Tennis Zero Styles Complete Guide

Master every style with detailed analysis, tier rankings, and strategic recommendations

Styles System Overview

The Styles system is the core character progression mechanic in Tennis Zero. Each style provides unique stat boosts and special abilities that fundamentally change how you play the game. Unlike equipment that provides minor improvements, styles can completely alter your playstyle and strategy.

How Styles Work

Every style in Tennis Zero affects four core stats:

🏃‍♂️ Speed

Affects movement speed and court coverage. Higher speed allows for better ball retrieval and positioning.

💪 Power

Determines shot strength and impact. Higher power means faster, more difficult shots to return.

🎯 Accuracy

Controls shot precision and consistency. Higher accuracy reduces unforced errors and improves placement.

⚡ Spike

Influences finishing power and winner potential. High spike stats help secure points with decisive shots.

Style Rarity System

Styles are categorized into four rarity tiers, each offering progressively powerful abilities and stat boosts:

  • Common (Gray) - Accessible to all players, solid foundation styles
  • Uncommon (Green) - Moderate improvements with useful abilities
  • Rare (Blue) - Significant stat boosts and powerful abilities
  • Secret (Gold) - Maximum stats and game-changing abilities (Level 15+ required)

💡 Important Note

You must reach level 15 before you can obtain Secret styles through Lucky Style Spins. Focus on mastering fundamentals with lower-tier styles first!

Official Tier List 2025

Based on competitive performance, versatility, and overall effectiveness in the current meta:

S-Tier (Meta Defining)

Limitless

Ultimate offensive style with time manipulation

Void

Unmatched defensive capabilities

A-Tier (Highly Competitive)

Inferno

Explosive power-based gameplay

Lightning

Speed-focused with electric abilities

Shadow

Stealth-based tactical style

Crystal

Precision and accuracy focused

B-Tier (Solid Choices)

Wind

Mobility and speed enhancement

Flame

Balanced offensive style

Ice

Control and slowing effects

Toxic

Surprisingly competitive common style

C-Tier (Beginner Friendly)

Basic

Starting style for new players

Stone

Defensive-oriented common style

Normal

Balanced stats across all areas

Secret Styles (S-Tier)

The most coveted styles in Tennis Zero, requiring level 15+ and obtained only through Lucky Style Spins with extremely low drop rates.

🌟 Limitless

Secret
Speed
MAX
Power
95%
Accuracy
90%
Spike
MAX

Special Ability: Time Dilation

Slow down the ball mid-air for perfect shot timing. This ability allows for incredible precision and makes seemingly impossible shots achievable.

Best Used For:

  • Aggressive baseline play
  • Winner generation
  • Clutch point situations
  • Countering defensive players

Pro Tips:

  • Save time dilation for crucial points
  • Combine with power shots for unstoppable winners
  • Practice timing to maximize effectiveness
  • Use against fast-moving defensive players

🌀 Void

Secret
Speed
85%
Power
80%
Accuracy
MAX
Spike
75%

Special Ability: Void Step

Instantly teleport to the ball's location. This ability makes virtually any shot retrievable and allows for incredible defensive plays.

Best Used For:

  • Defensive baseline grinding
  • Ball retrieval and court coverage
  • Frustrating aggressive opponents
  • Long rally endurance matches

Pro Tips:

  • Use teleportation sparingly to avoid predictability
  • Combine with counter-attack strategies
  • Excellent against power-based players
  • Master normal movement to complement teleportation

🔥 Inferno

Secret
Speed
70%
Power
MAX
Accuracy
75%
Spike
MAX

Special Ability: Blazing Shot

Unleash devastating fire-enhanced shots that are nearly impossible to return. Each successful hit builds heat for even more powerful follow-ups.

Best Used For:

  • Overwhelming offensive pressure
  • Quick point finishes
  • Breaking through defensive players
  • Intimidation tactics

Pro Tips:

  • Build heat gradually for maximum impact
  • Combine with aggressive positioning
  • Watch for heat meter management
  • Use surprise factor effectively

⚡ Lightning

Secret
Speed
MAX
Power
85%
Accuracy
80%
Spike
90%

Special Ability: Thunder Strike

Channel lightning energy for incredibly fast shots that create electrical aftereffects on impact, making returns more difficult.

Best Used For:

  • Speed-based aggressive play
  • Court control and positioning
  • Overwhelming slower opponents
  • Quick adaptation to opponent strategies

Pro Tips:

  • Use speed advantage for better positioning
  • Combine electrical effects with power shots
  • Maintain high tempo throughout matches
  • Exploit opponent's reaction time

Rare Styles (A-Tier)

High-quality styles that offer significant advantages and competitive viability. More accessible than Secret styles while still providing powerful abilities.

🌫️ Shadow

Rare

Ability: Stealth Strike - Briefly become invisible while moving, making shots harder to predict.

Focus: Tactical deception and surprise attacks

Best For: Players who enjoy mind games and strategic positioning

💎 Crystal

Rare

Ability: Perfect Clarity - Enhance shot accuracy and reduce unforced errors significantly.

