roger federer racquet

Wilsonbro11 · 12-09-2012, 03:22 PM

Does roger federer use a new racquet every match?

makinao · 12-09-2012, 03:45 PM

Like many other headline pros, he orders dozens of them (made specially for him) from the factory when a new model comes out, has all of them matched customized further, then uses them until a new model is announced.

Nostradamus · 12-09-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by makinao

Like many other headline pros, he orders dozens of them (made specially for him) from the factory when a new model comes out, has all of them matched customized further, then uses them until a new model is announced.

so he switches every time new model comes out. He seem to really like his new prostaff a lot. Wonder if he will switch when they come out with Prostaff Spin ?

makinao · 12-09-2012, 04:15 PM

What I meant was that whenever a new retail model that he endorses is announced or comes out, he gets several dozens of a custom-made version with a paint job identical to that retail model.

JoelDali · 12-09-2012, 07:03 PM

He only uses the ones that Annacoan inspects and certifies. Sometimes they come all effed up from the pro shop and get tossed out or sold on e:bay.

Bobby Jr · 12-09-2012, 07:34 PM

He's onto his 3rd paintjob of the same frame. According to previous comments by P1 who 'manage' his frames he gets 12 new frames, four times a year - approx every 12 weeks during the season I guess.

So, no, he does not use a new racquet every match, although he does use a newly strung/gripped racquet every match (and ball change generally).

sixone90 · 12-10-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Jr

He's onto his 3rd paintjob of the same frame.

PS90 N90 K90 BLX90

4?

Bobby Jr · 12-10-2012, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sixone90

PS90 N90 K90 BLX90

4?

K90 > BLX > PS BLX

I think someone has previously spotted some small differences between the first one you mention... Although, small mould changes would make less difference than the internal composition and/or fabrication methods - two things we really don't know much about at this stage even after all the pics of his actual frames.

3fees · 12-10-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonbro11

Does roger federer use a new racquet every match?

He has several new rackets strung-differnent tensions and weighted by a company, like priorty one, he changes them out as the match progresses, like when new Tennis balls are used.

3fees · 12-10-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonbro11

Does roger federer use a new racquet every match?

He has several new rackets strung-different tensions and weighted by a company, like priorty one, he changes them out as the match progresses, like when new Tennis balls are used.

drakulie · 12-10-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilsonbro11

Does roger federer use a new racquet every match?

no................

RF20Lennon · 12-10-2012, 08:32 PM

depends on what you mean by "new racket"?

hes been using the same frame since 2002 with new paintjobs but he uses new rackets for every match with new strings and possible new frames. He carries about 12 to each match and about 60-70 to a tournament and restrings them 600-700 times a year. This is as per what he replied to someones question on his website

drakulie · 12-10-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RF20Lennon

depends on what you mean by "new racket"?

hes been using the same frame since 2002 with new paintjobs but he uses new rackets for every match with new strings and possible new frames. He carries about 12 to each match and about 60-70 to a tournament and restrings them 600-700 times a year. This is as per what he replied to someones question on his website

I strung at the Cincy Master this year with Priority One, and this is simply not the case. He does not use a brand new frame for every match. New strings? Yes.

Here is a thread I started about my experience meeting them, and stringing with them at Cincy:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=438964

ericsson · 12-11-2012, 12:17 AM

That is the case with many if not all players, i have several pro sticks and some are heavy used (with new strings) with a lot of paint damage on top or sides...

maverick1981 · 12-11-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RF20Lennon

depends on what you mean by "new racket"?

hes been using the same frame since 2002 with new paintjobs but he uses new rackets for every match with new strings and possible new frames. He carries about 12 to each match and about 60-70 to a tournament and restrings them 600-700 times a year. This is as per what he replied to someones question on his website

so...Roger's stick is actually NOT the PS Wilson currently sells? Its the K from a while back or something? This is cool...

Povl Carstensen · 12-12-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick1981

so...Roger's stick is actually NOT the PS Wilson currently sells? Its the K from a while back or something? This is cool...

At least it is safe to say that Federer does not nescessarily change his racket because Wilson has the need to introduce a new model and colourscheme.

Roddickulous · 12-12-2012, 08:30 AM

Well, Nostradamus would agree with me on this.. the real reason for the Gilette Roger Federer Tour is because the world ends on 12/21/12

lidoazndiabloboi · 12-12-2012, 09:44 PM

anyone notice fed's newer cosmetic of his PSBLX90. It says Ninety near the throat area instead of SIX.ONE 90.
The BLX logo on the side of the racket looks a little different too

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

lidoazndiabloboi · 12-13-2012, 12:44 AM

looks like federer went back to ALU rough crosses

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

813wilson · 12-13-2012, 04:16 AM

I'm just glad that we FINALLY have a thread about his racquet(s). What took so long?

Ugh......

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Wilsonbro11 New User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 81	roger federer racquet Does roger federer use a new racquet every match?

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JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,950	He only uses the ones that Annacoan inspects and certifies. Sometimes they come all effed up from the pro shop and get tossed out or sold on e:bay. __________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.

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Bobby Jr Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,549	He's onto his 3rd paintjob of the same frame. According to previous comments by P1 who 'manage' his frames he gets 12 new frames, four times a year - approx every 12 weeks during the season I guess. So, no, he does not use a new racquet every match, although he does use a newly strung/gripped racquet every match (and ball change generally). __________________ Original Pro Staff 85, leaded to 370g, hybrid poly/syn gut set-up, 48-52-ish lbs.

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RF20Lennon Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,610	depends on what you mean by "new racket"? hes been using the same frame since 2002 with new paintjobs but he uses new rackets for every match with new strings and possible new frames. He carries about 12 to each match and about 60-70 to a tournament and restrings them 600-700 times a year. This is as per what he replied to someones question on his website __________________ Intellectuals solve problems, Geniuses prevent them RAFA2005RG- "If he (Rafa) lost Roland Garros it would be like death."

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ericsson Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land of beer and chocolate Posts: 3,539	That is the case with many if not all players, i have several pro sticks and some are heavy used (with new strings) with a lot of paint damage on top or sides... __________________ Sports do not build character. They reveal it.