Latest player reviews

A Blade 100L V10 owner says, unlike the heavier Blades, it plays as a power racket.

“Unlike the heavier ones, Blade 100L v10 is a power racket. I know because I have one”

A player demoed the T-Fight 315S and really liked it.

“I just demoed the 315 from my local tennis shop and it’s the only one of the two that they carry. Really liked it a lot.”

After elbow issues with the Pure Aero, finds their Ezone 98 (2026 Espresso Brown) more comfortable and easier to control, with a forgiving sweet spot.

“I find the Ezone 98 more comfortable and easier to control, especially on flatter shots.”

After demoing seven rackets, it felt best of all, ahead of the Extreme MP and Pure Strike; replaces their old Pure Drive.

“After some testing, I ended up with the Head Speed MP 2026.”

Loved the look but couldn't get it to work for them in demos.

“Glad I got to test that one, so now I know it’s not for me right now, because I couldn’t get it to work for me.”

A Blade 100 V9 user finds it fine but enjoyed hitting an older Pure Drive more.

“I normally use a Blade v9 100 and I feel it’s fine, but I recently tried an older PureDrive and I enjoyed the hitting experience more.”

A 5.0 coach who has hit with the newest Radical MP likes its extra pop compared with the Blade v10, though they appreciate the Blade's smoother feel.

“I've hit with the newest Radical MP. I like a bit more pop from the Radical, but appreciate the smoothness of the new Blade.”

Owns the Pure Drive 100 2025 and Pure Aero 100 2026; the Pure Drive is more head-light and hits more penetrating shots for the same effort.

“PD100 2025 is a little bit more head light than pa 100 2026. PD produces more penetrative shots in compare to PA with the same effort.”

Loves it: incredible control, though they have to generate their own power.

“I have an RF01 with natural gut / poly strung at 54/52 and I love this racket. You do have to put more muscle into power generation but the control on it is incredible”

The matte paint chips easily on shanks, much less durable than the 2023 version.

“The matte paint has terrible durability. The racket loses paint from ball shanks, it's so much less durable than the 2023 version.”

Demoed against a Defyer 100L and Pure Aero Team: comfortable and connected, and stable for a 285 g frame.

“I would describe the feel of the solinco to be slightly hollow but comfortable and connected.”

Switching from the Blade 98 V9, a player finds the Blade 100 V10 fantastic and far more forgiving, though their serve and depth dropped with 4G Soft.

“The Blade 100 itself is fantastic though. Way more forgiving than my 98”

Owns the current-generation Pure Drive and feels the frame is unfocused; prefers their same-generation Pure Aero with similar power.

“I have the pure drive of this generation and I feel like the frame is kind of 'lost' on what it wants to do.”

Switched from the Head Extreme 98 and loving it.

“Finally switched to the Babolat Aero 98 (2026) from the Head Extreme 98 and I'm loving it”

Loves their Pure Drive Wimbledon edition; slices and drops feel more natural than with their Head Extreme.

“I love my pure drive (Wimbledon colorway) . My slice/ drop is much more natural feeling then with my head extreme.”

Recently bought the previous-generation version and is really enjoying it.

“I recently bought the previous version of the Black Ace 300 and I’m really enjoying it.”

After three months, a player finds the T-Fight 300S comfortable with great control, no vibration and buttery slices.

“3 months I used 300s with black code strung at 17kg. No vibration at all and the control, comfort are great.”

Tried the 2026 PA98 after selling their 2023 and found it too soft, with little power.

“The Pure Aero 98 2026 is too soft and I feel like it has no power and "absorbs" a lot of power.”

Owns the 2023 PA98 since release; compared with the Defyer it gives better topspin and more power.

“First impressions are that the Defyer feels more plush and lower powered, PA has better topspin.”

Bought a used 2022 model and has been enjoying it.

“Recently bought a used 2022 ezone 98 and have been quite enjoying it.”

More easy power and easier to use, but feels like hitting with a pillow; they prefer the 7th gen.

“Ezone v8 has more easy power, feels like hitting the ball with a pillow, easier to pick up and use. Personally prefer the v7.”

Likes how it swings with a full stroke; the 18x20 trades some topspin for depth.

“If you have a full swing (not a compact one, and don’t muscle) you’ll like speed pro 26, I like how it swings through the air especially given the added weight.”

Prefers it to the 8th gen: stiffer, less dampened and faster through the air.

“Ezone v7 was a little stiffer, less dampening bullshit, slightly faster through the air with a slimmer hoop.”

An owner loves the 2025 Radical MP and found that switching from Lynx Tour to Hawk Touch fixed the arm fatigue and lack of power and comfort they had.

“Your problem probably comes from string... i have the Radical MP 2025 and i love this raquet.”

Used in clinics: fun, easy to control and very comfortable, but muted and not very powerful.

“it is very fun & super easy control and yes, super comfortable. But it feels super "muted" when I play, not super crispy, skinny, or powerful.”

Switched from a Speed MP 2024: plush, forgiving and fun, with good but controlled power for a newer player.

“I just switched from a 2024 head speed mp to the Muse 100 with Rexis comfort at 52lbs. It’s very plush and forgiving and honestly a lot of fun.”

Loves how it plays, but cosmetic QC flaws (grommets, paint, lettering) disappointed at the price.

“Just received my new racket from Tennis Warehouse EU yesterday, overall I love it but for a $250 "flagship" racket the quality control is quite disappointing”

Nearly the Pure Drive's power with much more spin, and more comfortable.

