Carlos Alcaraz and His New Pure Aero VS (2020)

Swing weight? Or static weight unstrung? If he has 316 swing weight then the static weight must be like 340s? 350? I think verdasco has something like that .
 
316 sounds unstrung swingweight...
Wich with 16x19 should be around 345 sw strung, depending on the gauge he uses
 
cha cha said:
I do no know, my friends. The idea that this:



is an athlete of such massive upper body strength that it protects him from tennis elbow in a scale unbeknownst to my recreational teammates, most of whom are either lumberjack or construction workers, that just does not sit right with me.
I think we are imagining things here.

I do like the post above, though. Explosiveness, absolutely. Stamina, incredible. Upper body strength, meh.
Click to expand...

Look at the the disproportionality in size between Fed's right arm and his skinny left arm! Can we assume that he does little to no weight training on the left arm? As far as the right arm, we suspect it has developed mainly through swinging the racquet. Would not be surprised if he did little to no weight training on the right arm as well.
:unsure:
 
Raul_SJ said:
Look at the the disproportionality in size between Fed's right arm and his skinny left arm!
Click to expand...

Laver was the same. His left arm was huge. His right arm a mere stick (Probably helped with his ball toss too ;) )

Single handed players tend to use the dominant shoulder and arm to enhance strokes, especially in the BH side. Double handed players tend to use their body rotation (hips, torso, and both shoulders and both arms) on the BH side so their is less stress on the dominant arm.
 
BabPlayer-JohnnyG said:
Hey All,
To all my tennis peeps out there, Carlos Alcaraz was voted newcomer of the year for 2020. I truly believe he is one of the next greats. He’s got a Junior make-up similar to one Rafa Nadal. Could he be a right-handed Rafa? Only time will tell. He’s 17 and the youngest in the ATP top 200. He’s coached by J.C. Ferrero, who was a great player and grand slam champion (hall of famer) in his own right. Also, and one of my fave details, is that Carlos switched from the standard Pure Aero to the 2020 Pure Aero VS, which is truly an incredible frame that has not gotten enough love yet, since it came out right during COVID. It’s the racquet I’ve been swinging since last March and plan to stay with for a very long time! Anyways, be on the look-out for Carlos and his Pure Aero VS (2020). He’s going to take down some serious names super soon!
Click to expand...
Do you still swing it? Curious if you customised it anyhow?
 
moderate, common sense, full body strength training 2 or 3 times a week WILL prevent injuries and make your tennis game stronger and more dynamic. of course watch out for any current injuries or other concerns but it still amazes me the amount of high level players i play with that do nothing off court. sad, actually because those are the same dudes that will say.... what, you want me to look like a bodybuilder or something? i laugh and try to get out of the conversation when i hear wisdom like that
 
pico said:
I am curious to know too cos boy does his strokes have serious heat!!!!!
Click to expand...

His "serious heat" as you term it, has little to do with his racquet.

Carlos has great footwork, excellent stroke technique and great timing. His racquet is simply an extension of his body.

Pay particular attention to his footwork and his legs when he hits his shots. He uses his bio-mechanical kinetic chain beautifully. Probably the best since Federer.
 
TomTennis495 said:
So do FAA, Alcatraz and Rune all play the PAVS?
Click to expand...
Hey, Felix is using the old Pure Aero VS painted up like the new pure aero. Alcaraz and Rune are using the real deal 2020 Pure Aero VS. In my opinion, it's one of the best Bab racquets I've ever played with. It's my racquet of choice and an incredible stick! I play it stock, but it's ripe for customization as well.
 
BabPlayer-JohnnyG said:
Hey, Felix is using the old Pure Aero VS painted up like the new pure aero. Alcaraz and Rune are using the real deal 2020 Pure Aero VS. In my opinion, it's one of the best Bab racquets I've ever played with. It's my racquet of choice and an incredible stick! I play it stock, but it's ripe for customization as well.
Click to expand...

Didn't FAA try the new PA VS but didn't like it as much so he went back to the old one.

Do you think the PA VS is as good as a customised 2013 APD ?
 
Karma Tennis said:
His "serious heat" as you term it, has little to do with his racquet.

Carlos has great footwork, excellent stroke technique and great timing. His racquet is simply an extension of his body.

Pay particular attention to his footwork and his legs when he hits his shots. He uses his bio-mechanical kinetic chain beautifully. Probably the best since Federer.
Click to expand...
Carlos himself has said he tried to model his strokes after Federer.
 
Karma Tennis said:
Didn't FAA try the new PA VS but didn't like it as much so he went back to the old one.

