Overview
Introducing the TF40 305 (16x19)! With this racquet, Tecnifibre introduces a new model to the TF40 family. Unlike the original TF40 305 (launched in 2019), this racquet packs a modern 16x19 string pattern, giving it easier access to spin along with a slightly higher launch angle for easier depth. It also has the phenomenal control, pocketing and feel of the first generation TF40s. Although this model is lighter than the TF40 315 (16x19), it packs a higher swingweight (321-RDC), making it slightly better at plowing through the ball or redirecting higher levels of pace. That said, it still has enough speed for whipping up heavy spin, hitting shots on the run or reacting quickly at net. Technologies include a stable RS Sharp beam along with Dynacore XTC for extra touch, dwell time and pocketing. This racquet also has Foam Inside for a more solid feel at impact. Ultimately, with its impressive combination of spin, precision and speed, this is a great option for intermediate and advanced ball strikers. The great feel at impact is a nice bonus.
Specifications
| Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight: 11.3oz / 320g | ||||
| Balance: 13.07in / 33.2cm / 3 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 321 | ||||
| Stiffness: 64 | ||||
| Beam Width: 22mm / 22mm / 22mm | ||||
| Composition: Dynacore XTC/Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low | ||||
| Stroke Style: Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: White | ||||
| Grip Type: Tecnifibre Xtra Feel | ||||
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| String Tension: 49-55 pounds |
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Customer Reviews
Solid choiceVery low powered and stiff
Very fast response
Pls try lower tension- had mine volkl 130 string on 45 initially but was too tight - loose to 40 and it started to hit deeper.
Enjoying the fh- suffer a little on bh slices.
Very nice racquet if you put in the lower tension. Recommend for 4.0 and above
Great racquet!I demo’d this racquet and loved it from the first swing. It provides a nice balance of power, control, and spin. I have found it to be particularly nice on serve - great response and grab for both power and spin. Got it on sale which made it even better! Wonderful service and no issues with stringing or delivery.
Great controlExcellent racquet. Ordered the TF X1 as well from another place and does not compare with feel and control. Also my tennis elbow is gone. Would recommend 10/10.
Fantastic comfort and feelI purchased this racquet three weeks ago and just purchased a second one so I had two setup the same way. I’m a 3.5 Michael Chang type of player (fast and just return shots and served well). The racquet hits solid when I just counter punch a hard shot or have an opportunity to rip it. My serves have improved with consistency and power. I also feel good with spin and touch around the net.
Good control racquet but tidbit under-powerGood control racquet but tidbit under-power
Also very comfortable with good feel.
Great looking too. Just wish more power then will be perfect.
Swing weight feels heavier than other racquets with the same static weights.
Great purchase!I have really enjoyed this racquet since the first time I pulled it out of the demo box. It has a very comfortable feel, good plow through the stroke, responds well with groundstrokes, volleys, and serves. Very stable, provides nice spin when needed, and enough power when you really want to rip it. I have been very pleased with this purchase.
Serving faster than everI am getting speed and spin with this racquet. I’m a 3.0 rec league player, I’ve been playing a few times a week for 7 years now. Clay outdoors and hard court indoors. I had tennis elbow when I was learning to play, so I had been using the last few versions of the Wilson Blade to protect my arm. My arm hasn’t hurt in years so I thought I’d try a lighter racquet.
I wish I had sooner! I’m getting so much more speed and spin on my serve. Partners and opponents have been saying “Great serve” more than ever in the last few weeks. I get more power from my groundstrokes with the Blade, but I think as I keep getting used to this racquet I’ll get better with my timing and racquet speed. It’s has not been great for control when it comes to re-directing pace receiving a fast serve, I think the heavy Blade just absorbs more. I’ll stick to using only this one for awhile longer, but it may end up being the racquet I use for service games.
