The BEST Racquets for One Handed Backhands

[@TennCom]

Good News!!!!! Looks like our boy Dimi is set to re-populate the Top 10 after his stellar performance in Miami!!!!!!!!!

[@Maiqel]

Haven't watched the video yet but came here precisely to comment on your good timing with this video! 😊

[@NinjaBoy606]

Simons one hander lowkey cooking ngl

[@philanthropenos1074]

1HB have two main shots which have different requirements. At least 60% of the time we hit slices where stability and dense string pattern become prominent. However for drives/topspins though we still need stability, especially to give angles, racquet head speed becomes another important factor. That brings me to the conclusion to higher static weight with head light balance.

[@SilverBloodedOne]

Great insight. What's your preferred racquets for OHBH?

[@philanthropenos1074]

@@SilverBloodedOne Until two years ago, I was able to hold racquets with high static weight (>310g), so I was mainly using Vcore Pro 330 (2019) or C10 pro (Better for 1HB). However now I find them too heavy. The problem with below 310 stability becomes an issue. Still the best one turned out be a classic: Radical LM MP. Among the current models Blade V.8 18x20 is the best for 1HB but cumbersome on the forehand. 16x19 is a good compromise between backhand and forehand but though similar weight Radical LM MP has better stability than the latter (and of course more control thanks to 95 headsize and 18x20 pattern)

[@SilverBloodedOne]

@@philanthropenos1074 Nice! So, as far as available models go, the Blade 98 V8/V9 16x19 would be your top pick?

[@philanthropenos1074]

@@SilverBloodedOne Unfortunately I haven't tried V.9 yet. However on paper V.9s have considerably higher swingweights than V.8 Personally I prefer lower SW (That's why I'm gp for 16x19 rather than 18x20). So it seems that V.8 suits better for me (Still I'd like to hit backhand slices with that new 18x20) Having said that, thanks to Wilson's horrible QC, you can come with a V.8 with higher SW than V.9, which will send everything said so far down to drain.

[@franciscoa3878]

Prestige Tour Auxetic 2.0 - Great power and stability for a 95 Dunlop CX 200 Tour - With a little lead at 3 and 9 is a lot of fun to play with

[@justinmelland3846]

Best TennCom vid ever. I'd tell you my favorite 1 hander stick, but then people might buy up the remainging stock.

[@lyd9828]

My one handed backhand is my best stroke. For me, so long as the racket is sufficiently head light and at least 320g then it's fine. But that is my preference. I really struggle with balanced or head heavy frames. For context I have always used prostaffs. My dad taught me tennis with wooden rackets and I then graduated to a prostaff 85 and then moved to a six.one 95 in all its iterations until the blx and then switched to the pro staff 97 315 unstrung.

[@LarzB]

I played with about 100 different rackets in the last 3 years with my one hander. And to be honest it has to do more with very specific specs rather than the racket. The only attribute that i can think of that is cumbersome for a one hander (but that could be related to my own preference) is that the racket cannot be too much of a power racket (thick beam, stiff) as with the one hander such a power racket is harder to control. The specific specs that are key for the one hander are: Mgr/i which should be at least above 20,9 preferably above 21,0. this is related to a depolarised weight distribution and gives a better control over the contact point. The second spec that is important is the balance, this should be low to have good manoeuvrability, but not too low as then you lose control. For me this should be between 31,2 and 31,6 cm. This could differ for other people, but a too high balance is difficult to manoeuvre and adjustments in the air during the one hander stroke are more cumbersome and you need the manoeuvrability. Third spec to look out for is swing weight. This should be high enough to give the racket a nice stable feel and plow, but not too high as you will be too late on your preparation. The last spec i want to talk about is twist weight on the one hander. this is depending on if you hit with a lot of spin (keep the twist weight low) or if you hit more through the ball, flatter (higher twist weight). Increasing the twist weight also reduces manoeuvrability so it is a double edge sword. All the other specs are unimportant for the one hander. Static weight is way too overrated and by itself keeping all other specs the same only has an effect on the speed of your kick serve (hitting up towards the ball fighting gravity).

