Mario Tennis Fever features 30 unique Fever Rackets, each with distinct abilities that can completely change how matches play out. Choosing the right racket for your playstyle and matchup is crucial for climbing the competitive ladder. This tier list breaks down every racket in the game, ranking them from must-pick options to those you should avoid entirely.
What are Fever Rackets
Fever Rackets activate special abilities when your Fever Meter fills during matches. These effects range from offensive traps that control court space to defensive buffs that enhance survivability. The best rackets create situations where opponents struggle to return shots, while weaker options provide minimal impact or actively work against you.
Fever Racket Tier List
S-Tier
These rackets dominate competitive play and work effectively across all skill levels.
| Racket | Fever Shot Effect | Why It Dominates |
|---|---|---|
 Amp Racket | Converts your shots into Amps that connect with lightning bolts | Creates impassable zones on the court. After establishing a few well-positioned Amps, your next shot becomes unreturnable when fired through the electric field |
 Metal Racket | Transforms you into metal, granting invincibility and power boost | It negates all properties to let you have a normal tennis match. As simple as that! |
 Ghost Racket | Makes you and your shots completely invisible to opponents | Devastatingly effective in multiplayer matches. Opponents can’t track the ball’s trajectory, leading to frequent missed returns and positioning errors |
A-Tier
Strong rackets that excel in specific situations and complement various playstyles.
| Racket | Fever Shot Effect | Why It’s Strong |
|---|---|---|
 Fire Bar Racket | Spawns a spinning Fire Bar at the ball’s bounce location that ignites anyone touching it | Functions as a persistent trap that controls court space. Place it strategically and target the opposite side—opponents won’t reach your shot in time |
 Star Racket | Grants temporary invincibility and slight speed boost | Completely negates incoming status effects. Ideal for players confident in their fundamental shot mechanics who want defensive insurance |
 Tornado Racket | Generates a tornado with each shot that launches players and disrupts their positioning | Few things disrupt opponent momentum like a tornado. Use it to interrupt their setup and force awkward returns |
 Golden Dash Racket | Enables explosive speed bursts to reach difficult shots | Pure defense won’t win matches. This helps you survive rallies but doesn’t create winning opportunities |
 Pokey Racket | Creates a Pokey cactus at bounce locations that crumbles when struck by the ball | Exceptional for blocking return paths and disrupting aggressive opponents who rely on quick positioning |
 Swerve Racket | Dramatically increases curve on all shots, adding curve effects even to lobs and topspins | Mastering extreme angles—both lateral and forward-backward—creates nearly impossible returns that keep opponents guessing |
 Lightning Racket | Calls lightning strikes at bounce locations that stun players temporarily | Its good, but Amp is just a better version of this so you are better off using the Amp Racket |
 Volcano Racket | Forms a crater that continuously launches volcanic projectiles, igniting anyone hit | The prolonged damage output makes this superior to single-hit effects. Once activated, the volcano controls that court section for an extended duration |
 Spiny Racket | Scatters Spinies that actively track and pursue your opponent | The tracking ability forces constant movement, preventing opponents from settling into comfortable positioning |
 Bullet Bill Racket | Transforms your shots into high-speed Bullet Bills that can be knocked back | Perfect timing on a Bullet Bill return often results in instant points. While less flashy than trap-based options, it consistently puts points on the board |
B-Tier
Decent options that perform well in specific scenarios but lack the consistency of higher tiers.
| Racket | Fever Shot Effect | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
 Fire Flower Racket | Generates fireballs with each shot | Requires continuous shooting unlike passive traps, but still disrupts opponents at crucial moments |
 Ice Flower Racket | Creates ice projectiles that freeze opponents on contact | Landing a freeze at the right moment guarantees a point. Even with inconsistent success rates, the odds favor you |
 Freezing Racket | Scatters ice chunks at bounce locations that freeze anyone touching them | Disrupts movement patterns effectively, forcing opponents to navigate around frozen hazards on their side |
 Chargin’ Chuck Racket | Alters ball shape, creating unpredictable bounces | Unpredictability wins occasional points but won’t consistently turn matches in your favor |
 Magic Racket | Spawns a magic wand that transforms the rackets of players hit by its magic | Consistent damage helps, but the real value is changing opponent rackets, especially when their Fever Meter is charged |
 ? Block Racket | Randomly mimics effects from other rackets with each Fever Shot | The unpredictability cuts both ways—opponents can’t prepare, but neither can you. Consider it a high-risk, high-reward gamble |
C-Tier
These rackets have limited effectiveness and should only be used in very specific situations.
| Racket | Fever Shot Effect | Why It’s Limited |
|---|---|---|
 Mini Mushroom Racket | Scatters mushrooms that shrink opponents on contact | Shrinking opponents reduces their return capability, but more powerful options achieve better results |
 Shadow Racket | Creates a shadow clone that independently moves and returns shots | Sounds strong theoretically, but opponents easily wait out the effect and ignore the clone while targeting you |
 Inky Racket | Creates ink splatters at bounce locations and when ink-covered balls are hit | Inking human opponents provides minor visual disruption but offers zero advantage against AI |
 Thwomp Racket | Summons a Thwomp above bounce locations that crushes nearby players | Too predictable and easy to dodge. Opponents quickly learn to bait and avoid the effect |
 Ty-foo Racket | Creates a twister at bounce locations that launches players and balls | Simply a weaker version of Tornado Racket with reduced effectiveness |
D-Tier
These rackets either provide negligible benefits or actively harm your chances of winning.
| Racket | Fever Shot Effect | Why to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
 Banana Racket | Scatters banana peels at bounce locations and after Fever Shot counters | Banana peels frequently land on your own side, creating self-inflicted hazards that benefit opponents |
 Shova Racket | Enhances power and pushes opponents backward | Slight knockback only benefits drop shot strategies, which isn’t sufficient to win complete matches |
 Personal Racket | No special effect | Zero abilities means zero competitive advantage at higher skill levels |
 Flame Racket | Scatters flames at bounce locations that ignite players | Other rackets deliver the same burning effect with superior additional benefits |
 Ice Racket | Creates ice sheets at bounce locations that cause players to slip | Better freezing options exist with more consistent effects |
 Mud Racket | Creates mud puddles that damage players and reduce ball bounce | Same effect as multiple superior rackets without their additional advantages |
Choosing the Right Racket for Your Playstyle
Aggressive Players
If you prefer controlling the pace and dictating court positioning, the Amp Racket, Fire Bar Racket, and Volcano Racket give you the tools to lock down court sections. These trap-style rackets force opponents into smaller operational spaces, making your offensive shots increasingly difficult to return.
Technical Players
Players who excel at reading opponents and executing precise shots should gravitate toward Swerve Racket and Bullet Bill Racket. These options reward skillful execution and strategic thinking rather than relying on passive effects.
Defensive Players
Star Racket and Ice Flower Racket provide the defensive tools to survive aggressive opponents while creating counterattack opportunities. The invincibility and freezing effects give you breathing room to reset rallies on your terms.
Chaos Players
For those who thrive on unpredictability, Ghost Racket and ? Block Racket keep opponents constantly guessing. The psychological pressure of not knowing what’s coming often forces mistakes even from skilled players.
