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Overall Winner
Premium Option
Advanced Players
Budget Pick
Beginner Friendly
Model
Babolat
Drive Max 110
Drive Max 110
Wilson
Ultra 100 V3.0
Ultra 100 V3.0
Yonex
VCore Pro 97HD
VCore Pro 97HD
Head
Graphene XT Instinct S
Graphene XT Instinct S
Head
Ti.S6
Ti.S6
Price
SUMMARY
The Best - You usually can't find good price, good power, and good control in a single racket, but the Babolat Drive has excelled at all three for years. Its the best all-around racket on the market
High Performance - This racquet is oriented towards a high-performance power player.
Advanced Players - If your game is both advanced and focused on control versus pure power, the Yonex racquet is an excellent choice.
Budget Pick - While the price is right on this model, it still is a high quality racquet. The quality of racquets falls off precipitously as the price gets lower and we would not recommend going much below this option.
Beginner Friendly - When you are starting out, you want a large sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. This 115 sq in racquet head is the largest sanctioned by the ITF (International Tennis Federation)
PROS
All-Around Quality - We have played with the Drive for years and find it very maneuverable against all play styles. It is also more user-friendly than the advanced pro models. This racket will grow with your game for years
Power - This racquet has one of the smaller head sizes at 100 sq in which gives it a very light weight and enables you to whip it through a crushing forehand and backhand.
Control - If your game is both advanced and focused on control versus pure power, the Yonex racquet is an excellent choice. It is a bit heavier which adds stability onto your forehand and backhand especially against higher powered opponents.
Technology - Graphene is a new construction material normally found in the highest end racquets. We were delighted to see it in this budget model. It allows for a much stronger construction while saving 30% or more in weight. If you are an intermediate player, you will find this very responsive with plenty of power
Forgiveness - This racquet maximizes your fun while still offering a high quality build. You will have longer points and more enjoyment from your practice and matches. It will also grow with you to the intermediate level.
CONS
Headsize - We find the 110 sq in headsize perfect, but some may want to opt for the larger 115 sq in headsize in the Babolat Drive line.
Finesse - This racquets small head size and light weight can make precision difficult for intermediate and below players.
Weight - Some players may prefer a lighter racquet if their game is focused on generating maximum head speed and power.
Beginner and Intermediate - While not necessarily a negative, this racquet fits a beginner and intermediate game, if you are looking for a racquet that will grow with you into the advanced category, consider other models.
Power - Because of the extra head size it is a heavier and less maneuverable racquet. This will cause you not to generate a large amount of power, but at the beginner level that may not be such a bad thing!
Overall Winner
Babolat
Drive Max 110
Drive Max 110
The Best - You usually can't find good price, good power, and good control in a single racket, but the Babolat Drive has excelled at all three for years. Its the best all-around racket on the market
All-Around Quality - We have played with the Drive for years and find it very maneuverable against all play styles. It is also more user-friendly than the advanced pro models. This racket will grow with your game for years
Headsize - We find the 110 sq in headsize perfect, but some may want to opt for the larger 115 sq in headsize in the Babolat Drive line.
Premium Option
Wilson
Ultra 100 V3.0
Ultra 100 V3.0
High Performance - This racquet is oriented towards a high-performance power player.
Power - This racquet has one of the smaller head sizes at 100 sq in which gives it a very light weight and enables you to whip it through a crushing forehand and backhand.
Finesse - This racquets small head size and light weight can make precision difficult for intermediate and below players.
Advanced Players
Yonex
VCore Pro 97HD
VCore Pro 97HD
Advanced Players - If your game is both advanced and focused on control versus pure power, the Yonex racquet is an excellent choice.
Control - If your game is both advanced and focused on control versus pure power, the Yonex racquet is an excellent choice. It is a bit heavier which adds stability onto your forehand and backhand especially against higher powered opponents.
Weight - Some players may prefer a lighter racquet if their game is focused on generating maximum head speed and power.
Budget Pick
Head
Graphene XT Instinct S
Graphene XT Instinct S
Budget Pick - While the price is right on this model, it still is a high quality racquet. The quality of racquets falls off precipitously as the price gets lower and we would not recommend going much below this option.
Technology - Graphene is a new construction material normally found in the highest end racquets. We were delighted to see it in this budget model. It allows for a much stronger construction while saving 30% or more in weight. If you are an intermediate player, you will find this very responsive with plenty of power
Beginner and Intermediate - While not necessarily a negative, this racquet fits a beginner and intermediate game, if you are looking for a racquet that will grow with you into the advanced category, consider other models.
Beginner Friendly
Head
Ti.S6
Ti.S6
Beginner Friendly - When you are starting out, you want a large sweet spot for maximum forgiveness. This 115 sq in racquet head is the largest sanctioned by the ITF (International Tennis Federation)
Forgiveness - This racquet maximizes your fun while still offering a high quality build. You will have longer points and more enjoyment from your practice and matches. It will also grow with you to the intermediate level.
Power - Because of the extra head size it is a heavier and less maneuverable racquet. This will cause you not to generate a large amount of power, but at the beginner level that may not be such a bad thing!
Testing Methodology
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