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 Strike 2024 Review
This Babolat Pure Strike 2024 Review deals with five different racquets, the Pure Strike 97, 98 16/19, 98 18/20, 100 16/19 and 100 16/20. The Pure Strike tour models seem to be discontinued, but the 100 16/20 is a new racquet. If you prefer a video review over reading, check out the Tennisnerd YouTube channel. […]
HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review
I have had the new Speed MP for a few weeks and had a lot of fun testing it. This is my HEAD Speed MP 2024 Review. Click the link for my video review of the Speed MP. Introduction The HEAD Speed MP is HEAD’s bestselling racquets. It’s a versatile racquet for all-round players. I […]
Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 Review
The Wilson Ultra Pro is a Wilson racquet that sprung out of the Pro Labs project based on the H19. Here is our Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 Review. The Wilson Ultra Pro 16×19 V4 is what this review is about. It has that eye-catching, color-shifting cosmetic that makes people say “Wow!” when they encounter it. […]
STIGA Supreme Review
STIGA has entered the tennis industry. They are far more famous for table tennis, so how will they do? Here is our STIGA Supreme Review. You can check out our video review of the STIGA Supreme here. STIGA Supreme Review We have covered STIGA’s tennis racquets before, but this time we have tested pro player […]
The Lacoste LT 23 Review
The Lacoste LT 23 is a racquet aimed at intermediates who want a stylish racquet. Here is our Lacoste LT 23 Review. Lacoste racquets are not made by Lacoste but by their daughter company Tecnifibre. And we know that Tecnifibre make nice racquets. Our favorite Tecnifibre racquet so far is the TF40 series, but those […]
Angell React Pro 99 Review
I looked forward to this Angell React Pro 99 Review. I had not tested an Angell racquet in a while and they tend to deliver. Check this post for more info about the Angell React racquets. There is also a review of the Angell React 96 here. Specifications These are the unstrung specifications for the […]
Angell React Pro 96 Review
James is back with a guest post. The Angell React racquets have impressed him. Here is his Angell React Pro 96 review. Angell React Pro 96 Review The Angell React Pro 96 is made by Angell, aka Paul Angell, the man behind Dunlop/Slazenger professional custom frames and a pioneer of pro-stock ‘pin’ formats. Angell specializes in […]
Hidden gems: Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus
Let us look into hidden gems. This refers to under-appreciated racquets, strings, shoes, etc. First, the Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus. Dunlop Biomimetic 200 Plus I have hit a few times with a fellow tennis nerd visiting Marbella. His name is Juan Cristobal, and for the first hit, he brought the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 from […]
The Best Racquets for the One-Handed Backhand
I’ve been asked this question quite frequently: What are the best racquets for the one-handed backhand? This is, obviously, a subjective list. Some would argue you can hit a great one-handed backhand with any racquet. But since I got this question so often, I wanted to reply with the racquets I am most comfortable with, […]
What are the best racquets of 2023?
UPDATE: if you want updated content on the best racquets, check our 2026 best racquets post or our list of the best tennis racquets. — I am working on my Gear of the Year 2023 post and video, but I’m now keen to hear from you. What are the best racquets of 2023? What are […]