Nadal's racquet (no visible lead)
- Thread starter Jonnyf
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Marvel
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Taken from www.vamosrafael.com:
What racquet and strings do Rafael use?
In December 2003, Rafa switched from his Babolat Pure Drive to a prototype racquet. The racquet is called the "Babolat Aeropro Drive," and is now available for sale. His grip size is 4-1/4 (Babolat VS Overgrip). His strings are Pro Hurricane 135/15L, and his tension is 24 kg. As for weight, starting from a standard frame available in shops, Babolat adds 21 grams, 15 under the bumper (top head) and 5 grams at the bottom. Weight: 321 g BP 32.7 cm unstrung. Click here to find a Babolat shop in your area.
What racquet and strings do Rafael use?
In December 2003, Rafa switched from his Babolat Pure Drive to a prototype racquet. The racquet is called the "Babolat Aeropro Drive," and is now available for sale. His grip size is 4-1/4 (Babolat VS Overgrip). His strings are Pro Hurricane 135/15L, and his tension is 24 kg. As for weight, starting from a standard frame available in shops, Babolat adds 21 grams, 15 under the bumper (top head) and 5 grams at the bottom. Weight: 321 g BP 32.7 cm unstrung. Click here to find a Babolat shop in your area.
K!ck5w3rvE
Hall of Fame
He does. Hurricane doesn't come in bright yellow. BTW, 321g is an extremely light stick for a pro player, especially one as strong as Rafa......imagine how big (power)his fh could be if it was heavier!!!....But he'd lose some penetration.
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Misiti99
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Why does he use a 41/4 grip size..that's so small...I thought he was bigger than that?
thats a miniscule grip size.....any comments?
thats a miniscule grip size.....any comments?
nswelshman
Rookie
Perhaps because he seems to sweat a lot, he has a thicker, super absorbant overgrip?
Many pros, including Guga and Stich who is 6'4" like to use 1/4 - they like their fingers to easily touch their palm, rather than the index finger seperation often recommended. It also helps with the serve. Flat hitters like Chris Evert often use big grips - she used 3/4 on the tour, no idea what she uses now.Misiti99 said:
