Racquets to try if you have a One Handed Backhand in tennis

[@rutan4000]

The Vcore 95 also works pretty well with the OHBH. I'm using the 2018 version. It feels stable, solid and is powerful enough to get the ball back over even if you mishit a little.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for mentioning the VCORE 95!

[@buzmez01]

I think Blade is also good for OHBH. I setup my blade v8 16x19 with an RPM Blast Rough 20/18kg. I think for blade, 16x19 gives you the extra spin. My string tension combination gives you power and great amount of spin.

[@brodytaylor2020]

I agree that the Blade can be a good racquet for OHBH. I just didn't mention it on here because it had not come up in conversation as much when I was talking to people who used a OHBH and gathering information for the video. You have an interesting string setup though

[@macattack78]

100% I did a lot of trial and error with sub 100” sticks until I landed on the Blade 98. Admittedly I added a leather grip + some lead under the handle to take it to 6-7pts head light. But stability, speed and power is beautiful on the OHBH

[@randrothify]

I would add in the Head Prestige Pro or the Prestige Tour from the previous generation. The Prestige Pro has a 98 sq inch head and the Tour has a 95.

[@bigrobsydney]

Comment: A lot of these are chosen for their head light characteristics, which is great in isolation for the 1hbh, but that comes with consequences elsewhere. For example, I feel like you may miss out on some power on the serve with such a head light racket. I have a 1hbh, and prefer something a bit heavier, because I can get some serious payback on the serve (I'm 6'4" and like to really chase speed on the serve). So, my thoughts are that its a compromise across the board.

[@brodytaylor2020]

I agree that it definitely is a compromise. That’s why I wanted to make this video to help give people ideas for what to start looking into and then as they demo, they can figure out which works best for their specific game. Thank you for commenting and adding to the discussion!

[@miguelbarahona6636]

I´ve had a OHBH all my life. The best racket in my opinion is the Pure Aero (2017 in my case). I added 10 grams at 3 and 9 and 12 grams at the handle. Best racket ever IMHO.

[@brodytaylor2020]

That's an interesting combo. Thank you for letting me know

[@wellyngtonamaral4097]

No gravity pro? Has a great sweet spot, good for slicing the ball, very stable feel!!

[@brodytaylor2020]

Gravity Pro didn’t make it this time. I wanted to stay under 100 head sizes for this list

[@jamesbittle9789]

I haven't tried the 97 version, but I can attest that the Percept 100 (16x9) is good for a one-handed backhand.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@amangeorge4663]

I have a Percept 100D and it's incredible for my ohbh

[@dougnaquin7611]

Agree 100% on the Technifibre. Also, the Iga 298 with a leather grip is also compatible with a OHB.

[@brodytaylor2020]

See, I thought about the Iga 298 but since it isn't as easily available anymore that's why I went with the TFight ISO 300

[@jamesbittle9789]

@@brodytaylor2020 Tecnifibre dropped the ball on the Iga 298. Nice racquet.

[@limes..100]

Vcore 98 is nice for ripping one handers. It can feel a tiny bit heavy sometimes but the power is ver nice

[@brodytaylor2020]

I can see that. I know some people tend to prefer the Vcore 95 for one handers but I'm glad to hear that the 98 still holds up!

[@IbrahimHassan-xd1fy]

Hello Brody, between Tfight 300 and extreme tour which is more suitable for all court style ?

[@brodytaylor2020]

I mean, I feel that they both would work well but it just would depend on what you want out of the racquet. If you want the racquet to help you more with spin and power then I would go with the Extreme Tour. If you want the racquet to help you more with control then I would go with the TFight 300. Definitely demo both of them at the same time to get the best comparison before you purchase though. Have to make sure that everything works with your game style before committing

[@lynyrdskynyrd9742]

Blade 98 latest version is fine for one handers too.

[@derekpappas1556]

The 97 performs very different than the vs . It is not just a color difference . It is a good one hander . The prostaff v13 is excelent on the back hand .

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for letting me know. I had saw that both the 97 and the VS were all the exact same specs but I had not had the chance to compare the two side by side in a hitting session

[@scoeroyal2768]

Another on a future list, Technifibre TF40 305's

[@brodytaylor2020]

The TF40 is definitely one to throw on there for people to try!

