Best Control Tennis Racquets

Best control racquets

Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v8

Ability level: Intermediate to advanced
Bottom line: For this version Wilson adds some speed and stability while keeping the sublime feel and spin-friendly targeting of the previous generation. At 11.3 strung and boasting a speedy 320-RDC swingweight, this racquet is ideal for intermediate and advanced players, especially if they crave maneuverability. This stick also packs a buttery 61-RA stiffness, giving it outstanding ball feedback.

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Yonex VCORE Pro 100

Ability level: Intermediate to advanced
Bottom line: This VCORE PRO 100 is easier than the VCORE Pro 97D to use for intermediate level players and still delivers plenty of control. But it also offers an easier playing experience overall, making this racquet an easy choice for intermediate level players looking for control and feel from their racquet.

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Prince Phantom 93P (18x20)

Ability level: Advanced
Bottom line: With its midsize head, flexible feel, buttery thin beam and dense string pattern, the Phantom 93P (18x20) belongs in the dictionary under control and feel. Advanced players looking for the undeniable precision of a traditional player’s racquet should start here. Be advised, the rock-solid feel at impact is addictive.

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Babolat Pure Strike 18x20 3rd Gen

Ability level: Advanced
Bottom line: The Pure Strike 18x20 is the most control-oriented racquet in the line and offers added mass behind the ball for great plow through. This racquet's low-powered precision provides big hitters with the freedom to attack the ball without fear of overhitting. Endorsed on tour by Dominic Thiem!

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Head Prestige Tour 2021

Bottom line: Head updates the Graphene 360+ Prestige Pro with a new name and material technology. This update is called the Prestige Tour 2021 and it gives you the stability of a tour level swingweight without feeling overly sluggish in the front court. The payoff is a racquet that optimizes ball feedback according to impact location. The Prestige Tour also benefits from Graphene 360+ (labeled Graphene Inside), which strengthens the frame in key locations to provide a more powerful and stable hitting experience.

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Wilson Pro Staff RF97 v13

Ability level: Advanced
Bottom line: Designed with Roger Federer in mind, this racquet caters to advanced level players. At 12.6 oz strung, the Wilson Pro Staff RF97 does not get pushed around, and it rewards players who can swing it with authority. Control is phenomenal, but there's plenty of put-away power when you can deploy the mass. The high levels of stability and plow through are undeniable. If you're looking to show your opponents what power and precision can look like, don't think twice about trying this most modern and evolved version of the Pro Staff.

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Yonex VCORE Pro 97D

Ability level: Advanced
Bottom line: Recently updated, the VCORE PRO 97D continues to put an emphasis on precision with its dense 18x20 string pattern and 97-square-inch head size. The beam got just 1 mm wider, which translated into a small bump in put-away power. Fans of the previous versions of this racquet need not worry, however. The control was not sacrificed.

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Dunlop CX 200 Tour 18x20

Ability level: Advanced
Bottom line: With its surgical 95-square-inch head, dense 18x20 string pattern and thin beam, the CX 200 Tour 18x20 not only retains the phenomenal control and feel of its predecessor but also gets a nice bump in plow-through power and improved stability. Players looking for classic control and feel will find it here.

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