The Gear of the Year - The "Best" Racquets of 2024

[@trentmccormick6171]

I have no data except what my I see in my city... But the Blade has to be the #1 seller of the year. Probably because it's beautiful - but also because its a real upgrade from the v8 if you want a stiffer and more stable frame.

[@PedroHenrique-bs8hj]

Babolat pure strike 100 16x19 for sure

[@nglfmark1]

Totally agree on Volkl Vostra V9. For a 100si frame, the shape and string pattern 16x19, feels so dense and sweetspot, so small. Almost like a 95si. Very unique. I tried many different strings and tension. For me, have to string really low (42lbs poly Kirschbaum Super Smash 1.23mm mains and Pro's Pro Red Devil 1.14mm crosses). Added tiny amount of lead at 3 and 9 and at the bottom of the throat. Total static weight strung is 330g and strung Swingweight is 314. Plays much better. Longer dwell and increased power BUT still very controlled due the strange head shape and string pattern. Would love to try the TF40 2024.

[@HardCandy-d9q]

Volkl make such great racquets but that narrow small sweet spot is what kills them the shape of the head is good they just need to keep it the same and enlarge it such a shame I.m.o because I didn’t want to switch from Volkl but had to I still love them though..

[@pdiseris]

Yonex Eclipsion 5! Best tennis shoe i've ever used. I went to this from the Asics Gel Challenger 9 which was so so. The Yonex has excellent cushioning and stability with amazing support for lateral movement. I bought 2 pairs, one for clay and one for hard court. I'm sticking with them.

[@Tennisnerd]

Have to try

[@pdiseris]

@ you won’t be disappointed. There’s also no break in period from the first day they feel comfortable!

[@youngsuit]

wouldn't be a scandanavian talk without bringing up hockey!

[@jamesbittle9789]

I've demoed a few dozen racquets over the last year or so, and my favorite by far is the Nordic Dots Model 99. I am ordering a second one as soon as they are back in stock.

[@ColdBrew_1]

Can you compare it to PA98, Prostaff 97, and Rf 01? Thank you!

[@CH-yp5by]

So glad Fredrick pointed out most people who bought the RF01 racquets are Federer fan boys who are not good enough to play with the racquet, its so true considering how many are for sail on ebay market place and ebay.

[@nanda7251]

I use prince phantom, thanks for your review, its the best racquet i ever have

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Excellent video, thank you. Switched to the Blade 100 v9 recently and have about 8hrs of play with it. Excellent frame that I agree does all things well in. I am pleasantly surprised at the stability for such a modest unstrung weight, the feel/touch is also top notch. Mine came in close to spec with SW 321 (dampener incl and no frame customisation). I did add a couple of grams of weight into the handle, more out of habit than any real need, static weight now 330g. Experimenting with strings, currently full bed of HyperG Soft at 50lbs. Previously Restring Zero/Sync hybrid at 51lbs which was awesome. Switched from Gen3 PS 98 (16x19) - excellent stick too but the 335 SW was getting challenging to navigate as the level of opponents improved.

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks Anthony

[@Anthony-lt8ww]

The TF40 is so addicting. Even shanks feel better with it lol

[@tatovicxcii100]

Hi Jonas! Great video thanks a lot! Currently playing with CX 400Tour 2024, I can stay with it or Blade 100/Strike 100 are considerable better? Thanks for your answer 😊

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! You can stay with thay one 👍🏻

[@tatovicxcii100]

@ thanks ❤️

[@jamesraisch1876]

I was watching a bunch of fitness content right before I saw this video. I didn't realize it was Tennis nerd and thought someone was giving their recommendations for peds. It took me a moment to realise

[@Tennisnerd]

:D

[@scottwalker9354]

Great video as always Jonas! I have yet to try the TF40 line, but I am in love with the Tfight 300 line. If the TF40 is similar to the Blade, what would you compare the Tfight 300 to? Thanks!

[@agradina]

Pure aero

[@ppp3339]

Im using TF40 now. I demoed it and I was like “wow” but still wondering how speed MP would feel. Didnt demo them at the same time. 😢

[@rogalabc4412]

Quicker through the air then Blade 100. Stable, good at slicing and volleys. Shines from the back of the court. I serve better with other raquets tough like pure drive or ezone probably due to higher stiffness and grip shape. Also feel could be better as its a bit muted.

[@sebdijkema8399]

What strings did you like the best on the TF40? I use black code right now, but want to test some other strings. Just bought a set of Tru Pro Pure Rush, interested to see how that plays. What would you recommend for me to try out ?

[@Tennisnerd]

Pure Rush is great, Nordicdots TS 127 was good. Now I test 4G at 20 kg, also nice

[@Xingzs]

should i get a pure aero 98 or blade 98 v9 im looking for power , spin , control which one do u guys think is best and both is the same price in my country. Also i've been using a wilson steam 99s until today help me guys

[@Tennisnerd]

It depends on a lot of things, I would get the Aero

[@roc_co]

Blade V9, RF01, new Pure Strikes are the best for me.

[@experientialtennispickleball]

Would love to see your takes on the new Pro Kennex Black Aces and the Carves. The Black Ace Pro 97 seems the best looking racket (ever?), the Carves might be a very pleasant surprise. Nordicdots Model 99 would be my first choice for a new racket right now.