“I switched from the 26 Pure Drive to the 25 SX300. Powerwise I’m getting 90% of the power from the pure drive but a lot more spin. Also it’s more comfortable than the pure drive.”

A fun racquet that takes some time to adjust to; a friend loved its feel and power.

“I think the SX300 is a fun racquet and you might need some time to adjust to it”

Plays very well with it on groundstrokes, returns and volleys, though it's less suited to their serve.

“I do really well with the 2024 Speed MP or Speed Pro.”

A 3.5+ player loves the T-Fight 300S for its control and consistent launch, but has developed elbow soreness after three months.

“Switched from my head boom mp to a tecnifibre tfight 300s about 3 months ago. It was love at first demo”

Much more forgiving, powerful and spin-friendly than the Pro Staff 97 Classic.

“I played with both rackets, head speed pro is a lot more forgiving, more powerful racket, more spin”

Crisp feel and control for aggressive full swings, but harder to defend with than the Speed Pro.

“prostaff gives you a really crisp feel and control but you have to be able do full swing and create pace, it rewards aggressive playsyle, in defense it is much harder to play”

More comfortable than the Pure Aero VS; their arm problems went away after switching.

“2023 PA98 is known for its stiffness, but its still more comfortable than the VS. Had arm issues when i was using the VS, went to the 2023 PA98 and that was gone.”

Hated it: the worst of all worlds, with much worse feel than their old Pro Staff.

“RF 01 - honestly hated it. It felt like the worst of all worlds. Way worse feel than the old Prostaff imo”

Switched from a Blade 98 v8 to the Vcore 98 v8 and misses long; control isn't as good as the Blade.

“Now I Have the vcore 98 v8 with polytour pro. When I go for my shot I miss long the controll is not as good as the blade.”

Returning ex-competitive player: the current Pure Drive feels much better than they remember.

“I got the regular PD 100 and have been enjoying tennis more than ever.”

Loves the Percept 100D once weighted above 325 swingweight at lower tension; didn't like it stock.

“I love the 100D but didn’t like the EZ98 so take that for what it’s worth.”

Vastly prefers it to the 2023: no arm pain, slightly slower but more stable, still fast and whippy.

“I have had both and vastly prefer the 2026 version, as the 2023 version felt harsh on my arm on mishits. The 2026 version I never experience pain.”

Felt harsh on the arm on mishits compared with the 2026 version.

“I have had both and vastly prefer the 2026 version, as the 2023 version felt harsh on my arm on mishits.”

More power, better feel and easier to swing than the v7.

“The V10 has more power, better feel, and is easier to swing that the v7.”

Much softer on the arm and more forgiving than the Gen3.

“gen4 was way better for ME (obviously personal/subjective) than the gen3, much softer on the arm, more forgiving, also the 16x20 100 was a way better config for me”

A 4.5 player bought the current Pure Drive 107: very forgiving, less stiff and more comfortable than the Pure Drive 100, and fast through the air.

“The large headsize is very forgiving and it feels less stiff than the drive 100.”

Found the current Pure Drive 107 unstable stock; with weight at 3/9 and the butt cap it came close to their 2006 Pure Drive.

“The 107 with added weights to 9/3 + butt cap got closest to feel to my 2006 PD 100. I did not like how it played without adjustments.”

Did not like the Pure Drive 100 2025; it felt off to them.

“I did not like the pure drive 100 2025, it felt off for me for some reason.”

Liked it in demos but wanted a little more power.

“Like a blade 100 v10. I liked it , it could’ve used a smidge more power”

Despite the weight, it felt better to swing than every other racket they demoed.

“The prestige although heavier felt so good to swing compared to all the rackets I’ve tried so far.”

Rates the 2023 model highly: more shape than the CX 200 Tour, though less easy for flat winners.

“Vcore 95: S tier ( 2021 model ) S - (2023 model ), hate the muted feel of the 2026 vibration material.”

Hates the muted feel of the 2026 model's dampening.

“Vcore 95: S tier ( 2021 model ) S - (2023 model ), hate the muted feel of the 2026 vibration material.”

At 4.5–5.0, the best control feel among the nine 2026 rackets they bought to test.

“The best control feel as of now is T fight 305s.”

This player uses the Clash 100 V3 for golfer's elbow, with Head Velocity MLT at low tension for about a year, though it's hard on strings.

“I use a clash 100 v3 because of golfers elbow as well”

Liked it and played well, but found it too heavy for wrist touch and lobs.

“I tried to find an "easy" racket but somehow ended up with Pro Staff X which I did like quite a bit and played well with. But I started to doubt its maneuverability.”

Great in the centre but harsh and unforgiving off-centre compared with their Boom Pro.

“Picked up a used ezone 100 (the newest model) and I noticed it feels great on center but off center it's super harsh and unforgiving compared to my other racket, a head boom pro.”

Got no depth on topspin forehands with the 2026 PA98; only flat shots had depth, so it feels totally different from the 2023.

“I tried hitting top spin forehands with the 26 PA98 and I got no depth.”

Moved from a 2019 PA 100 to the 2026; disliked it at first but now plays well with it and it has been pain-free for their bad shoulder.

“I didn’t like the new PA when I first got it and was looking to change out. I kept with it and now I’m playing really well with it”

Really liked the 2026 Vcore 95 in a set and bought one.

“So I played a set with a friend's VCore 95 strung with Yonex Poly Tour and I really liked it.”

A Blade v9 player found the EZONE 98 the comfiest of three demos, with easy power and no elbow stress, though less connected feel; great on volleys.

“Ezone 98: I found this the comfiest of the three with easy access to power without the stiffness/stress on the elbow.”

