Brenton Barker

Brenton Barker
Brenton is an Australian with 20 years of experience coaching WTA and ATP professional tennis players, whom have won a total of 10 international professional Tournaments. Brenton holds a Degree in Sports Coaching and was the former Head Tennis Coach at the Japanese Government Sports Science Institute. Brenton was also a former Manager & Head Coach of Australia’s Governing Sporting Body, Tennis Australia, and has been a Dunlop International Advisory Board Member since 2010. Additionally, Brenton was the Head of Player development for World No 7 and two-time Grand Slam Champion Johan Kriek.

Guides

Best cushioned tennis shoes
Best cushioned tennis shoes

Regardless of the surface, you like to play on, we highly recommend investing in well-cushioned tennis shoes. They provide more bounce, comfort, and impact protection allowing you to perform more and[…]

Best lightweight tennis shoes
Best lightweight tennis shoes

Step up your game with any of these best-rated lightweight tennis shoes. We are a team of experts who scrutinized airy shoes and put together an impressive list of the best kicks that weigh less than[…]

Best cheap tennis shoes
Best cheap tennis shoes

Playing tennis doesn't have to be super expensive. Thanks to cheap tennis shoes that are ready to keep up with our pace. Cheap doesn't always mean haphazard. You'd be surprised that some cheap tennis[…]

Best clay court tennis shoes
Best clay court tennis shoes

Investing in a dependable, performance-ready tennis shoe that matches your step-by-step is highly recommended. This is especially true when playing tennis on a clay court. This type of surface require[…]

Best hard court tennis shoes
Best hard court tennis shoes

From over 20+ high-performance tennis shoes designed to take the abrasiveness of concrete, picking the right one can be daunting. So, to get the load off your back, we did the playtest for you and ana[…]

Best ASICS tennis shoes
Best ASICS tennis shoes

Whether you're a diehard Novak Djokovic fan or an avid supporter of the Gel Resolution line, ASICS has grown in you as the authority in tennis shoes. And if you're a first-time wearer, you must be cur[…]

Best New Balance tennis shoes
Best New Balance tennis shoes

Like other sports performance shoes produced by New Balance, its tennis shoes are the go-to option for players with broad feet. And though New Balance tennis shoes are pretty underrated compared to ot[…]

Best Adidas tennis shoes
Best Adidas tennis shoes

We wear-tested over 10 pairs of Adidas tennis shoes to extract the top-tiered ones worth adding to your tennis shoe racks. We spent over a week scrutinizing the performance value of every pair of rece[…]

Best Nike tennis shoes
Best Nike tennis shoes

Is it your first time to try Nike tennis shoes or you are about to park your old pair but uncertain which Swoosh to grab? We hope our highly recommended listings will help you in deciding which one to[…]

Best tennis shoes
Best tennis shoes

Disclaimer: This guide will be covering athletic tennis shoes that are used for playing on the court. If you are after a pair of casual sneakers, see our selection of tennis-inspired kicks. When you a[…]

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor Pro
84
Great!
ASICS Court FF 2
88
Great!

Reviews

ASICS Gel Resolution 9 Clay
89
Superb!
NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor Pro 2 Clay
84
Great!
Adidas Barricade Clay
77
Good!
NikeCourt Zoom Pro
77
Good!

The NikeCourt Zoom Pro is a tennis shoe that screams agility. It provided us with a tireless and responsive run around the court, while also allowing us to slide into shots with accuracy. We found it[…]

ASICS Court FF 3
81
Good!

The ASICS Court FF 3 is a shoe that showcases all the benefits that a stable, locked-in shoe can provide. Even with a slight bulk-up, the way the shoe embraces our feet gives us a speedier feel. In ad[…]

New Balance 796 v3
79
Good!

Yep, this one is light, but don’t dismiss it yet when you are after that “steady-as-she-goes” support and stability because, guess what? New Balance 796 v3 got those! What’s go[…]

ASICS Gel Resolution 9
87
Great!

If the matter of discussion of stability, this one could easily be on top of our list. Putting forward a supreme level of support while in such offensive motions, we established that ASICS Gel Resolut[…]

Adidas Solematch Control
87
Great!

Dreaming of building up your confidence in swiftly switching directions in court while being shielded from foot discomfort? Your fantasy is a reality with Adidas Solematch Control! With a rubber mater[…]

New Balance Coco CG1
74
Decent!

The outcome of the collaboration with a young and rising tennis star Coco Gauff, the Coco CG1 shook up the world of tennis footwear with its unmatched performance and vibrant design. A one-of-a-kind s[…]

ASICS Solution Speed FF 2
87
Great!

As a speed-oriented tennis shoe, we discovered that the ASICS Solution Speed FF 2 offers plush cushioning. It has the stability for fast lateral cuts and a grip that is not overly sticky for swift mov[…]

K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2
83
Good!

K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2 deserves our admiration because of its comfortable, well-cushioned, and lightweight design. We confirmed that its wide toebox works for medium to broad-footed players. Its[…]

K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme
83
Good!

The K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme is a cushioned tennis shoe for different playing surfaces. We are exceptionally pleased with the shoe because of its supportive and lightweight design.

New Balance 806
84
Great!

The New Balance 806 thrilled us because we needed a trainer packed with tons of support. It isn’t only equipped with a torsional control mechanism in the forefoot but a responsive cushioning too[…]