Updated September 2024
Taylor Fritz is one the best players coming out of the US in years. Read on for our player profile of Fritz, and mot of all.. what racquet does Taylor Fritz use?
Taylor Fritz’s racquet
Taylor Fritz endorses the HEAD Radical MP (called Tour in some markets), but, like many pros, he is using an older model. Many tennis nerds are actually surprised to hear that Taylor is using a relatively light racquet in a 95-inch head size. This is a low-powered setup, but Fritz has excellent technique and a whippy forehand to generate power.
The racquet Fritz uses underneath the new Radical cosmetic (you can check out the HEAD Radical line from our friends at Tennis Warehouse) is the HEAD IG Radical MP, which has the pro stock code TGT 260.3. The so-called IG or Innegra series from HEAD that came out around 2012 are still treasured by many pros and recreational players. From the Prestige MP (293.2) and the Radical Pro (260.5) to the Extreme IG MP 2.0 (TGT 285.2), to name a few.
Judging by a listing on eBay some years back, Fritz doesn’t even add much weight to his racquets (this could have changed). The weight measured was 299 grams unstrung, and the pics showed some lead tape in the hoop at 12 o’clock. This means the swing weight is relatively high for such a low static weight.
Taylor Fritz uses a hybrid string setup with HEAD Hawk in the mains and Babolat VS Touch 1.30 in the crosses. Tensions might vary according to conditions, but it would be approximately around 50 lbs for the poly and a bit higher for the gut.
If you have more information about Taylor Fritz’s racquet, please let us know in the comments below.
Biography and Career
Taylor Fritz was born on October 28, 1997 and grew up in Rancho Santa Fe in California, US. As a junior he was ranked no 1 junior player in the world when he got into, at least, the quarterfinals of all four junior majors. He was then named the 2015 ITF Junior World Champion.
After winning the 2015 Junior US Open, Fritz turned full professional and he got into the top 250 of the ATP rankings.
Hi career shortly started to take off. 2017 saw his first major win against a top 10 player, when he defeated Marin Cilic at Indian Wells and in 2018 he eventually reached a career-high ranking of world No. 47.
Eight ATP titles
Up until today, Fritz has won eight ATP singles titles and the American achieved a career-high singles ranking of no 5 in February 2023.
His record of wins/losses currently stands at 269 – 183 and his best performances in a Grand Slam is his two quarterfinal places at the 2024 Australian Open and Wimbledon the same year.
Coaching Team
His current coach is Michael Russel, a former professional tennis player that previously coached Frances Tiafoe among others. Part of his coaching team we also find Paul Annacone that has worked with big names such as Federer and Pete Sampras.
Stats
Serve Stats
| Category | Statistic |
| Aces | 4194 |
| Double Faults | 1036 |
| 1st Serve Success Rate | 60% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 76% |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 52% |
| Break Points Faced | 2505 |
| Break Points Saved | 63% |
| Service Games Played | 5676 |
| Service Games Won | 84% |
| Total Service Points Won | 67% |
Return Stats
| Category | Statistic |
| 1st Serve Return Points Won | 27% |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won | 50% |
| Break Point Opportunities | 3021 |
| Break Points Converted | 38% |
| Return Games Played | 5595 |
| Return Games Won | 20% |
| Total Return Points Won | 36% |
| Total Points Won | 51% |
Social Media and Fun Facts
Fans can follow Taylor Fritz on his Instagram account with 650K followers or via his x.com account with 105K followers.
- Taylor’s tennis idols were Pete Sampras and Juan Martin del Potro, when growing up.
- He also loves to play golf.
- Favourite tennis shots are serve and forehands.
- Favorite sports teams are Manchester United and Los Angeles Chargers.
- Favorite tennis event: US Open.
5 comments
Why isn’t he using the poly in the mains for the spin?
Mark…because he has poly in the crosses for spin, don’t need it in both.
Is his racket a 95 sq in? If not, what exactly was the point of the first paragraph on 95 sq in heads?
Yes
Any comments on 105/110 sq in racquets?
Who uses it and what are the pros and cons ?