So far, so good!I'm a 4.0 player that likes to serve big and volley (or +1), and the feel at the net is incredible. I'm using the Tecnifibre NRG2 17/1.24 Natural string at 55 lbs. Offers good control on the groundstrokes, but I need to generate most of the power, which I don't mind. Spins work well, both topspin and slice. Highly recommend, especially when it's on sale. I have only played with it 4 times, but so far, so good.
Modern control racquetThis is a very solid modern control racquet with a thin beam and plush feeling. It is relatively low powered compared to other popular 98-305 racquets nowadays but by no means is a classic low-powered control racquet. With a long fast swing, you can generate enough power and spin. All in all, this is a very well balanced racquet that doesn't shine in any one particular area but does everything well, suited for intermediate-advanced players.
Solid modern control racquetThis competes well with the Blade and the Radical. I would say it’s slightly less precise than the blade and radical, but gives more power (not too much) and more spin than both. It’s very close forgiveness-wise, and feels more stable than the blade (maybe slightly less than the radical?). It’s light and quick through the air, and is overall just very impressive. Pretty comfortable too (but I’m not someone with lots of comfort issues though). Lastly, paint job is simple, but great quality. Has some raised bits for a really nice feel. I never had issues with the grip shape, but some people do. Really underrated racquet in my opinion. Especially on sale, worth the money for sure!
All rounderThis racquet is a thing of beauty both in terms of how it plays and how it looks in this white cosmetic. Racquet has enough mass in head and the way the balance point designed gives good plow through and easy to swing. Get what you put in the shot with nice feel. Because of flex, balls may launch especially with eastern forehand and flat top spins shots, once I adjusted to semi western able to rein in the launch and keep the balls in. Overall its a well rounded racquet with enough power and touch for groundstrokes as well as volleys, slices and drop shots.
Good all around racquetI fell in love with this racquet the first time I tried it, and soon bought one. A different but positive feel from my head-heavy last racquet. Nice balance of power and control. My only gripe is that after just two sessions the bottom of the grip loosened to the point I had to put epoxy under it to keep it in place.
Stable and directGreat feel and stability with its foam filled core. Also nice control as pattern is closed more than some 16x19’s. Not a spin monster if that’s what you’re looking for and cosmetics may be off putting for some. Overall a great stick.
Comfort and ControlThis is my first Tecnifibre racquet. Very comfortable with good control. But definitely it has lower power vs other 98 sq inch racquets.
Love this spinny, plowy, modern fun stick!Absolutely love this stick! A great transitional racquet for players moving from 18x20 to 16x19 as the center pattern is actually still pretty dense. That said, it's got lots of spin potential and also a bit of free power compared to where I came from (2010 6.1 BLX 18x20). Have tried it with NRG2, Multifeel, and Dunlop Iconic All multifilaments as well as Luxilon ALU Power.
Light frame with control and powerI love this racquet! It was an easy transition from my RF frame. I chose the 16x19 string pattern because it matched my current frame. My serve has improved and it’s easier to volley with.
Almost perfect!I play in the mountains of Colorado at 9,300 feet. This racquet has all the control and feel that I need to keep the ball in the court and where I want it to go in this thin air. Easy to create spin, and is a super comfortable racquet that just just feels great at impact. Inspires confidence such that I can go after shots and attack the ball.
Best All Around Control RacquetI've owned multiple 16x19 control frames (Wilson Blade, Head Radical MP, Yonex Vcore pro 97) and the TF40 is by far my favorite. The touch and feel is exceptional and the foam filled center makes this frame feel softer than RA notes. The sweet spot is well defined and stable even on off-center shots. The strung balance is a little headlight enabling great maneuverability but still nice for hammering ground strokes and solid volleys. I love returning serves with this frame, swing away !
Fairly nice racquetBought on a whim due to sale price. First time using this brand. A little heavier than expected but I’ve been playing with lighter racquets the last 10+ year. Overall far happy with product. Nice tacky grip but 4 stars because I had to re-grip it already as the grip was poorly overlapped and the bands separated exposing plastic.
