These are the BEST SELLING rackets in 2023, but are they actually GOOD? | Rackets & Runners 

Crazy how small this channel is, as I find it consistently puts out some of the best technical content on rackets on RU-vid.

Always such great thumbnails on these videos 👍🏻 keep it up!!

This is the first video I have seen from this channel and I am subscribing

Awesome video, we need more channels like this one

I've been playing tennis for a year now. I really like the Head Extreme Tour and Pure Aero VS. I've tried out a number of other rackets but have the most fun playing with those two.

pure drive for years, absolutely love it

Around here (Seattle), the most common racquets I see (several generations) are the Pure Aero, Pure Strike, Blade, Speed, and Pure Drive, roughly in that order.

Very informative.

Indeed the choices of the most popular rackets. Out of all five most of the people that I played with men or women . They play with 1 out of 5 you have mentioned. They are all happy with theirs racket. So my man you are definitely correct here. I prefer going down to less expensive markets brand because I wouldn’t overpay them. The others brand do just as good as the jobs. As long you put in the right strings and tension with. Great job you.

Well bonjour and merci for the information

I really love my pure aero 23 it’s perfecto for me and am tempted to buy the pure drive as a second racket😍🔥

The most shocking thing about this video is to find out that you’re French! 😂

Hi Luca great video. If you were to create your own racket company what would you name it and why (in detail please)? Also, can you please do a comparison of the Prestige Pro and the Extreme PWR (I have demoed both and cannot tell the difference).

Wilson at the U.S Open fan week event did not have these newer ultras . When I asked about it one of designers said that they were Tennis Warehouse exclusives .

Volkl c10 pro. Smooth as butter

Thanks for the great content! Are these rackets(PureDrive2021 & EZONE100 in particular)too heavy for women? What’s your take on their light versions such as PureDrive100L & EZONE100L?

Me having a pure drive (2003 version) and looking for a change… to find this out!! 😂😂😂 Merci beaucoup

I've demoed a ton of raquets and the Pure drive shines through every time. String it low with a poly and its so powerful. I get no elbow pain and can hit nasty topspin plus penetrating flat shots. In fact I would say I get better control / stability then Ezone and Vcore!

Well, guess what! I really needed to buy new racquet and was really confused about buying which one, aero, aero rafa or pure drive, but, as soon as I picked up the pure drive and took a swing from it, I instantly realized the type or control it has as compared to others + pure drive series always famous for its power and aggressive nature. The weight balance and he feel of the racquet is totally exceptional! And now, as you mentioned, bolstered my decision of buying this racquet. I'm an advanced player and yes I can say that it's really a go racquet! Totally worth the investment.

The new version of the Babolat Aero is much more playable than the last version. I played with the previous versions since 2008 and this one is much better.

Very interesting. Where do you think the Pure Strike fits in. I have an 18X20 and am quite happy with its performance

hey! thanks for amazing videos! can u please review Wilson Blade 102 Serena Williams?

Luca, have you tried the Pure Strike VS at all? Wondering about your thoughts. Currently using an Ezone 98 and looking for a bit more precise.

I still have my Jimmy Connors wood racket I bought at Big5 sporting goods...1980's

Best racquet i’ve used is the technifiber tf40, amazing feel and control. Feels miles better than the ezone 98 and radical.

The pure drive is the easiest racket to pickup and just play with. If I’m ever down a racket, I can grab a pure drive and know it won’t take an adjustment period (even coming from my prestige MP). Nice video!

Pure Drive 2021 for the win, just changed recently from the 2018 model. Its king.

Great video as always. I'm a 40y/o beginner/intermediate player and have always used Wilson so love their racquets. Currently using the Wilson Clash V2 and Prostaff V13 RF97. I got the RF97 cos I love Roger but it's too difficult and heavy to use so got the Clash as was told it was a lot more arm friendly. However, I'm finding the Clash to feel too light and pingy and much rather the feel of the RF97 but I know I'm not good enough to use the RF97 on a consistent level. Was thinking about the Wilson Blade 100 or the Wilson Shift 99 300, however after watching this video, i'm thinking I need to try the Babolat Pure Drive 100. Thoughts or recommendations? Thanks

thanks for your vids They are just nice info I have had a Wilson Pro staff v13 for about a year or so... I'm struggling to find a string for it. first people suggested Wilson sensation comfort which is alright but you get almost no spin with it thus requiring a lot more wrist for spin. people have suggested kevalar but it just feels hollow any suggestions?