Switching from the 2023, finds the 2026 PA98 more powerful and dampened but less agile; it took under 10 minutes to adjust.

“Overall, the 26 PA98 a more powerful, dampened frame with less agility, but still similar enough for a seamless switch from the 23 PA98 .”

Never liked older Aeros but finds the new Aero 100 much more comfortable and likes it a lot.

“the new aero 100 is MUCH more comfortable; I like it a lot and I have never cared for the aero’s of yesteryear.”

Their 2026 Vcore 95 strung loose plays great: good pocketing, power, control and spin.

“I’ve been using razor code 1.25 which is fairly stiff at 42/40 and it’s been great. Good pocketing, power, control and spin.”

Switched from a Blade 100 to the 2026 PA98 a week ago and loves it.

“Last week I switched to the 26 PA98 (started with a Blade 100 last year) and I love it!”

3.5 serve-and-volleyer: bought it over four rivals and has never played better; not hard to use.

“Just bought one after demoing it versus the Blade 98, Ezone 98, Pro Staff, and Vcore. Switched from a Head Speed MP. Have never played better tennis.”

Took some adjusting after a Speed MP, but their slice and serve improved.

“It’s taken a bit of getting used to but I feel my backhand slice and serve have improved.”

Almost a year: good power, spin and serve, but it demands constant attacking and better defence.

“been playing with the RF01 Pro for almost a year now: good power, good topspin, slice and serve but you need to attack with it all the time to reap the benefits.”

Loves the Percept 97's feel but hits short, weak shots off-centre.

“I love the Percept 97, just such a good feeling when I hit the ball, but I just hit way too many short and weak shots if I hit it off center.”

A former Pro Staff and Speed Tour player loves the Blade Pro 100 V10 for more power and forgiveness with control, after adding weight.

“I’ve played some of the most confident play i ever have and it’s improved my game so far.”

This racket tester finds the RF 01 Pro insanely demanding and can't even serve with it.

“But my latest racket the RF01 PRO is really testing me. Insanely demanding. Cant even serve with it.”

Their new Pure Drive 11th Gen Wimbledon chipped paint after its very first match from normal ball impacts.

“I just got a **Babolat Pure Drive 11th Gen Wimbledon**, and unfortunately I noticed this paint chip after my very first time playing with it.”

After years of trying rackets, a 50+ one-handed all-courter settled on the Percept 100D.

“It is for me (50+ with traditional eastern+ohbh strokes aggressive all court) as it's the racked I landed after a couple of years”

Used the EZONE 98 (2025) for about a year and found it a great racquet with a lower launch angle, though they preferred the Defyer's whippiness and feel.

“I was using the ezone 98 2025 for about a year. It is a great racquet but when I demoed the defyer, I preferred the maneuverability, whippiness and feel of the defyer.”

Demoed the Pure Aero 2026 and found it too clunky and heavy to swing.

“The aero 2026 was too clunky for me. I felt it was too heavy to swing.”

One of the most underrated control frames; forgiving on off days, unlike the Pro Staff 97.

“I think the Pro Staff X is one of the most underrated control frames ever produced.”

The Percept 100D plays well but its balance feels awkward and clubby to them.

“It plays well, but(and this is a personal issue so may not be relevant) the balance on it just feels awkward and clubby to me vs other percepts.”

A 4.0–4.5 player owns two 2026 PA 100s and a PA 98; the 100 is more consistent and hits a heavier ball, so they use it for matches.

“the 100s feel more like driving automatic and I do feel like I am more consistent and hitting heavier balls.”

A 3.5 who bought the Blade 98 16x19 V10 a few weeks ago finds the sweet spot small and regrets it.

“I just bought it a few weeks ago with Babolat natural gut at 49lbs but man the sweet spot is small.”

A Pure Drive user really liked the Blackout 300 V1: slightly less power but more maneuverable and rawer feeling.

“I just played with a v1 blackout (not xtd) 300. Im normally a pure drive 2025 xtd guy. I really liked it. Has slightly less power but feels more maneuverable.”

Loves them and kept returning to them after demoing most of Head's line.

“I’ve been loving my 2024 boom pros. I demoed most of the head line, and I always went back to the boom.”

The closest modern feel to the old thin-beam Prestige MP they'd played for years.

“nothing new felt similar until I hit with a Percept 97D. It’s the closest thing to the the ol”

Completely transformed their game.

“Tfight 305s. Completely transformed my game.”

A 4.5 who switched from the Pure Drive found the Blade 98 16x19 V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.

“I switched from the Pure Drive and felt that the Blade V10 had a much bigger sweet spot.”

Same control as the Percept 97 with a more forgiving sweet spot and a bit more power.

“I just switched from the Percept 97 to the 100D. It feels like the same level of control but with a more forgiving sweet spot and a little extra power with the slightly thicker beam. I like it a lot.”

Switched from an Ezone and loves it, especially on volleys.

“I switched from an Ezone to the Percept 100. I absolutely love it and it’s so good on the volleys.”

The most comfortable racket they've used after 20 years with a Pure Drive Plus.

“About 3-4 years ago switched to the yonex percept 97h (previously vcore pro 97h), most comfortable racket I’ve ever used. Great decision.”

Plays like a dream; recommends it over the low-powered 100D for most players.

“Yonex percept 100 plays like a dream. Just dont string too high (and use a crispy string for better feel)”

Bought the Speed MP 2022 and 2026 together: the 2026 feels heavier and stiffer, useful for free power and stability against hard hitters.

“26 version feels really heavier and a bit more stiff.”