[@tierrabatido]

Have lead tape, a balance beam, scale, and a leather grip and you can modify most racquets to suit a OHBH.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Very true. Customization can sometimes be confusing for players so I didn’t want to mention/talk too much about it in the video

[@limes..100]

Adding weight anywhere anyhow does not make the racket more manoeuverable though. It’s nonsense

[@shroud1390]

@@limes..100 Maybe. But look up MgR/I. If you tune it right you can add weight and make it feel every bit as maneuverable.

[@macattack78]

Of course it does. More weight in the tail the faster the head comes around. Fact.

[@JLKV22]

I switched from the Head Speed MP to the PS VS. Great frame but it needs 3g of lead at 12. Mine were overspec so I removed the leather grip and they are now at 331g static, 330mm balance and 339 SW with Pros Pro Eruption at 20/19kg. Absolute beast

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for sharing your setup! What made you decide to switch frames and go with Pros Pro Eruption at 20/19kg?

[@JLKV22]

@@brodytaylor2020It was my first racket after a 12 year break. I'm a OHBH and the Speed felt sluggish and erratic sometimes. I'm 190cm and 90kg with a medium-high level so I can generate my own power. I did a thorough research and this was affordable (dec 23) and felt much more precise. Needed weight at 12 and at the handle but now is great. Started with Velocity / SPPP 23/21 great but durability of 3h isn't enough. I have my own string machine so I decided to test most of Pro's Pro strings (budget decision) and that one felt the best. Interceptor is also very good for my setup.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for explaining! Having your own stringing machine is so helpful when you are trying to test a bunch of strings from my experience with my own. How cheap was the Pro's Pro per pack?

[@JLKV22]

@@brodytaylor2020Most of them 2/2,5€ (3$) per set and 25/30€ (30/35$)

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

What would you recommend for some that uses BOTH a 1-handed backhand and a 2-handed backhand? I know. I’m weird. I have tennis elbow that occurs frequently. It seems to relieve the elbow irritation if I switch occasionally to a 2-handed backhand. What would you recommend then? I’d slide to stick with a 97-98 sq in. head size.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Maybe try the new version of the Head Extreme Tour. You still have the 98 head size but with a little bit more weight in the head of the racquet, it will help give a bit more power to your 2 hander even for a 98 head-size while having a slight adjustment needed when going to your 1 hander. That would be where I would say to start since it also is going to be a little bit easier on your arm compared to some other brands.

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

@@brodytaylor2020 awesome! Thanks so much. I’ll give it a shot.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Let me know how it goes!

[@BorisBecker1872]

What do you think of my racket of choice, the Solinco Whiteout 305 18M, for the OHBH?

[@ryansolomon4178]

I have this one as well and a OHBH that I more recently changed to. I have 5gram in the butt cap. Wondering if a leather grip makes sense to add. How about you?

[@brodytaylor2020]

I like the Whiteout. The 18M can sometimes be a bit harder to maneuver at times, in my opinion, but it definitely is giving a very solid contact with a OHBH as well as being a little bit more helpful with power due to the extra length

[@BorisBecker1872]

@@ryansolomon4178I think so. Tell me what your results are.

[@BorisBecker1872]

@@brodytaylor2020 I use standard length but their XTD model is appealing.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Sorry about that. I don't know why my brain thought you did have the XTD model. Standard Whiteout I feel is fine for OHBH from what I have seen. I would definitely demo an XTD model when or if you start looking at getting a backup just to see how the extra length effects playability for you

[@CH-yp5by]

The T fight ISO 300 and the Radical pro should not be up there as they are 4 points head light, they are not whippy enough unless you weigh up the handle a lot! I would replace those two with the The Ezone 98 its 6 points head light not a box bean and very aero dynamic and the Head Boom pro is very good as well!