Great Video. I really enjoy how you review the rackets. Ive tested now a handful of rackets and the Blade 98 16X19 is leading the way for me. Ives got a Pure Drive 100 and Pure Aero 100 to test now and from this video is going to be hard to choose. Which one would you choose out of the Blade 98, Pure Drive 100 and Aero 100 and why?

Prince 100p 18x20 great feel, power and control.

I love my Babolat Pure Drive! Have you tried the new 98 and if so, what are your thoughts?

What overgrip are using on these racquets? Thanks, great channel

how would you compare the blade v8 16x19 vs the 18x20, as well as the pure aero 98?

I'm currently playing with Pure Aero 2019 and looking for something with less power so that I can swing faster. Would you recommend ezone 98 or the new Aero?

Head presitge mid/mid plus. Yep old schoolish and the best thing to hit a court.

HELP!!! I played with Prince Graphite II midplus for decades. Then the injuries piled up and the bag of racquets were put away for about 15 years. Now ive got medical clearance to knock myself out on the court again ( two artificial hips) and my Prince racquets are starting to give me arm trouble. Honestly, I dont think Im as quick as I was 20 years ago so my setting up for a shot is a little slower and im just not hitting the sweet spot like I used to. The weight of the frame is probably not helping either. So what do I do? I need to look at something with maybe 15% more power and arm friendly. The world has changed!!! Thanks so much I love your channel.

So Luca you are thinking about switching to pure aero 100? What about the gravity pro?

I remember when the radical was the only racket I would ever see (possibly because of Andy Murry's success at that time). I also had one myself the youtek graphene radical was probably one of the nicest rackets I've ever owned, too bad the next version of it ruined the feel.

Confused between the pure drive and the ezone 98. From what i understand both have easy power but ezone gives better control and better dampening. Thoughts and advice please

So the Radical MP - how does it compare to the Speed Pro? I’m using the 2 gen old Speed Pro, and want something just slightly more powerful with less weight, but still under the “control” type racquet.

I sold my Pure Drive because it was utterly unplayable for me, this racket is a million times too powerful. I didn't want to downsize so I bought a Gravity and it's fantastic

I enjoy your reviews but have to call out a gaff here: At 7:00, your text graphic ID's the Pure Aero 2023 as the "Pure Aero 100." As an update of the 2020 Pure Aero VS, it's actually a 98.

Good video, Info for those who care, Every racquet in this video is made in China except for the Yonex Ezone which is made in Japan

4:16 i’d really like to hear your thoughts on what was so problematic with the ezone v5. that’s my favorite of the whole line(actually not a big fan of any of the others but the xi), and very similar to the xi in stiffness and feel, but it’s almost impossible to find. also, the first version was just called the ezone, then came ai, xi, dr…

@Luca - how would you compare Head Gravity Pro to Head Radical MP for competitive play for the advanced intermediate player? I play with 360+ Radical MP but I am liking 360+ Gravity feel and precision a lot. The only issue is that GP seems to be “weaker” on the second serve and it does not seem to give me the “edge” on ground strokes like Radical MP. I would like to switch to GP. It feels amazing but I am afraid that this feel on my side would result in a weaker shot on the other side of the net. Any advice on this is deeply appreciated.

Does the nBlade not count as the start of the blade line? Was playing with the nblade my senior your in high school in 2006.

The string you use in all your rackets is solinco hyper g?

How would you compare the Radical from 2021 to the 2023 model? Is it worth to upgrade?

Help, Luca! I'm playing with an Aero Pro Drive 2013. Do You think that Pure Aero 2023 could be a good improvement? Thanks a lot!

I just love Wilson logo. As an amateur male player I aim to switch from old Prince graphite to Wilson models. Even though I do no compete I need to get a presicion and control alongside that Wilson logo. Blade line seems to be a bit pricy to me. Please recommend Wilson 98 graphite other than Blade, in a lower price range with good control and precision. Will any recreational Wilson racquet do a job for me? Thank you

Merci.