Focus: Precision and consistency

Best For: Consistent players who value accuracy over power

💨 Wind

Rare

Ability: Gust Control - Create wind effects that alter ball trajectory and opponent movement.

Focus: Environmental manipulation and mobility

Best For: Adaptive players who enjoy controlling match flow

🌊 Ocean

Rare

Ability: Tidal Wave - Create powerful flowing shots that gain momentum over distance.

Focus: Building momentum and pressure

Best For: Patient players who build up to powerful finishes

🌍 Earth

Rare

Ability: Seismic Shot - Ground-shaking shots that affect opponent stability.

Focus: Defensive stability and counter-attacks

Best For: Defensive players who want disruption capabilities

⭐ Stellar

Rare

Ability: Star Power - Channel cosmic energy for shots that leave starry trails and temporary buffs.

Focus: Balanced enhancement with visual flair

Best For: All-around players who want consistent advantages

Uncommon Styles (B-Tier)

Solid mid-tier styles that provide meaningful improvements over common styles. Great stepping stones toward rare and secret styles.

🔥 Flame

Uncommon

Ability: Heat Building - Shots gain power as rally continues, creating burning effects.

Focus: Progressive offensive pressure

Best For: Players who enjoy building momentum in long rallies

❄️ Ice

Uncommon

Ability: Freeze Effect - Slow down opponent movement temporarily with icy shots.

Focus: Control and opponent disruption

Best For: Strategic players who like controlling tempo

🌱 Nature

Uncommon

Ability: Growth Boost - Gradually improve all stats during the match.

Focus: Long-term stat enhancement

Best For: Endurance players who shine in longer matches

🌙 Lunar

Uncommon

Ability: Moon Phase - Abilities change based on match progression phases.

Focus: Adaptability and phase-based power

Best For: Versatile players who adapt strategies mid-match

⚡ Spark

Uncommon

Ability: Electric Charge - Fast shots that create electrical interference.

Focus: Speed and disruption

Best For: Aggressive players wanting opponent disruption

💫 Nova

Uncommon

Ability: Burst Power - Periodic explosive shots with enhanced effects.

Focus: Explosive moment creation

Best For: Players who like dramatic point-ending shots

Common Styles (C-Tier)

Starting styles that every player has access to. While not as powerful as higher-tier styles, they can still be competitive with proper skill and strategy.

☢️ Toxic

Common

Ability: Poison Effect - Successful hits apply damage over time effects.

Focus: Pressure and attrition

Best For: Strategic players who can remain competitive with common style

Note: Surprisingly viable in competitive play due to its unique pressure mechanics

⚪ Basic

Common

Ability: None - Pure fundamentals

Focus: Learning game mechanics

Best For: New players focusing on skill development

🗿 Stone

Common

Ability: Rock Solid - Enhanced defensive stability and endurance

Focus: Defense and consistency

Best For: Defensive-minded beginners

⚖️ Normal

Common

Ability: Balanced Boost - Small improvements across all stats

Focus: Well-rounded gameplay

Best For: Players learning all aspects of the game

🌟 Bright

Common

Ability: Light Beam - Occasional enhanced accuracy shots

Focus: Accuracy and precision

Best For: Players developing shot placement skills

🌀 Swift

Common

Ability: Quick Step - Slightly enhanced movement speed

Focus: Mobility and positioning

Best For: Players learning court movement

Awakened Forms

Some styles possess awakened forms that unlock additional abilities and enhanced power. These transformations typically occur during intense moments or after meeting specific conditions.

How Awakening Works

Awakened forms are temporary power states that can be activated during matches. They provide:

  • Enhanced versions of existing abilities
  • Completely new special attacks
  • Temporary stat boosts across all categories
  • Unique visual effects and animations
  • Access to game-changing techniques like teleportation

🌟 Limitless Awakened

Enhanced Ability: Time Mastery - Extended time dilation with multiple ball control

New Ability: Reality Shift - Temporarily alter court physics

Trigger: Achieve perfect hits in consecutive rallies

🌀 Void Awakened

Enhanced Ability: Dimensional Step - Teleport to any court location, not just ball position

New Ability: Void Prison - Temporarily restrict opponent movement

Trigger: Successfully retrieve impossible shots multiple times

🔥 Inferno Awakened

Enhanced Ability: Hellfire - Shots leave fire trails that persist on court

New Ability: Phoenix Rise - Comeback from disadvantageous positions

Trigger: Build maximum heat and maintain aggressive play

Awakening Strategy

To maximize awakened form effectiveness:

  • Learn triggers - Understand what activates your style's awakening
  • Time usage - Save awakening for crucial match moments
  • Ability combinations - Combine awakened abilities with regular techniques
  • Duration management - Make the most of limited awakening time
  • Recovery planning - Prepare strategy for post-awakening play

Style Combinations & Synergies

While you can only equip one style at a time, understanding how to combine your style with appropriate Flows creates powerful synergies.

