Okay, so I’ve been getting really into tennis lately, and obviously, Novak Djokovic is a total beast on the court. I was super curious about his racket – like, what magic wand is this guy using?
So, I started my deep dive. First, I just googled “Djokovic racket.” It’s pretty obvious from the get-go that he uses a HEAD racket. I found out that it’s part of the HEAD Speed series, but that’s a whole line of rackets, not just one specific model.
I dug a little deeper. I went through a few tennis forums and some online stores. It seemed like everyone was talking about the HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed Pro, but even then, there were hints that Djokovic’s racket is customized. Some are saying his is a older model. It looked a little bit different.
My Investigation Gets Real
I decided I needed to get more specific. I started comparing images of Djokovic playing with pictures of the retail HEAD Graphene 360+ Speed Pro. The paint job looked similar, but something felt off. The head size, the beam… it wasn’t quite adding up.
Then, I stumbled across some really nerdy forum posts – the kind where people analyze every millimeter of a pro’s equipment. And bingo! That’s where I found the real details.
- It’s widely believed that Djokovic actually uses a customized version, often referred to as the PT113B, which is based on an older HEAD racket mold.
- Apparently, it has a slightly smaller head size (95 square inches) than the standard Speed Pro (100 square inches).
- The weight and balance are also reportedly tweaked to his exact specifications. We’re talking super precise stuff here.
- There are some report that his racket is a 18×19 string pattern, not the 18×20 for retail.
So, basically, I learned that while you can buy a racket that looks like Djokovic’s, getting your hands on the exact same thing is pretty much impossible. It’s like a secret recipe, custom-made for a champion. It makes sense, though, right? He’s at the top of his game, so he needs equipment that’s perfectly tailored to his playing style.
It was a fun little research project. It really showed me how much detail goes into the gear at the pro level. I’m still rocking my beginner racket, but hey, maybe someday I’ll get good enough to need a custom setup! For now, I’ll just keep practicing and admiring Djokovic’s skills (and his super-secret racket).
