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.

Latest in Racquet Reviews

Can You Play Tennis with a Wooden Racquet?

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

NOTE: for a more updated list, check our Gear Guide page on the top 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 […]

Babolat Pure Aero Series

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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 much choice. So without further ado, here are my top 5 […]

Top Three Racquets for Intermediate Players

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

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 […]

Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT Classic Racquet Review

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

When I created my video about Pete Sampras racquet, I stumbled upon his current racquet of choice, the Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT from 2011. Here is my classic racquet review. The Babolat Pure Storm line is discontinued these days. Much to the dismay of fans of control-oriented and plush player frames. This racquet is […]

Prince Phantom 100P and 93P Racquet Review

Written by: Jonas Eriksson |

I was a big fan of the Prince Phantom line of racquets when they were first released. This is the update to the Phantom 100P and 93P. The Prince Phantom P line is all about the thin beam and being in control. The feel of these racquets are great, but they are all pretty demanding […]