Plays mostly the Speed MP 2022 over the 2026: incredible ball feel, like an extension of the arm.

“the feeling of the ball is incredible - it feels like an extension of your arm”

After eight weeks of testing: low swing weight and easy power, better than the Defyer and Pure Strike.

“I tested so many racquets in the last 8 weeks and ended up with the head boom mp. I like the low swingweight, the headshape, the easy power”

Their daily driver, with a little lead added.

“currently daily drive the 2023 Vcore 95 and 2025 gravity tour, both with a litte lead.”

Their daily driver, with a little lead added.

“currently daily drive the 2023 Vcore 95 and 2025 gravity tour, both with a litte lead.”

Using the Blade Pro 100 V10 since release, this player really enjoys it and calls it an approachable, modernized Steam 100.

“I have been using the Blade 100 pro since it was released and really enjoy it.”

Coming from the Extreme MP 2024, found every racket they demoed an improvement and considers the Extreme MP pretty underpowered; switched to a VCORE.

“Coming from the 2024 Head Extreme MP, literally all the rackets I demoed felt like an improvement. High level, I think the Head Extreme MP is pretty under-powered.”

Their usual racket, which they call amazing.

“play/ed usually with the babolat pure aero 100 2023 which is amazing.”

Slow and clunky with no whip; much slower than the 2023 and not really a spin racket to them.

“I have a 2026 Vcore 100 and I personally don’t like it. It feels so slow and clunky, no whip. On low balls where I have to crank the whip, it just doesn’t work.”

Their main racket; a week demoing the 8th gen didn't convince them to switch.

“I 2nd this, my main is 23 gen 7 Vcore 98. I demo’d the gen 8 for a week restrung to mimic my current set up and didn’t decide buy the gen 8.”

A year of use without enough power, spin or control.

“I used Clash V2 Pro(310gm) for almost one year but did not get enough power, spin or control which I was looking for.”

A 56-year-old 4.0 demoing the Blade Pro 100 V10 finds it serves really well and hits a heavy, flatter ball with less easy spin and lower launch.

“The Blade 100 Pro doesn't seem less forgiving, just a lower launch angle so maybe less margin over the net.”

Coming from a Pure Storm, this player is in love with the RF 01 Pro.

“Coming from Babolat Pure Storm, gravitated to RF 01 Pro this year since I struggled finding something similar within Babolat, I’m in love with it”

A Defyer 98 Pro player hit for six hours with the Prince Tour 98 Toroline edition: comfortable, easy on the arm, with good spin and control on full poly.

“This racquet is not only BEAUTIFUL but it plays extremely well.”

Now only for social hitting: no power against heavy hitters.

“I only use the Clash now for hitting with my young kids or social tennis. I find it has no power against heavy hitters.”

A beginner who loves it and got more depth and spin than with a Blade.

“I've been using the clash and I love it.”

Improved over the v7 nearly everywhere: drives through the court, stable at the net and against pace, great slice; less plush.

“the v8’s launch angle was a bit less pronounced, but more improved in nearly every aspect in my opinion. I just found that my ball was driving through the court without a big adjustment to my stroke.”

Huge fun spin, but underpowered, a bit unstable at the net and tricky to flatten out.

“The v7 was incredibly fun because of how pronounced the spin was. However, people found the racket underpowered.”

Prefers it to the Ezone: very soft feel, great overall, but overpriced.

“I love my Muse 100 more than Ezone. It has very soft feel when you hit and in general great racquet but overpriced.”

Powerful with a high launch angle and more forgiving than the 98s, though a bit too much power for them.

“I found that the 4th gen Strike 100 plays very powerful with a high launch angle, so it's actually quite a bit more forgiving than the 98 versions in terms of getting the ball over the net.”

Loved it in a demo: power and spin while keeping control.

“I demod both recently and loved the 100D. 100D gave more control that I wanted to preserve since I was coming from a Prestige racket.”

Harder to swing and tiring on blocks than the VCORE 100, but it made them load their legs better.

“it is to me quite a bit harder to swing than the 300g VCore 100.”

A long-time Völkl player who calls it deadly.

“Had Tour 8 for most of those years and recently got vostra v1 pro and it’s deadly.”

Pinpoint placement and elite volleys, but it hurt their arm.

“I LOVED the blade 100, I could place the ball wherever I wanted, and my volleys were elite. It has however messed up my arm and I struggle to serve.”

Significantly better than the V2; prefers the regular to the clunkier Pro.

“I've owned all versions of the Clash. The V3 is significantly better than the V2 in my opinion.”

This player is in love with the Shift 99 Pro, bought a second, and enjoys the plow-through of the stock 315 g.

“I just got the Shift 99 Pro because it was on sale on TW. Currently in love with this racket so I bought another one before the sale ended!”

An owner's Blade 100L V10 developed a crack in the bumper guard.

“Bumper guard crack on my Blade v10 100L”

Enjoys it with a real leather grip and soft poly; great control but you work for power and margin.

“I enjoy mine. Put an actual leather grip on it cause the oem one is fake leather.”

Very plush, almost too muted for them.

“The vcore 98 2023 felt very plush, almost too comfortable with how muted it was.”

Easy depth and spin, but less control and predictability than their SV 98.

“Demoed the newer VCORE 98 months ago and wasn’t a huge fan, easy depth and spin for sure, but the SV 98 gives way better control and predictability”

A great racquet, in their rotation.

“The PA98 2023 is a great racquet. The 2026 is less so (much more muted, slower through the air for me).”

Much more muted and slower through the air than the 2023.

