Novak Djokovic’s New Racket for 2013

[chris_short1]

Originally Posted by heninfan99

If this is a sympathy/reverse troll then well done!

Otherwise, yeah, it can be disappointing for a fan but you can search and find close to the exact stick & specs he's using and hunt for it.
Years ago I got Head Instincts made in Czech only to learn later that Gasquet uses the XL version.

ah yeah that's annoying, I saw some pictures of that. Yeah I think it's terrible that pros use different paint jobs, but I guess the companies have to find ways of making money somehow...

[YoungLefty]

Does it fall under false advertizing?

[mxmx]

Originally Posted by gplracer

I hate it that pros use paint jobs. It is just false marketing. I do agree that players should use what works best for them and not just what a pro or someone else is using. I just do not agree with paint jobs. It is shame companies have to use this type of tactic. Lots of kids out there wanting the racket a pro plays with.

fully agree

[cork_screw]

This is pretty common. But I'm more interested why people think that because a player endorses it, would make it worth your time purchasing it. I know you want to *be* michael jordan, but buying nike air's won't make you jump any higher or give you a good fade away.

[TheCheese]

Djokovic would have to be crazy to switch rackets after the way he's been playing the past few years.

[robbo1970]

OMG are you telling me that the pro's don't use the same racket I can get at the shops!!!!!!!!

Next you'll be telling me that Pat Rafter had a Prince Precision with a Dunlop 500 paint job!!!

[v205]

Ah.. the good old days of pro's using the same manufactured racket available to the public.

Max 200G...PS85 etc.

Now the pros use special mold with HM Graphite (rarity) while we public get some ******* mix of graphite (more like plastic).

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by v205

Ah.. the good old days of pro's using the same manufactured racket available to the public.

Max 200G...PS85 etc.

Now the pros use special mold with HM Graphite (rarity) while we public get some ******* mix of graphite (more like plastic).

1) Not all pros used special molds and materials. In fact not many of them do
2) Slightest equipment difference could make a huge difference for a pro, whereas you and I only think it does to us.
3) there is much more behind it

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by centercourt1745

Sorry fans of Djokovic. Unfortunately, Head did a good paint job.
Watching Australia Open photos we realize that the racket that nole is using is not the same as this for sale.
First physically resembles the new and even less in its string pattern.
  The one used by Nole is not shared however the new version on sale Shared Holes: 9H 8H 8T 9T

I heard the one that Nole is using is actually not as good as the one in the market. One you can buy at the store is actually better racket.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by v205

Ah.. the good old days of pro's using the same manufactured racket available to the public.

Max 200G...PS85 etc.

Now the pros use special mold with HM Graphite (rarity) while we public get some ******* mix of graphite (more like plastic).

What is HM graphite ? I thought we get the same graphite material that pros get, just the specs(weight and balance) and string patterns might be different

[novak.20v]

Originally Posted by centercourt1745

Sorry fans of Djokovic. Unfortunately, Head did a good paint job.
Watching Australia Open photos we realize that the racket that nole is using is not the same as this for sale.
First physically resembles the new and even less in its string pattern.
  The one used by Nole is not shared however the new version on sale Shared Holes: 9H 8H 8T 9T

oh no! no wonder my game hasn't advanced to his level!
everything I know is a lie!