Precision Racquets

Precision racquets tend to suit attacking players. They tend to want a precise but powerful racquet, allowing them to play aggressively with confidence.

If you compare precision racquets to control racquets, precision racquets have a smaller head size, require even more from the player, and usually have a higher stiffness.

Pro players who play attacking tennis with precision racquets: Roger Federer, Aslan Karatsev, Hubert Hurkacz.

Head size: 95-100 sq inches (we include more forgiving head sizes up to 100 sq inches)
String pattern: 16×19, 16×20 and 18×20
Stiffness: mid-to high-60 RA strung

Easier to use

This category is for intermediate players who want a bit more help from the racquet.

Babolat Pure Strike 100

More forgiving and easier to swing than the Pure Strike 98. Almost all Babolat racquets are stiff, so string it sensibly. Babolat Pure Strike 100 Review.

String recommendations:

Power&feel – Babolat Xcel 1.30 @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, Babolat RPM Power 1.25 @52 lbs (22.5 kg) crosses
Control – Babolat RPM Blast 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – Babolat RPM Blast Rough 1.25 @49 lbs (22 kg)

Prince ATS Tour 100

Good power level, still decent control, and available in 310 and 290-gram weights. For more stability, go for the 310, for an easier swing go for the 290. Prince ATS Tour Review

String recommendations:

Power&feel – Prince Premier Control 1.30 @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, Prince Tour XP 1.25 @52 lbs (22.5 kg) crosses
Control – Prince Problend or Prince Diablo Prism @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – Prince Vortex 1.25 @50 lbs (22.5 kg)

Wilson Pro Staff Six One 100

An interesting evolution of the Wilson Six One 95 with a bigger head size for more forgiveness and a bigger sweet spot. My review.

String recommendations:

Power&feel – Wilson NXT or gut 1.30 mains @55 lbs (25 kg) / Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 crosses @51 lbs / (23 kg)
Control – Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 @52 lbs
Spin – Solinco Tour Bite 1.25 @48 lbs

Yonex Percept 100D

A great weapon for aggressive players that like to attack the ball. The 18×19 string pattern gives you the precision to take the ball early. Our Yonex Percept 100D review.

String recommendations:

Power&feel – Yonex Rexis Speed or gut 1.30 mains @54 lbs (24.5 kg) / Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 crosses @50 lbs (22.5 kg)
Control – Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – Yonex Poly Tour Rev 1.25 @47 lbs (21 kg)

HEAD Speed Pro

This is a tad heavy for some players, but overall you get a combination of pace, control and frame that travels relatively fast through the air. HEAD Speed Pro Review.

Power&feel – HEAD Velocity 1.30 or natural gut @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, HEAD Hawk Touch 1.25 @52 lbs (23.5 kg) crosses
Control – HEAD Hawk 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – HEAD Lynx Tour 1.25 @48 lbs (21.5 kg)

Dunlop CX 400 Tour

A whippy and stiff frame that delivers easy pace but with some precision added to it. My review

Power&feel – Dunlop Iconic Speed 1.30 (or natural gut) @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, Dunlop Explosive Tour 1.25 @52 lbs (23.5 kg) crosses
Control – Dunlop Explosive Speed @50 lbs (22.5 kg)
Spin – Dunlop Explosive Bite 1.25 @48 lbs (21.5 kg)

For advanced players

These precision racquets have smaller head sizes and require more from the players.

Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 315

Many like to play with the Federer autograph, but that should be reserved for highly advanced players. The 315g is a good option. You still need a high level of tennis ability to use it. Our Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 review.

String recommendations:

Yonex Percept 97

Similar to the Pro Staff this is a great choice for the attacking player, it gives you spin and some decent power too. Go for the Percept 97H if you like a hefty frame or the Percept 97D if you want more control. You can check out our Yonex Percept 97 Review here.

String recommendations:

Tecnifibre Tfight ISO 305

A solid stick with a higher swing weight that allows you to go for the ball with confidence. Very stable at the net. My review.

String recommendations:
Power&feel – Tecnifibre X-One-Bi-Phase 1.30 @56 lbs (25.5 kg) mains, Tecnifibre Black Code 1.24 @52 lbs (23.5 kg) crosses
Control – Tecnifibre Black Code 1.25 @51 lbs (darker colors are stiffer, lighter colors livelier)
Spin – Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25 @48 lbs (21.5 kg)

HEAD Prestige Tour

Solid, heavy, precise and a great frame for players who like to get to the net. HEAD Boom Pro is another, more forgiving and easy-to-use frame that could work for this player. HEAD Prestige Tour Auxetic Review.

String recommendations:
Power&feel – HEAD Velocity 1.30 or natural gut @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, HEAD Hawk Touch 1.25 @52 lbs (23.5 kg) crosses
Control – HEAD Hawk 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – HEAD Lynx Tour 1.25 @48 lbs (21.5 kg)

Babolat Pure Strike 98

A stiffer frame that offers excellent power for a 98. The 16×19 pattern will give you more spin potential, while the 18×20 offers more precision. Babolat Pure Strike 98 Review.

String recommendations:
Power&feel – Babolat Xcel 1.30 @55 lbs (25 kg) mains, Babolat RPM Power 1.25 @52 lbs (22.5 kg) crosses
Control – Babolat RPM Blast 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – Babolat RPM Blast Rough 1.25 @49 lbs (22 kg)

Volkl C10 Pro

Heavy but with great combo of feel, spin, power and precision. It’s been around for a long time for a reason. My review.

String recommendations:
Power&feel – Volkl Power Fiber 1.32 @54 lbs (24.5 kg) mains, Volkl VStar 1.30 @51 lbs (23 kg) crosses
Control – Volkl Cyclone 1.25 @51 lbs (23 kg)
Spin – Volkl V-Torque 1.23 @49 lbs (22 kg)

My favorites

There are many excellent frames in this category. Some of them cross-over to more advanced power racquets. For players looking for heavier racquets, the Yonex Percept 97H, HEAD Prestige Pro or Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph are all excellent options!