[@LarzB]

The spec that i play best with, but it's specific for me but fits in the narrative above is: Mgr/i 21,1 Balance 31,2 cm Swing weight 327 Twist weight around 13 (i never put weight at 3 and 9 to keep it low) As a result my rackets static weight turn out to be around 355 grams, strung, dampener and overgrip included. And if you want to know which rackets i have iny bag currently: Gravity pro (way under spec swing weight) Speed mp graphenext with the 22mm beam Pro staff 97rf (also way under spec swing weight) Vcore 95 (2021 and 2023) Angell react mid 96 16x19 Percept 97 310 Cx200 tour

[@SaqibSheikh]

hows the v core 98 for the 1 hander?

[@HeavyTopspin]

The funny thing about one-handed backhands is that in crosscourt rallies, they're very effective against other one-handed backhands because they allow for that high-kicking topspin if you choose to hit that way. I recently switched to the Wilson Shift, and using its higher natural launch angle I've been annoying the other OHBH users I play with (50+ high 3.5/low 4.0).

[@criktun3346]

Bro wtf Simon should play with a 1hb

[@tanushhingankar]

Love the new production style

[@prophetmargin7497]

Anything stable and control oriented, the RF97 is right up there!

[@mbr1254]

Yeah but 360g strung is a LOT of racket. PS97.

[@prophetmargin7497]

@@mbr1254Yeah, but the swing weight is still relatively low at 335!

[@yonexfan12]

@@prophetmargin7497 except no one should play with the RF97 according to Novak's (also Agassi's) racket tech :)....kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XNXp-Xl6d-qsksi=mJaM_8-quZ3cmNp9&t=1154

[@Joseph-zh7fm]

@@prophetmargin7497for the modern game i think 98 sq in at the minimum is required, especially for club players.

[@tenniswithandy]

We learned Simon should get a Yonex sponsorship. That backhand is as clean as newly windexed windows.

[@carstenberg4879]

Hi. The Pro Staff 97 is great if you play with a one handed backhand, but i prefer the Clash 98 V1. Cheers

[@brasstwin]

Amazing video. It has everything, including a surprise pickleball betrayal arc from simon

[@TennCom]

he's genuinely good its annoying and disgusting

[@chipthepark10]

Simon should switch to a 1hbh. The foundation is absolutely there and with some work would absolutely be cranking. But in regards to racquets, you can customize almost any racquet to be suited for a one hander. Anything over 100sqin and you are setting yourself up for a difficult time though. I use a Ezone 98 and I absolutely hated my one hander with it at first. Popped a little lead at 2 and 10 and it makes a world of difference.

[@tilllindemann8092]

At forehand the whole palm can support the racket at contact. At backhand basically nothing support the handle. So need some weight and swing weight and stability to get sufficient momentum to able to handle incoming heavy ball.

[@snickaren111]

Most important factor is a headlight racket, 31 cm balance point unstrung at maximum imo.

[@Turbulencemode]

Not related to the vid, but I currently use the Vcore 98 with poly tour strike and like the tension maintenance and power/control balance. However I would like to have a bit better spin but most importantly more feel with this already muted racquet… What strings would you recommend (if possible full bed) Thanks 😄🎾

[@TennCom]

I think going to a full bed of Solinco Confidential makes the more sense for what you are looking for.

[@Turbulencemode]

@@TennCom ok great that’s what I’ve been suggested elsewhere. This just confirms it. Thanks a lot

[@konnwei1638]

I play one handed backhand. Recently switched from Blade 98 to Gravity Pro, looking for slightly bigger head without having to sacrifice feel and control. Honestly, I’m over the moon! I’ve heard opinions saying that the Gravity is not really a stick for ohb, but really I cannot agree on that one. Nevertheless I’d love to try some of the mentioned rackets 🎾

[@prudhviyalamanchili5807]

Could be my skill issue, but I switched away from gravity pro because of my OBH, it's heavy, I had a tough time preparing and always ended up hitting the ball late

[@flodar1548]

@@prudhviyalamanchili5807 Agree with you

[@gilmillan1909]

​@@prudhviyalamanchili5807same here

[@cool_awesome_dude]

vcore 95 has the most pleasant throat to grip with your off hand

[@TennCom]

"the most pleasant throat to grip with your off hand" what a statement lol

[@cool_awesome_dude]

@@TennCom sometimes the craziest sounding statements are the truest ones!

