversized racquet with a 107 square inch head size. This Head racquet is composed of d3o technology enabling it to adapt to your strokes. Designed with Innegra, the lightest high performance fiber...

For a long time now I have been off Wilson racquets. They have always made the best frames in my mind, in a historical sense, but the last few years a lot of their ‘player’ frames felt clunky and unwieldy. This was true even for someone who had played with Wilson racquets for much of his life and was therefore predisposed to give a new Wilson offering a favorable look.

They should just call this racquet the Dunlop John McEnroe model and be done with it. The simple reality of the thing is that only a gifted player with genius hands and feet is going to be able to maximize the design and features of this racquet. In my humble certainty; there is a very small main market for this racquet. I am sure that with that start, all will be surprised that, this is basically a rave review coming up.

When I was a novice player taking lessons in college, my first racquet was actually a gift. Let me rephrase that; it was more of a hand-me-down. But hey, I thought it was so cool, my first tennis racquet. That was in 1998 and they have come a long way, even since then. I still have that ol’ thing and have used it as a benchmark when reviewing or shopping for others up until the latest and greatest left my little guy in the dust.

Volkl tennis racquets feature some of the most advanced technology in tennis today, as well as a line of racquets that that covers all skill levels and other preferences.  Volkl’s have always been known as the “tennis elbow” racquets, because of their prevention in arm injuries due to technology that softens and dampens shock, vibration, and other feedback.  It begins with their DNX technology, which is a super-light as well as extremely strong carbon fiber material that you can find in all of their current racquets.  These fibers are created to withstand maximum force applied at all angles, giving every shot the same feel.  Having this feature in a tennis racquet means you’ll have a consistent touch with every shot, allowing your game to groove to whatever shots you’re hitting.  The DNX technology has recently been improved on, leading us to the current generation of racquets, the Volkl Organix line.

Anyone that knows Dunlop knows that the company has a history of producing technologically superior racquets for decades, and their newest line of racquets is no different. The Biomimetic series is their current line, and if you break down the word Biomimetic, then you`ll see the "bio" refers to things found in the natural world and “mimetic” is another way of saying mimic, so essentially, these racquets take the form of things found in nature......

I have played with Wilson frames for much (most) of my time as a tennis player; many more years than I care to count at this stage in my life. And I am predisposed as a result to always give any Wilson product a serious hit just on general principle. For a few years though with the whole n-Code, let’s put out a thousand frames every 18 months, I was wondering what the real plan was at Wilson. This season...

I have to say that I don’t really understand the Prince design process or their marketing plan. Maybe the biggest issue is that the latter drives the former. The Prince EXO3 Warrior is obviously a very big deal to this company. The racquet is used and endorsed by the brightest young American star player; John Isner. And it is obvious from the magazine ads in different tennis publications and...

The 2012 French Open is now down to the semifinals for men's singles and finals for women's singles. The outcome that Head tennis execs wanted at the outset would be for Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic, who both use Head YouTek tennis racquets, to win their respective singles titles. Nothing is better than free advertising, especially when it casts you in a positive light.

When you hear the world “love” on the tennis court you can only hope that it is referring to your competitor`s score rather than your own, but there is another “love” that tennis players sometimes forget about… love for your tennis racquet! Unlike the old wooden tennis racquets...

The Wilson BLX line of racquets is the most technologically advanced to date, and that is because of the use of Basalt. If you don’t know what basalt is, it’s a volcanic rock that provides a material that is excellent with shock absorption, and is also great with giving feedback on your shot, meaning you can feel the ball off your racquet in the best way possible. This may seem like a drastic shift...

There is a reason you can’t play competitively with a racquetball or squash racquet, so I’m going to tell you the features of the racquet that make it specifically for tennis. First off, is the length; all racquets are 27 inches long, with the few exceptions being plus size racquets, which can reach up to 27.5 inches. The main components of that length are the head...

