Best 18x20 tennis racquets of 2019
The string pattern of a racquet influences many aspects of its overall performance and feel. 18x20 is the standard when it comes to a “dense” string pattern. The main benefits of the dense 18x20 string pattern are more control, more feel and longer string life. Advanced players often find they can swing freely without fear of missing; think Dominic Thiem!
Head Graphene 360+ Gravity Pro
Head size: 100 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.7 ounces / 332 grams
Bottom line: This Graphene 360+ Gravity Pro delivers superb feel and comfort to match its plow-through power, control and stability. Endorsed on tour by Alexander Zverev!
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Babolat Pure Strike 18x20 3rd Gen
Head size: 98 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.4 ounces / 323 grams
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. Endorsed on tour by Dominic Thiem!
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Tecnifibre TF40 305
Head size: 98 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.3 ounces / 320 grams
Bottom line: The TF40 305 is a playtester favorite and impresses with its feel, stability and blend of power and control.
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Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v7
Head size: 98 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.4 ounces / 323 grams
Bottom line: This Blade 98 18x20 delivers precision, stability and plow through with a more connected, comfortable feel than the previous version. Endorsed on tour by Stefanos Tsitsipas!
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Yonex VCORE Pro 97HD 18x20
Head size: 97 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.9 ounces / 337 grams
Bottom line: This VCORE Pro 97HD delivers outstanding feel and control with a surprisingly quick swing. This 18x20 addition to the VCORE Pro line is a hit with our playtesters.
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Wilson K Six One 95 (18x20)
Head size: 95 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 12.4 ounces /352 grams
Bottom line: This re-release of a classic Six One 95 is a real weapon for those who crave rock-solid stability and plow through! The firm, crisp feel combined with a high swingweight will allow players to punish the ball from all areas of the court. Once endorsed on tour by Juan Martin del Potro!
Prince Textreme Tour 100P
Head size: 100 square inches
String pattern: 18x20
Strung weight: 11.5 ounces / 326 grams
Bottom line: This Textreme Tour 100P gets a small update, resulting in a bit more stability and plow through compared to its predecessor. For an 18x20 string pattern, this racquet offers easy access to spin and more power than you might expect. Endorsed on tour by Lucas Pouille!
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