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The Dunlop Tristorm is a diamond racket built for power at a low price. It weighs about 350g and uses a softer EVA core with Dunlop’s Power Frame. The softer core reduces vibration, which makes it more comfortable than most diamonds. It is aimed at beginners and improvers who like to attack. As an Amazon

The Raquex Elite is the top of the Raquex range. It is a diamond with an 18K carbon frame, a mid balance and an EVA 15 foam core. It weighs about 365g. Raquex built it for players who want power without paying big brand prices. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We

The Dunlop Megamax is a round beginner racket that costs under £45. It weighs about 360g and has a large sweet spot for control. An EVA core reduces vibration and improves comfort, and a carbon frame adds strength. It is one of the cheapest branded rackets we have reviewed. As an Amazon Associate I earn

The Wilson Carbon Force is a teardrop racket with a carbon face and a soft EVA core. It weighs about 365g. Wilson designed it to generate power while keeping control. It sits between the beginner Optix and the Bela range. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may also earn a commission

The Wilson Defy V1 is the standard model in the Defy range, built for power. It weighs 365g and pairs a carbon face with Power Foam. It sits between the lighter Defy LS and the heavier Defy Pro. Wilson aims it at advanced players. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may

The Wilson Blade V3 is a teardrop racket designed to add power while staying controllable. It weighs about 370g and uses a carbon and fibreglass composite face over an EVA foam core. It is the heavier, more powerful sibling of the Blade LS. Wilson aims it at intermediate and advanced players. As an Amazon Associate

The Nox AT10 Pro Cup Hard is the firmer sibling of the AT10 Pro Cup Soft. The 2026 model is a teardrop with a medium to high balance and an HR3 Hard EVA core. Weight is 360 to 375g, with aluminised fibreglass faces. The harder core gives a more direct, powerful response for players who

The Nox VK10 Ventus Control 12K is Aranzazu Osoro’s racket. The 2026 model is round with a medium balance, a 12K carbon face and an MLD Black EVA core. The Dual Spin rough surface helps with spin. Nox aims it at intermediate players who want control with a quality carbon feel. As an Amazon Associate

The Wilson Elevate is a classic round racket built for control. It weighs about 360g and uses a fibreglass face with balanced weight distribution. Wilson aims it at beginners and intermediate players who want a steady, predictable racket at a low price. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We may also earn

The Wilson Optix V1 is a round beginner racket with a large head and a fibreglass weave face. It weighs about 355g. Foam in the core adds comfort without killing the feel. It is the first version of the Optix, now replaced by the Optix V2 but still widely sold. As an Amazon Associate I