When thinking about tennis, “science” isn’t typically the first word that comes to mind; unless maybe you are, in fact, a scientist. The company, Wilson, however, uses science in every aspect of their line of Wilson K Factor tennis racquets. Over the years, tennis racquets have come a long way in terms of ...

The company, Babolat, began as a string company in 1875. It wasn`t until 1994 that they began makingtennis racquets. With just 18 years of experience manufacturing tennis racquets, the brand has taken the tennis industry by storm with the Babolat Pure Drive. In 2005, Babolat was the most popular brand of racquet used at the ...

You can find reviews on just about anything on the market…movies, books, CDs, games and more. But what about tennis racquet reviews? The tennis racquet is just as popular as a soccer ball and tennis is a game enjoyed all around the world by millions. Finding a tennis racquet seems like an easy task but in reality...

Wilson Tennis, for 2012 has created their new product line with “more” enthusiasm than I have ever before seen. Yep—right on their product brochure they describe their association with tennis as “more” in nearly everything. More Desire, More Energy, More Legend, More Choice, More...

Babolat is a well-known name among the tennis community. From weekend players to the pros, Babolat has made its presence known. There must be a reason that Babolat is one of the most popular brand in the industry… actually there are three reasons ...

The Babolat Aerpro drive GT + is the best selling racquet. The combination of hybrid of carbon fibers with tungsten filaments, Called GT strengths the frame, reduces the torque and increases the precision. The cortex vibration filter at the head of the handle helps in canceling the highest frequency of the volley.

With over 200 tennis racquets on the market today, it can be overwhelming to choose a racquet for a loved one during the holiday season. However, don't be discouraged as there are many great racquets so you can't go wrong. One of the best options to choosing a racquet is to visit our website and go to our Racquet Pro...

the Babolat Pure Drive GT. This racquet has been the best selling racquet on the market for the past 3-4 years. How does a racquet stay at the top for so long? The main reason is that it does what few racquets on the market do today. It is attractive to so many levels of players. What I mean by this...

the Babolat Aeropro Drive GT. You might have heard of a player named Rafael Nadal, aka: Rafa. Well, this is his racquet. You’re probably thinking why would I want to play with the same racquet as a top touring pro if I am only a recreational player? The good news is that this racquet is made for ...

the Wilson BLX Six.One Tour; also, known as Roger Federer's weapon of choice. The head size on this racquet is just 90 sq inches. With the amount of topspin players are hitting with, it can be a challenge to hit the small sweetspot. However, the truth is that the people ...

the Head YouTek IG Speed Midplus 18x20...aka: Novak Djokovic's racquet. I think when you have a player that only loses a few matches over the course of 12 months. The racquet...

Völkl Powerbridge 10 Mid. Yep, it's a player racquet at only 93 square inches but for many true tennis players, this racquet has it all. It has a great balance, great feel and the Völkl technology puts it in my top 5. I also think that the sensor handle system...

Dunlop Biomimetic tennis racquets are modeled after the successful advances scientists see in nature. Biomimetics combines technology and natural evolution to create products, designs and plans that are far more advanced and efficient than mankind ...

When I first heard someone on the tennis court say “liquidmetal,” I thought it was some type of medicine. As I reared my head over to the group’s conversation, I discovered it is some type of technology incorporated into Head tennis racquets. As one of the industry’s leaders...

The cosmetics of the 500 contrast a black matte finish against yellow trim that highlights two new technologies that Dunlop is very excited about: Aeroskin and HM6 Carbon. The Aeroskin is a slightly bumped surface on new Dunlops that reduces drag which...

Today’s athletic gear market offers a wide array of Prince tennis racquets. Although it is always a plus to have different options for selection, it can also cause some confusion. Granted, the die-hard tennis players are up-to-date with the different types of racquets and the various types of technology applicable...

I was visiting “Do It Tennis” the other day when they received their shipment of Dunlop Tennis Racquets. I could sense the staff’s excitement—and for good reason—Dunlop’s brand-new Biomimetic 400 Series tennis racquets were inside the box! Having recently read info on these products, I jumped on the chance to play-test...