“The PA98 2023 is a great racquet. The 2026 is less so (much more muted, slower through the air for me).”

Sold it: far more power than they expected.

“Sold my RF01 Pro after I found out through playing it just how much power it had. Honestly, pure drive roddick vibes.”

The most spin and the whippiest of their three rackets.

“I use a RF01 Pro, PS97 Classic and a Blade 98 v10 all 16x19. I get the most spin from the Blade and it is also the whippiest of the three.”

Loved it, but it was hard on their arm.

“I’ve gone from the PA98 2023 and switched to the Redline 98. Loved the PA98 but it was not easy on the arm.”

Like a Pro Staff but easier to return and play with.

“I didn’t want to prefer this racket as I have built my style around the pro staff, but damn it’s like a prostaff but everything is easier.”

A 4.5 Ezone 98 player tried the Muse 98 to spare their elbow; it lacks plow through, and adding lead hurt its maneuverability.

“My only issue with the racquet is that I can’t quite get enough plow through.”

This counterpuncher loves the 315 g Shift Pro's spin and power, but without high tension the ball goes everywhere and similar shots can land differently.

“I play with the Shift Pro - so 315 grams. I personally love it has it gives me the spin and power I need for good baseline counterpunching.”

A long-time Blade 18x20 collector found the V10 tinny and didn't buy it, preferring their customized V8 and V9.

“V10 has a tinny feel to it.”

In a match, a 3.0-3.5 player found the demo T-Fight 300 needed more effort with shorter balls and slower serves, though it gave more control.

“The TFight required a lot more and my balls were consistently shorter.”

Loves the Gravity Pro and likes the 2023s even better than their 2021s.

“I love gravity pro, I have 2023s now, I also loved my 2021s”

Loved the Speed MP 2024 for a couple of weeks, but their shoulder and arm got sore, so they went back to the Ezone 100.

“I recently got the 2024 Head Speed MP and loved it for the first couple weeks. My shoulder and arm did start getting sore”

The Gen 4 Pure Strike 98 16x19 gives them everything: control, plow-through, power, spin, stability and feel, though its ~330 swingweight isn't for everyone.

“Haven't tried the T-Fight yet, but gen4 Pure Strike 98 16x19 is an incredible racquet for me. Kind of gives you everything”

Lots of stability and plow-through, but not easy to swing.

“Funny enough the new aero 98 2026 reminds me a lot of my old six one 95, lots of stability and plow through and not very easy to swing.”

Low launch and huge power when centred, but less spin and not very forgiving.

“RF 01 Pro is lower launch, huge power on center but spin is definitely less accessible than the other two. And not the most forgiving.”

Great for their one-handed-backhand game.

“I have a similar PlayStyle and the vcore 98 v8 has been great”

Strung at 58 lbs with Kirschbaum Evolution, this player likes the RF97 Autograph V13's soft feel and spin, and its low power lets them take full swings.

“They are soft but not gimicky and have great tension maintenance. I like the feel and they have good spin. They are low-powered so I can take a full swing”

Loves the Ultra 99 Pro V5 but its short grip makes their two-handed backhand hand hit the frame.

“I transferred from a Pure Drive Babolat 2016 to the Wilson Ultra and while I do love the racket, the length of the Ultra’s grip is shorter than the pure drive.”

Switching from an Ezone 100 to the 98" T-Fight 300 years ago, a player missed some free pop on volleys but loved the feel on groundstrokes and serve, and its whippiness.

“I loved the feel on groundies and serve from the Tfight.”

After an Ezone 100 and VCore 98, a player has completely fallen in love with the T-Fight 305S for its connected feel.

“I went from an ezone 100 to a Vcore 98 and now Tfight 305s (98in) which I’ve completely fallen in love with.”

Demoing rackets, an Ezone 100 player found the T-Fight 300 whippier and more connected, but more punishing on the run.

“The Tfight 300 was the best runner up in that it felt like it procured a shot similar to the Ezone but whippier through the air and more connected feel.”

After a two-hour test, a lifelong intermediate club player really liked the Blade 100 V10 and plans to buy one.

“Today I tested the Wilson Blade 100 V10 for two hours. I really liked it and I’m going to buy one.”

After a year on the Blade V9, the Gravity Pro 2025 didn't feel heavy and suits control-first players of the 2000s.

“The 2025 pro didn’t feel out of this world heavy to me at all”

Of all the racquets they demoed, the Gravity Tour 98 was the best fit for control, spin and arm-friendliness.

“Big fan of the new Gravity Tour 98 with the 16x19 pattern. The combination of control, spin, and arm friendliness was the best fit for me out of all the racquets I demo’ed.”

User-friendly with effortless power and spin; their go-to when tired.

“Very user-friendly with an effortless blend of power and spin. It’s my go-to when fatigue sets in, and I need free power”

Less spin than their Extreme MP; needed too much forehand adjustment.

“If you're coming from a spin-heavy racquet like the Extreme MP/Pro, the 100D won't deliver the same action. I thought I would like it, but it required too much adjustment to my forehand mechanics during rallies.”

Pure power and feels great, but it wrecked their elbow, so they went back to the 2023.

“La nueva es pura potencia y se siente muy bien. Más como ezone. Pero a mí me destrozó el codo y sigo sin recuperarme.”

More control but harder to use with a small sweet spot; lets them hit harder and flatter.

“Yo uso la 98 y la 2023 aunque bien lo dicen es mucho más complicada por un pequeño punto dulce. Es de más control.”

Played their best tennis with it.

“I love (playing) my PA98 (2023) but god damnit that thing is ugly af.”

