Roger Federer’s RF 97 Racquet Officially Announced
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After months of waiting, Roger Federer’s racquet finally got a name and full product marketing this week, Wilson announced. Federer will debut the branded “RF 97” this week in Canada. The racquet will be available for purchase in stores later this month.
The specs:
Headsize: 97 sq. in
Weight: 12.0 oz unstrung (340g)
Balance: 12 pts Head Light
Length: 27″
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Beam: 21.5 mm Flat Beam
After play-testing the larger frame last summer, Federer made the switch official at the start of the year.
Federer opens play with the newly-branded frame in Canada on Tuesday.
Today is the official debut of my new @WilsonTennis #RF97 racket. Been really looking forward to this! #sweetstix pic.twitter.com/Xu9SwBYPd5
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) July 31, 2014
And earlier today Federer traded in his racquet for a different stick:
Got schooled by some NHL players today.. Had a blast! pic.twitter.com/3H9sLtbHjH
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 3, 2014
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