After testing the Babolat Pure Drive tennis racquet, I must say this racquet is worth every cent. My friend works at a tennis retail shop and she got permission from the owner for me to borrow the racquet for a quick demo at the nearby tennis court. For some time, I had been trying...

When my friend whom I review racquets for handed me this racquet I started to tell him that I had already reviewed it. As much as I like being compensated in the free enterprise system it seems a little sketchy to be paid twice for doing the same work once. Then I realized that the racquet was...

This racquet is a cautionary tale about heroes (and heroines) and how players should not buy equipment, or even consider equipment because of who plays with it. I have always really liked Tomas Berdych. Two years ago I sat about five rows back on an outside court the first weekend of the US Open and watched him and Fernando Gonzales hit every ball as hard as they could for over two hours. It was a truly fun match...

When it comes to politics and tennis games, I am a moderate. Neither one has ever been a personal passion. Every now and then I talk politics with my circle of friends and play a couple of tennis games, but not necessarily in that order. That is why I really do not need...

Tennis racquet technology continues to have a large impact on the game of tennis.  Players now seek, almost on an annual basis, the latest designs—hoping they will gain an edge over the competition.  Tennis racquet manufacturers, wishing...

When Prince came out with the o3 racquets a few years ago, many people were very skeptical because to have such big holes in a racquet just does not look right.  However, this technology made playing tennis that much more fun...

It was pretty big news when Maria Sharapova switched to HEAD tennis racquets.  Head gave her a “blacked-out” racquet while making the final design choices for their new version of the “Instinct” line.  She has had a good season this year—maybe the new racquet had role in her...

I think HEAD brought out the Liquidmetal technology racquets in '02 or '03.  I am not really sure but it's let's just say it's been a while. For a lot of players that started playing in those days, the Head...

Nature inspires the design of many things we witness in our daily lives.  Just look into the sky and notice the airplane wings.  Or into the water at the sleek sail boat.  Or that honeycomb design of the freeway off-ramp crash barrier.  Yep—all...

The Dunlop Aerogel technology was introduced 4 or 5 years ago.  Aerogel is the world's lightest solid and has a strength of up to 4,000 times its own weight. The three-dimensional nanometer-sized molecular network delivers an unmatched...

The new Volkl Organix line of tennis racquets consists of racquets labeled Organix 4 (game improvement racquet) to Organix 10 (player’s racquet). The Organix 8 sits perfectly in the middle of the product line—a true “tweener” racquet.

Downright hilarious is how I describe the new viral video from HEAD.  We watch Novak Djokovic perform a magnificent imitation of Maria Sharapova, while promoting HEAD’s new HEAD YouTek campaign.

Wilson's new "Blade 98 BLX" is an update on their previous "Blade" line. Other than just a cosmetic re-do Wilson has incorporated their "BLX" technology into this player's racquet. BLX is their term for basalt (natural volcanic rock) fibers woven into the frame. BLX is intended

I was pleased to have the opportunity to play-test the brand-new Prince EXO3 Tour Team Mid-Plus racquet recently. It was really cool that I was testing a racquet BEFORE it was even in the stores (kinda makes one feel privileged). Prince...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS -          - At first glance the ultra-recognizable Pure Drive has an attractive blue/white paint scheme, a thick, stiff beam and a 100 sq inch head size.  It feels relatively light and well balanced.  With this particular racquet’s reputation...

I really don’t understand the racquet companies sometimes. So basically they make a ‘lite’ version of a racquet, and instead of just making the same frame and making it lighter, they change the name of strings located in...

The folks at "DO IT Tennis" recently allowed me to play with the new Prince EXO3 Hybrid Red 102 inch racquet.  I observed that this very light racquet (9.0 oz unstrung) was a little head-heavy (spec's said 4 pts.).  I liked that feature on this racquet---it helps...

