The vast majority of players use between 95 and 100 square inches which are more forgiving on off-centre hits. Good article. One comment…heavier racquet weight does not by itself result in more power. Leaving frame stiffness aside for the moment, racquet head speed also must be factored in in combination with the weight/mass of the frame. Federer’s Pro Staff RF97 autograph racquet debuted in 2014 at the Roger’s Cup. Even though the 97-inch head is much larger than the racquets Federer started his career with, it’s still smaller than the racquets of some of his competitors. Both Djokovic and Nadal use 100-inch racquets. Offering unrivalled precision through perfect feel and giving you the control you need to rule the court, find out why these are a perfect match for intermediate and professional players with some serious weight behind them. The price of Federer’s racquet is more than you’ll pay for intro models, but it’s still relatively affordable. Pro Staff RF97 Autograph Price

If you are considering Pro Staff RF97 Autograph for yourself, it would be smart to study Federer’s game style first so that you can learn a thing or two from the legend himself. Without body rotation the Federer forehand wouldn’t be anywhere near the weapon it is today, he uses his full core strength to generate the high level of racquet head speed that translates through to the pace of the ball.When you buy Federer’s Pro Staff RF97, you’re not just getting a racquet with Federer’s signature on it or a racquet that’s only endorsed by Federer. You’re getting the exact model of racquet that Federer uses during games. Federer keeps the tension of the crosses slightly lower than his mains. This string setup is mostly personal preference, but is thought to create a more powerful sweet spot in the middle of the racquet. Does Federer Use String Savers? Please bear in mind that although Federer uses a 4 and 3/8 grip size, that doesn’t mean you also should use it, as everyone’s hands are different and you need to get the grip size that suits you.

When Federer won his slam title at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships, he was using Pro Staff Tour 90. nSix.One Tour 90 (2004-2006)The thing I am focused on the most- the PS85 allows no room for poor form. You really must throw your hips and body into the shot, or you will not create enough to do anything. With the RF97 you can get away with ‘muscling’ shots with the arm, and can get you out of a pinch. With the 85 it tears the elbow to pieces if you try to muscle it. The only difference is that Federer uses lead tape to add weight to certain locations on the racquet to change the balance. This has been confirmed by multiple sources including by Federer himself in the New York Times. With the Hyper Pro Staff, Federer moved from an 85 sq. in. racquet to a 90 sq. in. racquet. Pro Staff Tour 90 (2003-2004)

At 366g strung, the RF97A is a hefty weapon and because heavier racquets = more power this helps give him that pop on his shots he needs to fire winners.In fact, when Federer beat Pete Sampras at the 2001 Wimbledon, both players were using the same model racquet. Federer’s racquet was made in China but Sampras’ racquet was made in St.Vincent, a Caribbean island in the Grenadines. Hyper Pro Staff 6.1 (2001-2002) Also, power pads not only protect the string through the grommet, they also enlarge and change the sweet spot ever so slightly. You have to remember that those 6 strings are going to be a bit longer than normal. Slightly different feel, not for everybody, but Federer and Sampras are very used to it throughout their careers. If you’re not familiar with power pads, they’re essentially pieces of leather that keep the strings separated from the outer frame of the racquet near the throat. Some other players that have used power pads include Grigor Dimitrov and Juan Martin Del Potro. What Size Grip Does Federer Use? Some of the world’s top players opt to travel with one stringer throughout the entire season. By having one person string each of their racquets, they make sure that they have the utmost consistency.

Federer used this red racquet at the 2018 Laver Cup. The limited-edition racquets were auctioned to raise money for charity. Pro Staff Laver Cup Limited Edition Blue (2019) When you choose to take the ball early against opponents who hit with such pace and spin, a heavy racquet prevents it from twisting in the hand and stops a player from being pushed around. That’s why the batches he receives from Wilson will all be very close in weight and swing weight (most likely receiving a higher level of quality control). This blue racquet is the same racquet Federer used in the previous edition of the Laver Cup, except for the blue paint job. Pro Staff 97 Autograph v13 (2020)Of course, if Roger is playing somewhere like Indian Wells where the air is thinner, he will string a little tighter than when he travels over to Miami a week later, but the changes are only subtle. Federer uses the 4 and 3/8 grip size so he can get extra wrist snap on his serves and to make changing his grips easier. At the elite level, players need racquets that match their specific strengths and weaknesses. The Pro Staff RF97 Autograph is the perfect racquet for Federer and one of the best racquets available on the market.