Chose the Percept 100D after a demo for its strong feedback and feel, coming from a Blade.

“ended up picking the Percept because I'm used to racquets with strong feedback and feel”

Transformed their one-handed backhand, but forehands keep finding the net.

“I bought this racket recently cause I thought it would improve my ohb and boy oh boy it did the job. Backhand is spectacular now but I'm putting lots of forehands on the net .”

Their racket since release: plusher, easier to manoeuvre and more forgiving than the 2026.

“The old racket is way plusher, easier to maneuver, has less power and feels more forgiving.”

More power and a direct feel, but clunky, hard to manoeuvre with a one-hander, and it gave them tennis elbow.

“The 2026 VCore has a more direct feel, more power, is harder to maneuver (at least with a one handed backhand), feels somehow clunky , and I got a tennis elbow from it.”

The closest modern racket to their old Pro Staff 85.

“I used to use the pro staff 85 and the closest modern racquet for me has been the yonex percept 97d”

This player loves the 300 g RF 01 after old Juice 100s: amazing groundstrokes and control, though the sweet spot is small and their serve got worse.

“I own the RF01 300 gram version and love it.”

Loves the Percept 100D's point-and-shoot precision for doubles and finds it easier on the arm than the Pure Strike.

“Play the 100D with Hyper G light at 50 lbs nearly all the time. I love that it’s point and shoot. It’s easier on my arm than my Pure Strike”

The Percept 97D needs a lot of work to generate power, but control is excellent.

“I got the 97d and here is my take..... Need to do a lot of work to generate power but the control is excellent.”

A long-time Pro Staff player liked the Ultra 99 Pro a lot but found the balance very head-heavy.

“I tried the Ultra 99 Pro and liked it A LOT. Only thing I didn't quite like was the balance is so extreme in the top of the hoop”

Demoing both, this Percept 97D player really enjoyed the RF 01 Pro.

“I demoed the Pro and Non Pro version and found myself really enjoying the Pro.”

An owner of the 2023 Radical MP strung with Mach 10 loves its feel, control and precision on angles, but sometimes notices mild wrist and elbow soreness.

“Specifically I Love the feel and control I get from the thing, angles I can take with precision, I can create my own spin if I need to although it can be quite a flat hitter.”

An owner of both the 2023 and 2025 Radical MP finds them different but similar in role, and prefers the extra control of the 2025, though some find it more muted.

“Others (and im one) prefer the extra control the 25 gives you by taking the edge off the 23 without dropping power.”

Fine overall, but they want more stability against better opponents.

“I am currently using a Yonex Ezone 100L (the newest gen) and in general I definitely don't hate it but there still are a few things that I don't like that much about it.”

More forgiving and easier than their Defyer, though easy power sent misses long.

“Ezone is more forgiving and generally easier to use. I found most balls if I missed were missed long (out past the baseline) due to the easy access to power with the ezone.”

Loves the Percept 100D with a leather grip and a little weight; good spin, though a bit underpowered.

“I love this stick. I threw a leather grip and a little weight at 10 and 2 and it just feels so good.”

A former D1 player found the Ultra 99 Pro erratic in a short demo.

“The ultra felt erratic to me, but I didn’t log enough hours on it to call it a fair comparison.”

Finds the Percept 100D great, but it demands fitness late in sets.

“This is a pretty accurate summary of how I feel about the percept. My conditioning is not in the place it needs to be and impacts my shots later in the set”

Demoed the Percept 100D twice and loves how controlled it is.

“I’ve demod twice now and I really love how controlled it is.”

Ultra 99 Pro has plenty of power from an open pattern but is string sensitive, eats strings and swings heavier.

“Ultra 99 pro has a very open string pattern, it works for me but is string sensitive and eats through strings.”

In a side-by-side test, a player chose the Blade 98 16x19 V9 over the new EZONE 98 for predictable placement and confidence to swing freely.

“I felt confident to swing freely and go after each shot because it was much more predictable where my balls would land.”

A player finds the Blade 98 16x19 V10 much more stable at impact than the V9, a fantastic control stick with good pop and spin.

“The V10 Blade 16x19 is a lot more stable at impact than the. V9”

Testing side by side, a player found the new EZONE 98 too muted, lacking the confidence to go after balls.

“I felt the new Ezone 98 was way too muted and didn’t like the feel at all.”

A 5.0 player likes the Gravity Tour 98 (2025) in every way except wanting more power.

“currently play with the Gravity Tour 98 (2025) and like it in all aspects except for wanting more power”

This aggressive all-courter loves the RF 01 Pro's volley feel and control over the Pure Aero 98, accepting less forgiveness off-centre.

“Love the RF 01 pro. Great feel on volleys.”

A month in: hard to use, little topspin and soft slices for their compact swing.

“tried the TFlight 305s for like a month, and man was that thing hard to use, it was tough to generate top spin and even my slices were soft.”

Their racket of choice is the 2023 VCORE 95.

“I have beef with it because I’m a Vcore user (95-2023)”

This 4.0 one-hander, coming from a Shift 300, far prefers their groundstrokes and serves with the RF 01 Pro, though the launch angle is much lower.

“I far prefer the ground strokes and serves I hit now, though the launch angle is much lower.”

After going back and forth with other rackets, this player keeps returning to their modified RF 01, though it's demanding on defence.

“I currently play with the a modified RF01 non-pro.”

Coming from a Tour 90 Pro, this player found the RF 01 Pro too light.

“RF01 Pro was too light for my liking.”