The Pure Drive Roddick GT is a major component of the Babolat tennis racquet line, and one of the most popular frames with players of all levels. The racquet comes in a 27 inch standard version, and a 27.5(plus) frame utilized by Andy Roddick. The standard ...

  The Babolat Aero Pro Drive GT is another huge seller in the Babolat line, and the racquet used by Rafael Nadal(winner of the 2010 US Open-along with Wimbledon and the French Open this year). The racquet weighs 11.3 ounces strung, and has a 100 square inch head. It comes in the standard 27 inch length and...

A tennis player surely knows the importance of having the right racquet. This equipment takes all the force exerted by both the player when it swings it to meet the ball. Having the right one with you in an important game will make or break your...

    I really liked this racquet. I don’t know what the deal is with Prince these days, because for years their frames felt way too flexible-too wide-too lacking in feel. I hit with this racquet for a couple of days teaching, and practiced with it for a couple of hours also. There is a lot to like about this frame. The frame is the standard 27 inches long and weighs 11.6(the 10.9 ounce weight listed on the inside of the frame is useless information-since an unstrung racquet is useless) ounces strung. It has a 100 square inch head and an 18(mains) x 20(crosses) string pattern. The first thing I noticed hitting with this racquet was that it felt solid and hefty in my hand. There was little vibration on contact, and it was easy to generate both pace and spin. The racquet is thin as traditional player’s frames are (something Prince seemed to have forgotten in recent years) and just seems to cut through the air without much resistance. It was very comfortable rallying with...

    Your tennis racquet must be able to handle the pressure just like the way you do to stay on top of your game. To stay on top, you need strong and durable equipment that will give you the results that you want. Babolat Pure Storm LTD GT tennis racquet gives you just that. A versatile yet durable racquet, this equipment is perfect for pros like you. The Babolat tennis rackets are the pro’s choice. This offers exceptional handling of the ball, which is very critical in making that winning shot. The technology used in making this tennis racquet is truly advanced and state of the art using...

  I was hoping that I would like this racquet a lot. It felt hefty and solid when I picked it up, and even with the plastic shrink wrap still on the handle it was\is a very cool looking frame. It has a primarily black and blue paint job and sports a black Dunlop Sport grip. The racquet is the standard 27 inches long, has a 95 square inch head and according to the information on the frame and the Dunlop promotional materials weighs 11.89 ounces strung or 337 grams. Unfortunately I had a hard time getting the shrink wrap off an...

Provided the fact that tennis players need the right and suitable tools and equipments for the sport, there are a lot of tennis rackets of different kinds available in the market. But quality and comfort must always be considered. The most expensive rackets are not always the best one. Although the materials that are used to manufacture those kind of products are top of the line, there are some instances that it cannot fit a player's structure and capabilities. Tennis players who are looking for a way to add up some pop on every shot but will retain control on their swings should check out Babolat Y 109 Smart Grip Tennis Racquet. With its structural design, safety, precision and consistency on maneuvers are obvious. It has an average weight of 10.1 ounces which makes it easier for the players to control their groundstrokes and serves. It maintains stability with its side drivers. It also features...

I recently play-tested another of the new "Biomimetic" racquets (200 Plus) and now it's time for the 300 playtest. If you haven't read my 200 Plus review, here is a synopsis of the brand-new technology that Dunlop is offering. Technology and engineering which is inspired by "Nature"! There are three unique features of a Biomimetic racquet: "AeroSkin"--a coating on the hoop--little raised bumps almost all-around (kinda feels like a basketball). Dunlop says these assist the racquet to travel faster through...

  If you are looking for a superb and significant tennis racket that can help you achieve an extraordinary victory, then Babolat Y 118 Tennis Racquet is the one for you. It is an ideal choice for players in the beginners level. This type of tennis racquet provides an added leverage to access depth and pace easier. An ample power is being given out by this racket that's why it became famous with tennis players. Playing tennis became easier because the racket itself is helping to boost the power of swings. Babolat tennis rackets are empowered by Side Drivers technology that helps in avoiding the twists every time the ball touches the spring bed. An exceptional and easy access to pace and spins are also being offered by the 118 type of tennis racket. Stability is very impressive because of the technology's new process of manufacturing the rackets. Babolat Y 118 Tennis Racquet has a head size of 118 square inches and length of 27.5 inches. It is...

