Are these the best rackets of 2024?

[@hybrid11theory75]

Was never a Blade user, but the 98 V9 18x20 sold me. So much control & comfort with enough power/stability. Doesn't feel too demanding either. Easily best wilson frame in a long time :)

[@johnfracisco77]

I really enjoyed hitting it too. I think for myself the L version will be better for longer hitting/playing sessions.

[@thelongtrombone3528]

Omg, after demoing it I got it and it’s so fun and rewarding to use.

[@miguelroda8779]

I hated blade since v6 to v8 but I’m currently playing the v9. Feels easier to play than all these previous versions.

[@jacobnesbit8458]

It's so easy to get bullied at the baseline when using blades. But they're great for an all court game and serving

[@thelongtrombone3528]

@@jacobnesbit8458 They do a lot better with a bit of weight added but yes. It's not like an aero where you can get a racket on it and it will most likely go over to the other court

[@MIAthe305]

Pure Drive player since I was 8 years old; main racket is the current 98; can’t wait to try the next gen PD whenever that comes out (hopefully it’s an improvement, though I’d be happy to save the money and stick with my current setup😅)

[@benjaminraphael1275]

Had to switch from the old pure strike recently, using the Pro Staff X now and loving it, can play high level and coach full time and gives me everything I need from my game. Didn't think it would be the racquet for me based on the specs but it's the best!

[@eduardocruz2879]

i'm still in love with my ncode six one 95 and my blx six one tour, by far the best rackets i've ever played

[@Tennisnerd]

Ncode Six One 95 is a legend 👏🏻

[@18yearsoldnot]

Honestly it’s crazy they stopped making 95 sq inch racquets. There’s so many players out there who use them but Wilson, Babolat threw us under the bus to go for next gen “sales”

[@jackhorror4056]

I tested them all and I can honestly say that in 2024 the Wilson Pro Staff 85, Head Prestige Classic 600 and Head Pro Tour 630, Dunlop 200G 1st and Volkl C10 Pro still reign supreme

[@Stu49583]

Is this a serious or sarcastic comment, can't decide

[@christianandres9561]

You forgot the Volkl PB 10 mid.

[@dimitrispapaskarlatos]

Old mids far superior!

[@18yearsoldnot]

Yeah I’m done with Wilson. They completely abandoned midsize now

[@nikolasb5111]

Pro Staff 85?😂 what year is this 1994 or 2024?

[@stearshetfield]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@kilmoretimmyg]

I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but I've been enjoying the Shift 99 (moving from a blade 100)

[@darkark2008]

I use Babolat pure strike tour 320 g unstrung, 98. Good racket, great spin. I tested head prestige . Also good racket with heavy strokes.

[@WhatsYourLvl]

What string setup you like in radical mp?

[@imodium5118]

suprised that there is no gravity pro here, such a unique racket. Percept line had been a great improvement also

[@Stu49583]

Gravity pro is such an hyped racquet already. However the head shape is incredibly ugly and difficult to maneuver

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

Maybe it's because they weren't released in 2024?

[@markhibbitt1269]

Hi, great video as always. Under control rackets I would add my new favourite which is the Yonex Percept 100. Used the Ezone for 2 years so took a lot for me to change, but the Percept 100 is amazing in my view. Has totally helped my game. Again thanks for your content, I always enjoy your videos and hearing your balanced views!

[@whitemaz3756]

305?

[@markhibbitt1269]

@@whitemaz3756 300 grams I believe if you mean weight??

[@whitemaz3756]

16x19 100 sqinch? Control of what? The feed? Thanks for sharing your opinion😊

[@markhibbitt1269]

@whitemaz3756 yes the general feel. I loved my Ezone 98 but it was harder to control the power and hit long. The Percept 100 has good top spin so I am hitting long less often and find it easier to hit angles. Just seems to suit my game more than a racket I had used every week for 2 years. I am not saying the Ezone is not a fantastic racket, but for me the Percept 100 just has more controlled power that allows you to get depth without over hitting.

