Like many who follow tennis, I’m interested in getting members’ opinions on gear. I’m not strictly talking about rackets here though. What I’m wondering about is what folks think about the likelihood that Roger Federer (not necessarily other players) has his apparel contract with UNIQLO specifically require that his clothes all be custom tailored?
His rackets are hotly debated in terms of their composition, specs, etc and whether they are truly identical to what is available to the public. His shoes are custom - carbon soles, different treads depending on the surface, etc. Frankly, it’s not uncommon for custom shoes to be made and it’s not ridiculously expensive for companies to make them. I’d wager his insoles are custom molded, the shape of the upper is likely built exclusively for him, etc.
In a similar manner, I’m wondering what people think about his clothes. With this switch to UNIQLO, he seems to be wearing things that’s simply aren’t offered to the public. As far as that’s concerned, I’m wondering if Federer requires custom tailored clothes in his contracts? As in, at the beginning of the season, he goes in for measurements, and like a bespoke tailor sits down with the design team and plans out the entire seasons clothing that he would like to wear.
Thoughts?
His rackets are hotly debated in terms of their composition, specs, etc and whether they are truly identical to what is available to the public. His shoes are custom - carbon soles, different treads depending on the surface, etc. Frankly, it’s not uncommon for custom shoes to be made and it’s not ridiculously expensive for companies to make them. I’d wager his insoles are custom molded, the shape of the upper is likely built exclusively for him, etc.
In a similar manner, I’m wondering what people think about his clothes. With this switch to UNIQLO, he seems to be wearing things that’s simply aren’t offered to the public. As far as that’s concerned, I’m wondering if Federer requires custom tailored clothes in his contracts? As in, at the beginning of the season, he goes in for measurements, and like a bespoke tailor sits down with the design team and plans out the entire seasons clothing that he would like to wear.
Thoughts?