Katie Volynets
🇺🇸 USA | Age 24 | 1.7 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2018 | Coach: Collin Altamirano
WTA rank
#88
Current setup
Wilson Blade 98 v8, ALU Power, 24 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 3 Aug 2026Shoes
K-Swiss
Clothing
Elite Eleven
Sponsor
String tension
24.0 kg / 52.9 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Volynets Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- ALU Power at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
WTA titles
2
Career W-L
263–185
Win rate
58.7%
Career high
#56
Prize money
$3.0M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
R1 '22 '24 '25 '26
Roland Garros
R2 '22 '24 '26
Wimbledon
R1 '21 '23
US Open
R1 '19 '21 '23 '24 '25 '26
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R1 | R2 | Q3 | R1 |
| 2025 | R1 | R1 | R2 | R1 |
| 2024 | R1 | R2 | R2 | R1 |
| 2023 | R3 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| 2022 | R1 | R2 | Q2 | Q1 |
| 2021 | – | – | R1 | R1 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | R1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet WilsonShoes K-SwissClothing Elite Eleven❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Katie Volynets plays with the Blade 98 v8 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. 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 K-Swiss 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. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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