[@jordanraixmonkey]

Recently switched to the Ezone AI 98. Absolutely love it. Still trying to figure out my preferred string tension and if I want to add in some lead at 6 and 9 for more stability.

[@suatkayatennis]

I have one ezone Ai 98 ,fantastic stick but im selling it due to many raquets in my collection.

[@KevinKeunen78]

Prince Beast 98 O3 gives both power and spin. Great racket for playing on clay.

[@gabrielbonnici3197]

Just saw that Tennis Point have the Radical MP 18x20, would be interested to see a review.

[@kangurukanguru7799]

Jonas what about the Head BOOM MP/Pro? Thought it would be on the list, but nice video thanks for your content!

[@albertoescobosa179]

Volkl VOSTRA 9 305 👌( new mold ) very similar specs to blade 9 , Volkl c10 Evo , pure strike 98 and arm friendly too 😊

[@Luciano-zy1sy]

For me the best racquet I have ever played with is the new Pure Strike 98 16/19. It is very stable but gives me a lot of control, feel, power and also good access to spin.

[@michaellee7892]

I am 56 years old, and I am using the Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85” which was the Tennis Warehouse remake of an old classic tennis racket with a HUGE CULT FOLLOWING! Strings I use is Yonex Poly Tour Rev at 55 lbs. 😎😎😎 If you want to go smaller on head size for sweet spot hitting… try the Head XRC from 1976. 😮😮😮😅😅😅

[@johnnyguitar6697]

54 years old, playing with the Prestige Classic 2.0 with Lynx Tour 17 mains / Hyper G Round 17 crosses, both at 44 lbs. No complains at all. I love this stick.

[@JV-py3lg]

I love using my 6.0 95, isn’t as solid feeling but a lil more forgiving than the 85. Rev strings are good

[@jorgetirado3201]

No love for the new pure strike line! I’m honestly surprised you don’t like it more - I recently tested the phantom 305, and still find my 100 16x20 strike to be more direct and crisp in feel, similar control, but with more power and spin.

[@returntotennis706]

The Prince Phantom line is pretty impressive, but i prefer the 93p. Unfortunately, Prince has not released the 2024 Prince Twistpower line outside of Japan. The x98 tour is a definite improvement over the previous generation.

[@mattiastennis]

Still a lot of 2024 to come and one never knows how they feel about 'new' things until more time. Head Extreme Tour and possibly Babolat Pure Strike 98 16x19 are top racquets up to now. Will be VERY interesting to see what new Extreme 'Pro' will be like. Head Boom Pro 2.0 is another I will be thoroughly reviewing and hopefully it will be better than the first..

[@TimObeckCINE]

I am a fan of the channel. I’ve got a burning question that you may be able to shed light on. The yonex brand supposedly has the best racket, the Regna, but why doesn’t it get promoted? I don’t know any pros that use it but seems like a racket that would be considered pro stock. Love to hear ur thoughts.

[@charlesbarile6671]

Life is good when Jonas makes a new video

[@nimmicarlose8396]

I really like your channel. Great work but the background music in this one was very distracting whem i was trying to listen to you.

[@limjieming8403]

Played Prostaffs for my whole tennis life and was stuck with V13 for a long time until age caught up and needed more power/more time on court. My current racket is a weighted PS97L V13. Weighted it to how a regular PS97 would be like and with 4G Soft at low tensions anywhere from 46 to as low as 41) its been working wonders so far It gives the precision of a regular 97” PS but with more mass on the hoop, best of both worlds so far

[@austindillon443]

Been playing with the prince phantom 93p. Curious to try the new 100 version as well as the Wilson blade this year

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Used to play the 93P, went to the 100P, which was a very nice frame, but too cumbersome on my OHBH.

[@austindillon443]

@@johnnyguitar6697 was the 93 easier to swing? I also have a one handed backhand

[@johnnyguitar6697]

@@austindillon443 They both had about the same SW (just over 330) but I found the 100P more sluggish owing, I believe to a) its wider head b) it being more polarized than the 93P. It's a good stick, just not for me.

