Get Ready for 2023 Spring Tennis - Racket Deals

Looking for a new racket (or racquet) for 2023? Here are some of the good deals I see on rackets that I recommend.

Racquets: What I Recommend and Why

Before you buy a racket, I suggest you check out the top half of a similar post I made in 2021 about grip sizes, racket weights, and other factors before you buy a racket online.

What I focus on in this post are rackets that you can buy right now for less than $100 that were previously $180-240. They are awesome rackets, and I don't feel that it's worth the extra $100-150 that you'll pay for the latest minor tweaks in the newest models from the racket producers. Save the extra money or spend it on a good pair of court shoes (and here are some suggestions).

If you want to pay $200 and up for a new racket, you'll have no problem finding many excellent choices on your own. In the Twin Ports I believe that you'll find a bunch of not-inspiring (almost horrible) choices in the local stores. I can't recommend any of them based on my last visits to browse their selections. However, if money is no object, here are my top choices from the major manufacturers, in my order of preference (all are extremely good):

1. Tecnifibre TF40 305 16M Tennis Racquet - $259 (TOP Choice)
2. Tecnifibre TF-X1 285 Tennis Racquet - $229 (Top Choice)

3. Wilson Clash V2 100 Tennis Racquet - $269

4. Yonex VCORE 100L 6th Gen Tennis Racquet - $199 (was $259) 
5. Volkl V-Cell 3 Tennis Racquet - $239.99
6. Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Lite Tennis Racquet - $199 (was $229)

HERE'S THE LIST OF UNDER $100 RACQUETS AS OF January 14, 2023

First, a little story. After 2 hurricanes hit our Florida condo during a six week span in Fall 2022, I found myself without my tennis bag and rackets. All my gear was locked up in the condo and no one was allowed into the building for nearly ten weeks. So, my beloved Volkl rackets were sitting in there growing mold (as was everything else in the building) and I was borrowing rackets to play 4 or 5 times a week. During Amazon Prime days, Tennis Point was running the same discount on their site to match the Amazon discounts. I was able to buy a Dunlop racket for under $80, so I did. I've always liked Dunlops, but rarely actually purchased them over the years. I bought a super light one (275 grams, or 9.7 ounces unstrung, 10.2 ounces strung) and I love this racket. Now I have my Volkls back from the condo and I still use them, but every time I switch over to the Dunlop SX600 I seem to like it even more. I've listed several similar Dunlops below, and they are currently great deals.

From Tennis Point website:

Dunlop Srixon SX600 Tennis Racquet - $99.95 less 20% off = $79.96

• Headsize: 105 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 10.2 oz. (light)
• limited grip sizes available - make sure it will work for you

Dunlop Srixon SX300LS Tennis Racquet - $109.95 less 20% off = $87.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 10.8 oz.
• only size 1 grip available

Dunlop Srixon SX300 Tennis Racquet - $109.95 less 20% off = $87.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 11.3 oz. (heavy-ish)
• only size 1 grip available

Dunlop Srixon SX300 Tennis Racquet - $109.95 less 20% off = $87.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 11.7 oz. (heavy)
• only grip sizes 1 & 3 available

Dunlop FX 500 Lite Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 10.1 oz. (light)

Dunlop FX 500 LS Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 10.7 oz.

Dunlop FX 500 Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 11.2 oz. (heavy-ish)

Dunlop FX 500 Tour Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 98 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 11.4 oz. (heavy-ish)

Dunlop FX 700 Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 107 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 9.9 oz. (very light)
• Limited grips available - size 1 only

Volkl V Feel V1 Pro Tennis Racquet - $119.95 less 20% off = $95.96

• Headsize: 99.5 sq. in. (smaller)
• Weight (strung): 11.4 oz. (heavy-ish)
• Only grip size 3 available

Babolat Aero 112 Tennis Racquet - $99

• Headsize: 112 sq. in. (large head!)
• Weight (strung): 9.8 oz. (light)

Babolat Drive Max 110 Tennis Racquet - $99

• Headsize: 110 sq. in. (large head)
• Weight (strung): 10.1 oz. (light)

From Tennis Express website:

Wilson Burn 100ULS v4.0 Tennis Racquet Tennis Racquet - $99 (retail $179.95)

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 9.8 oz. (light)

Wilson Burn 100LS v4.0 Tennis Racquet Tennis Racquet - $99 (retail $179.95)

• Headsize: 100 sq. in.
• Weight (strung): 9.9 oz. (light).