[@tedneanderthal7373]

Hello? Dimitrov just won his semifinal match in Miami and is back in the top 10 rankings!

[@WaltKurtz68]

Great fun, guys! As a natural ohbh player all my life I wonder if more of us agree on this. I have been hitting a OHBH ever since I started playing tennis in the wooden racquet era and I've never looked back. Here's the thing. I often watch YT videos that say a OHBH racquet should be 95 to 98 sq in. I disagree. I love hitting the OHBH with my Head Prestige Classic 600 (89.5 sq in) as well as with my Prince Phantom 107G (107 sq in) and everything in between, head size wise. I use racquets from 85 sq in up to 110 sq in. I think the "small head size is best for OHBH" is a figment of our imagination. What do you guys think?

[@GeraldVeeneman]

Agree. I also learned playing tennis with an one handed back in the wooden era and I played with racquets with different head sizes from 65-100sq inch. You can hit great ohb with every frame when your technique is sound. There is not something like a ohb frame.

[@TennCom]

I think the small headsize thing come from the macho-ness surrounding the 1HBH. The idea that the 1HBH is more beautiful, versatile, and requires more skill + the fact that the original modern GOAT, Fed, used a 1 hander with the Tour's smallest frame, all kind of built up this idea that small headsizes work better for the 1HBH. In practice, I think different 1 handers will benefit from different headsizes just like with every other stroke in the game.

[@NewWaveAfros]

Can you talk about extended length and one hand backhands? Gasquet, Henin & Gonzalez used extended frames.

[@TennCom]

I think XL's are generally underrepresented by the general public, especially when you look at how many pro's, of all shapes and sizes, use and have used XL

[@Sinisterg60]

Vcore pro 97 2018 was great... but i switched to the percept 100d. Its been great on the ohbh with a 31.5 balance. I may add 5 more grams at the butt to make it a smidgen more whippy.

[@voxshall]

Best experience of a OHBH racket was an old Dunlop Max200G smashing backhands against the wall, putting it on a dime, was way to underpowered for match play these days though. Biggest surprise for OHBH was the Extreme MP considering how much I hated the Areo for OHBH I was shocked the Extreme worked so incredibly well, as all my previous rackets were more head light and had smaller head size's. Some rackets work better for me than others but I can't figure out why, maybe a combo of dwell time/pocketing and the way it whips through the air without sacrificing to much on stability, but that perfect combo would differ for different peoples strength and swing.

[@WXHPOYA]

Prostaff 97 and Six One 95 (18x20) are still what I like the most. Stable enough for defense and most importantly the balance just feels right.

[@juanquintero9997]

5:01 nice setup you got in the back, you build it yourself?

[@TennCom]

its just a hodge-podge of ikea crap

[@I.am.the_pan]

Any head gravity pro love here?

[@TheTennisDaddy]

Pro Staff 97 v14 now takes the top spot for all I’ve tried, previous favourites for my ohbh in order are Extreme Tour, Vcore 95, Radical Pro, Pure Strike v3 18x20, Vcore 98, Ezone 98,

[@musarra195]

This was funny. Ty !

[@CacheCropp]

My 1HBH is better than my forehand. Not sure why. I need a coach. I like my Prestige MP with weight added inside the grip cap.

[@christianandres9561]

The Volkl PB 10 Mid which is sold only through Volkl's website is an awesome racquet for the OHB and should be in the top 10. Not sure which is the "absolute" best but the Wilson K-Factor Six-One 90 would be on that list too.

[@allainangcao28]

Simon Wawrinka with the Wawrinka Wacket with a nasty one-wanded wackhand.

[@julianchiu8893]

Have you read Infinite Jest or is it just a massive paper weight?

[@TennCom]

massive paper weight idk how to read

[@alastairtheduke]

This just in: Dimi is in top 10....and Simon is switching to the one hander

[@reekpeekseek]

What about the Artengo TR 960?

[@sebastianarruti8859]

Cuevas swings his pt313.2 XL at 381 sw with a 33.6cm balance and the highest twistweight ive seen (double layer of lead tape on all of the side of the racket)

[@Golikov_]

I like paying one hand using prestige mid from 2012, 93inch head, 330g unstrung. Bur maximum i can play well is 1.5 hour, then my arm is dead.

