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180 reviews from r/10s, r/padel, r/tennisracquets and 4 more subreddits

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Yonex

4.5

(36)

"EZ100 or VC100 is going to be the pick for 90% of beginner to intermediates."

"Ezone 100 or VCore 100 would be the best selection for you."

"Ezone 100 would be the best choice for you."

"I feel like it would be a good racquet to start off with while also being good for you as you progress."

"I recently switched to Yonex vcore after demoing a bunch of rackets and am absolutely loving it."

"You probably will like the 2023-2024 Yonex VCore 98 or 98 Tour."

"Get the newest model of the one that you improved with or get something extremely similar, like the Yonex Ezone 98."

"They’re all much easier to use than the pro staff."

"Can’t go wrong with a Yonex Ezone 100."

"My wife moved to an E-Zone 100 (300G) and E-Zone 98 (305g) with great results."

Head

4.3

(29)

"Great racquet. The mid plus is also awesome."

"By far one of the best."

"The best racket I ever played with."

"Get a gravity MP. Nice control racquet Thad’s 295g."

"The extreme (non team version) is my current favorite in the Head lineup."

"Gravity MP is the general consensus for best Head control racket right now."

"I have chosen Speed in the end, it was also on a nice discount."

"Speed MP is likely the only stick in your list you won’t want to replace in a few months."

"Might as well try the new model and see if you like it."

"I’d swap the blade with the Head Speed MP as it is more forgiving and will give you a strong forehand."

Wilson

4.6

(25)

"Just buy the Wilson Hammer 120. Sorted for years."

"If you can find a good deal on a Wilson clash, I love mine. very flexible frame, 100sqin head, good all around racket for learning."

"Wilson Clash or Prince Tour, multifilament strings at 48 pounds."

"Did you try the RF97 v13? that’s the best version I liked."

"If you decide to buy a racket without demoing I’d suggest sticking with Wilson, Babalot, Head, or Yonex because they will be easier to resell if you have buyer’s remorse."

"Wilson clash 100 (295g but has a low stiffness rating and is well known for its arm friendliness)"

"Super arm friendly"

"I love my Wilson Shift! It seems user friendly and easy sweet spot."

"Man every time I see a post of “what racket should I get” I wish the mods would automatically just say blade or ezone."

"Clash is the way"

Babolat

4.2

(13)

"This racket provided that really well alongside 95% the power of the original Pure Aero"

"May be one of the best rackets I even used."

"They’re all much easier to use than the pro staff."

"Babolat Pure drive @ 300g."

"Personally it's my favorite version of the pure drive."

"Some of the best sellers with these specs in mind are Speed MP, Blade 100, & Pure Aero."

"Is a pretty good line for feel and a little power"

"If u don’t like the feel of Babolat racquets then stick to head"

"Clash is regarded as the most arm friendly and worth a try."

"Go-to recommendations for returning players... Babolat Pure Strike, etc."

Prince

4.4

(5)

"Any prince O-port racquet! Not a day of tennis elbow whenever I've used an O-port racquet."

"The Phantom and Tour lines are both arm friendly."

"Prince Phantom is really nice but I wouldn’t recommend it for someone below 3.5."

"If you are looking for another 105sq inch racket, Prince makes lost of options."

NOX

5.0

(4)

"I absolutely love it."

"Great for defensive play."

"For me it was the best decision ever."

"Top level maneuverability with a bit of balance on the head of the racket."

Siux

5.0

(4)

"This is by far the best."

"Feels great, big sweetspot, great power and control."

"The best racket I've used for control."

"The perfect balance between power and control."

Bullpadel

4.5

(4)

"Easily the best quality and helped with power and control."

"This is a top heavy racket that is easy to handle somehow."

"Unbelievable control and lobs."

"Will follow up once I get to play!!!"

Maxbolt

4.0

(4)

"Easy to swing and easy to use. Stiff racket. Even Balance."

"If you are looking for a much powerful and stiffer racket, check Maxbolt Superstar 10."

"Consider brands like apacs or maxbolt. Maybe try gallant sakiko or superstar 10 or 11 from maxbolt."

"Maxbolt superstar 11 i think fits your budget."

#10

Diadem

4.7

(3)

"Definitely a good racquet for spin but it does launch a ball so spin is often a necessity."

"Check out the Diadem Nova FS 100."

"It plays similar to a pure drive with a little more control."

#11

ProKennex

4.7

(3)

"ProKennex!"

