The best one-handed backhand racquets 2023

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[@frankr3m]

I miss the Wilson Blade 98 here. It's a great racket for the one hander.

[@Tennisnerd]

Fair point, I tend to prefer the balance of the Pro Staff, but the Blade is a good stick

[@norcalputters1027]

Thanks for the info

[@eduardoestevesdominguez]

Great video !!

[@vnishpt7036]

Worthy list(s) imo tn, thanks for the post!

[@romaintrn9353]

The Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 literally saved my one handed backhand, I highly recommend it!

[@ER_aka_RAM]

How much weight did you add, and where?

[@domclarke8182]

Great video as always ❤

[@andrebianco9748]

Prestige for sure! If you go back to early 00’s, when one-handers started to become hare (but tennis had already moved consistently to baseline), prestige would be the choice for more than 50% of one-handers

[@LL-kz1qe]

95 s and 89 head size though

[@fpricejr]

I’d put a vote in for the Solinco Whiteout 18x20. Been very comfortable on my one hander, both slicing and topspin.

[@villiam7941]

To me it’s important to have stability for 1hb. Aero 98 is one of the most stable rackets I’ve used. I also liked the new Radical MP with some weight. Tecnifibre - weird grip. Percept - great but for the right player. Vcore 98 - ok. Shift - ❤ but it hurts my arm like there’s no tomorrow. Love hurts 🙃.

[@robtrini]

Cannot believe this, you read my mind. Was literally reading the last “best OHB racquet” post on your site last night. Great stuff as always, thank you Jonas.

[@grantboucher3230]

I definitely agree with the the Iga, when I tried it felt fantastic on backhand, unfortunately my forehand was terrible with it. Have used a couple of 100s with no issues. Found 27:5 hyper carbon pro staff i used years ago had good plough on my backhanded.

[@IsaacPeachey]

i love the prestige 16 x19 tour. great feel on the backhand. string at 48 pounds. perfecto

[@ThesGt]

I just recently changed a Wilson shift for a Wilson blade 98 v8 and I love it

[@venkatramanprabhu6951]

It's true for one handed backhand list,I am having vcore 95,TF40, and Wilson shift 99,all are very good and comfortable, stable !🎉

[@ronalddelrosario7405]

I have not tried a lot of the newer racquets. But I've found that the normal Clash 100 was not good for my one hander. It was quite good for my slice, but my topspin backhand was mostly uncontrollable. I liked the Head Extreme Pro a lot. My only issue with it was that it was lacking with defensive shots and wasn't great with reaction volleys (mainly because of the very light weight, I think; it also feels a little hollow to me). The one I settled on is the Angell K7 Red. It's a 98 sq inch head size, very solid feeling and easy on the arm, and a bit heavier than the Extreme Pro. Haven't wanted to experiment with the very latest racquets since. ;)

[@pauloleite00]

I just tested the pro staff 97 v14 and it worked absolutely amazing on my one handed backhand. Feels super nice. Good amount of weight and very head light. Very manouverable

[@pauloleite00]

I bought it

[@sundaramirtanandha7058]

I have moved to a Vcore 100 2023 300g. This is the first 100sqr racquet I have used. My previous ones are, Old VCore 98, VCore Pro 97 (310g), Ezone 98 (DR and AI), Blade 98, Prostaff 97, Head Radical/Speed(1 month) , Babolat Strike Project One and Angell. Head without a doubt was the worst, tennis elbow every time, even with Speed 100. Biggest regret getting rid of... Dr98 and Strike. As I am older I need help, and the VCore 100 enables me to whip through and drive backhands on returns, and when your defending you can still get the opponent to play one more shot. Any racquet you try you have to put a lot hours... its taken almost 3 months to really make the VCore to work for me. Strings, and also minor weight configuration.

[@SidSanyal]

The Head Gravity Pro is an excellent choice given the solid feel and stability at impact

[@stannisbaratheon8155]

Wilson Blade V8 100 ! Nice spin and control on the one hander, good for dropshots, less control on deep slice and backhand volleys i might say …tends to fload a little , over all perfect allround racket

[@crsantin]

You missed the Blade v8. Just as good as the PS97 and easier to play with.

[@robdavies4294]

Agree I get on with the balde 98v8 more than the pro staffs, or yonexs. Prestige is a close second for me

[@Onanastic]

No love for the ezone 98? Love it on my one hander. With leather and lead, feel like it’s very stable and easy for me to flatten out the ball. Plus the larger beam helps me easily generate power when I’m on the move and counterpunching (my preferred way to play).

