Grisha's Favourite Rackets of 2024

[@wallacedavis1728]

The setting in this video is so beautiful

[@gladiatorstribe]

Right!!?

[@thecat4272]

My favorite tennis channel of 2024. This one!

[@ronaldoplay3911]

Mine tooooooo

[@gladiatorstribe]

Thanks so much!! Means a lot to hear that!!

[@mtczrnk]

I switched to Radical Pro literally yesterday. Smashed other Heads, Babolats, Yonex, Tecnifibre I playtested. Temperance in power, direct feel, perfect weight and balance plus open string pattern. I'm in love! Thank you Grisha for reviews that reassured me in my decision

[@gladiatorstribe]

That's awesome! Definitely a great choice!!

[@SeyonChalam]

This is the one tennis channel I take inspiration from to become better, thanks a lot grisha and keep uploading! ❤❤

[@gladiatorstribe]

Thank you so much! This really means a lot to me!

[@andreoxley9136]

Have you tried the Head Prestige Pro 2023 18x20? I went back and forth between the Blade v9 18x20 and the Prestige Pro......and after I demo'd both, I picked the Presitge Pro. With a gut/poly hybrid, it plays fantastic! And the cap grommets make it more stable than the Blade. No added lead tape required. Totally solid in stock form.

[@susanbruce338]

Number 1 channel for me this year

[@gladiatorstribe]

Thank you very much!!

[@t2dev]

Agree. Both Blade v9 98 16x and 18x and the 100 were solid. If you can't generate power then you won't like it. The 18x is a sniper precision. However, it's heavy as a sledge hammer. 45 mins of hitting and my arm is a noodle, timing messed up, difficult to swing. The 16x is lighter by maybe 5 grams. Then the 100 by even another 5. Every switch down in weight gives you less and less control. Unfortunately, I don't have Grisha's buff guns to enable playing longer.

[@RZ-zc3pf]

Enjoying your videos, thx! Go and and play Percept 100D finally. This stunning racket still under the radar. For me its just perfect

[@piner74]

After you tested the 16x19 model, i recommended that you try the 18x20. The Blade 18x20 is my racket of choice since many years, but the Radical is indeed a great racket, too.

[@JoshuaWalker-zw8pc]

I’m guessing pure strike…let’s see if I’m right…bah I was off. Also, this has been out favorite tennis channel of 2024. Keep up the great videos!

[@gladiatorstribe]

Wooow thanks for honestly guessing and thank you so much for rating the channel so high! Really appreciate it!

[@shauryathakor8798]

Nice video yes we are slowly progressing to the the top 5 power rackets lol keep up the work I hope you win more tournaments grisha

[@gladiatorstribe]

Thank you so much!

[@Siloguy]

I have to ask where did you film this video...stunning scenery.

[@MosPat89]

there is a 18x20 version of the radical. you should try that

[@gladiatorstribe]

Will do!

[@curiousgeorge6921]

That liquidmetal prestige paintjob is so good

[@alafifyomar]

If you chose one of the Wilson Blade V9 and the Head Gravity Pro Auxetic, which one would you choose?

[@patrickweill2034]

I’ve been waiting for this one, you just made my Sunday🪄

[@gladiatorstribe]

Means a lot!! Thank you!!

[@curiousgeorge6921]

My top 5 racquets I will be testing in 2025 : 1) extreme pro 2) prestige tour 3) regna 98 4) prokennex ace pro 5) v9 18/20

[@RobBlanzy]

How is the tennis in Andora? Do they have many indoor courts?

[@gladiatorstribe]

They do! Many Spanish players from top 100 train there!

[@blazingwildableful]

Have you tried artengo control tour TR960? Nice setup btw, love the view 💯

[@Symphonicrockfran]

Wilson Blade, the MVP of this year. Came to the rescue on that tournament.

[@goggleboy2464]

Just to kind of stay with the theme of the video im gonna say my favorite is one that is not on the list but is on the table, the speed mp lol

[@mogv3949]

What about wilson blade pro

[@alexbucic]

Finally you put the TF40 🤣you might love the new cosmetics and the little changes they made😂

[@arunabhdas5010]

Hi grisha ...I play with the head prestige..mp for doubles, tour for singles ... So was happy to se the prestige in this list......really nothing comes close it plushed control of prestige...but recently I bought a pair of the latest babolat pure strikes 100 sqin 16/19..... surprisingly good....... especially whos predecessor were surprisingly bad... what's your take in the new pure strikes ...?

[@gladiatorstribe]

Literally think exactly the same! Hated the previos. Love the new one!

[@dandan.tennis]

Blade 18x20, Prestige Tour, Tfight 305, TF40 315 18x20, Prestige Pro :) Also instead of Radical Pro I would put Diadem Elevate Tour :)

[@gladiatorstribe]

Thanks for sharing! Got you 😁

[@bigdaddy812]

Hey bro, technically the gravity pro is a 2023 release so it shouldn’t be in the list anyways. However -- as. Gravity Pro user and lover myself, I’m super curious about the release of Tour 98 coming soon. Please tell me you will make a comparison between it and the legendary 2023 Gravity Pro?

[@gladiatorstribe]

I'll definitely compare it in the review!

[@applesforakbar]

Yo Grish - I'm a Blade 18x20 user, what's the biggest difference between the Blade and the TF40 in your opinion?

[@gladiatorstribe]

They're actually very similar. I'd say it would come down to the feel of the racket. The TF is a bit more crisp and the Blade seems a bit softer to me

[@applesforakbar]

@@gladiatorstribe thanks my friend and happy holidays!

[@theripper37]

I was sure you would consider the Babolat Pure Strike!

