Balls landing short — tennis racket demo shortlist

Change strings first? Check string age and tension first. Demo for comfortable depth, then check that attacking balls still land in.

Babolat Pure Drive Gen11

Try it if your ball sits up around the service line unless you really go after it. Demo it next to the EZONE 100 with similar strings.

That lively response cuts both ways. If your shots already sail long, it can make depth harder to judge.

Yonex EZONE 100 8th generation

Compare it with the Pure Drive if you want help getting the ball deep without dropping to a lighter racket.

Check that the extra depth stays predictable when you swing harder.

Yonex EZONE 100+ 8th generation

Try the EZONE 100+ if you want to find easier rally depth and can handle its 300 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.

Check depth and directional control with your normal swing. Published weight and head size cannot predict your own result. The extra length needs a separate test on serves, returns and close volleys.

Leave this out of the first demo

Babolat Pure Aero Gen9: A spin-focused frame still needs a full swing. Demo it alongside a more neutral racket and compare control on flatter shots, returns and volleys. This is a poor first comparison for this problem, not a verdict on the racket.

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These are specification-based demo suggestions for a regular club player, not a complete market ranking.