[@cool_awesome_dude]

I use the Yonex vcore 95 and love my one handed back hand. I tried the Head speed mp the other day and didn't mind the back hand swing feel, but I hated how slippery the throat paint was. My left hand kept slipping down the throat when I was trying to set up for a shot. I'm sure if I really wanted to this would be an easy enough fix though.

[@djblackwing737]

Best for a one hander. Smaller headsize, headlight, thin beam, narrow throat

[@hanseat7950]

Hi Jonas, I know you are not a big fan of the Aero 98 for one-handed backhands, at least yours, you mentioned, but I find it to be very good for my one-handed backhand esp. compared to my old RF97 V13. I can hit angles, whip the backhand on the run, things I had trouble doing with the RF 97 V13.

[@danieljacobsenAIR]

Loving the Boom Pro so far.

[@christianandres9561]

The Volkl PB 10 Mid is still sold by Volkl and one of the best OHB rackets of all time.

[@seroromix]

For me personally i need the control and especially the maneuverability. Getting in my set position is the most important. For me nothing beats maneuverability than smaller head racquets. My personal favourites are the yonex vcore tour 89 (current frame of choice), prince phantom 93p 18x20 & 14x18 and yonex vcore pro 97HD if you are looking for something with a bigger head. Also angell custom racquets are awesome for one handers as well but you gotta know what specs work for ya.

[@philippbijlsma7166]

Actually I seem to enjoy a 100 sqr/inch head quiet a bit on my one-hander. I currently use a cx200 and even with a lot of weight at 3 and 9 it cannot compare to the stability of a 100 head (On my old speed pro my backhand felt a lot better). Stability on blocking and driving fast incoming shots seems to be overlooked sometimes when talking about rackets for one-handers.

[@yeetsquad9380]

You have a perfect 100 for a one hand!

[@clarencelim212]

I feel the same way

[@awesomeairplanememes]

I used a pure drive for years on my one hander and played slice or topspin perfectly fine with no issues, and only recently switched to the tenx pro xstrike due to getting a sponsorship from them, 100 inch tweener frames work great on one handers!

[@tomsd8656]

For me the Wilson Prostaff 100v13 is great. But I did well with Babolat Pure Drive 100 too, as a OHBH player.

[@houradafsar8688]

Great video for all one handers. Have been using the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 for many years playing competitively on ITF masters and 5.0 leagues and want to transition to a stick with a tad more easy power , spin and control to gain an edge as a senior aging player. What are your thoughts on the Head Speed MP 100 ? Was not much convinced for my game with the Boom and Extreme frames .

[@kilmoretimmyg]

Probably worth calling out the TenX Pro as well. I'm surprised the Wilson Blade or Prince Tour 98 didn't make the cut here.

[@hybrid11theory75]

Besides current frames on the market, highly recommend Ultra Pro (16x19/Ideally customised to your spec) and Textreme Tour 100P!!

[@JP6649]

I will attest to the ease of use of the Technifibre tf-40 315 g. on ohb. Fairly whippy as he says. Good flex. Thin beam. Easy to generate topspin in either string pattern, though 16/19 feels a bit more lively. I prefer the denser string pattern.

[@ivanbobrov_]

Completely agree about the head size. 2 incredible frames for the one-hander: Wilson Tour BLX 95 (27.25 in.), Wilson Tour BLX 95 Limited (27.5 in.). Extended length does the trick

[@pedropaivalemos]

These raquets was good.. but i couldnt found this any more in many years already..

[@alexsweeta]

check out the volkl c10 line up as well for control and feel. prostaff and presitge if they had a baby

[@CH-yp5by]

I feel the Ezone 98 2021 / 22 is a superb racquet for a single backhand I have Vcore 95 as well which is definitely better, no surprise there but I'm happy with the Ezone

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

2:57 That's an absolute arm killer though at 74RA...and don't forget you don't have 2 arms available to spread the load...

[@Tennisnerd]

Yeah, it’s stiff, which I mention, but for some players it will be great

[@thesteve121]

Vcore 95 (the 2021 model) is really decent, though for whatever reason I’ve started playing more with the Pure Drive Plus (2021) and it works really well for a single hander.