[@brodytaylor2020]

Thank you for commenting! The Ezone 98 and Boom Pro are interesting choices. Like I said in the video, this is mainly based off what I have seen work for others with a one-hander and the Radical Pro and TFight ISO 300 came up from a few people I talked to but I definitely like your suggestions

[@champyhalim8882]

Brody, I hit my one handed backhand best with Gamma RZR Bubba 137 sq inch, 29 inch long 😅

[@brodytaylor2020]

You also are the most accomplished and amazing player I have seen on court so you could use anything, which you have, and still best anyone

[@champyhalim8882]

@@brodytaylor2020 thanks Brody. I am playing with the Solinco 305 White Out XTD28 now

[@brodytaylor2020]

You welcome! I think Alex had mentioned that you were using that now. Do you still have it weighted up or does the XTD28 length not need much customization for you?

[@champyhalim8882]

@@brodytaylor2020 I put on a leather grip, n about 10 grams on 1 to3, n another 10 on 9 to 11

[@brodytaylor2020]

Gotcha. Thank you for letting me know

[@hernangarciareynoso]

good luck with your short forehands, jajaja...I play one handed backhand and use a head 360 + extreme mp and love it....of course the pro staff its better, you can feel it more in slices and volleys... but you should have the legs to use these rackets...you can use a 100 sq inches racket and play one handed backhand...Ive seen really good players using aeros with one hand backhands...IMP

[@mikepotapa5773]

Great video! I might give some of these a try. I’m currently taking a break due to tennis elbow. I just started playing tennis in January after not playing for 20+ years. (I turned 41 in May) I played in the intermediate class to start and moved up to the advanced class pretty quickly. I don’t think my arm strength/muscles built up the strength I needed for my racquet head speed with the pace of the advanced class. I do use a pure drive so I had it restrung to a softer string and less tension. I’m also doing some physical therapy to strengthen my arm. Hopefully in a month or two I’ll be ready to go!

[@brodytaylor2020]

That’s awesome that you came back to the sport after 20+ years!! It’s great that you got your Pure Drive restrung lower and with a more arm friendly string. I would say to look more towards the Head racquets I mentioned because they tend to be a little bit easier on the arm compared to some of the others. You may want to start with the Radical MP since it will be a lower weight so your muscles can recover and get used to the motion compared to the Radical Pro

[@mikepotapa5773]

@@brodytaylor2020 I’m glad I came back too! I’m really enjoying it. I was a pretty decent player in High School (State quarter finalist at 1 doubles, All county) My son started playing when he was 6. He turns 9 on the 8th and is doing really well. He wants to start playing USTA tournaments! If my pure drive still hurts when I try the softer strings I’ll start looking into different racquets.

[@brodytaylor2020]

That's awesome that he is wanting to start playing tournaments! That sounds like a good plan for the Pure Drive. If you are still having problems with it then definitely reach out so we can come up with a racquet or setup that might work for you

[@kennotsee]

I used to struggle with tennis elbow becos of excessive playing and the unfortunate jarring mis-hits (I'm in my mid-50s and so I'm not as quick anymore). I switched to a ProKennex Q+ Tour Pro and that racket is certainly friendly on the arm. And in the same vein as Brody mentioned, it has a slightly smaller head (98), comes in at about 325g unstrung, with a nice head-light balance just under 11pts unstrung). I've also customized the racket further to suit my playing style, and it has kept me and my arm happy :) That said, as a one-handed BH player, I concur with Brody on the head-light & manoeuvrability point as well as the heavier racket (at the handle) for stability. In my opinion, the head size wouldn't be my main concern and I could customize a 100 sq in head to still work for me. Just sharing my experience. I agree with Brody's reasoning and I think you could use his logic to customize a decent platform racket to better suit your style rather than spend on a new racket, which seems to be getting increasingly more expensive.

[@brodytaylor2020]

I appreciate you commenting this and especially mentioning your ProKennex Q+ Tour Pro. I have not got to see that one myself so thank you for mentioning it! I do also agree with you that with customization anyone could make almost every racquet work for their specific game. I tended to lean more on the side of smaller head sizes here since I did not want to bring customizing up as a main way to make the racquets playable especially if someone does not know how to properly do that. That's also what many of the people that I talked with also said when I was gathering information for the video as well

[@TheStorytella72]

Awesome vid as always. Can u do a review on Wilson six one 95 v14 and its benefit of its 18x20 string pattern. And also would appreciate if u could do a comparison with Yonex Vcore 95 (2024).