OverlookedI've read reviews and comments that say this racquet is for advanced intermediate players because of its 98-inch head and lower power. I'm a fifty-something 3.5 doubles player, and for my modest game it strikes a nice balance between power, maneuverability, and control, and also between comfort and responsiveness. I have a hybrid eastern/semi-western grip, and that's about as far as you can go with the more rectangular grip, though. Razor and Razor Soft pair really well.
Not that smoothI came in from dunlop cx200 tour into this as a trial.
I am feeling the shock come through on impact..
I have ordered the 18x20 version to check its behavior.
TW did a great job with stringing and shipping.the best place to shop tennis stuff.
SOLID!Great all-around racquet. Excellent control with plenty of power when you strike it correctly. My 14 year old was using the Babolat Drive Team series, which became a little light for him, and is now crushing it with this. He tried 8-10 different racquets and kept coming back to this one. Also… picked up the 2022 line for only about $129 a piece, so we bought three. You won’t be disappointed!
Tennis Warehouse Hits a Slam!The folks at Tennis Warehouse were a breeze to work with when I ordered a couple of identical racquets. Ordering and delivery of the racquets were seamless and they were prepped perfectly and ready for use. Thanks TW for a timely, smooth process at a great price!
Great racquetFantastic! Easy to play with and transitioned from a Blade 8.
Best racquet everComfortable, solid, just the right power level and maneuverability at the net is great.
5.0 Player - Outstanding Racquet50-year-old 5.0 player with a one-handed backhand. Switched from an old Wilson KBlade. Tried a dozen racquets before settling on the TF40 -- Blade, VCore, Radical, Percept, EZone, Speed, etc. Knew this was the one within minutes of trying it. Not too head light but easy to whip up spin. Not too stiff, not too flexible. Fast through the air and maneuverable, but stable at impact. Easy to serve with. Much, much easier to hit topspin with my one-hander than with my old KBlade, although the paper specs are extremely similar in terms of balance, weight, stiffness, etc. At the same time, slice comes naturally. Very happy I switched. The old model and the new model as of this writing (Feb 10, 2025) are identical but for the paint job, so feel free to pay 50% less for the old model. I tried them both, detected no difference.
Hate it or Love it... It dependsI switched from Head Extreme modified. I am a former pro player. Now playing since 37 seven years. The good of this racquet is it is very arm friendly. If you have good technique to hit the sweet spot with a good kinetics most times, the racquet is a marvel. Well. If you struggle to do so. You may find yourself struggling with the racquet. However, this is a very rewarding struggle. This pushes you to play much better, relying your game on modern tennis foundation.
Really goodThis was very comfortable for a RA of 64. I suppose the foam filling does make a big difference. Nice blend of old and new school!
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It's an excellent racquetI am 48 years old, and I played tennis since I was a child, but when I entered university, I stopped playing. Now, I have been playing again for a year, starting with the Babolat Pure Drive 300 grams, but it caused me tennis elbow. I bought the Boom MP 2022, and the problem persisted, so I got the TF40 305 grams. It is a very good racquet that helps me with all strokes, especially the serve; it is very stable. But it is a racquet with a swingweight of 321, and currently, I don't have the ability to handle it for more than one hour of constant play since I don't have the arm strength to move it. I discovered that for now, I can only use racquets with a swingweight of less than 315 and a weight of 300 grams; the TF40 305 is very safe for tennis elbow, in addition to having a good feel when playing with it. For now, I'm going to try the Volkl V-Cell 8 300, which has a lower weight and lower swingweight, to see how it goes for me.
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Great racquetI bought this on a whim at a Black Friday sale, and boy has it delivered. Better power and plow through than with my Wilson Clash, and really good control. Solid at the net. Have it strung with synthetic gut at 53 but will play around with other string combos.
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Great control racquetThis is a super comfortable racquet and gives great control. The 16x19 pattern gives nice spin potential, and is one of the only racquets that gives me confidence to take a full rip at the ball when playing where I live at 9,300 feet. It's been a game-changer for me!