[@YehShano]

Head Speed Pro is beautiful for everything, switched to the Extreme pro for 2 years but went back to Speed, far nicer feel all around…I personally prefer the feel of 18x20 string pattern though

[@carstenberg4879]

Hej Jonas. Still, Pro Staff V13 and Clash 98 V1. Both work very well, especially with lower tension. Cheers

[@ZeroHourEs]

I remember testing Wawrinka's old Yonex Vcore Tour 330g version and that was quite good on my OHB, pity I couldn't dial in the forehand as good as my current RF97 (weighted to Fed-spec) tempted to actually get another Yonex cause I do agree that the head shape helps quite a bit for OHB shots, will look out for the recs here

[@Onanastic]

Try the Ezone. I had a similar problem with the newer Wawarinka spec vcore pro, where my backhand felt like butter but I couldn’t generate enough pace and everything was dropping short. When I switched to the Ezone 98, I still got that buttery feel on contact, but a lot more free power (cuz of the thicker beam), allowing me to counterpunch with ease. I’d recommend a leather grip and some lead in the center of the hoop to give it a tad bit extra stability though.

[@Turbulencemode]

I’m looking for a new racket and have nailed it down to these lot : Yonex Ezone 98 Yonex Vcore 98 Babolat Pure Aero Wilson Blade Wilson pro staff (Maybe other Wilson ) Which would you say is best for my style of play which is very briefly an agressive player that hits serves flat or with spin, backhands flat, for hands flat and with topspin, If I can’t finish the point quickly then I love to add slices to my game… I really like playing at the net to finish a point quickly. Overall I like playing all over the court. Thanks for the help and great vid again

[@kevt8169]

Jonas, any thoughts on the Whiteout for one handed backhand?

[@HF-ek4ig]

I like the Artengo TR960 (16x19) Tour for my one-handed backhand so much. but only strung with 23Kg

[@kylem.4114]

I like my Radical MP well enough for my ohbh, but there is something about Wilsons. PS97, blade 98, ultra pro are so damn good for backhands. Rad is just better for me on every other shot.

[@alexmaun]

You forgot the blade!! 😢 I actually have one (v8 18x20) and hit a one-hander and really love it, specially on the slices! Cheers from Brazil

[@TimelyAdventure]

Unrelated to racket reviews, but it would be interesting to learn more about the senior ITF tour and some of your tournament play and experiences.

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

If you open a power/spin category for OHB, then actually you can choose any racquet below 100 sqin and above 300g weight. No surprise that the list is far from complete. Blade98, Ezone Tour, CX 200, Regna 98, Phantom, the list is very long. Even a Gravity Pro is more than just decent for OHB, I demoed one (unfortunately strung like crap), felt good.

[@F4BIO771]

I think the only thing that can be a bad thing are too much heavy racquets like Tecnifibre tf40 or gravity pro because it remains back a bit... But depends also by technique

[@friarcisco8717]

Blade 98 18/20 with leather

[@ajmbcr8965]

Please, woulld you make a video of rackets for the right-handed person and left-handed ones!!!! I always check your videos because they teach us all a lot about tennis rackets. 🙏🎾

[@wildflower7574]

Still love my rf97 autograph. Slice,topsin or block return is easy. Nothing comes close for me.

[@ggryffiths]

How have you customized your extreme tours? Thanks for the co tent!

[@Lucian86]

I have a strong one hand backhand and felt like I was hitting it better with my old Dunlop Aerogel 400 than the Yonex EZone 98 I'm using now. The trade-off is uncomparable though. Ezone 98 is so much obetter n every other aspect pretty much so not a big problem. In any case, I guess there are rackets suitable more for 1h backhand but a player shoudn't buy it just for this factor only.

[@theroadie08]

One-hander here. I use Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v8. IDK. I'm 6'3" 220 pounds, I lift weights. I like it. Weight room boys.

[@Sinisterg60]

Agreed... 5'10" 200lb long term lifter and I enjoy my speed pro, but am missing a 98" racket sometimes so resort to my old radical from time to time.

[@limes..100]

Well done, you work out. Amazing

[@theroadie08]

@@limes..100thank you so much :)

[@keithvazquez-lizardi297]

This video helped solidify my pick for the prestige! Definitely agree some of the extra sq inches can be detrimental to the maneuverability of your one hander. I find anything more head heavy than 5 points is really tough to work with in point play.

[@spacemodulated]

Auxetic Speed Pro with 16g Head Lynx Tour-Champagne at 48lbs is pretty darn decent.

[@lucianogonzalez8597]

Can't make the Pure Aero work for my OHB, other than that I find that I need some mass/plowthrough. Can make 100sq rackets with thick beams work

[@chrisc2439]

@tennisnerd surprised you didn't call out the dunlop cx 200 tour, given that you used an older version of it. have you changed your mind about the effectiveness of that racquet?

