Quick Note from Coach

ADVANCED PLAYERS - 12 & Older

Yonex Ezone 98, 98L, 100, 100L

Yonex Percept 98, 100

Yonex VCore 98, 100

I like all the Yonex Racquets but commonly play with an Ezone (Tour or 98).

JUNIOR RACQUETS - 11 & Younger

Additional consideration for younger players are the 26" racquets Yonex has available - check them out by clicking this link.

INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PLAYERS - ALL AGES

Pure Drive or Pure Drive Lite

Pure Aero

I have a Pure Aero and the power and stability are remarkable.  Great racquets overall for all types of play and styles.

GRIP SIZES 

12 & Under - Grip Size range 4" to 4-1/4"14 & Over - Grip Size range 4-1/4" and up 

ADVANCED PLAYERS - ALL AGES

Blade - all sizes (25", 26", 27")

In 2025 I picked up an 8th Generation Blade and have loved it.  It is maneuvarable, accurate and has good service response for my swing speed and styles.

The 9th Generation is on my hit-list as I'd like to move to it around Christmas (hint, hint).

GRIP SIZES 

12 & Under - Grip Size range 4" to 4-1/4"14 & Over - Grip Size range 4-1/4" and up 

These type of tennis backpacks are value packed - from racquet specific storage to shoe and wet-item storage - they have it all.  

Babolat is shown, but other brands include Head, Wilson & Yonex.

Playing great AND looking great - well, it's always been my strategy!

I always encourage parents to dress their kiddos for comfort , and having breathable and proper fitting clothing for tennis is key.

Pro Tip:  Always buy shorts/tennis skirts with pockets for tennis for match-play.

The racquet is an extension of the hand/arm/body - the connection point needs to be dry, comfortable and reliable - I've used Yonex brand grips now for the past 6 months .

Other brands I recommend:  Diadem, Head or Wilson.