{"id":261,"date":"2021-07-27T09:28:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T09:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=261"},"modified":"2023-10-16T19:01:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T19:01:45","slug":"novak-djokovic-racket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/novak-djokovic-racket\/","title":{"rendered":"Novak Djokovic Racket"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Novak Djokovic Racket<\/a> (Head Speed Pro 2022<\/strong>) is very popular amongst recreational players who want to emulate the man who has won a record 24 Grand Slam Singles Titles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have published the below guide with the aim of helping you understand what racket Novak Djokovic<\/strong> actually plays with on the ATP tour<\/a> and whether the retail version that you can buy in shops is anything like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Racket Does Djokovic Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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ATP Pro Novak Djokovic<\/strong> currently endorses the Head Speed Pro<\/a> (or “HSP”) but he actually plays with a customized Head PT113b pro stock frame<\/strong> which has completely different specs to the retail version of the HSP<\/a> (see the table comparing the specs below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novak has used Head<\/strong> rackets for the majority of his playing career but he also used Wilson rackets for a short period between 2005 and 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novak has been using his Head PT113b<\/strong> for many years now with the only change being a paint job every time a new retail version of the HSP is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, this is a common practice in the tennis industry and is done to boost sales as pros<\/a> are reluctant to change their racket set up<\/strong> once they have found something they like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Specs – Head Speed Pro vs Head PT113b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are the specifications for the retail and pro versions of Djokovic’s<\/strong> Racket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Racket Specs<\/th>Head Speed Pro<\/th>Head PT113b<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>100 Inches<\/td>95 Inches<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27 inches<\/td>27.10 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight<\/strong>:<\/td>329 grams<\/td>353 grams<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern<\/strong>:<\/td>18 x 20<\/td>18 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
Swingweight:<\/strong><\/td>329<\/td>360<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>6 pts HL<\/td> 6 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
Swing Style Required:<\/strong><\/td>You need a long and fast swing<\/td> You need a long and fast swing <\/td><\/tr>
Power Level:<\/strong><\/td>Low powered (you need to generate your own power)<\/td> Low powered (you need to generate your own power) <\/td><\/tr>
Recommended Level:<\/strong><\/td>Advanced player (not recommended for beginners)<\/td> Advanced player (not recommended for beginners) <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As you can see from the above specs, the retail and pro versions are very different with the Head PT113b<\/strong> having a smaller head size, longer length, and a much heavier weight when compared with the HSP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Buy Novak Djokovic’s Racket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to play with a racket with the same specs as Novak, then you might find it hard to get your hands on one as it won’t be available from your local tennis shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try websites like ProStockTennis<\/a> which specializes in pro stock tennis rackets or another option is to wait for one of his rackets to be auctioned for charity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, it will be very expensive to get your hands on one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering what it feels like to play with Djokovic’s racket, you can check out a video <\/a>by Jonas from TennisNerd.net<\/a> who got a chance to play with one of his old rackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Grip Size does Novak Djokovic use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Novak uses a 4 and 3\/8 grip size with two overgrips<\/strong> on his rackets with the overgrips bringing it closer to a 4 and 1\/2 grip size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other top pros like Federer<\/a> and Nadal<\/a> also favor smaller grips with overgrips so they can get extra wrist snap on their serves and make changing their grips much easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned in my article on Roger Federer’s Racket<\/a>, just because pros like Federer or Djokovic use a 4 and 3\/8 grip size, that doesn’t mean you should use it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s hands are different, so you need to get the grip size that suits you as playing regularly with a grip size that is too large or too small for you, can lead to issues like tennis elbow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For help picking the right grip size, check out this guide to grip sizes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Djokovic play with a Vibration Dampener?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like a lot of pros, Novak plays with a Vibration Dampener<\/a> and he currently endorses and uses Head’s Djokovic Dampener<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dampener is white and features Djokovic’s logo in black and is available to purchase on Head’s<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Strings Does Djokovic Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Novak strings his rackets with Luxilon Alu Power Rough<\/a> in the crosses and Babolat Natural Gut<\/a> in the mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a similar string setup to other pros like Roger Federer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The string tension on his rackets is usually around 55 lbs<\/strong> on the cross strings and 59 lbs<\/strong> on the main strings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, like many other top players, Novak<\/strong> will vary the tension on his rackets depending on the conditions and the court surface he is playing on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you buy the Head Speed Pro (Retail Version)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So you are probably wondering if Novak<\/a> doesn’t play with the HSP then why should I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, I think the retail version of the Novak Djokovic Tennis Racket<\/strong> is a much better option than going for a racket closer to Djokovic’s specs, as the HSP<\/a> is much lighter than Novak’s racket and will be much easier to play with for the vast majority of recreational players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lighter weight will be easier on your arm and the larger head size of the HSP<\/a> will be a lot more forgiving on off-center shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, I think it will be a much better fit for intermediate to advanced recreational club players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can I buy a Head Speed Pro?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time<\/a>, you will have no trouble finding an HSP to buy as it will be stocked in most good online tennis shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering buying the racket and you would like to support our site, then consider purchasing the HSP<\/strong> by clicking on the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By doing this we will receive a small commission from Amazon and you will be helping support our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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