[@TuanNguyen-hu8ue]

Prince Phantom 93 or 97 is also very good for one handed backhand. I find it as at the same level as Pro Staff 97. The best racket for one handed back hand is definitely the Pro Staff 85. I never seen a pro player playing 2 handed with that racket 😅

[@mostert1986]

Jim Courier did..

[@michaelingram2549]

Second the Phantom 93P. Knifes through the OHB.

[@a.s.981]

third Prince Phantom 93P 14x18 and 18/20 both are awesome for a 1HB becauce of the small head with the thin beam an the head light balance. Although the SW is over 330 the Racket cuts through the air an is extrem fast to swing. Before i used Gravity Pro that was great for Forehand but without the slice it does not work well on the 1HB. Same with Babolat Pure Aero VS Forehand very good but the lack of feel fit not for my 1H Topspin Backhand. Also very good for 1HB in my point of view. Wilson Ultra Tour V2.0 und Wilsoo Blade V7 and V8 and of course Head Prestige.

[@hunter1211]

Prostaff85 does a nice work ... :)

[@andreifeld]

Jonas, What do you think about the blade V8 98? Tzizipas and many other players use it

[@syncbox]

RF97 is amazing

[@johnnyguitar6697]

I am surprised the Solinco Whiteout 18x20 didn't make the list.

[@jackjlutub]

Jonas, I’m pretty sure your on screen specs for the TF40 are incorrect. It’s 310mm balance on their website, which I think is 7pts headlight. I own two, pretty close to Tennis Warehouse tested spec, and their balance points are around 31.5 strung. I think they are pretty good for obh, although my technique and strength (or lack therof) is getting in the way of the racket’s potential 😂

[@topspin4hand]

Think he put up the specs for the TF40 305, not the 315 which you have. The 315 is the one to have to the one hander though.

[@Twoothless]

Sorry for the sidetrack - you're always at these lovely tennis clubs/resorts. Thinking about a tennis holiday next year, do you have any recomendations?

[@Tennisnerd]

Marbella is a nice location but not sure when it comes to coaching packages or academies. Will see if I can create some content about this in the future

[@phillip391984]

My favorite one handed backhand racket is Blade 98S

[@msalvs]

Kind of an hot take on paper but I played with a completely stock 98S v5 and that thing was automatic on my backhand side. I think I hardly missed any shots over 2h. Now I play with a blade 98 18x10 but still remember those 2h I spent with rhe 98s👍🏻

[@flodar1548]

I agree.

[@margnwalkr]

how about revisiting the dr98?

[@jonathanivarsson4722]

Need som tips, should i get the ultra pro 18x20 with some weights added or the wilson blade pro stock 18x20

[@dwelch241]

If I could hit only 1hbh I would use my Rafa Origin. That stick really plows through the backhand like nothing else. However! It's an incredibly hard racket to play all around with...

[@leekar3]

Yonex percept 97h is solid, but low powered. What are your thoughts on TFlight 315 for 1hander?

[@gunjandeepsingh]

I would like to ask about Artengo TR960 Tour Control Pro (18*20). Is it a good stick, Looks like something ideal for 1 Hander.

[@alessandroprofeta8013]

Please do Tecnifibre t fight 300 iso

[@BorisBecker1872]

How about the Solinco Whiteout 305?

[@ketokonazol]

Also what do you think on ezone 98 2022?

[@Anton.Arkhipov]

I’m playing with Gravity Pro and have been hitting good OHBHs lately. I wonder what I should try to feel even better on that side without sacrificing my FH and serve strength? Glad to get some pointers 😊

[@F4BIO771]

If you can handle gravity pro's weight stay with it, is one of the best racquet on the market, you can do all with that. Shame that head didn't made a 305 with that mold(that isn't the tour mold) or with a 16*19 pattern, but I think that if Head does this no one will buy any other head racquet kek

[@kylem.4114]

Try the Radical Pro

[@vinceliu2]

thoughts on solinco 98 18x20?

[@andresf1984]

I switched to the Vcore 98 2023 and I have no complaints

[@omerok968]

Are u still using vcore 98 2023 with one hand , did u like

[@andresf1984]

@@omerok968 Yes indeed, still loving it. Lots of easy power

[@marcopaoletti5420]

Hi, I just can't adjust my one hand grip with tecnifibre handle shape...even worst on backhand volley, I feel so weird and unstable... Never understand where the head of the racquet is "looking" I m switching for something more rounded. Used to play with prince and diadem, now looking for some hybrid in the 320 sw spec... Could be a react mpp or strike 100, or upcoming dunlop cx200 or 400tour... Any suggestion?

