Fire 285 Tennis Racquet
The sweet spot of the Fire lineup — speed and stability, perfectly balanced.
The Fire 285 is likely the sweet spot for a huge number of recreational players. It offers the speed of lighter frames but with enough heft to handle heavier hitters. It's the natural step up from beginner-friendly models, without crossing into the more demanding territory of the Fire 300.
Fast Without Feeling Light At only 10.6 ounces strung and boasting a sub-315 swingweight, the Fire 285 glides through impact effortlessly — making it easy to position the racquet under pressure, whip up heavy spin, or hit effective shots on the run. The speed continues at net, where this stick comes around fast, ensuring you're ready to spring into action when opportunity knocks.
Power With Better Control The frame sections have been revised to be more square in shape and 5% thinner to provide more stability and control of power. Weight has been redistributed from the extremities toward the center of the frame to reduce swingweight and make racquet head acceleration easier.
Arm-Friendly Every Session The Fire 285 counters harsh vibrations with X-Damp technology — a steel mass integrated into an elastomer support at the base of the handle that moves dynamically at impact, reducing low-frequency vibrations by up to 36% before they reach the arm.
Consistent Feel Across the String Bed The IsoFlex System creates a more uniform feel across the string bed, reducing shock and power loss on off-center hits — so mishits stay in play and you stay in rhythm.
Specs at a Glance
- Head Size: 100 in²
- Weight: 10.05 oz / 285g (unstrung)
- String Pattern: 16 × 19
- Frame: Graphite
- Technology: X-Damp vibration reduction, IsoFlex string bed
Best for: Improving and intermediate players ready to step up from a lighter frame — who want easy power and spin, but with more stability and plow-through behind their shots.
