Brandon Nakashima
🇺🇸 USA | Age 25 | 1.88 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2019 | Coach: Wayne Ferreira
ATP rank
#17
Current setup
Yonex VCORE 98, Natural gut + Babolat RPM Blast (cross), 23.6 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Shoes
Fila
Clothing
Fila
Sponsor
String tension
23.6 kg / 52.0 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Nakashima Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Natural gut + Babolat RPM Blast (cross) at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Defensive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
1
Career W-L
159–127
Win rate
55.6%
Career high
#16
Prize money
$9.4M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '21 '24
Roland Garros
Q1 '20 '21
Wimbledon
R1 '21 '23
US Open
Q2 '18
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R3 | R2 | – |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R3 | R2 |
| 2024 | Q1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
| 2023 | R1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2022 | R1 | R3 | R4 | R3 |
| 2021 | Q1 | Q1 | R1 | R2 |
| 2020 | – | Q1 | – | R2 |
| 2018 | – | – | – | Q2 |
Similar players: defensive baseline
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes FilaClothing Fila❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon Nakashima plays with the VCORE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Brandon Nakashima uses Natural gut + Babolat RPM Blast (cross) — a hybrid (gut + poly) setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Brandon Nakashima strings at 23.6–24.9 kg (52.0–54.9 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Brandon Nakashima wears Fila on the ATP Tour.
Brandon Nakashima's setup suits players who prioritise control over power. The VCORE 98 is best for players who hit consistently and don't rely on heavy topspin. Try Natural gut + Babolat RPM Blast (cross) at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs). Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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