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Taylor Townsend

WTA Tour World #96 All-Court
World #96
Updated: 2026-08-24
Taylor Townsend
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Player Profile

BornApril 16, 1996
Height1.70 m
PlaysLH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2012
Coachβ€”
NationalityπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA
Prize Money$8.22M
Tour Titles0
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Current Equipment β€” 2025–26

Racquet EZONE 98 Retail frame Β· Read full racquet review β†’
Strings Yonex Poly Tour Spin Full polyester Β· String profile β†’
Shoes Yonex
Clothing Yonex
String tension
Not confirmed
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.

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Racquet Specs

FrameYonex EZONE 98
Head size98 sq. in.
Weight (unstrung)305 g
Weight (strung)330 g
BalanceHead Light
String pattern16 Γ— 19
Swingweight325
Stiffness (RA)66
Note: Retail frame β€” specs from the iq.tennis racquet database.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
All-Court
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Taylor Townsend is a versatile all-court player who adapts their game to the surface and the opponent. They are equally comfortable grinding from the baseline, attacking the net, or playing defensive rallies.

Their strength is variety β€” changing pace, using slices and angles, and being unpredictable. This makes them dangerous on all surfaces and hard to prepare a single game plan against.

How their equipment supports their style: The EZONE 98 is a balanced frame that doesn't force a particular style β€” ideal for an all-court player who needs versatility. Yonex Poly Tour Spin complements this with a mix of control and feel across different shot types.

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Career Highlights

0
WTA Titles
318–194
Career W-L
62%
Win Rate
#46
Career High
$8.22M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R2
Roland Garros
R3
Wimbledon
R2
US Open
R4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Taylor Townsend plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame β€” specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the WTA equipment list.
Taylor Townsend uses Yonex Poly Tour Spin β€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Taylor Townsend's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Taylor Townsend wears Yonex on the WTA Tour.
Taylor Townsend's all-court setup translates well to club level. The EZONE 98 is forgiving and versatile. If you play an all-court game and want a similar setup, try Yonex Poly Tour Spin at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for good all-round performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.