Best Tennis Racquets of the US Open

The US Open apparel gets all the attention in New York, but on the US Open hard courts, it's what's in a player's hand that decides the point. Every racquet on tour is built around a specific swing style, and the US Open's fast-bouncing surface rewards players who can generate pace on demand. Here's a look at the racquet lineups behind the pro men's and women's fields, plus the best models each brand has to offer if you want to bring a piece of that setup for your own game!

Wilson: Legacy Redefined

Wilson's roster is anchored by Aryna Sabalenka, who leans on the brand's blend of control-first frames and modern power tech to close out points on her own terms. The Wilson Blade is loved by many, including Jakub Mensik, and the Defyer is a new player in this ever-changing landscape.

No. 1

Blade 98 V9

The tour staple for a reason. A flexible, control-oriented frame with a plush, feel-forward response that rewards precise, all-court players who shape their own pace.

No. 2

Ultra 100

Wilson's spin-and-power frame, built around a wide beam and open string pattern for players who want to swing big from the baseline without losing depth control.

No. 3

Defyer 98 Pro

Wilson's newest performance frame, built to replace the Pro Staff for a new generation of tour players. A denser layup adds stability without giving up the crisp, connected feedback control players demand.

Babolat: French Innovation

Few pairings are as iconic as Carlos Alcaraz and his Pure Aero, a partnership dating back to childhood. The Pure Aero is one of the most competitive frames on tour, while the Pure Drive offers easy power and a more forgiving feel. The Pure Strike is one of the best control racquets on tour, so if you like to pick your spots with precision, this one is for you. 

No. 1

Pure Aero 98

Alcaraz's racquet of choice. Aero-tuned grommets and an open string pattern generate massive, whip-fast spin without asking the player to slow down their swing.

No. 2

Pure Drive 98

Babolat's original power frame, still one of the most popular racquets in the game. A stiffer, more locked-in feel than the Aero, built for flat, first-strike hitters.

No. 3

Pure Strike 16x19

The control-focused member of the Pure lineup, favoring crisp, direct feedback and a compact swing over raw spin, ideal for advanced players who like to dictate.

HEAD: The Perpetual Dark Horse

HEAD heads into New York with one of the deepest rosters in tennis, led by world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and longtime ambassador Novak Djokovic, with Coco Gauff repping the brand's power-forward Boom line on the women's side. Sinner represents the Speed, a well-rounded frame that offers both pace and precision. The Boom is Coco's go-to racquet, offering enhanced maneuverability and power. The Extreme brings spin and pace into play.

No. 1

Speed MP 2026

Sinner and Djokovic's frame of choice. Now built with Hy-Bor composite in the shaft, delivering added stability and a clean, connected feel for all-court aggression.

No. 2

Boom MP 2026

Gauff's racquet, and HEAD's most lifestyle-friendly power frame. Effortless pop off the string bed makes it a favorite for players who want easy depth without a huge swing.

No. 3

Extreme MP

A spin-first frame with a wide beam and open pattern, giving big topspin margin over the net for players who like to work the ball from corner to corner.

Yonex: In DEmand

Elena Rybakina is the standard-bearer for Yonex on the women's side, using the brand's signature VCORE platform to back up one of the biggest serves in the game. Casper Ruud carries the banner for the men, swinging the EZONE to fuel his heavy, high-margin power game. The VCORE is one of the hottest racquets both professionally and recreationally right now. Its spin output is second to none, and its bold red design is all the rave. The MUSE is a well-rounded compromise; offering control and feel for a well-balalanced game.

No. 1

EZONE 100

Ruud's frame. A forgiving, comfort-oriented design built around a plush, dampened response that still generates the depth and topspin his baseline game relies on.

No. 2

VCORE 100

Rybakina's frame. Isometric head shape enlarges the sweet spot, giving huge first-serve and return power without a heavier swingweight.

No. 3

Muse 100

Yonex's more accessible all-around frame, blending comfort and control for players who want a taste of the tour setup without the demanding specs.

Tecnifibre: Technically Awesome

Tecnifibre's tour presence centers on two Grand Slam champions: Daniil Medvedev and Iga Swiatek, the brand's two biggest faces in men's and women's tennis. The T-Fight is Tecnifibre's best-selling racquet, and for very good reason. This racquet pairs maneuverability with control, making it one of the most versatile frames you'll see at this year's US Open. The TF40 borrows the T-Fight's frame design, but sports a lighter weight. This makes the racquet much more maneuverable, a beast for those who can chase down every ball and build out points from defensive positions.

No. 1

T-Fight 300 UNC

Medvedev's frame, prized for its unusually flexible, feel-heavy response that suits his flat, deep-hitting baseline game.

No. 2

TF40 305

Swiatek's platform. A dense 18x20 string pattern paired with a stable frame gives elite control over heavy topspin at high swing speeds.