After 6–8 months on both, this player preferred the RF 01 Pro but it gave them shoulder pain and the small sweet spot was an issue, so they switched.

“I used them both for 6to8 months I love the pro much better but it was giving me some shoulder pain”

Play-tested a friend's 7th-gen Ezone 98 and really enjoyed it.

“I play tested the 7th gen ezone from a friend today. I really enjoyed it since I have been looking for a new racket.”

Everything feels right: spin, power, touch and serves; gelled instantly after eight other rackets.

“And yeah that racket is the fkn truth! Everything about it feels right. Spin, power, touch, feel, big cuts at the ball, small cuts, serves… the list goes on and on.”

Loved it relaxed, but demanding in long matches with a small sweet spot and some arm discomfort.

“I loved the racquet at first. Loved it when rallying when I was relaxed and loose. But I found in longer, tougher matches…the racquet felt very demanding and I got tired faster.”

A great racket, just behind the Defyer for them.

“I tested the 2023 PA98 and slightly liked the defyer more. Both great rackets!”

Plays the 2022 Ezone 98 with a shaped/slick poly hybrid and gets plenty of spin and lift on the ball.

“I use the ezone 98 2022. You need a shaped poly like hyper g in the mains and a slick poly in the crosses.”

Demoed and bought the 2025 Ezone 98, liking it much more than the 100; it feels less clunky and lets them swing freely.

“I recently demo and bought the 2025 Ezone 98 which I liked quite a bit better than the 100. It felt less clunky”

Learned tennis with the 2025 Ezone 100 over about 1.5 years and found it good, with a big sweet spot.

“I got the 2025 Ezone 100 to learn tennis and it was good since I got it (roughly 1.5 years).”

Top tier for a baseline spin and power game, but hard to control on flat shots.

“Pure Drive 2025 is a top tier racket. Not quite as powerful as the Ezone, much worse for flat shots (bordering on uncontrollable for flat shots) but goated for a baseline spin/power game.”

Switched from the Ezone to the 2023 Vcore 100 and likes the Vcore a lot more.

“switched to Vcore 100 2023 from Ezone. i like the vcore alot more”

Plays both 2023 Aeros; the 98 is a great target-and-shoot racket, but two years with the line gave them severe arm pain.

“For me the 98 is a great target and shoot racket, and the 100 is a more high launch and defensive tool i use.”

Almost sold it after a few matches; now their main racket.

“PA98 2026 isn’t the racquet we want but racquet we need. I almost sold it after initial 2-3 matches. But now it’s my main racquet”

Loves it, as a returning player of similar build.

“im about the same age and size as you, i love the tecnibfibre tfight 305s”

Does everything well, with very forgiving off-centre hits.

“It does everything well and off center hits are extremely forgiving esp the 2026 Verison.”

Demoed the current Ezone 98 Tour and loved it on groundstrokes, but found it too heavy to serve with.

“I recently demoed the ezone 98 tour and absolutely loved it, it felt amazing on groundstrokes but too heavy to serve with”

Bought the 2025 Ezone 98; amazing on serve but groundstrokes go long and lack the Tour's feel.

“I don't have that same amazing feeling on my groundstrokes. I'm hitting balls long and not trusting the set up, it's amazing on serve though.”

Played the 2025 Ezone 100L for a year: comfortable but always too launchy for them.

“It was 2025 - 100L strung with Hyper-G Soft at 49/47 and later at 50/48 - I tried to regain control. It's comfortable racket but for me it was always too launchy.”

The 2023 Vcore 98 works best with aggressive swings for spin; some balls still take off.

“I have a 2023 VCore 98. Based on my experience, you need to be all in on your swing.”

Play-tested the new Extreme Pro and will likely stick with it: more control-oriented and slightly softer than the Defyer Pro, giving usable power for an all-court player.

“I have also play tested the new Head Extreme Pro and that racket is probably going to be the one I stick with. It leans much more towards control”

Finds the 2023 Vcore 100 too unreliable and launchy; it needs heavy topspin on every shot.

“Finding the vcore 100 too unreliable - i don't feel like i know where the ball is going to go. Great when it works, but it requires consistent heavy topspin on every shot.”

A 50-year-old low intermediate with elbow pain found the 2023 Gravity MP a bit too advanced after a year, though very nice to play with; they wish they had the Team.

“Having played for the last year with both rackets, I can honestly tell you that the Gravity MP is a bit too advanced.”

Having played a year with both, they find the 2023 Gravity Team more forgiving than the MP and very nice to play with.

“I should have gotten myself the Gravity Team. It is a bit more forgiving.”

Liked it a lot: plenty of topspin and easy to swing, though they later moved to the Speed Pro for control.

“I played with it when I started tennis (the 2026 version) and I liked it a lot. People said it gave my shots a lot of top spin. It feels easy to swing through the air (for me).”

More rewarding on clean contact with better direction and control than the Pure Aero; less free spin.

“More rewarding when I contact well, more directionality and control over the aero. Really the only thing I feel like I would "miss" is the free spin.”

After 10 hours: hated it. Solid, but top-heavy, with a blurry sweet spot feel, poor serving and a low launch angle.

“So I tried 2026 Boom pro for 3 days (10 hours) of playing. Personally I hated it.”

A control-racket fan was surprised by the extra punch of their T-Fight 305S.

“I like control rackets and got a Tfight 305s which surprised me with the extra punch.”

Heavier swinging with more plow-through and solid feel; handles heavy pace, but tiring without enough arm strength.

“Speed tour is heavier when swinging it, and has more perceived mass, better plow through. Both feels really solid due to the new Hy-bor tech.”

