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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