Meta Combinations for 2025

🌟 Limitless + Power Flow

Synergy: Time dilation combined with maximum power creates unstoppable finishing shots

Best Against: Defensive players who rely on ball retrieval

Weakness: Speed-based opponents who avoid power confrontations

🌀 Void + Defensive Flow

Synergy: Ultimate defensive combination with teleportation and enhanced counter-attacks

Best Against: Aggressive power players and finishers

Weakness: Patient players who can outlast defensive abilities

⚡ Lightning + Speed Flow

Synergy: Maximum court coverage and lightning-fast reactions

Best Against: Placement-focused and strategic players

Weakness: Pure power players who can overpower speed

☢️ Toxic + Technical Flow

Synergy: Precise poison application with enhanced shot placement

Best Against: Aggressive rushers who don't respect poison buildup

Weakness: Players who can maintain distance and avoid poison effects

Creating Your Own Synergies

When developing your own style combinations, consider:

  • Complementary strengths - Enhance what your style already does well
  • Coverage weaknesses - Use flows to shore up style limitations
  • Playstyle matching - Ensure your combination fits your natural playing style
  • Opponent adaptation - Have backup combinations for different matchups
  • Ability timing - Practice coordinating style and flow abilities

How to Obtain Styles

Understanding the style acquisition system helps you plan your progression and maximize your chances of getting desired styles.

Style Spin System

🎲 Regular Style Spins

Cost: In-game currency (Yen)

Drops: Common to Rare styles

Best For: New players building initial style collection

✨ Lucky Style Spins

Cost: Premium currency or codes

Drops: All rarity tiers including Secret styles

Requirements: Level 15+ for Secret styles

Best For: Players hunting for high-tier styles

🎁 Code Rewards

Cost: Free with active redeem codes

Drops: Varies by code

Best For: Everyone - always use active codes!

Optimization Strategies

💰 Currency Management

Save premium currency for Lucky Style Spins once you reach level 15. Regular spins are fine for early progression.

🎯 Target Setting

Focus on specific styles that match your playstyle rather than collecting everything. Quality over quantity.

📅 Event Timing

Watch for special events with increased drop rates or guaranteed rare style rewards.

📈 Level Requirements

Reach level 15 as quickly as possible to unlock Secret style eligibility. Focus on gameplay improvement first.

Drop Rate Information

While exact drop rates aren't officially published, community research suggests:

  • Secret Styles: ~1-3% from Lucky Style Spins (Level 15+ required)
  • Rare Styles: ~10-15% from Lucky Spins, ~2-5% from Regular Spins
  • Uncommon Styles: ~25-35% from Lucky Spins, ~15-25% from Regular Spins
  • Common Styles: ~50-65% from any spin type

Current Meta Analysis

Understanding the competitive meta helps you make informed style choices and stay competitive in ranked play.

Season 2025 Meta Trends

🚀 Rise of Speed-Based Play

Lightning and other speed-focused styles are gaining popularity due to their adaptability and court coverage advantages. Speed meta rewards players who can maintain high tempo throughout matches.

🛡️ Defensive Resurgence

Void and other defensive styles are becoming more viable as players develop better ball retrieval skills. Defensive play is especially effective against overly aggressive opponents.

⚖️ Balanced Style Viability

Well-rounded styles like certain Rare tiers are finding success due to their adaptability. Players who can switch strategies mid-match are gaining advantages.

🎯 Skill Over Style

The most important trend is that player skill continues to be more important than style rarity. Mastering fundamentals with any style beats poor play with Secret styles.

Counter-Meta Strategies

Smart players can find success by using styles that counter popular meta choices:

  • Against Speed Meta: Use power styles to overpower fast movement
  • Against Power Meta: Use defensive styles to absorb and redirect
  • Against Defense Meta: Use patient pressure and angle creation
  • Against Balanced Meta: Specialize heavily in one area for overwhelming advantages

Future Predictions

Based on community trends and developer updates:

  • New styles likely to be added in future updates
  • Potential balance changes to current top-tier styles
  • Possible introduction of style customization systems
  • Enhanced awakening mechanics and new awakened forms
  • Integration with new game modes and competitive formats

Style Selection Recommendations

Choosing the right style depends on your skill level, playstyle preferences, and current collection. Here are our recommendations:

🌱 For Beginners

  • Start with: Toxic (surprisingly competitive common style)
  • Progress to: Flame or Ice (solid uncommon choices)
  • Focus on: Learning fundamentals over style collection
  • Goal: Reach level 15 for Secret style eligibility

📈 For Intermediate Players

  • Target: Rare styles that match your playstyle
  • Experiment: Different style-flow combinations
  • Focus on: Developing strategic understanding
  • Goal: Consistent wins with chosen style

🏆 For Advanced Players

  • Hunt for: Secret styles through Lucky Spins
  • Master: Awakening mechanics and advanced abilities
  • Focus on: Meta understanding and adaptation
  • Goal: Tournament-level competitive play

🎮 For All Players

  • Remember: Skill beats style rarity every time
  • Practice: Perfect hit timing and positioning
  • Stay updated: Follow meta changes and new releases
  • Have fun: Experiment and find what you enjoy!