[@suatkayatennis]

I still stick with my Head ig Prestige Pro youtek, have tried a bunch of sticks lately but i always comeback to the Prestige somehow.

[@basharalhasan4728]

Great video thanks for the detailed explanations!! I’m an intermediate player planning to buy a new all-rounder racket, and I’m confusing whether I pick the Ezone 100 or Blade V9 100, any help with the choice?

[@philippd.4570]

Yonex Percept 100D! Super good!

[@Neild76]

What string are you playing in the Ezone 100? Spin string recommendation for Ezone 100?

[@oliverduennfruend5826]

I playing with the Tecnifibre TF40 in 315gr for me the best racket I ever played .

[@gab_ale]

I have tried many newer frames, and actually own a few, but there's nothing like hitting with my 30 yo Pro Staff 6.1 95 Classic 16x18.

[@mattiastennis]

Did you see Comesana's great match?! Interesting how he went from being a Head Speed pre-Auxetic(probably 360+) user early in the year than from Mar-April went to new Head Radical. Most of the time I have seen players going the opposite way(away from Radicals not to them)

[@Jonfuente]

thoughts on the percept? 97D for control frame, between that and the blade (pro)

[@LouayMakke-zw2on]

how is the vcore 98 not in the best theyre so amazing

[@matteofontana7274]

What's the differents with prince phantom 100p and 100x 18x20 Thank you so much

[@vnishpt7036]

Head PT2 user, don't really see anything in current offerings too appealing imo. Guess if I had to demo some current frames the top 3 on my list would be (1) Head Radical Pro (2) Head Prestige Tour & (3) Yonex Percept 97D. Thanks for the post as always interesting.

[@alcidesrodrigues755]

One more interesting video... So nice.. I am an intermediate player and Ezone 98 is my racket. Another day I have tried Pure Aero 2023 (100) only to trainer server . It has gotten surprised me because raise the percentage of hits. Unfortunately, I did not a chance to play with. However I put a doubt in my mind if should be better switching my racket :) . Have you known if Ezone will be released soon?

[@regregor]

I use Dunlop 98. One of the best I have tried.

[@mattiastennis]

Which one?

[@regregor]

Cx 200 98 2021 model

[@mattiastennis]

@@regregor Have you tried the new Dunlop 98s? New cx 200 is much better. I did a in-depth review of the current Dunlop 98s on my channel

[@regregor]

@@mattiastennis ok I can try the new cx 200. But in Norway nobody is selling this brand anymore. So I have to buy it from another country.

[@mattiastennis]

@@regregor Same problem I have. I dont know how close you are to either Danmark or Sverige for a visit, but I know for a fact in København there is 1 or 2 shops that sell a variety of racket brands. Otherwise there is Tennis Warehouse Europe

[@cohowtekk]

Thanks for the video. Just a simple advice which can help you hitting your targets. Just simply post link to that article, it's not necessarily easy to find as the website navigation is rather confusing too.

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks, the link is in the description, but you mean putting it into the video?

[@cohowtekk]

@@Tennisnerd Thanks for the reply :). I call this a classic tunnel vision. Happens to me too, when I work on something and focus too much on the delivery and forget attention to details. The link you mention is related to the article about the best rackets of 2024, that is posted here yes. I meant the link to the article you are talking about in the first minute of the video, the one about the gear generally :).

[@pabloadanvazquezaragon5099]

I am still playing with a custom microgel radical Mid plus, is it something similar out there? Im interest on trying a control racquet just dont know witch one

[@eggmaneggman9966]

I play with a loose grip. Is swingweight or head balance most important with a loose grip?? Thank you.

[@experientialtennispickleball]

better have a head-heavy balance with a loose grip, assuming you can time the ball well

[@eggmaneggman9966]

@@experientialtennispickleball I am a 4.5 US rating. Thank you!!