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Does the jobOverall racquet feels good except on few shots when you don't exactly middle it. Maneuverability is good. Overheads felt easy to hit. No pressure on arm while hitting big shots. Few down sides are somewhat flatter shots and feels too much power at the center only. Serves are not so penetrative.
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Good control and spinGood control and spin. Will have to generate your own power. As far as the foam inside goes, not sure how much that helps.
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Only for professionalsThe racquet I had before was a Head Boom MP 2022 (295 grams), which caused me tennis elbow. I started researching which racquets could help avoid this issue, and I came across the TF40 305, but it's a racquet that requires you to be almost professional to handle it. Since after 40 minutes of play, my arm can't move it anymore, but it does help a lot with the serve, although it's difficult to maneuver at the net. The tension I used on both racquets is 44 pounds and the speed of my serve is 98 mph.
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A modern classicThis is a solid option for a modern player's racquet. I'm transitioning from the Dunlop CX Tour 16x19 (95in) and wanted more forgiveness. The Dunlop is a great racquet, but it requires a static weight of 345 grams plus before it comes to life, and then I can only swing it comfortably for one hour, and off-center hits are punishing. The TF40 is not a scalpel like the Dunlop, but it does most of the things I want it to do. There's great directional control, easy access to angles and drop shots, easy depth, and it's solid from all parts of the court.
Current strung specs: 340 grams / 32.5cm (6 points) / 330 SW (measured w/ Briffidi)
Customizations included in the above: leather grip and two grams in the handle plus one gram at 3 and 9. The racquets were too head heavy in stock form so adding weight in the handle helped lower the balance for more maneuverability and it helped with block shots and volleys.
String setup: Tecnifibre Biphase (mains), Kirschbaum Super Smash Orange and Luxilon ALU power (crosses)
Quality: Specs were quite similar, so matching two racquets was easy. There was a hole in the palette on the third racquet, looks like a bubble was formed in the heating process then it popped. I'm returning that one.
Feel: the foam-filled approach to dampening is far better feeling than things like vibration dampening mesh on Yonex. It's not the pure and crisp feel of 100% graphite like the Blade Pro, but the ball doesn't get lost on the string bed either.
Control: When hit in the center, the control is mostly point and shoot. When I hit outside the center, there isn't a big penalty; shots don't fly, they just don't hit the exact target.
Spin: good access and allows for a heavy ball with the high SW.
Speed: Mid-court and scramble shots are a little more sluggish than the speedy Dunlop, but I'm getting a feel for it. I do wish the racquet flew through the air more quickly, especially when whipping up forehands on the run.
Blocks, backhand slice & volleys: Really solid after customized. The racquet doesn't get pushed around.
1HBH topspin: A little sluggish at my current spec. I did try more weight in the handle to make it 8 points HL and it played much better, but it was a little heavy after one hour, so I had to dial back the weight. I've been preferring a 2HBH these days anyway.
2HBH: Very good control and spin.
Forehands: Excellent depth, spin, and heavy shots.
Scrambling: Squash shots and defensive lobs have been very good. It's easy to put the ball where you want when on the run.
Me: 5.0 counter-puncher
Overall, I've been enjoying this racquet. I demoed against the Blade 98 16x19, Yonex Vcore 98, Head Speed MP, Yonex Percept 97/100D, RF 01, and Blade Pro 16x19. The Tecnifibre and Blade Pro were my favorites, and I pulled the trigger on this one, but I may pick up a Blade Pro as well. :)
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The TF40 is the new standard.If you're familiar with a few generations of the Blade, you've seen it go from stiff to soft, high swingweight to low, and employ all sorts of dampening technology, all in efforts to provide a lighter swinging yet sufficiently powerful racquet that won't kill your arm. Well, Tecnifibre has delivered on that task the tried and true way. This foam-filled 98 square inch racquet has a stiff layup that provides power and a crisp feel, and is tempered with foam injected into the tubes. For me, this is the best feeling, modern racquet I have played with. Because this racquet provides some crispness, it compliments the latest generation of more muted and slick spin-oriented polyesters out there quite well. I now have a quiver of 3 to take into competitive matches and tournaments, and haven't looked back. Caveats: Depending on the specifications you receive, you may need to add a little weight to help with stability and plow through. If you prefer a less traditional balance, and/or prefer a more head-heavy racquet, consider the TFight ISO 305, but that racquet plays a bit stiffer as well. If that person is you, I would also suggest the Radical MP, Ezone 98, and the Pure Aero 98.