Do you think the PA VS is as good as a customised 2013 APD ?
Click to expand...
Yeah, FAA supposedly liked it in the pre-season leading into 2021, but then had crummy results with it in the ATP Cup. I think the Pure Aero VS takes great to customization, just like the 2013 APD. It's a great starting point, especially with 305 gram weight, head light balance, and decent to low starting swing weight. I'd love to know the specs on Alcaraz and Rune's sticks!
 
Alcaraz is a 6 feet guy with a monster forehand and a very solid 2 handed backhand, like a Fernando Gonzalez that doesn't need to be trying to hit inside out forehands all the time because he is comfortable with his backhand too. I think he is more like his coach Ferrero or even Agassi (Alcaraz is a lot faster) than any of the big top players we have had since the Fedal age.
I like his game a lot.

 
TennisLurker said:
Alcaraz is a 6 feet guy with a monster forehand and a very solid 2 handed backhand, like a Fernando Gonzalez that doesn't need to be trying to hit inside out forehands all the time because he is comfortable with his backhand too. I think he is more like his coach Ferrero or even Agassi (Alcaraz is a lot faster) than any of the big top players we have had since the Fedal age.
I like his game a lot.

Click to expand...
Man, that was some fast hitting… wow
 
TomTennis495 said:
hmmm I don’t see him being better than a zverev or Medvedev in the rankings
Click to expand...

the difference in age between medvedev and alcaraz is like the difference between federer and djokovic
and alcaraz may end up being much better on clay than zverev or medvedev, that can give him a good edge in points
 
TomTennis495 said:
hmmm I don’t see him being better than a zverev or Medvedev in the rankings
Click to expand...
But, who will he contend with for majors in 5-7 years? Musetti? Sinner? Korda?

All are good, but all are also beatable. I don’t see a dominant player (e.g., Big 3, Sampras, etc) in the current group of teenagers, so he has as much of a shot than the others.

The big question is: how will he grow as a player once he feels the pressure, and others learn his game.
 
Alcaraz is spanish. Just look at how rock solid most of the Spanish players have been over the past thirty years.

Most of them are very strong mentally. If Alcaraz has that mental toughness he will do better than most of them - except for Nadal, of course - because he has a great all round game.

For me, Alcaraz is to Nadal as Wilander was to Borg. And Wilander had a pretty decent career (McEnroe, Lendl, Edberg, Cash, Becker) during a period when the competition was much tougher than it's likely to be during Alcaraz's time in pro tennis.
 
carlos-alcaraz-of-spain-plays-a-backhand-during-a-practice-session-picture-id1364869956

carlos-alcaraz-of-spain-plays-a-backhandduring-a-practice-session-of-picture-id1364869957

carlos-alcaraz-of-spain-serves-during-a-practice-session-ahead-of-the-picture-id1364869930
 
Karma Tennis said:
Alcaraz is spanish. Just look at how rock solid most of the Spanish players have been over the past thirty years.

Most of them are very strong mentally. If Alcaraz has that mental toughness he will do better than most of them - except for Nadal, of course - because he has a great all round game.

For me, Alcaraz is to Nadal as Wilander was to Borg. And Wilander had a pretty decent career (McEnroe, Lendl, Edberg, Cash, Becker) during a period when the competition was much tougher than it's likely to be during Alcaraz's time in pro tennis.
Click to expand...
+ Already has JCF as coach and is presumably immersed in a winning system; my only caveat is that Alcaraz already looks very 'physically developed' for his age, which could somewhat moderate projected/future improvement.
 
Define big win. He had a pretty good US open run. I would say there were a few big wins there against top (Tsitsipas) or in form players
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

BabPlayer-JohnnyG
The Pure Aero VS Has a Very Notable Player Representing the Frame on the ATP Tour Now
Replies
11
Views
2K
socallefty
socallefty
Michael7
Carlos Alcaraz - Pure Aero - String Spacing more like the 2020 Pure Aero VS or 2022 Pure Aero 98?
Replies
17
Views
2K
Justin_Henin
Justin_Henin
staryugi
Carlos Alcaraz is using a stock Pure aero vs
14 15 16
Replies
756
Views
90K
TomTennis495
TomTennis495
D
Does anyone know if Holger Rune or Alcaraz uses the new Pure Aero 98?
Replies
12
Views
3K
PCunique
P
T
Felix Auger-Aliassime with 2020 Pure Aero VS?
Replies
38
Views
10K
Harry_Wild
Harry_Wild
Back
Top