vmosrafa08
Semi-Pro
In an exhibition match in St. Anton on December 14th, Djokovic did not use a "blacked out" racquet, but instead, he used his normal kBlade racquet (see pics). I don't think that he is going to switch to Head just yet...
I say that Djokovic is going to stay with Wilson
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Here are some pictures :
http://tennis-atp.blogspot.com/2008/12/novak-djokovic-playing-exhibiton-in.html
http://tennis-atp.blogspot.com/2008/12/novak-djokovic-playing-exhibiton-in.html
vmosrafa08
Semi-Pro
That's funny... The story is from Dec. 14th... I didn't look at the picture but they probably used an old one. Anyway, Djokovic is also using a wilson smiley face dampener. I highly doubt that he is going to switch to Head
Fedace
Banned
Ok there is no Wilson Stencil, he is switching to Head.
vmosrafa08
Semi-Pro
yeah, I guess he is going to switch... the pic was too old
The lead is a good spot. The string pattern and headsize also looks "larger" to me, but it is late at night already and I have had a whiskey (or two, or three).
rubberduckies
Professional
This is true. It has been confirmed by Novak himself on his blog and has been discussed to length on the forums.
william7gr
Professional
Very few players actually use the racquet they are said to use.
kfactor/all/the/WAY!
Semi-Pro
In an exhibition match in St. Anton on December 14th, Djokovic did not use a "blacked out" racquet, but instead, he used his normal kBlade racquet (see pics). I don't think that he is going to switch to Head just yet...
wasnt it that he was going to switch in 09. so there is still time to see if he will switch.
vmosrafa08
Semi-Pro
I was just looking at the Australian Open website and I saw a picture of Rod Laver today... wow. But the Australian Open will be big for Djokovic because he is expected to defend his title. Anyway, here is the picture (seems like Australian open starts Jan 19th)
Even though it would make sense for Djok to go to Adidas (since he has his new little signature bird logo), the blacked out racket does not have the shape of the 3 bars on the 3' and 9' o clock that the Adidas frames will have this Feb.
Multiple threads have consistently mentioned Head reps leaking info about it being a Head Micro Prestige.. He'll actually be designing his own frame out this may.
So now, it won't be until May that Djoko will start to use the new head? What will he be using up to then? I thought he was going to start using the new Head come AO .
Ah, I see. Well the specs be closer to the Prestige or Radical? Or will it be completely different. I would suspect Djoko using a MP 98 sq inch racket?
Hmm, I might be interested in this racket after all, since he was using a LM Radical molded racket anyways.
I can't imagine that it will be far away from his old racket(s). But until now I don't know any more details.
Do you know whether he will be sporting a all black out pj for the AO? Or will it be the exact pj of the new racket he wil be using. And technically Djokovic will be another rare pro that will use the racket he is advertising?
Due to my info he will use the new racket including final paint with the beginning of this year. At the AO will be the official presentation.
I already heared in August that the racket was ready, tested and judged well by Novak. Up from this point it was only a question of money.
I already heared in August that the racket was ready, tested and judged well by Novak. Up from this point it was only a question of money.
Miami83095
Rookie
I say Djokovic isnt gonna stay with Wilson...
vmosrafa08
Semi-Pro
haha I know... I saw that picture today also. He is not going to stay with Wilson, but I think that we can all agree that that racquet looks horrible.
Automatix
Legend
I actually like the paintjob...
Automatix
Legend
I don't think so... it is still early.
But what I'd like to know is:
- does it use some good old mold?
- will it be that rare case when you actually can buy something similar to the racquets pros use (I mean before customisation) like the old APD (Rafa), O3 White XF (Sharapova) etc.
- will it be more of a Prestige (thin beam, heavy etc.) or a Radical (like a Prestige but lighter, easier for non pros to use)...
Chauvalito
Hall of Fame
These are the same questions I am asking myself...and also is there a possibility that this will be a revamped and reproduced PT630/280 racket...which would be quite cool.
Also, is this the same racket that Davydenko will be using? The racket Davydenko is using appears to be thinner as well...but of course I cannot tell for sure from pictures.
These are the same questions I am asking myself...and also is there a possibility that this will be a revamped and reproduced PT630/280 racket...which would be quite cool.
Also, is this the same racket that Davydenko will be using? The racket Davydenko is using appears to be thinner as well...but of course I cannot tell for sure from pictures.
