Player Profile
Current Equipment — 2025–26
Shelton strings at 57–60 lbs (25.9–27.2 kg), notably higher than many of his contemporaries. His explosive flat game demands the extra control a tighter string bed provides.
Racquet Specs
| Frame | Yonex EZONE 98 |
| Head size | 98 sq. in. |
| Weight (unstrung) | 305 g |
| Balance | 315 mm / 4 pts HL |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 62 |
Playing Style & Technique
Shelton is one of the most exciting young players on tour, defined by an enormous left-handed serve that generates pace and wide angles right-handed opponents struggle to handle. He is among the hardest servers on tour despite only turning pro in 2022.
His groundstrokes are flat and direct — he prefers to take the ball early and hit through the court rather than play extended exchanges. His game can be boom-or-bust depending on how clean his contact is.
How his equipment supports his style: The EZONE 98 is a powerful, arm-friendly frame that suits his flat-hitting style. Yonex Poly Tour Strike at 57–60 lbs gives the control needed for his big swing speeds without deadening the response on flat winners.
🤔 Should you copy Ben Shelton's setup?
Shelton's setup works best for players with fast swing speeds who hit flat and take the ball early. The EZONE 98 is a genuinely good club-level frame — easy to play with and forgiving. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike at 50–54 lbs if you have moderate to fast swing speed.