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Very good racquetAdequate control, topspin and power. Changing from TFlight 300 and I'm very happy
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Solid all-around racquet for 3.5+High quality and solid racquet that could probably suit any player 3.5 or above with the right sting setup and customization. A control racquet but with great power and spin potential. I would compare it to the Wilson Blade 16x19, but with a little more power, spin, and stability. The Blade has a little more feel and ball pocketing, though. Also comfortable as long as you use proper technique (hit the ball in front, engage legs and core).
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TF 40 305TF 40 305 is a great playing racquet! Pin point accuracy with a full cut at the Ball! 64 stiffness rating gives the racquet a nice flex at the net and great on the serve. I can put the ball where I want it when I want to! I’m stringing with TF Razor Soft at 48 pounds.
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Good racquetI'm usually a Babolat racquet player but I wanted a change and I picked up the 305. I'm loving this racquet, easy access to topspin with great control.
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TF 40 305Great Racquet built for pinpoint placement! Easy to generate speed and Power! Strung with TF Razor Soft Poly at 52 pounds. Love this racquet and string; great combination! Highly recommend.
TF40 305TF40 305. Built for Control and Accuracy! Great racquet easy to generate power. Serving with pin point accuracy.
MagicalAfter demoing and playing dozens of racquets, my playing partner and I each ended up buying the TF 40 305, 16x19. Nothing else "clicks" quite the same way. Terrific control and terrific spin, with plenty of power for an advanced player (who is presumably generating their own power). I've let other people borrow my racquet as well, and so far, everyone loves it.
Good but a tad overratedAfter so much hype, I had to try this thing. This racquet defines "good at everything, great at nothing." It performed almost identically to the Head Extreme Tour that I hit with two summers ago. And that's not a negative as the Extreme Tour is a good frame. Coming from the Prince Phantom ultra flexible racquets, I expected a 64 flex with a much thicker beam and foam-filled construction to be way more solid. I even added some weight and still didn't find the stability I did with the Phantom's. Did hit better then in the second half of the session so I'll give this one another whirl over the weekend. But so far, nothing earth-shattering to report and planning to go back to the Phantom as of now.
Comfortable and solidI took a circuitous route to this racquet that ran through the Head Gravity Pro, Tecnifibre T-Fight 315, Pure Strike 16x19 and the TF40 315.
For me, the TF40 305 (16x19) was easy on my arm, had a generous sweet spot and held up well against heavier hitters. I also didn't feel that the racket was particularly underpowered (and I am far from being any sort of advanced player).
In its stock form, it felt a little unstable to me, but after adding 4gs of lead tape to the handle (underneath the overgrip) it has been really solid.
Perfect BalanceThis racquet is the perfect balance between control and power. Excellent performance and incredible stability.
Comfortable AFNo matter the shot, racquet feels very comfortable in the hands. Probably the foam construction? Whatever it may be, I'm a big fan.
Best Tecnifibre for feelBy far, this is the best feeling racquet of the TF line and certainly one of the best feeling racquet of all racquet brands out there. The downside is that this racquet is quite under-powered so you have to have good technique and hit the sweet spot. I think it may feel a little better than my 1st gen Dunlop CX200 Tour 16x19, but for now I'm sticking to the Dunlop as my go to racquet. I'll certainly continue to play this racquet as I personally like to play many different types of racquets in my collection.
