Tommy Paul
🇺🇸 USA | Age 29 | 1.85 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2015 | Coach: Brad Stine / Hugo Armando
ATP rank
#14
Current setup
Yonex VCORE 98, Alu Power / Natural Gut, 22.7 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 8 Sep 2026Shoes
New Balance
Clothing
New Balance
Sponsor
String tension
22.7 kg / 50.0 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Paul Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Alu Power / Natural Gut at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
5
Career W-L
241–154
Win rate
61.0%
Career high
#8
Prize money
$15.2M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
SF '23
Roland Garros
QF '25
Wimbledon
QF '24
US Open
R1 '15 '17 '20 '21
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R4 | R3 | R3 | R4 |
| 2025 | QF | QF | R2 | R3 |
| 2024 | R3 | R3 | QF | R4 |
| 2023 | SF | R2 | R3 | R4 |
| 2022 | R2 | R1 | R4 | R3 |
| 2021 | R2 | R2 | – | R1 |
| 2020 | R3 | R2 | – | R1 |
| 2019 | Q2 | R1 | Q3 | Q2 |
| 2018 | Q2 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – | R1 |
| 2016 | – | Q2 | Q1 | Q1 |
| 2015 | – | – | – | R1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes New BalanceClothing New Balance❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Tommy Paul 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.
Tommy Paul uses Luxilon Alu Power / Natural Gut — a hybrid (gut + poly) setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Tommy Paul strings at 22.7 kg (50.0 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Tommy Paul wears New Balance on the ATP Tour.
Tommy Paul's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The VCORE 98 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Luxilon Alu Power / Natural Gut 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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