If you have been competing in the tournament circles, you know the importance of having a tennis racquet that gives you the power that you need. The Babolat Pure Storm GT Tennis Racquet will give you just that. It is just one of the several lines of tennis rackets that Babolat has for the discerning tennis player. The Babolat tennis racquet suits players who have long aggressive strokes. The power that it adds each time the racket hits the ball can send it spinning towards your opponent making it hard to hit. It is perfect for those players whose dominant and powerful strokes make controlling the ball quite difficult if the right tennis racket is not used. It enables the player to control the ball especially during spins and serves. The frame of this Babolat Pure Storm GT Tennis Racquet uses Graphite...

  FIRST IMPRESSIONS: - An attractive paint job with nice shiny metallic orange EXO grommets.  Also a thin beam (21mm) and solid weight yet whippy and maneuverable. I couldn't wait to hit with the Tour 100, the headsize, 100 sq inches, and large round sweet spot looked like it would provide a fun demo ahead.  I wasn't disappointed. GROUNDSTROKES: - The Tour 100 18x20 felt consistent and solid on forehands and backhands especially.  It was very spin friendly and had less depth on shots then it sibling the 16x18 providing more margin on my shot, which I appreciated.  It oozed with confidence thanks to the large strike zone on this thing.  And it perfected top spin forehands and hard sliced backhands equally well which really impressed me and flat out made my wife want to switch her regular...

  FIRST IMPRESSIONS: - A nice thin beam and flashy paint scheme looked inviting when I first saw it.  I was excited and very intrigued to see how this racquet performed.  It looked like it had a huge sweet spot, which it did and had a good solid weight to it. GROUNDSTROKES: - It took me a little while to dial in my forehand with the  Tour 100 16x18,  Immediately I felt the racket had much more power then I am used too in my regular racquet.  I adjusted and hit with about 75-85% of the normal power I would use and quickly realized that this racket was great for depth shots and spin.  At 11.6 oz strung it is a nice solid baseliner's racquet.  The sweet spot is large and "punchy" as I have found similar to many other Prince racquets with the EXO grommet system.  My backhands felt accurate and the thin beam was comfortable to load-up with in preparation for the shot.  I did notice that the Tour 100 was not nearly as stiff (rated 52) as I am used to and sometimes felt the "wobbling-lance" sensation after ...

  Babolat tennis racquets could be one great factor in winning the tennis game; that’s when Babolat Drive Z 110 Tennis Racquets come in. There’s a wide variety of tennis rackets to choose from in the market. The question is which brand will last? Scrutinize the type of your tennis racquet choice. Whether you’re a new or a sophisticated tennis player, you deserve a trusted, heavy-duty tennis rackets. If you are going to invest something about for your talent or passion, exert some extra effort to get it no matter how much it cost and sure enough you will get what you paid for. Babolat tennis racquets have three varieties to choose from. All are designed for a special, specific use of players. These tennis racquets by all means...

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  FIRST IMPRESSIONS: - a thin beam (20 mm), attractive paint scheme, somewhat weighty racquet with slick dimples on the frame called Aeroskin, designed to reduce drag upon swinging.   Also a 100 sq inch slightly rectangular head.  At 11.5 oz it isn't overly heavy but it feels solid and meaty in your hands.  Let's put it this way, after feeling it in my hands and then reading the specs, I expected it to way more than it did.  And it's much lighter than it's brother the Biometric 200, it reports in at 11.9 oz and 95 square inches. GROUNDSTROKES: - Hitting with the Biometric 200 Plus was tricky at times.  It was always solid but often felt "dead" to me.  It's response sometimes seemed numb and even sounded muffled upon hits.  Perhaps it was the unique carbon technology Dunlop is famous for and I hadn't yet gotten used to it's extreme dampening characteristics.  It took some