Most pro's don't use a blade they use a Wilson Steam 16 x20 that has been painted to look like a blade

Rackets great for one hand backhand, any recomendation???

if you made a your personal ranking of this racquests, including gravity pro, what is ?

any rackets more suitable for a one handed BH? currently using the blade 98 v8 16x19 but lacking depth on both wings

Can you do a best racquets for juniors video

How about Dunlop FX500 . Can u explain ? Vs Yonex Ezone 98/100

Ive been to nationals and have played a few ITF's and the most common racquet i've seen is by far the Yonex racquets. Babolat is close but its mainly these 2 brands that i see

I love Head

I always played with a babolat pure drive gt (I’m intermediate level), but I want to make an upgrade, do you think the PA Rafa 290gr (2023) worth the trade ? Nice content btw.

I've a Wilson BLX Pro Open for the last 13 yrs (bought it when I was 13yo). Looking to replace it with a new racket because it's too loose in my hands (I've grown quite a bit) and I don't feel like I have much control over the ball (feels too easy to swing, and I often hit the ball too hard which goes out of bounds). I don't know what I should look for when deciding on a racket, but I do prefer to have more control with spin potential (to keep it within the field when hitting hard). This list does show some nice options which seem similar to what the Wilson Pro Open is.

Guys really need your help im confused😢 which is better for power and control combined Blade 98 / radical mp/ aero 98 or aero vs which should i choose

Where'd you get your hoodie?

What kind of player would pick an ezone 100 over pure drive 100 and vice versa?

At what stage should a beginner upgrade their racket from a cheap one? You mentioned the blade is an advanced players racket so does this mean someone who’s only playing a few months shouldn’t get one?

what brand are those white shorts?

Surprised that the Blade did not take the first spot. The Blade and the Clash are among the racquets I most often see at the 4.5 level.

Wilson all day

Hi, great review as always! I've moved from Head Gravity Tour to Wilson Blade V8 16x19 NS and it is the best racket that I've ever used. I paired it with Wilson Pro Staff V13 NS and my game was never better than this. My honest recommendation for Blade V8 16x19!

How does Vcore 100 compare to Ezone 100?

Can we also have a top 5 most popular strings?

Ezone 100 is the best racket ever

Would you say this order also corresponds to your own opinion? Or would you rearrange the list?

10:03 lmao

👏👏👏👏

Baised , Blade @ no 1

The one EZone before Xi only had 100 version.

Head mp or Babolat pure drive?

I bought once a Pure Drive and I honestly HATED IT.

Prompts rétablissement alors 😃

Prince would sell a lot more if pros used them

I popped my ankle once and I wasn't even trying to slide.

Why didn't you include the Yonex Vcore 95? That's the best racket that I have ever played with, and I have played with a lot of rackets.

I was criticizing you in my mind already😅

pure drive is like stiff club with horrible stiff feel. No thanks

No Clashes? Don't believe they are not in the TOP of sales 😮

PA 100 or PA 98?????

Lets be honest - all racquets needs customization. ;)

The Pure Drive is a guilty pleasure. I can't control the power on my groundstrokes, but I was serving faster than ever without even trying. As expected, the Pro Staff is no longer popular now that Fed has retired. They should have made a true mid sized Pro Staff instead of the 100sqi X version.

Can we get a top 5 beginner rackets video? I also think that when you describe a racket as being good at “power, spin and control” you’re essentially telling me nothing because no racket is going to be perfect at all 3 things so highlighting that the power is “ok but not it’s main feature” is more useful than saying “it has power”. Just some feedback and as a new player I find the tennis industries very confusing and reviews should be objective and not another marketing video.

Surprised Clash isn't in the top 5

Pure Aero not Arrow

He is no french. He sound American. More specifically Californian.

Unique feeling....NOT uniquely feeling.

Click bait. This is a pure marketing video. All rackets are "incredible". Then the list "buy here".

OUCH!! 🤕 🦾💨 Aero 100 Pure Drive