Racquet Review: Tecnifibre T-Fight 305S

• Price: $259
• Head Size: 98 sq. in.
• Length: 27 in.
• Weight: 11.4 oz.
• Balance: 6 pts. HL
• Swingweight: 323
• RA Rating: 63
• Beam Width: 22.5 mm
• String Pattern: 18x19

What’s New

The layup on the T-Fight 305S has been altered to redistribute the frame’s weight. Mass has been moved from both the handle and top of the hoop and pushed toward the throat of the racquet. This creates a more head-light balance and lowers the frame’s swingweight for smoother handling and increased swing speed. The RS Section beam—a combination of a round and square shape—has been made 4% larger for increased stiffness. This makes the racquet sturdier and transmits more energy into the ball.

What Works

Of the 2025 racquet releases, the new T-Fight 305S is definitely one of the buzziest. Search around social media and influencers to touring pros are lauding the superior playability of this update. You might think that Tecnifibre discovered an innovative technology or space age material to earn such praise, but the improvement is a result of good old-fashioned horse sense.

Looking at the trends in the pro locker room over the past several years, the brand recognized that the weights and swingweights of player racquets have been steadily decreasing. With ball speeds on the rise, players have less time to react and need racquets that are both agile and powerful.

The setup of the previous TF 305 made it more of a deliberate slugger. It had a high 330s swingweight which provided top-end stability and plow-through power, but could be a bear to swing. The lack of maneuverability challenged users and limited it to a niche audience.

It’s replacement is more in the direction that most of the modern player frames are headed. It still produces good power, only now it relies on more racquet head acceleration in the equation to produce it. The static weight remains the same, but it has a more head-light balance and lower swingweight making it easier to handle and quicker through the strike zone.

The racquet radiates when striking cleanly—it swings fast and easy, and the power out of the center of the string bed is stellar. Tester Comment

In action, this turns the TF 305 from an axe into more of a machete. It rewards shots in the sweet spot with ample pop, predictable targeting, and a superb response. It’s still a racquet for a skilled hand—the sweet spot is fairly contained—but the greater maneuverability not only makes the frame more user-friendly: It’s more versatile as well. The player in better control of the racquet, which puts them in better control of their game. On a purely basic level, it’s now more enjoyable to play with.

When a frame’s mass is moved away from the hoop and the swingweight drops, there is a danger that it will lose stability and heaviness of shot. To compensate for that possibility, Tecnifibre enlarged the shape of the beam to increase stiffness. It doesn’t barrel through or absorb contact quite like its predecessor, but it’s solid enough to turn around big serves and redirect pace with consistency and accuracy.

Arguably the frame’s most defining characteristic continues to be its unusual 18x19 string pattern. It offers a compromise between the spin-potential of a 16x19 and the directional command of an 18x20. The dials on the T-Fight are definitely turned more toward control—where it’s a real standout—but it’s still capable of putting work on the ball. It doesn’t have any notable spin technologies, so the onus is on user technique.

This is where having a whippier swing helps again. The clubby nature of the previous model encouraged a more linear racquet path that imparted less spin, and therefore less coverage for safety on shots. It still favors flattening out the ball into tight spaces, but now you can better brush up through contact to generate enough rpms to bend a ball for an angle or get extra jump on a kick serve.

It’s also outstanding on the backhand slice. The ball stays low allowing you to neutralize from a defensive position, or occasionally turn the tables into an offensive posture.

From a feel standpoint, the racquet doesn’t employ any special dampening materials. Instead, its constant beam has a medium flex and is packed with foam filling. It still has Isoflex, which incorporates variable beam stiffness depending on location for a more forgiving sweet spot. Overall it’s fairly firm, but not uncomfortable. It has the type of clean, connected response you might expect to find in a pro stock frame.

At net, the T-Fight is smooth and reliable. It has a connected and not-too-stiff feedback that helps it excel in most volley situations. It’s nimble, yet stable, which is appreciated during quick exchanges in doubles or blocking back a tough passing shot. It also comes around fast when it’s time to smash away an overhead.

What Needs Work

Users fond of the outgoing TF 305, may miss some of the heft of that frame. This one doesn’t produce the same thump on serves and put-aways or natural depth. It’s noticeable when trying to drive a ball from a defensive position—unless you can get a brisk swing on it, the resulting shot can land short.

Similarly, it’s also a bit more stable off-center. When you miss toward the court side edge of the hoop there can be some kick back. The result is often a dive in feel and performance.

I liked the controlled launch angle off the string bed. I could effortlessly go between flat and through the court or high heavy topspin. Not usually the case with an 18 main string frame. Tester Comment

However, another one of the perks of the current model is the friendlier balance and swingweight make it a better platform for customization. Players who like the more head-heavy feel and performance of the previous model, as well as those who require a steadier racquet face, can certainly add weight to the hoop to help it reach its full potential.

Finally, the racquet’s rectangular grip shape is flatter and more oval than pretty much anything else out there. There’s nothing inherently wrong with it, but it can be off-putting. It’s also white and shows dirt pretty quickly if you don’t use an overgrip.

Bottom Line

For the new T-Fight 305S, less—swingweight and weight in the head—means more performance. Its friendlier demeanor makes it a must-try for skilled all-courters looking for a versatile, dependable option.