  FIRST IMPRESSIONS: -  This is a beautiful player’s frame.  Right away I noticed the thin 19 mm beam, egg-shaped small head size (95 sq inches), supple leather grip and overall appealing paint job.  It felt somewhat heavy yet swinging it felt quick and responsive. GROUNDSTROKES: -  Upon hitting with the Pure Storm Ltd, I noticed the precision it displayed on forehand shots.  Easy access to spin yet could really perform flat shots without a hiccup.  The maneuverability  of this racquet shined on the backhand as well.  It weighs in at 11.9 oz and has a relatively quick swing weight (rated at 305) and is rated at 12 pts head-light which gives the neck of the frame a real meaty feel to it.  This racquet had exceptional plow-through characteristics and although the stiffness is...

  The Power Bridge series of racquets is Volkl’s try at recapturing the share of the ‘players’ frame market that they used to have back in the day. The flagship Power Bridge 10 has a 93 square inch head, as does this light version. The Light weighs 10.9 ounces strung compared to the 12.1 heft of the regular model. Both frames are the standard 27 inches and have the fairly full 18 mains with 20 crosses string pattern.   Can you say old school or almost old school? This frame is fairly stiff and for sure reminds one of the old 90-95 square head racquets made by Prince and Wilson and Volkl before the materials became super light. Remember the old Volkl Tour 10 models and the Pro Staff 85 used by Pete Sampras? This racquet feels the same way when you start to hit with it. It has nice heft and balance and it is relatively easy to accelerate the racquet quickly on ground strokes and serves. Warming up and even

  My first experience with this racquet was playing a competitive set. It is a little lighter than the racquet I am accustomed to playing with at 11.3 oz. The head size is 97in2, right in my comfort zone. I like racquets in the mid plus range because they still allow you to maintain control over the ball even with off-center hits. When I started out I felt I had control over the ball right away, but as soon as I wanted to do a little extra with the ball there was no response. The racquet felt dead with a very small sweet spot. If it were just slightly heavier it would improve the feel of stability and allow you to hit out at the ball a little harder. Yet overall, the more I played with the racquet the more comfortable I became with it. If you’re satisfied with keeping your swing to a sensible level and you work hard on getting into the right position every time, this racquet will work for you. It is fun to

This racquet should come with a warning tag. Something along the lines of “objects may be closer than they appear in the mirror” and/or “car is driven by a professional driver on a closed track-please do not try this at home in your living room”. Ya, I realize that last one is a little of a mix. But here is the deal. For a true 5.0 + player, with long swings and good fitness, and no history of arm problems, this racquet, if properly set up, may be an excellent choice. I can hear my 11th grade English teacher yelling at me about my use of commas here, but everything I have to say about this racquet is qualified. When you pick this racquet up you can tell that it is serious equipment. It has a 90 square inch head, is the standard 27 inches long and weighs 11.6 ounces strung. It has a nice subdued cosmetic appearance, with...

I picked up the new Babolat Aero Storm GT racquet the other day from DO IT TENNIS and headed for the Courts to mix it up a little in some doubles play. The first thing I noticed was that it felt very well-balanced.  The label says this 98" racquet is 7 points Head-Light--but it felt as if it was more evenly balanced--at least until I started doing some ground-strokes...  WOW--does this racquet come-around FAST!  It only weighs 10.7 ounces (unstrung), and with the "Aero Modular" Technology, combined with the...

When I first played with this racquet I felt I could do no wrong. It felt great in my hand and the overall balance of the racquet seemed perfect. Seemingly, I could swing as hard as I wanted and the ball did exactly what I intended. I felt I had total control over the ball and this would be the racquet for my future.  Then I started to look at the specs of the racquet to see why I liked the racquet so much in the beginning. The head size was 95 in2, the size I like; then I...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: - This racquet is flat-out gorgeous in my opinion.  Head kept this racquet classy yet flashy and the clear bumper is an awesome touch.  The beam is relatively thin (20mm) and the racquet felt quick and whippy.  The weight felt in the standard MP range of around 11.5 oz realm and it seemed very maneuverable.  GROUNDSTROKES: - This racquet was not very forgiving. You had to pin point your impact upon hitting with the IG Speed MP.  At 100 sq inches, it's sweet spot seemed small for me but when I did, man did this thing hit some sweet shots.  Lots of topspin and...

