Best Tennis Racket for Advanced Players
If you are playing in tournaments or on a college team, your game is climbing to the top of the field, and everyone knows it. There is a lot of gear that is thrown at advanced players and much of it is gratuitous. But a racquet designed for your advanced game, offering plenty of control and feel, is a must for every serious player. The following racquets play best for those at the NTRP 5.0 level and up.
Why it's best:
The Prince Graphite Mid is still one of the most popular racquets on the market, and the EXO3 Graphite 93 Mid is one of Prince’s best updates to its classic frame. The EXO3 technology provides better aerodynamics and a larger sweetspot. This frame provides the excellen... read full review
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Holabird Sports $199.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Babolat AeroPro Drive is a favorite among nearly every reviewer, from Tennis Magazine’s official gear guide to the anonymous online review. That’s because it offers something in every part of your game. At the baseline, this racquet is all about spin, pace an...
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Holabird Sports $185.00
Why it's a best pick:
It’s hard to go wrong with the frame designed for Pete Sampras. For the players with well-developed strokes and long, smooth swings, this racquet will offer the kind of control and accuracy that most racquets can’t match. This is a good bet for players with stren...
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Holabird Sports $199.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Youtek Speed Pro is a racquet that an advanced player can appreciate: it has a rounder head shape and solid 12 ounce weight that will provide plenty of power as you swing through a groundstroke. This racquet feels stable and crisp on volleys, and allows the player to hit...
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Holabird Sports $199.95
Why it's a best pick:
The K Factor line of Wilson racquets are a consistent favorite among amateurs and pros alike, both for their control and maneuevarbility. The KBlade Tour is a midsize racquet with a 93 square-inch head and a 20mm straight beam design made with an advanced player in mind. It ...
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Holabird Sports $199.00