So, I’ve been getting into tennis lately, and, like many people, I’m a big fan of Novak Djokovic. Naturally, I got curious about the gear he uses, especially his racket. I mean, the guy’s a beast on the court, so his equipment must be something special, right? I did some digging to figure out what racket Djokovic is swinging in 2022.
First, I started with a simple search to get the basics. I found out that while he officially endorses the HEAD Graphene Auxetic Speed Pro racket, it’s not actually what he plays with.
Turns out, Djokovic uses a custom-made pro stock racket from Head. It’s called the PT 346.1. This racket is actually based on an old Head frame, the Liquidmetal Radical Tour, which was also used in other popular models like TiRadical, and iRadical in the early 2000s. That’s some old-school tech!
The PT 346.1, apparently, is pretty heavy, weighing 300 grams or more. But hey, that weight gives you a lot of power and stability, plus it absorbs those nasty vibrations. So, I decided to look for more details about his strings, tension, and all that.
I went deeper into forums and some specialized tennis websites. It’s a bit tricky because players like Djokovic often change their setup based on the playing surface and their current needs. But, I found some consistent information.
- His racket is definitely heavier than what most amateurs use, giving him that extra power and stability.
- It seems he uses a combination of natural gut strings and a polyester string, probably to get a good mix of feel and durability.
- The tension he uses is also higher than average, but it can vary.
I even tried to find a shop that could customize a racket to be similar to Djokovic’s setup. It turned out, it was possible, but man, it’s not cheap! I realized that trying to exactly replicate a pro’s setup might not be the best idea for a casual player like me.
So, I ended up getting a Head Speed Pro, the one he officially endorses. It’s a great racket, and while it’s not the PT 346.1, it still feels amazing to play with. Maybe one day I’ll try to get a custom racket, but for now, I’m happy with my choice.
Anyway, the whole experience was pretty interesting. It’s cool to see how much thought and customization goes into a pro player’s equipment. It made me appreciate the sport even more, and I’m excited to keep playing and improving my game.