I had the opportunity to play test the new Babolat Aero Pro Drive racquet, a racquet Babolat describes as an "expert" player racquet.  Although a bit anxious about being described an "expert", I decided to give it a go--and the personnel at "Do It Tennis" were very encouraging! The Aero Pro Drive is a relatively light-weight racquet--at 10.6 oz--and is balanced to generate racquet-head speed (7 pts. head-light).  It's 100 sq. inch headsize is the same as my regular racquet, but, interestingly, looks a bit smaller.  It might just be the aerodynamic shape of the hoop (& throat) that makes it appear different.  Or maybe it's the very cool Yellow/Black/White graphics! When I first held the Aero Pro Drive it felt as if it were heavier than 10.6 oz.--I even checked the label to verify it's weight.  But after a few strokes I realized how...

In law school professors often rebut and deflect  particularly vague or off track comments by students, with the comment ‘that is a distinction without a difference’. When I first hit with this frame that was an initial thought, especially since I had recently hit with and reviewed the same racquet model in the 18 main\20 crosses configuration. But as I played with this racquet for a longer period of time, and listened to the comments of my students and other people who hit with it, I realized that the 16 main\18 cross configuration was really a huge difference in this instance. This model is...

My first experience with this racquet was playing a competitive set. It is a little lighter than the racquet I am accustomed to playing with at 11.3 oz. The head size is 97in2, right in my comfort zone. I like racquets in the mid plus range because they still allow you to maintain control over the ball even with off-center hits. When I started out I felt I had control over the ball right away, but as soon as I wanted to do a little extra with the ball there was...

I got my hands on the new HEAD YouTek Radical Oversize (107") racquet the other day from "Do It Tennis" in Oceanside, CA. This racquet immediately felt comfortable to hold (I used to play only with HEAD racquets and their unique handle shape--a bit more rectangular-- was like shaking hands with an old friend!). During warm-up I noticed how quickly I could swing this head-light racquet--and it felt very good. And, at 10.4 oz. it's weight is just about perfect for me...

This is a beautiful player’s frame. Right away I noticed the thin 19 mm beam, egg-shaped small head size (95 sq inches), supple leather grip and overall appealing paint job. It felt somewhat heavy yet swinging it felt quick and responsive. Upon hitting with the Pure Storm Ltd, I noticed the precision it displayed on forehand shots. Easy access to spin yet could really perform flat shots without a hiccup. The maneuverability of this racquet shined on the backhand as well. It weighs in at 11.9 oz and has a relatively quick swing weight (rated at 305) and is rated at 12 pts head-light which gives the neck of the frame a real meaty feel to it. This racquet had exceptional plow-through characteristics and although the stiffness is rated low (59) the stability of the GT Ltd was awesome...

I have to say up front that I was predisposed to not like this racquet. I was sponsored by Prince for a while a few years back, and not only did I not like the racquets that much, I found the roundish shape of the handles to be problematic. So the first thing I noticed when I picked this racquet up to hit with it, was the nice squarish traditional type panels on the grip and the textured grip material which made the handle very easy to grip and very comfortable to play with. Then I started playing min-tennis with a junior player to warm them up for their lesson and we were having longer rallies than usual right away, largely because I could spin the ball with a softer spin and a higher loop with this racquet right away. The kid I was hitting with has a spin based game already and before long we were hitting from corner to corner, land the ball in the middle of the service box and trying to out-spin the other person with severe spin and angle. It was really fun and I think that is the thing I like best about this frame. It is just a fun racquet to hit with.