Wilson Federer Tennis Racket Aluminium

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The only difference is that Federer uses lead tape to add weight to certain locations on the racquet to change the balance. This has been confirmed by multiple sources including by Federer himself in the New York Times. So why does Federer choose a racquet like the RF97A? The reason is a simple one, and it’s because it is tailor-made to his style of play. Federer’s tension may change slightly between tournaments, but according to Yu, Federer likes the tension to stay relatively consistent. He generally keeps his tension within a kilogram (2.2lbs) the whole season. For men, most racquets are in the 300-315g range. Federer’s racquet weighs well above average at 340g. This weight makes it more suitable for an advanced player. When you choose to take the ball early against opponents who hit with such pace and spin, a heavy racquet prevents it from twisting in the hand and stops a player from being pushed around.

Players generally use string savers to reduce wear and tear on their strings. However, Federer likely uses them more out of tradition because he’s always used them. Yu prepares eight racquets for Federer before every match, so preserving his strings isn’t a concern. Does Federer Use Power Pads?Please bear in mind that although Federer uses a 4 and 3/8 grip size, that doesn’t mean you also should use it, as everyone’s hands are different and you need to get the grip size that suits you.

In terms of string pattern, the Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph has a 16 x 19 pattern. This is a reasonably open string pattern which means more spin potential, but on the RF97A the strings aren’t spaced that widely compared to some other 16 x 19 patterns. Federer’s forehand maybe beautiful but it’s not easy to understand, such a shot doesn’t just ‘happen’ and is actually generated from a series of events/movements of which I’ll dissect the major elements below: 1.) Federer uses an Eastern Forehand Grip Do you like Tennisnerd? Don’t miss a word or video by stalking us on social media. Every like and follow is appreciated!That is because the tension of the stringbed will change depending on how long the racquet has been sitting around before play. This type of racquet is best suited for intermediate to experienced players who have the strength, technique, and endurance to play with its extra weight through an entire match. The heavier your racquet, the more power potential you have. It’s like hitting a nail with a hammer. Would you be able to hit a nail into a piece of wood faster with a toy hammer the size of your pinky or with a hammer the width of your arm?

Hyper ProStaff 6.1 Silver was almost certainly a paintjob, as Federer would never jump to a 95 from 85 square inch. In 2003, he switched to the Pro Staff 90 so he could benefit from the larger head size and sweet spot. Federer started using an 85-inch head because several of his idols used this size, including Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras. From basic physics…Force = Mass x Acceleration. If the mass (of the racquet) increases AND the acceleration (racquet head speed) remains the same, then, yes, the total force (power) increases. But, a heavier frame might slow the swing speed/acceleration for some players and the resulting force could be the same or even less than with a lighter racquet.

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At the elite level, players need racquets that match their specific strengths and weaknesses. The Pro Staff RF97 Autograph is the perfect racquet for Federer and one of the best racquets available on the market. Roger Federer’s tennis racquet is nothing magical, but his game style and results easily make you think it is. Federer uses his own Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph racquet that you can buy in the store. He uses Champions Choice strings. If you’re interested in what racquets other ATP pros actually use… read this post about pro player racquets. This is a 97-sq. in. racquet with a 16×19 string pattern. Federer moved this bigger size racquet in 2014. The RF97 you can buy at any tennis retailer is exceptionally close to the racquet Federer uses on tour. But not identical and that’s because all retail racquets suffer from varying quality control.

The other thing a heavier racquet provides is more stability. Federer opts to play extremely close to the baseline and will move up to the net whenever there is an opportunity. At the moment we all know that Federer uses the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph and has done since 2014. But before that, he used a 90 square inch frame for most of his career.

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The reason Federer uses Priority 1’s services is consistency across the year. While Federer isn’t one of the more meticulous players like Tim Henman, who was very sensitive around his equipment, he still wants that consistent feeling for the forty-odd weeks a year he spends on tour. I found an interesting video (see below) of an interview between Roger and Matthias Stach on the MyTennis Youtube channel. That being said, I imagine that at a higher tension (70lbs for Sampras), the pads wouldn’t do much harm in regards to stealing energy away from the strings since they are already past the plastic deformation point. At the lower tension and looseness of mid 30’s, it’s too much, especially since the flexion is likely elastic deformation. Wild success is not the only thing constant in Roger’s Federer career; his loyalty to the Wilson brand since his junior days, up until his retirement in 2022, is quite admirable. The court legend has a clear favorite, even though he did switch up quite a lot of frame models throughout the years. 1998: Pro Staff Original 6.0 85 Good article. One comment…heavier racquet weight does not by itself result in more power. Leaving frame stiffness aside for the moment, racquet head speed also must be factored in in combination with the weight/mass of the frame.