[@grahamrennie2057]

Switched to the blade 98 v8 this year, but find it very light, so went back to my TF40, I love the TF40 - what's your thoughts on that? Both 305 and 16x19 versions, but the TF40 just seems more solid, the wilson gets me 'out of jail' sometimes, but that seems to be the difference at the moment.....any improvemnt on the blade 98 v9?

[@adelsotavares]

I am 50 years old. I played with a ezone 100. I am looking for a racket to give me more control. I am between Blade 98 V9 16x18 and Vcore 98. I know the proposal of this two racket are different. But, could you give me some advice? Thank you.

[@lotus630]

crazy that the most popular racket, the Babolat Pure Drive, was not included

[@lotus630]

@@James-qv1dr didn't Babolat Pure Aero 98 come out in 2023? I would think best rackets of 2024 doesn't mean the rackets must be released in 2024, just need to be available

[@rory4989]

Jonas, I always wonder why there are no options for someone who wants a powerful racquet such as the ezone or pure aero/drive in 18x20? I love these racquets but always want a slightly denser string pattern. Do any players use custom layups of these frames?

[@johnnyguitar6697]

The Percept 100D is probably your best bet. The Solinco Whiteout 18x20 is another one to look for. In both cases, your string set up is going to be critical at getting the right amount of juice from them.

[@rory4989]

@@johnnyguitar6697 not a power racquet. I have an older vcore 100 and the frame hasn’t changed much. Thin beam, very flexible. The pure strike 100 16x20 is the closest thing imho but it’d be cool to try a ezone 98/100 in 18/20 16/20. Niche I suppose!

[@ebidash]

Dunlop cx 400 tour with some customization is the goat , it is the most underrated racquet which is in my opinion better than some of the racquets you mentioned in the list ,btw vcore 100 has more tech into it than the boring ezone (pure drive wanna be ) racquet

[@72PMChambers]

How does it compare to CX200 v CX400? Loving CX200 seems to suit my game. It's so consistent, taking big cuts at the ball and it's landing consistently deep.

[@raulrodrigueznyc]

Which Radical you talking about? The MP or Pro?

[@Tennisnerd]

MP, sorry if that was unclear

[@joaosandesneto]

Racquet question: I am a squash player, haven’t played tennis in 15 years. Just found my Wilson triad 6.0 of back in the day but with only 6 months of use basically. Is it still fine to use it? Is that a good racquet for one hand backhand player? If not, any recommendations? Thank you.

[@kibalix8823]

It’s a pretty old racket, so if ur planning on playing tennis more regularly I’d recommend you to buy a new one. If u wanna stay with Wilson, the blade and the pro staff are some good options. The blade for power and the pro staff for control. If you want one more beginner friendly true the clash or ultra.

[@joaosandesneto]

@@kibalix8823 thank you

[@SwagKnight420]

Phantoms worth the upgrade over the previous gen?

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes!

[@jakeray6321]

YES!

[@unchivalry]

Does anyone have some rackets recs for a serve and volley players. Playing with a 93 Phantom and love it...but I frankly am not good enough to play any defense with it and need a bigger head size. 3.5 player trying to improve to 4.0. Can handle weight very easily

[@James-qv1dr]

The Prince ATS tour 98 or 100p

[@unchivalry]

@@James-qv1dr Thanks on the demo list

[@longtimenosee496]

Can you recommend strings for blade 100?

[@mattiastennis]

Did anyone catch the musik change with different categories ?

[@K4R3N]

Yes I just switched from 360+ speed Pro to current Radical MP. It's great

[@Tennisnerd]

Good choice

[@mattiastennis]

Your the 2nd now it seems to have done this bu there is probably more

[@K4R3N]

@@mattiastennis it's a very good control stick . Worth a demo if you can. Plays like a faster Speed Pro or a sharper Speed MP

[@mattiastennis]

@@K4R3N Quite stiff though. The 360+ Graphene Radical MP was ok but I didnt like it on the serve and its ok for backhand. Radicals are more a 2-handers frame

[@K4R3N]

@@mattiastennis yes, good thing I hit 2-hander

[@trippwestbrook9827]

Interesting that there's no mention of the new Pure Strikes. I thought this was a racket you and Henrick really liked?