[@gladiatorstribe]

That's a good one for sure!

[@markbarlescu1853]

@1:50 LOL guilty pleasure. watching this holding my new unstrung speed mp legend

[@gladiatorstribe]

Hahahahah the speed mp legend, sexy!

[@rich.e]

the Blade and Radical are probably at the top of my least favourite racquets... but you're a far higher level than me and those definitely suit better players. The RF soft goods, however, may be my favourite tennis gear to come out this year. All the best for Christmas and 2025.

[@gladiatorstribe]

Totally see your take on this. Makes sense. Definitely loving the bag 🫣

[@GameSetMatch_Yash2005]

Yonex vcore??

[@sgkenswil]

Tennis racket preferences are so personal. I take these reviews more as entertainment.

[@gladiatorstribe]

For sure!

[@annreinquin7609]

When wil you continue road to the atp tour

[@gladiatorstribe]

Very soon

[@kolev1529]

HEAD Speed MP , Yonex VCORE 100 for more modern tennis

[@nickhaidukou954]

Grisha! I need your bag!

[@gladiatorstribe]

Right!!??

[@curttheboywonder]

What you play with a head gravity pro??? It’s becoming a meme how much you remind everyone that’s your racquet of choice 😂

[@gladiatorstribe]

😏😏😂

[@howiespancakeshack]

No yonex? :(

[@gladiatorstribe]

The Vcore 95 totally could make it !!

[@Robust2013]

Please try Prince Phantom 100X

[@carolineh1845]

The house in the background is on fire and Grish is filming a video about tennis racquets.... 😲

[@gladiatorstribe]

Yep, was to late when I realized it. Poor house, nothing left of it now 😓

[@carolineh1845]

@@gladiatorstribe 😁

[@2nddxy552]

Please when's the new merch dropping?

[@gladiatorstribe]

It's in progress!! Really awesome to know you're following the progress of the merch!!

[@TheFanbah]

Гриш,а где yonex?

[@gladiatorstribe]

😂😂😂

[@Aperher1]

Hey Grisha, what set-up do you use to record on-court footage? I'd really like to know about the tripod you use

[@gladiatorstribe]

I'll make a video about it soon!

[@tilenmlakar7036]

Paused, Blade 18x20 V9¿

[@ilyessouibgui3469]

wilson blade number 1

[@gladiatorstribe]

Yes!

[@curiousgeorge6921]

When are yiu reviewing extreme

[@andreyape325]

Where is Yonex?

[@unotoli]

Somewhat boring and even weird (3 different Heads). But man, this blade makes my Head Gravity 2025 dream crush. Anyway, nice to see you .. will use your code for TW now and second time in January ;) S Novym Godom 🎄🤗

[@gladiatorstribe]

Hahahahahha that's awesome! Have to see the 2025 gravity 🫣 The Blade is one hell of a weapon tho!

[@tdrewk15]

Beautiful setting, but the constant camera angle changing is overkill and adds nothing, never mind makes editing more time consuming. KISS

[@tdrewk15]

It's actually more distracting with the back and forth. Glad you didn't get defensive about it, it was meant to be constructive 👋

[@KiboTennis]

Yonex Percept

[@KiboTennis]

I actually paused and placed a guess 😂

[@gladiatorstribe]

Hahahahahahahhha thanks a lot for doing that 😂😂 definitely believe you

[@proshepherd]

It has to be the pure strike 97

[@proshepherd]

Omg how did I forget about the blade... Of course

[@arunabhdas5010]

One more ...... Don't u think that except fir zverev & rublev ... there's hardly any pros using the gravity & and tear drop head shaoe makes it clumsy to maneuver 🤔

[@gladiatorstribe]

Wouldn't say so! The shape of the head is what actually makes me stick to it hahahah

[@bayupran]

No love for Pure Strike?

[@Umair_Boodhoo30]

The radical must be on here because you said you might switch

[@Umair_Boodhoo30]

Yes I just saw it aswell thank god

[@gladiatorstribe]

Hahahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@tilledlizard857]

Day 16 of asking grisha to shave

[@balintkato]

You are tricky but I think you are the biggest advertiser of wilson RF products.

[@gladiatorstribe]

Definitely the bag!!

[@mattpalmbeach]

Sponsored by Head?

[@gladiatorstribe]

😂😂 Nope

[@28mcavanaugh]

All these racquets are heavy!!! 😅

[@curiousgeorge6921]

Viewwws ❤ did you get Spanish citizenship yet

[@gladiatorstribe]

Crazy!! That's Andorra tho 😂

[@curiousgeorge6921]

@@gladiatorstribehahaha what ya doing there shopping ? 😂

[@hijo4661]

Less rackets and more tournaments pls

[@tashi9844]

First

[@sinand881]

Dude you lost all the credibility putting radical pro up there. That's an awful racket, definitely one of the worst out of 30+ rackets I hit past 2 years. A tad better than earlier version but still dreadful.

[@khanh55677]

title says it's his favourite

[@ommpaloomplak53]

How can you tell him what his favorites are use your brain man Jesus Christ

[@bavelco]

I have a radical pro and it's a great racket. Maybe your tennis level is not advanced enough to be using the radical pro?

[@mtczrnk]

​@@bavelcoSwitched to Radical Pro after trying to love Babolat Pure Drive and Pure Strike, Yonex Ezone 98, Head Gravity Pro, Tecnifibre TFight 305. Nothing came close in playtesting. Was 95% decided before seeing Grisha's reviews

[@bavelco]

@@mtczrnk The great thing about the radical pro is that it scores good overall, but it doesn't excell in 1 particular domain. It just does everything well.