That racket that Davydenko is pictured using looks like a Prince more than a Head. Are you positive that its a Head racket? I agree, I also want to know if the racket will be closer to the Prestige or the Radical and if it will be sold to the public. You also forgot that after Head customized Ivan L.'s Microgel Extreme, they came out to the public and other pros started using it as well.
Chauvalito
Hall of Fame
I am quite sure that it is a HEAD racket because of the following images of Emilio Sanchez who appear to be using the exact same racket. Furthermore, the white grommet strip has already been identified as an upcoming new HEAD technology in the Extreme line of rackets. Supposedly the grommet strip is composed of Teflon.
It is highly unlikely that two differing people (Sanchez, Djokovic) using rackets with white grommet strips that are identified as HEAD rackets via stencil are using a different racket than what Davydenko is using an unidentified racket with a white grommet strip.
Furthermore, if Davydenko was play testing a Prince...I would think HEAD would be a little alarmed as all three rackets have white grommet strips. In other words, it is not likely that two different companies would give out rackets for play testing that appear exactly the same, as well as have a unique feature (a white grommet strip) that is exactly the same if not similar.
Lastly the teflon grommet strip has now been shown to exist on two HEAD rackets, the upcoming extreme pro, and the racket Djokovic has been pictured with.
Though I don't know for sure, all the evidence points towards Davydenko play testing a HEAD racket.
Chauvalito
Hall of Fame
Predicition....based on no evidence
I think Head is going to release a Radical Tour similar to the LM Radical tour, rather than the Radical Tour made for Fererro (FP Tour).
Either that, or this racket may be what many of us have been waiting for, a re-introduction of the PT line of rackets.
In any case, I look forward to seeing what this racket will be.
I think Head is going to release a Radical Tour similar to the LM Radical tour, rather than the Radical Tour made for Fererro (FP Tour).
Either that, or this racket may be what many of us have been waiting for, a re-introduction of the PT line of rackets.
In any case, I look forward to seeing what this racket will be.
I am quite sure that it is a HEAD racket because of the following images of Emilio Sanchez who appear to be using the exact same racket. Furthermore, the white grommet strip has already been identified as an upcoming new HEAD technology in the Extreme line of rackets. Supposedly the grommet strip is composed of Teflon.
It is highly unlikely that two differing people (Sanchez, Djokovic) using rackets with white grommet strips that are identified as HEAD rackets via stencil are using a different racket than what Davydenko is using an unidentified racket with a white grommet strip.
Furthermore, if Davydenko was play testing a Prince...I would think HEAD would be a little alarmed as all three rackets have white grommet strips. In other words, it is not likely that two different companies would give out rackets for play testing that appear exactly the same, as well as have a unique feature (a white grommet strip) that is exactly the same if not similar.
Lastly the teflon grommet strip has now been shown to exist on two HEAD rackets, the upcoming extreme pro, and the racket Djokovic has been pictured with.
Though I don't know for sure, all the evidence points towards Davydenko play testing a HEAD racket.
Great info Chauvalito. Thanks. Davydenko's racket shown above is different than Djokovic's correct? Anyone sporting the new Microgel Extreme yet? Do you think most people will make the switch (public)? IMO, I am not sure if I would if I used the Extreme, especially in the economoy we are in...
Chauvalito
Hall of Fame
Thanks, but I should say that much of thsi has been posted before in differnet threads, and I an just synthesizing the information spread throughut the board.
I can't tell if Davydenko's racket is different than Djokovic's, but I would say that they appear different in that Davydenko's beam width looks thinner. But this could be a result of lighting and color, as black seems to have a slimming effect on the racket.
I saw of picture of one pro using the new extreme pro...but I cannot find it anymore, it was in VSbabolat's online picture collection.
Someone mentioned that they have made more tangible changes to the Extreme like changing the string pattern, if this is true then it may be worth it for those using the extreme pro. Personally, I was not a huge fan, so I will not be demoing the new version.
I am interested in the reasoning behind the teflon grommet tech.
I am as well. I am assuming Head will now add the Telfon grommet tech to all their new rackets? Including the new Djokovic racket? I dont know if I agree upon the idea to upgrade a whole racket basically because mainly the grommets... I'd be definitely hesitant to make the switch/upgrade.
Chauvalito
Hall of Fame
The racket that the Djoker is playing with does have a white grommet strip, so I assume his racket has the new tech.
I like the name of the 2nd. Haha. Hopefully, the new racket will bring Djokovic more success, it definitely brought Ljubicic to his demise when Head made him his Microgel Extreme.
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