Racquet Reviews
Tennis racquet reviews by Tennisnerd with the purpose of helping you buy the right tennis racquet for your game and skill level.
Buying a racquet can be a difficult decision and Tennisnerd intends to make it easier for you with plenty of information around some of the best tennis racquets available.
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Babolat Pure Aero VS or Pure Strike 98?
I have just published a comparison post of the Babolat Pure Aero VS or Pure Strike 98 on my Patreon page. The VS review is on the way! If you are looking for a more control-oriented Pure Aero, the Pure Aero VS is an interesting option. My first impression is that this is an improvement […]
Wilson Pro Staff 97 Racquet Review
This is one of the most popular racquets by advanced players on the club level. Here is my Wilson Pro Staff 97 Racquet Review. If you go to any club in any country, you will likely see a few players using the Wilson Pro Staff 97. Either the all-black version, which I review here or […]
Can You Play Tennis with a Wooden Racquet?
Can you play tennis with a wooden racquet these days? Well, of course, you can, but is it enjoyable? I brought out my old Bancroft Bjorn Borg to find out… Wooden tennis racquets went out of fashion in the early 80s. Bjorn Borg was one of the players that clung to his racquet, but then […]
My Top 5 Control Racquets
If you can generate your own power and want to place the ball on a dime, here are my top 5 control racquets that you can buy right now. Lists are popular on the internet, so I have started writing some lists like my top 3 comfort strings, the best racquets for intermediate players, and […]
Babolat Pure Aero Series
Let’s take a look at the history of the Babolat Pure Aero series (previously called Aero Pro Drive). It is one of the bestselling racquets of all time. In 2003, Rafael Nadal was still swinging a Babolat Pure Drive strung with Duralast strings. Most people knew he had massive potential, but few could imagine he […]
HEAD Pro Tour 2.0 Review – First Impressions
I have had my first hit with the HEAD Pro Tour 2.0 and here is the first part of my HEAD Pro Tour 2.0 Review: my first impressions. This post will later be updated with some footage of my first hit with the HEAD Pro Tour 2.0. I didn’t think I would be able to […]
Mantis Pro 310 Racquet Review
This Mantis Pro 310 Racquet Review is the first time I try a Mantis racquet. It is a small brand, but I had heard some good things about their racquets. Mantis Sports is a pretty new company. They were founded by “an ex-tennis professional and global product manager for a major tennis brand” (according to […]
Top 5 Racquets for Advanced Players
In the previous post, I recommended some racquets for intermediate players. This post deals with the Top 5 racquets for advanced players. There are a lot of really nice player frames out there these days, so making a list of only a few items is somewhat tricky. But I know people might not like too […]
Top Three Racquets for Intermediate Players
I have three racquets that I keep coming back to and I wanted to write a post about them. So without further ado, here are my top three racquets right now. I think there are a few racquets that show that you can combine feel, playability, ease-of-use, power, and control in a meaningful way. I […]
Wilson Six One 95 – Classic Racquet Review
The Wilson Six One 95 is one of the most iconic racquet lines in history and it deserves a classic racquet review. Have you used this legendary racquet? What started with the Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 Classic 30 or so years ago, is still going strong among both club players and pros today. The Six […]
