RF Cap is back
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kimguroo
Legend
I don’t have any RF hats anymore so I can not compare both but Uniqlo version material is thinner (nice way).
It reminds of almost early version of Nike featherlight hat.
Compared with “REGOR” hat, material is thinner and better feeling. Not a big fan of bill but it’s not that bad.
I don’t use any cotton material hats to playing tennis but I feel like there is a possibility to play tennis with this hat.
Hats are tricky to make since most of hats have one size.
Slight different measurements will give very different feeling.
This RF version hat has slightly bigger feeling to it.
also I like the logos especially “REGOR” and uniqlo logos since I wear hats backwards.
It reminds of almost early version of Nike featherlight hat.
Compared with “REGOR” hat, material is thinner and better feeling. Not a big fan of bill but it’s not that bad.
I don’t use any cotton material hats to playing tennis but I feel like there is a possibility to play tennis with this hat.
Hats are tricky to make since most of hats have one size.
Slight different measurements will give very different feeling.
This RF version hat has slightly bigger feeling to it.
also I like the logos especially “REGOR” and uniqlo logos since I wear hats backwards.
I got mine yesterday
thompenator
New User
Same for me.
ichaseballs
Professional
people are reselling them for $80-100
thats better profit margin than the ps5
thats better profit margin than the ps5
ryoma_sama
New User
Hope I didn't miss out on these for good.
yup, I had to call yesterday for an update on my order.
bobleenov1963
Hall of Fame
I ordered mine on Tuesday 12/8. All of them arrived on 12/15.
thompenator
New User
Mine arrived today, even though the estimated delivery was likewise the 21st.
N01E
Hall of Fame
Unfortunately I have some problems with the hat. The first complain is the peak which feels really flimsy and cheap. It's also bigger than every uniqlo cap that I own so the fit is definitely not for everyone. To me at least it seems to be of much lower quality than the ND cap (which was 98% cotton, 2% elastane), it's much thinner for sure. It may be a good thing for some, because as far as 100% cotton caps go this might be the best one to play tennis in due to it being very light and almost polyester like. RF logo is massive and there's a lot of things going on in the back (Uniqlo logos, GO ROGER and another small RF logo), but all of those are very subjective.
What is worrying though is how they mislead us with band photos on the inside of the cap. They look completely different in the retail verison (on the left) and remind me of the ND PE cap (on the right).
On the positive side the green cap looks absolutely fantastic and I'd personally recommend getting that one if you can.
What is worrying though is how they mislead us with band photos on the inside of the cap. They look completely different in the retail verison (on the left) and remind me of the ND PE cap (on the right).
On the positive side the green cap looks absolutely fantastic and I'd personally recommend getting that one if you can.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Unfortunately I have some problems with the hat. The first complain is the peak which feels really flimsy and cheap. It's also bigger than every uniqlo cap that I own so the fit is definitely not for everyone. To me at least it seems to be of much lower quality than the ND cap (which was 98% cotton, 2% elastane), it's much thinner for sure. It may be a good thing for some, because as far as 100% cotton caps go this might be the best one to play tennis in due to it being very light and almost polyester like. RF logo is massive and there's a lot of things going on in the back (Uniqlo logos, GO ROGER and another small RF logo), but all of those are very subjective.
What is worrying though is how they mislead us with band photos on the inside of the cap. They look completely different in the retail verison (on the left) and remind me of the ND PE cap (on the right).
On the positive side the green cap looks absolutely fantastic and I'd personally recommend getting that one if you can.
Since when thick bulky items signify "quality"? If anything, it is the other way around.
By the looks of it Uniqlo has done a very good job both as purposefulness of the cap, and its execution (the embroidery of the RF lettering is superb, even though I am neither a fan of wearing someone else's insignia, nor would I consider such a hat having a place outside of the context of a tennis stadium).
N01E
Hall of Fame
I didn't say that the ND hat was bulky. When it comes to cotton (or any other material) the thickness doesn't have to represent quality, each case has to be judged seperately. The ND cap in this case is closer to what you'd expect cotton Lacoste or Fred Perry cap feel like, while RF cap while not as bad can remind some of those wish or aliexpress caps (mostly when it comes to the peak). You wouldn't call Lacoste tennis polo bulky because it's thicker than go sport or walmart polyester shirts. The cap is fine, but the EU price seems to be more about it being RF branded than actual quality item, completely unlike their other tennis gear (especially socks and wristbands).
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Since I have no reference point to almost anything you speak of, I can't possibly comment on what is an "aliexpress" cap, nor Fred Perry cap, nor a Walmart polyester anything.
However, Lacoste has NEVER produced thick material pique polos. You might be mistaking the 3 dimensionality of the weave with thickness. In fact, they are quite a bit airier than their competitors, which is why they are so comfortable. I have a couple of Lacoste cotton caps and they are not particularly thick either. Certainly nothing like my Arcteryx expedition caps that literally can serve you to keep the condors' talons off of your head.
As for pricing, they charge about half of what Lacoste asks for their ND (and others) caps.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
It appears that Uniqlo is restocking partially some of the colours of that hat: the three blues and the dark green.
Subway Tennis
Legend
Unfortunately I have some problems with the hat. The first complain is the peak which feels really flimsy and cheap. It's also bigger than every uniqlo cap that I own so the fit is definitely not for everyone. To me at least it seems to be of much lower quality than the ND cap (which was 98% cotton, 2% elastane), it's much thinner for sure. It may be a good thing for some, because as far as 100% cotton caps go this might be the best one to play tennis in due to it being very light and almost polyester like. RF logo is massive and there's a lot of things going on in the back (Uniqlo logos, GO ROGER and another small RF logo), but all of those are very subjective.
