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Wilson’s topspin racket: 300 g, with a 99 sq in head and a 16×20 string pattern.
First published 15 September 2026 · Last updated 6 October 2026
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Example UK price: £187.90 (unstrung) from Tennis-Point .
Date: 6 October 2026
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Who should try it?
Try it alongside other spin rackets if you want to see how much more your ball dips.
What to watch for
Your swing and strings still do most of the work. Judge it on depth and placement, not on the spin label.
How to demo it
Keep the strings and tension close to your current racket’s, then rally cross-court. Watch the bounce: higher and heavier is the point, landing short isn’t.
Worth comparing Specifications Generation v1 Unstrung weight 300 g Head size 99 sq in String pattern 16 × 20 We haven’t rechecked these specs since an earlier version of this page. Confirm the generation with the manufacturer before you buy.
Manufacturer reference ↗ UK buying information See the UK price check above for the dated listing and availability.
Make sure the listing is the Shift 99 (v1) in your grip size. If it comes unstrung, add strings and fitting before you compare prices. Individual frames also vary a little from the published specs.
From published reviews What reviewers say These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
A spin-friendly all-rounder that's easy to swing, though flat hitters were less convinced.
They liked Excellent spin and shape Easy racket-head speed More comfortable than its stiffness rating suggests Watch out for Less at home on flat drives Light for some; they'd add weight Where they differ: Launch split the testers: one found it a little low, others said flatter shots flew.
Suits: Players who hit with plenty of topspin.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse , Tennishead and Tennis Companion , read October 2026.
What these specifications mean Head size (sq in) The string area inside the frame, in square inches. Bigger gives you more room for error. String pattern How many strings run each way. 16×19 means 16 running up the racket and 19 across. Unstrung weight The frame before it’s strung. Strings add roughly 15–20 g.