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Improve Quick Tip: Best Control Racquets

Players who can create their own power are looking for more control from their tennis racquets can begin their search by looking at racquets with denser string patterns, more flexible beams as well as a thinner beam construction.


Here are our 2018 picks for the best control-oriented racquets.


Head Graphene Touch Prestige Midplus

The Prestige family has a long history among high level tennis players. This latest Prestige Midplus offers a bit of modern power, but it stays true to its heritage with a good amount of control.

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Wilson Ultra Tour

Unlike the other racquets in the Wilson Ultra line, the Ultra Tour comes equipped with plenty of control

and feel with a buttery flex and 18x20 string pattern.

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Prince Phantom Pro 93P

With a midsize head, this Prince Phantom Pro 93P racquet delivers outstanding control, and its flexible beam provides a smooth feel at contact. This racquet is reminiscent of player's racquets of years past.

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Head Graphene Touch Speed Pro

This Head racquet blends aspects of a traditional control racquet with tighter string pattern and more flexible feel, but it weighs less than the classics, which makes it a good fit for the modern game.

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Dunlop Srixon Revo CX 2.0

With a classic feel and packed with control, our team found this racquet to deliver its best when slightly customized to bring out more power potential. 

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