"I second the ProKennex recommendation."

#12

Unsquashable

4.3

(3)

"Would be my choice but I’d immediately get it restrung with quality Tecnifibre strings."

"Ytec pro is never a bad shout"

"Both are perfectly good choices but I would go for the unsquashable"

#13

Kuikma

4.3

(3)

"For the price is such a great racket."

"Feels really nice to play with."

"Despite the low price, I really enjoyed it."

#14

Dunlop

4.0

(3)

"I recently picked up a Dunlop, not as popular as the bigger brands, but a good racquet."

"If you could raise your budget to €80-€90 you should be able to get a decent Dunlop or Tecnifibre second-hand racket."

"Dunlop racquets have a good reputation."

#15

Karakal

4.0

(3)

"The Karakal is fine. Get two racquets--you need to have a backup."

"The Karakal will be fine for you."

"Some of them lasted 5 years of abuse, can confirm it's good equipment for new players as they are quite durable and still in good weight range."

#16

Yonex Ezone

5.0

(2)

"Ezone is gunna be the safest bet, especially for someone who is just starting off."

"I use an older model of the Ezone and it feels amazing to hit with."

#17

Yasaka

5.0

(2)

"Safest choice is YEO. Although ClipperWood/Sanwei Fextra wouldn't be too bad for that extra kick."

"If you have the money go for Yasaka Sweeden extra with 2 rakza 7."

#18

Counter Veron

4.5

(2)

"I would go with the counter veron without any doubts"

"One that I really liked was the Babolat Counter Veron because of its control and comfort."

#19

Blade

4.5

(2)

"Blade 100 (v8 or v9 doesnt matter) with head velocity mlt @ 54 lbs."

"If you can find still on sale for $150."

#20

Technifibre

4.5

(2)

"The Technifibre Dynergy 130 is perfect and at a very good price."

"I liked them alot when I tried them ( TF40 specially. ) but I opted out for Wilson Clash cause I have a horrible shoulder."

#21

Metalbone

4.0

(2)

"It has an amazing power."

"It's pretty medium/soft with a hard face, huge sweet spot."

#22

Nanoflare

4.0

(2)

"Can suggest Nanoflare 700 Play."

#23

Xamsa

5.0

(1)

"Since you're in Canada, check out Xamsa."

#24

Rakza

5.0

(1)

"I vouch for the rakza 7 and yasaka recommendations."

#25

Racquet Guys

5.0

(1)

"Racquet Guys in Markham offers a loaner program! You can borrow three rackets, try them out and return them within a week."

#26

Tecnifibre

5.0

(1)

"Buy him a carboflex"

#27

Royal Padel

5.0

(1)

"The best racket I used."

#28

Volt

5.0

(1)

"Was/is my favorite this year."

#29

Oxdog

5.0

(1)

"Felt light, mobile, and above average when smashing."

#30

Nox

5.0

(1)

"The racket is perfect for me!"

#31

XCALION

5.0

(1)

"By far."

#32

Stiga

5.0

(1)

"Incredibly easy to play with."

#33

Quad Tiger

5.0

(1)

"Sounds like a bullet in every single shot."

#34

Oliver

4.0

(1)

"Oliver sport is based in Germany and has some exceptional rackets."

#35

Arcsaber

4.0

(1)

"Arcsaber 11 play."

#36

Apacs

4.0

(1)

"Nanofusion Speed 722 by apacs, good for both beginners and intermediates."

#37

Sanwei

4.0

(1)

"Sanwei Fextra 7 with Ultraspin on both sides."

#38

Xtop

4.0

(1)

"I’m a huge fan of the xtop but a lot of guys love the air shaft 125 and the 125 s"

#39

G888

4.0

(1)

"To develop your basic strokes G888 is really good I think."

#40

LOK

4.0

(1)

"I loved it long grip, best touch."

#41

Fix Your Technique

4.0

(1)

"Try the Fix Your Technique MP 16x19."

#42

Starvie

4.0

(1)

"Feels like a nice improvement in pretty much all aspects."

#43

Adidas

4.0

(1)

"Perfect versatile racket."

#44

Hack

4.0

(1)

"Really improved my lobs and volleys."

#45

Informs

4.0

(1)

"Pretty fkn cool!"

#46

Artengo

4.0

(1)

"Artengo is good for a 'budget' brand, someone from this forum actually recommended them and I was seriously considering buying it."

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