Casper Ruud is a Norwegian professional tennis player who has won ten singles titles on the ATP tour and has a career-high ranking of number 2 in the world.
This article will look at what racket Ruud uses on the pro tour as well as looking at what strings, tension, grip size, and vibration dampener he has on his frame.
Casper Ruud Racket – Yonex Ezone 100
Casper Ruud is currently endorsing the Yonex Ezone 100 tennis racket but he actually plays with a customized version of the Yonex DR 100 Plus.
Ruud is one of a few pro players on tour who plays with a frame that has an extended length, which allows him to get more power when pushed out wide on his forehand and backhand.
Racket Specs
Unfortunately, the specs for Ruud’s Yonex DR 100 Plus are not publicly available but below are the specs for the retail versions of the Yonex DR 100 Plus and the Yonex Ezone 100+.
Yonex DR 100 Plus Specs
- Length: 27.5in
- Head Size: 100in
- Strung Weight: 11.2oz/318g
- Swing Weight: 336
- Balance: 3 pts HL
- Beam Width: 23mm / 26mm / 22mm
- String Pattern: 16 x 19
- Stiffness Rating: 70
Yonex Ezone 100+ Specs
- Length: 27.5in
- Head Size: 100in
- Strung Weight: 11.1oz/315g
- Swing Weight: 335
- Balance: 3 pts HL
- Beam Width: 23.5mm / 26.0mm / 22.0mm
- String Pattern: 16 x 19
- Stiffness Rating: 70
The DR 100 Plus and Ezone 100+ have very similar racket specs with the main differences being a slightly lower strung and swing weight on the Ezone 100+ and a slightly thinner beam width on the DR 100 Plus.
What strings does Casper Ruud use?
As Ruud confirms in the below video, he uses a combination of Yonex Polytour Pro 125 strings in the crosses and Yonex Polytour Spin 125 strings in the mains.
What Tension Does Casper Ruud Use?
The general consensus online is that he strings his rackets at a tension of 54lbs (24.5kg) which is within the recommended tension range provided by Yonex for the DR 100 Plus.
Does Casper Ruud play with a Vibration Dampener?
Yes, like many other pros on tour, he plays with a Yonex Vibration Stopper.
Can you buy Ruud’s tennis racket online?
As he plays with a customized version of a pro stock DR 100 Plus, you won’t be able to buy a racket with the exact same specs as Ruud plays with but you can buy an Ezone 100+ which shares many of the same features as the older DR 100 Plus model.
You can find the Yonex Ezone 100+ for sale on most good online shops including Amazon.
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