What is worrying though is how they mislead us with band photos on the inside of the cap. They look completely different in the retail verison (on the left) and remind me of the ND PE cap (on the right).
On the positive side the green cap looks absolutely fantastic and I'd personally recommend getting that one if you can.
This and @kimguroo have been the best reviews I have seen so far on the caps.
Thanks for posting and including all these details and comparisons with other Uniqlo gear.
ohiostate124
Professional
Where can you find that dark green RF hat?
Tennis_Hands
Banned
You can't now. They restocked them after the initial release, but they are also sold out, and the second restock was quite substantial: I bought for family members and friends around 15 from exactly the dark green colour way, and I know a friend that bought another 20 from the same place. They were in stock also elsewhere. That was on 20.12.
The quality of the cap is quite good. I don't understand the complaints about the bill being "cheap" or too big. It is neither. The bill (from the base of the bill to the edge) measures 7 centimetres. The whole cap back to front - 29 centimetres. The embroidery is fantastic.
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SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
My only problem is it’s scratchy cause it’s cotton but I’m used to dri fit and other hats with sweat wicking materials, but it’s beautiful. I got the blue with white text for ChristmasYou can't now. They restocked them after the initial release, but they are also sold out, and the second restock was quite substantial: I bought for family members and friends around 15 from exactly the dark green colour way, and I know a friend that bought another 20 from the same place. They were in stock also elsewhere. That was on 20.12.
The quality of the cap is quite good. I don't understand the complaints about the bill being "cheap" or too big. It is neither. The bill (from the base of the bill to the edge) measures 7 centimetres. The the whole cap back to front - 29 centimetres. The embroidery is fantastic.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Federer hats on sale at TW now
ichaseballs
Professional
kimguroo
Legend
That’s really surprising that Uniqlo is willing to sell their products outside of their stores.
now we might expect to see other uniqlo products from uniqlo soon.
volleynets
Hall of Fame
Just bought the silver and the dark green!
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Some of my Nike RFs fit way off too. My purple/lava one from the French fits so much smaller than my USO one from just a few months later
CosmosMpower
Hall of Fame
Got a silver/grey one from TW, bought a blue one direct from Uniqlo prior.
FlamingCheeto
Hall of Fame
So do these hats run big or small? I have a huge noggin (HEED PANTS NOW!) and the old Rafa ones barely fit just right at max sizing.
turbo-guacamole
New User
@FlamingCheeto I too have a pretty big head, My RF hat fits great only had to let the strap out 1/4". I happened to have a tape measure handy and my head is ~23.5" around lol
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
FlamingCheeto
Hall of Fame
thanks for the quick reply, i took a chance and just ordered the green one, most hats I have to extend the strap out 100% and it still barely fits! HEED! Pants NOW! But hopefully this will fit now that I've gotten a short haircut as well. How are they at sweat absorption and overall comfort?
turbo-guacamole
New User
No problem! Honestly just going to wear it casually off court for now. The cotton is really nice, it has a slight sheen out of the box which is nifty. Just a guess but It feels like its going to get water logged like a normal cotton hat and not breathe well.
Tennis_Hands
Banned
Waiting for that red cap with white lettering. I know it is coming.
The cap is quite nice to wear around the court activities.
The cap is quite nice to wear around the court activities.
ichaseballs
Professional
i wanted a tennis cap i can wear casually. i have more than enough "dri-fit type" tennis caps.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
Key quote: The unveiling of the Uniqlo hats late last year came several months after news broke that the “RF” trademark had been sold by Nike. The buyer? A Bottmingen, Switzerland-based company called Tenro AG – i.e., a Federer-owned holding company that houses the Swiss tennis star’s portfolio of intellectual property assets. Until recently, the “RF” logo was not in that arsenal.
www.thefashionlaw.com
A Look at the Making, Marketing of the Famous Federer "RF" Logo
Tennis champ Roger Federer had little choice but to ditch the stylized logo when his contract with Nike came to a close in 2018.
www.thefashionlaw.com
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Tennis_Hands
Banned
Key quote: The unveiling of the Uniqlo hats late last year came several months after news broke that the “RF” trademark had been sold by Nike. The buyer? A Bottmingen, Switzerland-based company called Tenro AG – i.e., a Federer-owned holding company that houses the Swiss tennis star’s portfolio of intellectual property assets. Until recently, the “RF” logo was not in that arsenal.
A Look at the Making, Marketing of the Famous Federer "RF" Logo
Tennis champ Roger Federer had little choice but to ditch the stylized logo when his contract with Nike came to a close in 2018.
The article is full of claims that indicate that it was written to present Nike as the winner from that situation. Claims that back then and now are not confirmed by anything (including that the rights "have been sold"), yet are presented as facts (in favour of Nike). Still, it is important that Federer now has his logo back and can use it whichever way he pleases.
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brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
It would be nice to see a discreet RF on his shirts and shorts; maybe taking the place of the Uniqlo logo on this sleeve and socks
Tennis_Hands
Banned
There will always be a Uniqlo logo, so the reminder of who the sponsor is will always be presented.
brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
well, i meant one Uniqlo on the chest, with RF on the sleeve. Nice and clean.
Pure Babs
Rookie
Got mine from TW today. It's lighter than the original Nike RF hats. The embroidery looks fantastic. The velcro strap feels a bit cheap... it might not hold well over time and I'd be nervous about throwing this in the wash. Unfortunately, I have a small head and as others have mentioned the hat itself fits pretty big. When I tighten the back strap to try to make it fit, then the extra length covers up the Uniqlo logos which is a bad design flaw.
