Yonex’s topspin racket for baseliners: 300 g with a 100 sq in head.
Compare it with the Pure Aero and Extreme MP if you want to judge how readily your shots dip into the court.
A spin racket won’t swing for you. Check that you can still place flatter shots with confidence.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Yonex model-specific specifications checked on 7 October 2026: 300 g, 100 sq in, 320 mm balance, 24/26/23 mm beam, 27 in, grip range 1–4 and 45–60 lb stringing advice.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Things Tennis | £199.99 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | unknown | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
Babolat’s topspin racket, for baseliners who like the ball to dip into the court.
£250.00Babolat · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: 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.
Head’s topspin racket, a 300 g MP for players who build points with heavy forehands.
£189.00Pro:Direct · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: Check you can still control depth on a full swing. The Pro and MP XL are different rackets, so don’t mix them up.
Wilson’s topspin racket: 300 g, with a 99 sq in head and a 16×20 string pattern.
£187.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: Your swing and strings still do most of the work. Judge it on depth and placement, not on the spin label.
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
Loaded with power and spin, but harder to control than many expected.
Where they differ: Tennis Warehouse's testers found the launch very high; Tennisnerd found it less launchy than the 2023 version.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Tennisnerd, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07