Tecnifibre TF-X1 V2 300

The most powerful racket in the TF-X1 V2 range. It weighs 298 g, with a 100 sq in head, 320 mm balance, a 16x19 string pattern and 685 mm length. The frame is stiff, so it does not give way on impact, while the rounded head and reinforced sections add power and stability. Isoflex raises stiffness across the whole head and widens the area that forgives off-centre hits.

A stiff frame sends more vibration into the arm, and X-Damp deals with that: a steel piece in an elastomer pocket in the handle moves against every ball impact, cutting harmful vibration to the hand by 36%. Lighter options are the TF-X1 V2 275 and 255, a heavier one the 305.