🇺🇸 USA

Katie Volynets

WTA Tour World #93 Aggressive Baseline
World #93
Updated: 2026-07-13
Katie Volynets
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Player Profile

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Nationality🇺🇸 USA
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet Blade 98 v8 Retail frame
Strings Luxilon ALU Power Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
24.0–25.0 kg / ≈ 52.9–55.1 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameBlade 98 v8
BrandWilson
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Katie Volynets plays an attacking baseline game built on consistent power and depth. Their forehand is the primary offensive weapon — struck with a semi-western grip and heavy topspin to generate pace while keeping the ball deep in the court.

Their two-handed backhand is reliable and can be used both to redirect pace and to hit outright winners. Katie tends to dictate play from behind the baseline, looking for short balls to step in and finish the point.

How their equipment supports their style: The Blade 98 v8 suits an aggressive baseliner's need for a balance of power and control. Luxilon ALU Power provides the spin and durability required for consistent heavy-ball hitting from the baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Katie Volynets plays with the Blade 98 v8 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Wilson players on the WTA equipment list.
Katie Volynets uses Luxilon ALU Power — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Katie Volynets strings at 24.0–25.0 kg (52.9–55.1 lbs). This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Katie Volynets wears Nike on the WTA Tour.
Katie Volynets's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The Blade 98 v8 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Luxilon ALU Power or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.