[@brodytaylor2020]

I will put those on the list. It might take me awhile to get ahold of both of those racquets but I will definitely get to them!

[@champyhalim8882]

@@brodytaylor2020 I should've bought the Wilson racket when TP had it on sale.

[@harmonykardon2116]

No offense but I actually play 1HBH and don't like your list at all. This is what I'd suggest (at condition the player has proper biomechanic in his swing: 1. Wilson 6.1 V14 2. Dunlop CX 200 Tour 3. Yonex Vcore 95 4. Babolat Pure Strike Tour 5. Head Prestige Tour 6. Prostaff V13 or V14

[@MrHitthespot]

Love my Percept 97. However I still can’t hit a backhand worth a shit.

[@brodytaylor2020]

I've felt the same way about my racquets now

[@albertoescobosa179]

Leather grips get humid with sweat and the weight increases substantially 😮…

[@miguelbarahona6636]

Weight added at the handle affects balance, but don´t changes swingweight.

[@wildflower7574]

Prestige tour 2023

[@dockerface]

ISO 315 is better than 300 for OHBH - more whippy and headlight.

[@brodytaylor2020]

True, but the ISO 315 can also start to get a little too heavy for some players and hurt them more rather than help them from what I have seen

[@dockerface]

@@brodytaylor2020 So you're recommending 315g ProStaff 97 and 315g Radical Pro, but ISO 315, with same static weight, lower swingweight, better maneuvrability and excellent aerodynamics, is too unwieldy?

[@brodytaylor2020]

You right. Sorry, I don't know what came over me when I was typing out that last comment I made. I can be a little bit dumb at times. Thank you for putting me in check though and I will get better for next video

[@dockerface]

@@brodytaylor2020 No worries, cheers mate! The video is pretty much on point overall!

[@icefalcon2243]

I just finished a TW racket demo. All 3 were 300$ and each of them made it feel like I was playing tennis with a tenor banjo. Twang!!

[@icefalcon2243]

sound and feel. Too springy

[@brodytaylor2020]

That's so weird that you felt that. What racquets were they?

[@icefalcon2243]

@@brodytaylor2020Pure Strike 98, Pure Strike 97, Head Speed MP Legend. They are all very nice rackets. one thing I learned is that I really feel good with a very stiff, crispy frame. I’m still playing the Head Speed Graphene XT MP. It’s perfect for me right now.

[@brodytaylor2020]

Well I'm glad that you still have your Speed working for you! As long as it's not broke then there is no reason to fix it

[@Brudda97]

No prestige??

[@brodytaylor2020]

The Prestige line definitely could have been on here. I just didn't mention them because they can be a very hard racquet for many players to use from my experience recommending racquets to people

[@gppgle]

Where is Blade?

[@brodytaylor2020]

The Blade did not make it on the list this time. Many of the players that I talked with felt that the racquet was a little too flexible at times which made it a little bit harder to generate good spin/power on the shot. The Blade is an amazing racquet but the ones that I mentioned seemed to work just a little bit better

[@Batwam0]

Tsitsipas disagrees 😅 but yeah, I agree that the blade is mostly suited for 2 handers, especially when compared to the Pro Staff. Doesn’t mean you can’t do a one handed backhand with a Blade 😅

[@rawrss]

@@Batwam0 If I'm not mistaken, Tsistipas might be using a Blade Pro (painted to look like v9), so it's a bit different.

[@Batwam0]

@@rawrss yeah, Blade Pro which hits a bit different indeed

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

@@rawrss isn’t the Blade Pro closer in feel and specs to the current generation Pro Staff?

[@brodaism]

Clash?

[@wastedninjadude]

My guess is he’d say it’s too flexible.

[@brodytaylor2020]

@wastedninjadude got it. You could make more of an argument for the Clash 98 but overall it is just a little bit too flexible and can sometimes feel mushy/not solid when hitting

[@svlagonda7417]

The concept of a "One handed backhand racquet" is about as dumb as "One handed forehand racquet."