The Tennis InsiderCarlos Alcaraz's Actual Tennis Racket, Shoes, and Gear
Updated: Jan 28
If you've been following us at The Tennis Insider, you probably know that top tennis players often don't actually play with the equipment they endorse. Fortunately, we have access to looking at their actual, match used rackets. Today we'll be taking a look at the gear Carlos Alcaraz actually plays with, and comparing it to what he endorses. Stay tuned for additional photos and info. Purchase Alcaraz's endorsed gear here.
Racket: Babolat Pure Aero VS 2020
Alcaraz is actually playing with a racket that is available to the general public in the Babolat Pure Aero VS 2020. This is also used by Holger Rune and Felix Auger-Aliassime. This has recently been updated to the Pure Aero 98, now available for purchase.
Weight: 305g
Swingweight: 295g
String pattern: 16 x 20
Length: 27in
Head size: 98 square inches
Balance: 317mm
Grip size: 4 1/2 (4)
Strings: Babolat RPM Blast 130 (16)
Mains: Babolat RPM Blast 130 (16) at 55 lbs
Crosses: Babolat RPM Blast 130 (16) at 51 lbs
Shoes: Nike Zoom Vapor Pro
Alcaraz uses the retail Nike Zoom Vapor Pro available to the public, with his own insoles. He is expected to switch over to the Nike Zoom Vapor 11 in 2023.
Size: 11.5
Clothing: Nike
While he is expected to be getting his own Nike line in 2023, the clothing Alcaraz currently plays in is available to the public and is not custom.
Shirt size: Medium
Endorses:
Racket: Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023
Shoes: Nike Zoom Vapor Pro
Clothing: Nike
The racket that Alcaraz has just started endorsing, the 2023 cosmetic of the Babolat Pure Aero 98, is not yet available. See the highlighted article for early access and info.
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