[@Tennisnerd]

It's good, but I really forced myself to limit the amount of racquets

[@nglfmark1]

Which Radical? You didn't mention if Pro or MP? Thks

[@Tennisnerd]

Sorry MP

[@andrewcha1478]

Did you say there’s a new Ezone 100 coming out next year?

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Would love to try the Blade 98 v9 18x20. The Prestige Pro, TF40, and Strike as well.

[@TAR1Q]

Is the PSRF v14 just a cosmetic update? Still waiting since you posted the pic 😅

[@charlesfaure1189]

The proper way to control power is with spin. For that reason, it seems to me that denser string patterns merely make a power racquet LESS controllable than any racquet should be, unless the user has a poor swing and merely bumps and pushes, and still, the margin of error is needlessy small in such a racquet. But to each his own. I agree absolutely with your high opinion of the Blade 100, which is a fabulous racquet. If the user knows what they're doing, it'll give you anything you want.

[@pistolpete023]

Both agree and disagree. Yes, you can control power with spin, but control is also about ball direction, i.e., hitting the spots that you intend to hit. I find denser string patterns better for directional control.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Thanks for a very good overview. Would you have a chance to get your hands on the new Angell TC99 18x19? The specs look really interesting.

[@youngsuit]

everyone just wants the Ezone DR back

[@agradina]

ezone dr was a beast at serving

[@mattiastennis]

I dont know why they dont bring it back as its own special line. Never met anyone who disliked it..

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

Which string would be best for blade pro? Alu power or alu rough? What’s the difference?

[@whitemaz3756]

Of course none of those.. try and let us know please😊

[@Tennisnerd]

Video to come!

[@dalewotherspoon5903]

No mention of the Clash?

[@amanpriyadarshi3933]

Not released this year

[@dalewotherspoon5903]

@@amanpriyadarshi3933 Ah yes, good point, thanks

[@theAlexsia]

What radical is in question here MP or PRO?

[@whitemaz3756]

Mp

[@Tennisnerd]

MP

[@theAlexsia]

@@Tennisnerd I was just thinking about switcih to RADICAL MP I picked up SPEED PRO auxetic 1.0 blacked edition at BOSS open 2024 few days ago and it came 311g unstrung with 315mm balance, while my other SPEED PRO was 305 unstrung. The new one feel so heavy for me I'm selling it and would like to go more controlled with radical MP

[@theAlexsia]

Do you think you get much more control with radical MP in comparison to SPEED PRO

[@Sandro_Z68]

What about the BOOMs? It seemed you somehow liked them.

[@Tennisnerd]

I am a big fan of the Pro, but in the end, I wanted to not mention too many racquets and I prefer the Radical MP overall for better control.

[@miguelroda8779]

Im actually switching from the radical mp auxetic to the blade 98 16x19 v9. 👀🤪😂

[@MsSarbie]

Can i ask why you made the switch ?

[@miguelroda8779]

@@MsSarbie very small things to be honest. Felt like I could hit more freely on my forehand without overhitting. But on the other side, on my backhand, it feels like if I don’t make good contact the ball kinda dies and ends up to short. So for forehand I prefer what the blade offers but sometimes I miss the forgiveness of radical on the backhand. Everything else they feels very close. Also love the paintjob of the blade although it wasn’t the main reason to switch.

[@samong5384]

no percept?

[@Tennisnerd]

They are good, but not quite enough. The best heavy racquet for me is Percept 97H tho

[@xyzdegen]

Pure aero 2023 has the worst grommets.

[@ttwarrior1]

most reviews of the prince phantom 100x 305 is low power and unstable

[@diamondspa7253]

I disagree with radical. It’s certainly not among the best control racquets.

[@kiesbett]

first!

[@ttc744]

Not a great video and dubious choices and not advice I would follow