Yonex Pro Player Gear
Learn more about the gear of Yonex pros, including Stan Wawrinka, Naomi Osaka and more.
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka climbed to the top of the rankings after winning back to back major titles and became the No. 1 player in the world in January 2019. Osaka is an aggressive baseliner who can generate vicious amounts of pace on her forehand and backhand. She endorses the Yonex EZONE 98, which offers a fast feel, easy access to power and enough control to harness all that racquet head speed. Yonex has released a limited edition Yonex EZONE 98 Naomi Osaka LE to honor her achievements. She strings her racquet with Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 16L in a hybrid with natural gut to enhance the feel and provide some of the best all-around playability. She also uses the Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener and the Yonex Super Grap Overgrip to provide great tack, absorbency and durability. To carry her racquets and gear, Osaka has the Yonex Pro Racquet 9 Pack Bag.
Stan Wawrinka
Stanislas Wawrinka, aka Stan the Man or the Stanimal, is one of the strongest players on the pro tour and likes to dominate his opponents from the baseline. He's known for being able to hit winners from all areas of the court and arguably has the strongest, most dominant one-handed backhand in the world. For players like Wawrinka who like to rip the felt off of the ball with their groundstrokes, the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 (330) is a perfect match. Compared to the lighter 310-gram version, the heavier 330-gram version pays dividends when redirecting pace or trying to finish points with extra power. This racquet rewards topspin mechanics with a heavy ball that explodes off the court. On his racquet, Wawrinka uses a Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener and the Yonex Super Grap Overgrip to provide great tack, absorbency and durability. To commemorate Wawrinka's 2015 French Open championship, Yonex is releasing the Yonex Super Grap Overgrip Limited Plaid, which pays homage to his famous plaid shorts he wore while winning his second major title. To carry his racquets and gear, Wawrinka has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack. Yonex keeps Wawrinka fitted from head to toe in Yonex men’s apparel and his ultra stable, cushioned Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion shoes.
Angelique Kerber
This three-time major champion has a well rounded game. Known for her footwork, speed and agility, Angelique Kerber is a great counterpuncher, taking the ball early and redirecting her opponent’s pace with ease. But when she needs to be aggressive and take control of the point, she can generate power, especially on that lefty forehand. That is why she endorses the Yonex VCORE 100 (300) Galaxy Black. It provides easy access to power, spin and enough control to be aggressive when needed. To maximize the feel and playability of her racquet, Kerber uses Yonex Poly Tour Fire 1.20 17 in a hybrid with natural gut. Angelique also uses the Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener, and the Yonex Super Grap Overgrip to enhance the feel and provide plenty of tack and absorbency. To carry her racquets and gear she has the Yonex Pro Racquet 9 Pack Bag.
Nick Kyrgios
One of the most talented and electrifying players on the pro tour, Nick Kyrgios can do it all. From jaw-dropping between the leg winners to blasting 140 mph serves, laser-like forehands and the most deft drop shots, there is no denying that he puts on a show! For a player like Kyrgios who can hit every shot in the book, it is only suitable that he endorses the Yonex EZONE 98, one of the most versatile racquets on the market. This racquet offers easy maneuverability, a good blend of power and control and has a comfortable feel on contact. To pair with his racquet, Kyrgios uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro 120 17. The slightly thinner gauge enhances the spin potential and provides some added pop on the ball. He also chooses Yonex Super Grap Overgrip for enhanced tack and feel to his grip. To carry all his gear, Kyrgios has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack.
Denis Shapovalov
Another explosive shot-maker on the Yonex team, Denis Shapovalov goes big from the baseline with long fast strokes. Not only does he posses plenty of firepower on his serves and groundstrokes, but he also utilizes lefty craftiness, implementing touch and feel on drop shots and volleys. Shapovalov definitely has a nice, smooth flow to his game. Shapovalov endorses the most precise-feeling racquet that Yonex offers, the Yonex VCORE 95. Players who are looking for a precise weapon with great feel should give this racquet a serious look. To maximize the control and spin of his racquet Shapovalov uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 16L, while Yonex Super Grap Overgrip provides great tack and absorbency on his grip. To carry all his gear, Shapovalov has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack.
Belinda Bencic
A talented young player possesses a strong baseline game, Belinda Bencic likes to take the ball early. She has the ability to hit aggressive groundstroke winners, but she also likes to mix up the pace, spin and use sharp angles to pull her opponents off the court and make them run. Bencic endorses the Yonex EZONE 100, which pairs nicely with her well-rounded game. There is plenty of power on tap to generate baseline winners, but at the same time there is a smooth and comfortable feel on contact, which is an added bonus for players who like to step in and take the ball early. Spin also comes with easily for those acute cross-court angles she can generate. To maximize her control and spin she uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro 16L 1.25, and Yonex Super Grap Overgrip provides great tack, absorbency and durability. On her stringbed Belinda uses a Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener, and to carry all her gear, she has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack Bag.
Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe is a big time hitter from the baseline, especially on the forehand where he can outright punish the ball. To match his shot-making ability, Tiafoe is a strong mover who can run down a lot of balls and grind it out with the best of them. Players who are strong like Tiafoe and go big on the forehand as he does typically crave a racquet with loads of control. That is why he endorses the Yonex VCORE Pro 97 310. From the baseline, this racquet feels great at impact, and it rewards full swings with pinpoint accuracy. To enhance the amount of control and spin from that racquet, he uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro 16L 1.25 and Yonex Super Grap Overgrip to provide great tack, absorbency and durability. On his stringbed Tiafoe uses a Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener and carries his gear in the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack.
Eugenie Bouchard
Another aggressive baseliner on team Yonex, Genie Bouchard likes to rip her groundstrokes hard and rather flat, and when she is playing her best, is stepping in and taking her opponent's time away. The racquet she endorses is the Yonex VCORE 100 (300) Red, and although it is known for enhancing power and spin, the way she has it strung helps to maximize her control on those flatter, aggressive strokes. She uses the Yonex Poly Tour Fire 1.25 16L for both the mains and crosses, and this helps to rein in power. It is also very spin friendly, so when she needs to hit those angles, the topspin potential is there. On her strings she uses a Yonex Vibration Stopper Dampener, and to carry all her gear, Bouchard has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack.
Steve Johnson
As one of the most successful American college tennis players of all time, Steve Johnson has also done very well for himself on the pro tour. Known for his fighting spirit and as a respected competitor, Johnson represents Yonex very well. He likes to dictate points with his kick serve that jumps off the court. He also can rip the forehand with a ton of pace and spin. On the backhand side, he primarily utilizes a slice backhand, displaying great touch and feel. He endorses the Yonex EZONE 98, which provides versatility for blasting serves and forehands or going for touch and feel on the backhand. To enhance the control and spin of his racquet, Johnson uses Yonex Poly Tour Pro 16L 1.25. To carry his racquets and gear, he has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack. Like Wawrinka, Johnson is fitted head to toe in Yonex apparel and his ultra stable and cushioned Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion Shoes.
Caroline Garcia
Caroline Garcia is an aggressive baseliner who likes to dictate play from the back court and also has a very solid serve. This top-10 type of talent can strike the ball cleanly and take her opponent’s racquet out of their hands, when she is playing at her best. To complement her powerful playing style, she endorses the Yonex VCORE 100 (300) Red. This racquet provides easy access to power, spin and enough control to unload on the ball. In her racquet she uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike 1.25 16L in a hybrid with natural gut to enhance the feel and provide some of the best all-around playability. She also uses Yonex Super Grap Overgrip for enhanced tack and feel, and to carry all her gear, Garcia has the Yonex Pro Racquet 12 Pack.