[@jimclawley9117]

Prestige Tour 600 was best racket ever for single hander. MP98, Blade V8 weighted and RF97 are also really good but like the accuracy of the prestige

[@marcelomilani9706]

gasquet's racquet is 16x19, combined with the giant swing weight that's why he has the backhand with the most top spin by far

[@gilmillan1909]

Head Prestige TOUR 2021, Vcore 95 2018, Speed PRO, Pro Staff RF 97 autograph, Pure Strike 98 16x19.

[@returntotennis706]

Prince Phantom 93p is great for OHBHas all as the Dunlop CX200 Tour

[@martinsim7551]

Wait Simon's one hander is actually kinda insane

[@Joseph-zh7fm]

Just needs more pocketing I think.

[@MarkSansait]

Should’ve just asked me 😤😤

[@TennCom]

man who switches racquets every month

[@DougHardy541]

Similar to your match, there should be a permanent rule change in tennis that one-handed backhand winners count double, just because they look twice as awesome as anything else.

[@criktun3346]

0:25 is criminal, gotta get the phone call on lol

[@robalberts]

@6:52 wawrinka whackit?

[@simon3456ify]

Waw-waw wack-it

[@itsdubc8550]

That Tsitsipas clip 😂

[@mijngena]

as a OHB player i find RF97 too heavy, easier are Dunlop 200cx and Vcore Pro 97(h)D. Dunlop has best feel ever. The new Gravity pro is too sluggish and 100 inch too big. Solinco white out 16x19 has not so good feel, but it does what I want and feels predictable. Finally I had to try the Aero pro 98 but somehow it doesn't communicate well with me. I remember I had a lot of fun with the grey head extreme pro. Have not decided yet. Btw your OHB looks like a combination of Medvedev and McEnroe.

[@brunis_m]

What’s the best racket out there for the one hander?

[@skies988]

My pick is technifibre tfight 315, used by the one hander american

[@TennCom]

a gentleman's choice

[@DanTheMan1610]

The OHBH is by far the easiest shot in tennis. My one-handed backhand is a dream with almost any racquet. On the other hand, my forehand sucks with any racquet.

[@JLKV22]

I'm playing with the Babolat PSVS 22, 330g strung. Balance 32,2 and 328SW with lead at 9 and 3 and 1g at 12. You can literally explode the ball and go down the line every now and then. Finally i don't have to slice every backhand😂

[@adriantanskanen3914]

1st shot:" oh damn your OHBH isn't terrible" 2nd shot: directly into the ground.

[@TennCom]

I went to the Shapo school of 1hbh

[@adriantanskanen3914]

@@TennCom you need to get more comfortable with hitting the back fence to graduate.

[@criktun3346]

The best 1hb racket is 10,000hrs of practice lol

[@jimclawley9117]

The Wawrinka Wacket 😂

[@livingtribunal4110]

Lorenzo Musetti 🇮🇹 💪🏽

[@oakmountaingod]

These TennCom Productions (™) documentaries are getting out of hand... Top notch content

[@blakebarone1809]

My dude says I see him use his left hand on screen and off screen. Just get’s ya thinkin, don’t it?

[@Maiqel]

Hi! I'm the guy usually complaining about Soprano endings. I'll drop my catchphrase now: is the soprano ending a trend now or something? There, you can upload the full video now! 👍

[@astarothgr]

so what did we learn today: well .. yep, I figured as much!

[@maxb306]

Just out of curiosity what condition does he have that causes his hairlessness?

[@bushmenaa]

We learned that Dimitrov is defending OHB in top 10 players in the world. I hope he will inspire more kids to play OHB, as I also use it

[@rafalstachowiak3361]

Head Prestige is best 🤫 I've had a 1hbh for years. Ever since I had sufficient strength to maintain one. After hitting winners from this wing I often yell out a players name for emphasis (Blake!, Gonzalez!, Federer!, Thiem!) 🎾

[@jpwjpwjpw]

Prime Thiem with his PS 18x20

[@wesleyoliver3312]

Wouldn't the Whiteout 305 XTD or XTD+ be perfect for one-handed backhands? You only have the regular W.O. 305, I think, though, right?