[@dudaycasuyon]

Hi sir, if you dont mind me asking how would i know from a weekend warrior's perspective regarding the size of the rackets sweet spot? I have a newbie friend who has an RF01 future that i tell him that his racket has a small sweet spot. How can i prove it to him? Thanks in advance and dont forget to play tennis always! 😊

[@rogalabc4412]

Let him play with 98 and then 100 raquet? Will instantly notice the difference 😊

[@Tennisnerd]

Hey there is some scientific sweet spot data on Tennis Warehouse. But if he is happy with his racquet, he should stay with it

[@dudaycasuyon]

For sure he will stick to his stick mainly because rackets are expensive here in the philippines​@@Tennisnerd

[@mustafamohamadhaidar966]

What racquets has pro stock feel

[@Tennis040]

Nordic dots 99

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

RF01 and RF01 Pro were the best racquets of 2024 for provided you're a sufficiently high technical level to get the best out of them.

[@pistolpete023]

Some high level players won't like it due to the stiff feel.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

@@pistolpete023 LOL. There will be some high level players somewhere in the world who won't like alternative racquets either.

[@TomSmith-il6pz]

Is blade pro an. Old stick?

[@pistolpete023]

@@vwmusicplaylist1935 My point is there's no objectively "best" racquet, only best for your game. Any attempt to say one racquet is better than another is silly, imo.

[@sjol6126]

I felt the same way about the RF 01 Pro , then picked it up again and fell in love. My racket of choice is the Blade V9 16 x 19 but am now playing better with the RF 01 PRO ( strung with Technifibre Razor Soft )👌🏻

[@dmytrogalakhov5366]

So Henrik plays with Aero98 now? Does he use it only on clay or on fast courts too?

[@Tennisnerd]

He plays Aero 98 everywhere with a control racquet as backup when the ball is ”flying” a bit

[@dmytrogalakhov5366]

@@Tennisnerdinteresting. What is his control racquet? Thank you in advance for your response.

[@farood5]

I can’t seem to find where henrik talks about the pure aero 98 ?

[@hankthetanksweden]

@@dmytrogalakhov5366 it’s a prototype racquet that we are not allowed to talk about yet 😅

[@seandoyle2769]

@@hankthetanksweden It wouldn't be by Head by any chance?

[@Robust2013]

Prince Phantom 🎾😊 vamos

[@Tennisnerd]

They are good

[@peterfox863]

TF40 is maybe the best control racket in 20 years if it wasn't for that awful grip shape. Total deal breaker. A shame really.

[@Tennisnerd]

I am trying to adjust to it, otherwise I will go to a customizer.

[@peterfox863]

@@Tennisnerd How, with tape to build up the shorter sides od the grip?

[@peterfox863]

Build up the longer sides i mean *

[@evgshk]

Can someone explain to me this grip thing with tf40? What’s wrong with that?

[@trentmccormick6171]

​@@Tennisnerd Going down a size and using two over grips works wonders!

[@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn]

TF 40 16X19 OR 18X20?

[@Tennisnerd]

16/19 for me, more versatile

[@ArturAndriasian-TennisOn]

@ If I order a previous model of TF40 16x19 ? It is not a huge difference between new and old one (2022) ?

[@kingofclay-te2ko]

Best string of the year definetly HEAD HAWK TUAH 😂

[@eduardohuerta5460]

Put some spin on that thang! 😂

[@Flootyy]

@@eduardohuerta5460you know what I mean?

[@travissimmons5561]

Yall win you tube for the week

[@federerfederer4843]

It was funny dont say sorry man~~😂😂😂😂😂 head hawk touch or head hawk tuah 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brunopecego5297]

Mine went dead pretty quick. Head hawk 1.25 in black. I like the volkl cyclone. Lost tension quick but still has pop and control

[@TimTheMusicMan]

12:35. ‘Dog issues’. 😂😂. That’s tennis players for you. The slightest noise breaks their concentrations. Doggies not allowed to bark.

[@KevinKeunen78]

You missed the Prince Beast 98 O3 305g. I liked it but a bit too powerful for full swings. My favorite now is a Prince Phantom 100P. Just ordered two on top to have them matched. 100X 18x20 are great too, unfortunately a little too heavy for me on fast surfaces.

[@mteca5093]

BLADE 100L

[@cadethompson3617]

how come you dont talk about the strike 97 at all

[@Tennis040]

I can't feel anything with this auxetic 2.0 i play maxbe the best tennis with the extreme tour 2024 but i can't feel the ball 100% in or out.

[@user38479]

Same man. Might be strings, too. I use lynx tour hawk touch, but it's a bit unforgiving.

[@pellozor]

Personnaly auxetic 2 works perfect with hybrid

[@meinsouza]

But it's still October haha

[@Tennisnerd]

No more big releases until January

[@rickvansmith3672]

@@Tennisnerd What about Radical Auxetic 2.0? Isn't that coming end of year?

[@bodzio2304]

@@Tennisnerd Jonas, do you know when new Vcore will be able? Fingers cross for Servo Filter in that model ;) how about a movie with 2025 realesed? :)

[@gcpz1173]

No Yonex Percept? 😮

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

It was last year no?

[@Tennisnerd]

Last year

[@smashthestateX]

its just graphite with slight balance diff. get over it

[@Charles-vz5ws]

So no Yonex🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour]

@@Charles-vz5ws Yonex didn't release any racquets this year

[@ATA-wi2lh]

“You lose your grip” man these influencers just parrot other people. Dude is just copying Roman Prokes.

[@Tennisnerd]

What are you talking about? Roman Prokes said what?

[@HardCandy-d9q]

@@Tennisnerd all I heard was Roman Prokes said to lower the TF swingweights which I.m.o is a mistake Technifibre is the next Yonex they just don’t miss with their racquets even their lower weighted ones can be customised to be weapons I’m super impressed with TF they will take over..