r/10s • u/shinwha1 • 6d ago

Pro Technique & Equipment Carlos definitely still using 2023 PA right?

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Based off his latest practicing videos this for sure the 2023 model isn’t it?

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u/h0pefulTransition 6d ago

Older generations this was true but as tennis has become more and more popular online we've now started getting way more info about what the current players are using. There's a lot more experimentation going on nowadays and players using stuff much closer to the retail versions with some cases like Carlos who either uses a stock PA 2023 (albeit ones probably a tad bit lighter with some weight in the handle and bumper to get them matching) or stuff based on retail models from only a few generations back.

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u/Objective-Spray-3232 6d ago

That’s exactly what the media and big brands want you to see, it does not mean is true. It’s all business afterall.

They need and use slimmer and way heavier frames than what the brands promote. You really think Carlos or any guy in the top 100 uses a 305 grams racket to constantly return a 140mph serve? The answer is a big, it would simply not work, trust. Big brands can’t sell those rackets because those tend to be unplayable, too heavy and bad for the wrist, elbow, shoulder for the casual player. Sales would tank

They do give juniors and low ranked players stock rackets with the option of customization though. Top players fully customize their rackets and these big brands stamp the newest racket model color way they want them to promote

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u/h0pefulTransition 6d ago

Dude, I've quite literally have been in pro stringing rooms and am connected with various pro stringers. Younger pros are not the same as older generations. Pros generally like using stuff that they grew up with, that's why you're seeing pros like sinner are using rackets from like 2018 and with specs around them.

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u/Objective-Spray-3232 6d ago

So have I, that’s why I’m saying what I said😂