Best frame I have hit withI played with a Pure Drive 3 years prior and I liked it a lot. I then switched to the old Tfight 300 xtc which was a very solid frame. I then switched to the Tfight 300 RS which was even better in my opinion than the xtc as it was stiffer and offered more control. 3 months ago, I switched the the new TF40 305 16 19 looking for more control and precision, after trying the Ezone, Solinco Whiteout, Pure Strike, and Blade 16x19. It was by far the best out of any of these racquets, and much better in my opinion than the 18x20 version in terms of feeling. I have been playing the best tennis of my life and I couldn’t be happier.
A fantastic racquetI had been playing with the original version of the TF40 305 18x20 for about a year. I really liked the racquet with great control and great feel, but I had a hard time generating spin. This was mostly fixed by switching to a poly string (Hyper-G soft at 45 lbs), but I was starting to feel tenderness in my arm and wrist. I then switched to this newer version, the TF40 305 16x19, and have been loving it. It still has a similar amount of control as the 18x20 frame, but it is much easier to generate spin and has a bit more power. The lighter swing weight of the 16x19 also enables me to generate more swing speed. Overall my serves, forehand shots, volleys, and slices have all improved with this TF40 305 16x19 frame. The one weakness is I feel like the lower swing weight has slightly diminished the plow-through of my backhand. However, I have only been using the racquet for about a month so I am still adjusting my swing. Overall, I have been extremely happy with this racquet, with tons of control, a great feel, and now the ability to generate topspin and slices. I'm a 4.0 player in my mid-40s and have been stringing it with Tecnifibre Triax at 52 lbs.
A Modern Classic!I switched to this from a Head IG Radical Pro, and have enjoyed it greatly so far. I love that Radical to bits, but I was looking for something that could maintain that great blend of a classic feel while giving enough pop for a modern topspin-based baseline game, while being a tad more forgiving than the Radical. This racquet fits that very well. I do give up a tiny bit of precision compared with the Radical, however I think its worth the trade-off for being easier to use. Added a leather grip and a little bit of lead at 12 to bring the swingweight closer to the 18m, which makes this a very well-rounded and balanced setup.
replacement of donnay pro oneAfter getting back into tennis from my high school playing days (30yrs ago!) - I found this racquet to be the best feel for replacing my old Agassi Donnay Pro One. I still loved my Pro One but the head/grommets were deteriorating and this racquet has the best feel for me.
Great RacquetGreat, flexible frame thats easy on the arm and great from the back or up at net with a plush and stable contact. You do need to bring your own power and fast racquet head speed to get the most out of it but it's not-too demanding weight helps with this. Also string low - 50 pounds or around there, this seems to work best with the racquet, keeps the sweet spot large and gives a little boost of controllable power and great ball pocketing. If you're not afraid to swing big and attack the ball, this frame will reward you!
Great racquetTecnifibre did a great job with this update. Really liked the last version, but like this one even more. Less muted with a more direct feel. The 16x19 still provides great directional control, while giving a bit of added spin. Will continue to play with this one.
Great follow upLove the 2nd Gen here of the TF40 305 line -- the 16x19 open pattern makes the frame that much better. Great feel and control and more than enough pop and spin. The addition of foam into the frame gives it a great / solid feel at impact and a great response.
UncomfortableAdmittedly, I bought this without demoing it first, I went off the specs and the playtester reviews. Big mistake and I own it because you should always try before you buy. This frame is extremely low powered even for a control racquet. Off-center hits feel jarring and the racquet feels unstable. It feels unusually stiff considering it's low RA rating and anything hit outside the sweet spot the ball just loses tremendous power.
I can't understand how this racquet playtested so highly. Maybe one of the worst racquets I've hit with in recent memory. I strung it with Ice Code 17g at 52 lbs and I've considered changing the string set-up, but I'm so disappointed with the racquet itself that I think I would rather just sell it.
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Comments: Very nice blend of feel, control, and power.
From: Eric, Tampa, FL, 1/29/22