[@lwangairs]

How could you miss blade 98 16×19, it's awesome！

[@ketokonazol]

Whqt do you thin about prince textreme axt tour 98? It is for one hqnde? Thanks

[@igotzalife]

Artengo tr960 control tour?

[@tomsd8656]

What is "best" racquet depends on the player too (i.e. how old, young, how fit, how athletic, etc....)

[@nicolasramossalcedo9176]

Yonex ezone 98 305 g is good for one hander backhand??

[@Doty6String]

It doesn’t matter what frame you use for your 1 hander….we all just need to go practice out shot lol.

[@bensommerfeld3920]

What about Prince racquets?

[@jimclawley9117]

No Blade V8 16 x 19?

[@mrmihailacatus]

Vcore 95 seems to be pretty low powered. Not sure it qualifies for power (maybe spin only)

[@edwatts1370]

Wilson seem to price themselves out of the market these days, it was ok when Fed was their flagship player, but the prices are colossal especially given other manufacturers are offering better and cheaper.

[@eduardoestevesdominguez]

Wilson Ultra Pro v4 97” great for ohbh

[@matlew]

Yes but low power

[@conradodelima3286]

and???@@matlew

[@arturpetrovici]

Pro Staff 95, Prince Phantom 93p...

[@MattPebb]

Babalot Pure Strike Tour??

[@Barlo97]

What do you think about Gravity Pro 2023?

[@Tennisnerd]

Works well for me on the one-hander

[@jonathanivarsson4722]

Vcore 95 !

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

Thoughts on the Clash for One-handers? I know it's technically not a 2023 racquet. But, I'm still curious.

[@Tennisnerd]

The 98 is good choice

[@trex1448]

Too unstable and unpredictable for me.

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

@@Tennisnerd Thanks, I've tried it a couple of times and it's felt really good for me. Somehow the flex feels more natural and it's very maneuverable.

[@rogerroger3423]

bro, you can play the onehanded with any stick you like. doesnt matter if 95 or 105 inch racket . its personal preference.

[@kgf2012]

What about the Solinco Whiteout????

[@BorisBecker1872]

I believe it’s great for the OHBH.

[@kvaansharifi4692]

I can't do a good backhand with Yonex rackets!! I tried all of them(two handed)

[@MERIDIAN2251]

this video comes up 2 days after I’ve been thinking of not using a 1h anymore

[@Tennisnerd]

I read minds 😎

[@miguelbarahona6636]

For me, the best for OHBH is the Pure Aero. 100 sqi is the best size.

[@matisms]

no way man, i come here thinking on change my pure aero 2023.. ohbh is POOR with this racquet..

[@Hurry19671]

Babolat Pure Aero! you like it? as a onehander? 》 Impossible! 😂 With your statement you make a fool of Tennisnerd haha. But yes it could be possible: If you string 55kp+, with a very dead string. mabe a thick 16 Gage. but why the hell choose a wrong racket in the first place? and adjust the setup to make it work? I think of Marco Cecchinatto, a onehander too. seems to trust bis Babolat Aero.why? good question😮

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@Hurry19671 I remember also Mariano Puerta (runner up at RG) and Schiavonne (champion at RG.)

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@matisms I added some weight at the handle and at 3 and 9. Overall weight 360g. Swingweight 360. A friend of mine tested it and said it has a big sweetspot.

[@Hurry19671]

@@miguelbarahona6636 I am impressed.and shocked! found some videos with both Puerta and Shiavonne playing excellent onehanded backhands. and memories comeback. (1990/2000s) Corretja played the Babolat Puredrive, (100 head too) and his OHB was so nice;). 》 Maybe there is no right or wrong racket for OHB players at all? From the analytical.point of view Tennisnerd is right: swinging OHB is easier with smaller head, lower SW. But does that knowledge automatically help a OHB guy who has been playing with a 100sinch spinmonster his whole life. Finally Muscular memory has a huge impact.

[@bigrobsydney]

Hi Jonas, I thought that was one of the best videos you've done so far (Thank you!). One question; what is your feeling about the stiffness of all the rackets you mentioned here? I did notice there was a lot of difference, with some being in the 70+ RA range, and some in the 50+ RA. With all the different technologies in vibration dampening, are the higher stiffness rackets okay for arm friendliness with the technology, or is it still something to have to consider?

[@evilchemi]

I read that the Shift is not the best choice if you struggle a bit with tennis elbow. Is that right?

[@Tennisnerd]

I felt like it’s pretty comfortable, I think it depends mostly on the string tension and type

[@evilchemi]

Thanks a lot for the reply. I'll check out your vids on the appropriate strings@@Tennisnerd