Novak Djokovic's Racket & String Setup — The Hybrid Logic

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Confidence: Reported. Widely tracked by gear sources, not an official spec sheet. Treat numbers as baselines.

Quick setup

Public racket HEAD Speed (endorsed)
Actual frame (reported) HEAD pro stock (PT113B-type), customised
String (reported) Natural gut mains (Babolat VS) + Luxilon ALU Power cross
Tension (reported) ~59 lb mains / ~56 lb cross

What's behind the paint

The most useful part of Djokovic's setup isn't the exact frame — it's the hybrid string logic: natural gut for comfort, feel and tension stability in the mains, with a firmer poly cross to hold shape and keep launch under control. Comfort and control, not opposites.

The real lesson for players

Natural gut every week is impractical for most players. A more realistic version: a soft, elastic main paired with a controlled poly cross — or a crisp poly softened by a comfortable cross.

Build a similar feel at TRE

Explore hybrid string sets, or pair ReString Sync with a softer cross. Browse comfort strings or shop HEAD rackets.

Next step

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