Easier to manoeuvre and easier on the arm than the Speed Tour, but too head-light for their heavy forehand winners.

“So think of extreme pro as a head light version of speed tour. Being head lighter makes it easier to manuever and less stress on arm and wrist.”

A 2023 Pure Aero 98 user who hated the 2026 version.

“PA98 user since 2023, hated the PA98 2026 and now switched to Defyer 98.”

A long-time T-Fight user found the Fire 305S more powerful and forgiving with a higher launch, but preferred the T-Fight's feel for attacking.

“Fire is more powerful, more forgiving, higher launch angle.”

Playing both regularly, a player loves the T-Fight 300S for its tons of spin.

“I play with both all the time, same string set up, absolutely love them. The 305s plays flatter/faster, the 300s has tons of spin.”

Using it as an early racket, this player had timing problems and inconsistent launches with the RF 01 Pro and switched to a Pro Staff.

“There were mainly 2 issues: manoeuvring rf01 pro causing timing issues, secondly inconsistent ball launches.”

Great power and spin, but launches the ball too high on slight mistimes and is harder to swing than the Ezone.

“I find that while PA has great power and spin, it launches ball to high if you mistime your stroke just a bit. It also is not as easy to swing as Ezone.”

Owns a pair of v8 Vcore 98s and likes the extra launch and spin, tamed with stiff mains, lead at 3 and 9 and a leather grip.

“I am currently into the vcores for the extra launch and spin but realized quickly I needed to tame it with strings.”

Owns a Percept 97 and calls it an amazing stick.

“I also have percept 97, and tfight 305s, both amazing sticks”

A decent stick after two years, though it feels less fun than a Yonex VCORE.

“I’ve been playing with speed MP for two years and I find it a decent stick.”

A recreational beginner finds the Pure Aero Team 2023 effortless and fast to swing while still feeling solid.

“does anyone know what it is about the Babolat Pure Aero Team (285g, 2023) that makes the swing feel so easy and fast, while the racket still feels solid?”

Loves it: more power and spin than the Radical, a little less control.

“Could try the Extreme Pro 2026, I love it. More power than Radical, more spin for sure, less control most likely, but for me it's a great fit.”

Moving from a VCore Pro 97 to the Percept 100D: still adjusting, but more spin, more power and more forgiving.

“I've been migrating from the vcore pro 97 to the percept 100d. Still adjusting to it but spin and power is higher. More forgiving as well.”

The most comfortable racket they've tried: hefty and solid, with no wrist discomfort.

“Then I came back to my Head Radical Pro 2023, it just feels so comfortable, so hefty and so solid.”

Gave them a bit of wrist discomfort.

“I tried Head Speed Pro Legend 2024, Wilson Pro Staff 97 v14, Head Gravity Tour 2021, and they all gave me a bit of wrist discomfort.”

Loving it: excellent control, spin and power on demand; a great stick after the Pure Drive and Pure Aero 98.

“Absolutely loving it, landed on Lynx Tour Champagne? Giving me excellent control spin and power when I need it. Great stick having come from a 2025 PD / 2023 PA 98”

Loves it; calls it a badass racket.

“The Head Extreme Pro 2026 is badass, I love it.”

Bought two v8 Vcore 98s at release and calls it their worst tennis purchase: tiny sweet spot from the low twist weight for rec players.

“The sweetspot is really tiny because of the ridiculously low twist weight.”

6 months with the Vcore 98 8th gen: great serve and big power, but inconsistent control, stiff feel and a struggling backhand.

“My service is fantastic, the power you get from 70% strokes is crazy, but lots of balls long”

Plays the 2023 Vcore 98 with Lynx Tour strung loose and gets plenty of spin and control.

“I also use lynx tour on the ‘23 version. It’s nice, I find the string consistent. Plenty of spin too for plenty of control”

Plays a matched pair of Vcore 100Ds; the stringbed is unpredictable, so they string it even tension for more control.

“The biggest weakness of the racket is the predictability of the stringbed”

Comparing the Boom Pro 2024 and Speed MP 2022: the Boom Pro serves better and feels more precise, while the Speed MP has great spin and power.

“Boom Pro has a much better serving feel and feels more precise 2022 Speed MP serve feels good too and the spin and power are great”

Has played the Speed MP 2022 for years: swings slower but steadier than a friend's Boom Pro, great for volleys and defence but less snappy on serves and attack.

“I have played with 2022 speed mp for a few years now”

Got tennis elbow for the first time with the 8th gen Vcore 98 and is thinking of selling both after switching.

“For the first time in... ever, I got some tennis elbow with this stick.”

Tried the gen 7 Vcore 98 and really didn't like it.

“i tried the gen 7 one and really didn't like it to be frank”

Tried a friend's Boom Pro 2024 a few times: lighter through the air and snappier on serves and attacks than their Speed MP 2022.

“Boom is more friendly in terms of swing weight (not sure of the exact term but it feels lighter thru the air)”

Coming from a 2023 PA98, didn't find the Vcore 98 stiff at all; very powerful with a high launch, so some forehands sailed long.

“I didn't find it stiff/uncomfortable at all even with leather,and I think it felt great with the stock grip”

After 4 months with two Vcore 98 8th gens: great serves, but balls launched long, no control through 3-4 string setups. Sold them.

“I absolutely loved how great my serves were but at the end the day, I knew this wasn’t for me.”

With the red (8th-gen) Vcore 100 they can destroy the ball and it still drops in.

“The higher sweet spot of the red one means you can absolutely destroy balls with it and they'll still fall in play.”