Racket guide

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Current and recent rackets from Wilson, Babolat, Head and Yonex. Every profile tells you who it suits, where it might catch you out and what to demo it against.

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Pick the range before the racket

Most brands split their rackets into ranges: one for easy power, one for spin, one for control. Find the right range and the model choice gets much easier.

Wilson Blade · Clash · Ultra… Babolat Drive · Aero · Strike Head Speed · Boom · Extreme… Yonex EZONE · VCORE · Percept All racket brands →

Also covered: Dunlop, Tecnifibre, Prince, ProKennex, Volkl, Solinco.

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Check the handle and the full cost

Grip size is the handle size

Labels such as L2 and L3 refer to the handle circumference. Try the racket with the grip and overgrip you will use: hold it securely without squeezing hard, then check you can change grips comfortably.

An overgrip is a thin layer over the main grip. It can add a little thickness, but it won’t make an oversized handle smaller. Ask the shop to help with fit before ordering.

LTA grip-size guide and measurements ↗

Compare the cost to get on court

Add the racket, any strings and stringing, a grip if needed, and delivery. A slightly dearer racket that comes strung can cost less overall than an unstrung offer.

If it comes strung, ask what string and tension are fitted. Compare demo fees, whether they are credited to a purchase, and the shop’s returns terms too.

Compare dated UK prices →

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Racket catalogue

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UK shop prices: Babolat · Head · Wilson · Yonex · strings

Babolat · Gen11

Pure Drive

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

A power-focused 300 g racket to compare if your normal rally balls land short.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Babolat · Gen11

Pure Drive 107

285 g107 sq in16 × 19

A bigger 107 sq in head in a lighter 285 g frame, for players who want more room for error.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Babolat · Gen11

Pure Drive 98

305 g98 sq in16 × 20

The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Babolat · Gen11

Pure Drive S Lite

255 g100 sq in16 × 19

A very light adult racket, 255 g before strings, for short, compact swings.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Head · 2026

Boom MP

295 g100 sq in16 × 19

A power-focused Head racket, listed at 295 g with a 100 sq in head.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Head · 2026

Extreme MP

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

Head’s topspin racket, a 300 g MP for players who build points with heavy forehands.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Head · 2026

Speed MP

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

Head’s all-rounder: 300 g, for players who split their time between the baseline and the net.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Head · 2025

Radical MP

300 g98 sq in16 × 19

A 300 g all-court racket with a 98 sq in head, for club players who swing with confidence.

Specs checked 2026-09-18 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v10

Blade 100

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

The Blade with a bigger 100 sq in head, for players who find the 98 a little too exacting.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v9 (previous)

Blade 100

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

The previous-generation Blade 100, with the same 100 sq in head.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v9 (previous)

Blade 98 16×19

305 g98 sq in16 × 19

The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v3

Clash 100

295 g100 sq in16 × 19

Wilson’s flexible-feeling racket, 295 g with a familiar 100 sq in head.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v3

Clash 100L

280 g100 sq in16 × 19

The lighter Clash, 280 g before strings.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v14

Pro Staff 97

315 g97 sq in16 × 19

A heavy, small-headed racket: 315 g with a 97 sq in head.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v1

Shift 99

300 g99 sq in16 × 20

Wilson’s topspin racket: 300 g, with a 99 sq in head and a 16×20 string pattern.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Wilson · v5

Ultra 100

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

A power-focused 300 g racket with a 100 sq in head, for players seeking easier depth.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Yonex · 8th generation

EZONE 100

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

Yonex’s easy-depth racket, 300 g with a 100 sq in head.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Yonex · 8th generation

EZONE 100L

285 g100 sq in16 × 19

A lighter EZONE: 285 g, with the same 100 sq in head.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Yonex · 8th generation

EZONE 98

305 g98 sq in16 × 19

An EZONE with a 98 sq in head, for players who make consistent contact.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Yonex · 8th generation

EZONE 98L

285 g98 sq in16 × 19

A lighter EZONE with the smaller 98 sq in head.

Specs checked 2026-09-15 · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →
Yonex · 8th generation

VCORE 100

300 g100 sq in16 × 19

Yonex’s topspin racket for baseliners: 300 g with a 100 sq in head.

Specs not rechecked yet · confirm the model before buying · unstrung weightWho it suits and why →

Weights are unstrung. Strings add about 15–20 g.

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