Best Tennis Shoes 2026

The highest CoreScore in the category at 88/100 with a 90/100 performance score. The Vapor line has been the tour benchmark for years: 306g with 64% energy return — the liveliest ride here — and a precise fit built for aggressive baseline and all-court play. Value scores 83/100 at $118–$130, strong for a flagship. The default pick unless you have a specific need below.

The tank of the category: 87/100 CoreScore, the most substantial build here at 362g, and the widest toebox (96mm). The Gel-Resolution is the traditional choice for grinders and heavier players — maximum lateral support, outsole rubber that shrugs off hard courts, and a stable 23mm platform. If you destroy shoes or your game is built on defence, this is the one.

The lightest pick at 284g — 78g less than the Gel-Resolution — with an 86/100 CoreScore and 89/100 performance score. The Ubersonic is built for players whose game depends on getting to the ball: minimal weight, low 21mm profile, close-to-court feel. The 90mm toebox runs narrow, which aids lockdown for slim feet and rules it out for wide ones.

The balanced option: 86/100 CoreScore at 320g, sitting between the Vapor's speed and the Gel-Resolution's stability. Wilson tuned the Rush Pro for club players who play on whatever surface is free that day — the outsole pattern and 34 HC midsole work on hard, clay, and carpet alike. An 82/100 value score at $122–$140 rounds out the case.

The most forgiving ride in the lineup: a slightly softer 32 HC midsole, a roomy 94mm toebox, and an 84/100 value score at $112–$130 — the cheapest entry point on this list. Scores 85/100 overall. The pick for recreational players who play once or twice a week and value comfortable sets over the last few percent of court feel.