[@TennCom]

I've got them all. I use to standard length 18x20 as my main, Simon uses the xtd 16M as his. Great combo of stability and speed which is typically great for 1hbh. The best 1 handed player I play with also uses the 18x20 standard length. The XTD+ doesn't feel as stable through I think there's a little more hoop flex for whatever reason.

[@ThesGt]

i thought tsisipas was using a blade v8 and now a blade v9

[@zoppotromp1958]

Hey, this does not look too bad. Now keep on getting used to it and you will rock the courts. No way back to the 2handed Godzilla moves 😊

[@syncbox]

I use volkl c10 pro for 1hbh

[@KiboTennis]

Oh, what a cliffhanger. Please put me out of my misery 😮

[@julestennisuniverse]

Hahaha great video 😄🙌💪

[@altruismfirst6489]

Witnessing you hit a OHBH is like suffering Paires hitting FHs, no amount of slo mo Haas OHBH porn can fix such eye strain. BTW that Princes throat is narrow which is essential for instilling confidence when gripping the non hitting hand there on OHBHs.

[@milchev1990]

Boom pro?

[@kadivikram]

The first Tennconn video that sucks....I was hoping to get some useful info but all I got is a goofy video that's all over

[@brandomaxwell]

Sorry but One-Punch Chungus is a One-Handed Dingus. 🤠

[@ericquiroz3180]

were you one of the Dune extras, or ore you an alien?

[@TennCom]

i was the elvis guy actually

[@phillip391984]

Blade 98s

[@flodar1548]

Lack stability if you are 4.0 and above

[@r.g.8339]

Yonex Vcore Pro 97HD

[@Koen-vd-Kolk]

You're both clearly no single handed backhand players, a pity in itself. But this video ends with the question what you've learned... So I still wander if there is such a thing as the best shbh racket. Or is it mainly the players technique?

[@андрейенютин-ы5ъ]

Vcore 95 v7 could be a better racquet but it's too soft.😢

[@mbr1254]

Which year? 2021?

[@aaronsdfgghshrg8340]

My thoughts exactly when I played my one hander with a vcore so I use the tfight iso 305 with a leather grip

[@jerome_morrow]

There’s no such thing as a racquet with “ideal characteristics for a OHBH”. Since most players win more points with their FH than BH, it’s arguably better to prioritise FH performance when choosing one’s racquet.

[@mbr1254]

Doesn't mean you can't pick a racket that works for your forehand while allowing your backhand to work.

[@JayRuf3438]

You're going to want a racket the compliments your backhand and helps to make it as effective as possible even though the forehand may be the main weapon ( for some players the forehand may not be). End of the day it comes down to personal tastes and ability of the player.

[@curttheboywonder]

You’re not wrong. That said, not all of us are tournament players and there’s very few things that feel better than ripping a 1HBH for a clean winner. If I had a good one hander I’d probably get the racquet that prioritizes that. Winning be damned.

[@pdiseris]

I know no one gives a flying f about the Prince 97p, but that racket slaps a one handed backhand like nobodies business if you know how to hit one.

[@TennCom]

Hahaha I'll have to give that a try!

[@pdiseris]

@@TennCom Meanwhile i'm on the quest for a slightly easier controllable power racket. I liked the Whiteout 305 - is there anything better? I like to flatten out shots and finish points early.

[@TennCom]

@@pdiseris maybe the Strike 98 if you can find one with a manageable swingweight. Probably won't be as precise of fast feeling as the WO though. The Percept 100D is also a candidate once you add some tail weight.

[@pdiseris]

@@TennCom Percept 100 D is on my list! Thanks! Love the channel. I'm always watching the vids

[@pdiseris]

@@TennCom what made you go off the White Out ?

[@андрейенютин-ы5ъ]

😂😂😂

[@nglfmark1]

Hilarious

[@razerugap5386]

Please do not mention Padel nor Pickleball again in this Tennis sport. Those sports are abomination, parasitic and invasive cancer to the Tennis Courts and Sport.

[@noshsimon7]

Videos like these should be banned, best racket for one handed backhand? Bull, give me 30 mins with any racket and ill hit one handers with✌🏼

[@TennCom]

that is the thesis of this video