Player Profile
Current Equipment — 2025–26
This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Racquet Specs
| Frame | VCORE 95 |
| Brand | Yonex |
Playing Style & Technique
Denis Shapovalov is a flat hitter — their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.
This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces — the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.
How their equipment supports their style: The VCORE 95 suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Yonex Poly Tour Strike provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.
🤔 Should you copy Denis Shapovalov's setup?
Denis Shapovalov's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The VCORE 95 rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in.