Federer wearing black Vneck shirt under his polo?

brownbearfalling · 08-02-2012, 06:49 AM

Anyone else notice that federer is wearing what looks like a black (cotton?) Vneck shirt under neath his dri fit polo shirts? I will try to find a picture.

I am wondering what are the benefits of wearing the extra shirt? I am guessing it might be more comfortable, warmer if it is chilly or windy outside since its easy to get cold while wearing dri fit or maybe some other reasons.

As far as disadvantages, you get a little less mobility both from restricting movement and more weight. With how much federer helps Nikes revenue, I don't think it would be a problem for Nike to create federer a shirt of what ever material/ specification he would like.

Jeepers · 08-02-2012, 06:52 AM

This is becuase Federer likes to feel like he is having a hug whilst playing matches

Cup8489 · 08-02-2012, 06:54 AM

He was wearing one during the last few rds of Wimbledon.. I think the general consensus was that it was either a compression shirt for his back, or he was wearing it to keep his core warm and thus looser, to avoid back spasms.

Surecatch · 08-02-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cup8489

He was wearing one during the last few rds of Wimbledon.. I think the general consensus was that it was either a compression shirt for his back, or he was wearing it to keep his core warm and thus looser, to avoid back spasms.

I heard someone on the Wimby' broadcast mention that it was for his back, so probably a compression shirt.

jorel · 08-02-2012, 07:19 AM

and he still doesnt sweat those things get warm

Bobby Jr · 08-02-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Surecatch

I heard someone on the Wimby' broadcast mention that it was for his back, so probably a compression shirt.

The Wimbledon top wasn't a compression top, it was just a t-shirt basically - most likely to keep his back muscles warm.

Surecatch · 08-02-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Jr

The Wimbledon top wasn't a compression top, it was just a t-shirt basically - most likely to keep his back muscles warm.

You are probably right...thanks for clarification. I heard "for his back," but nothing about it being a compression shirt...that was my own jump to a conclusion.

Thanks.

08-02-2012, 06:49 AM	#1
brownbearfalling Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,784	Federer wearing black Vneck shirt under his polo? Anyone else notice that federer is wearing what looks like a black (cotton?) Vneck shirt under neath his dri fit polo shirts? I will try to find a picture. I am wondering what are the benefits of wearing the extra shirt? I am guessing it might be more comfortable, warmer if it is chilly or windy outside since its easy to get cold while wearing dri fit or maybe some other reasons. As far as disadvantages, you get a little less mobility both from restricting movement and more weight. With how much federer helps Nikes revenue, I don't think it would be a problem for Nike to create federer a shirt of what ever material/ specification he would like. __________________ Wilson 2011 blx 95 18x20- polystar energy 18g @50lbs

08-02-2012, 06:54 AM	#3
Cup8489 Legend Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Silvis, IL Posts: 8,079	He was wearing one during the last few rds of Wimbledon.. I think the general consensus was that it was either a compression shirt for his back, or he was wearing it to keep his core warm and thus looser, to avoid back spasms. __________________ Allcourter. Tennis fan.

08-02-2012, 07:19 AM	#5
jorel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,326	and he still doesnt sweat those things get warm __________________ wowzers

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