Pro Stock Racquets

Pro stock racquets represent the ultimate expression of racquet customization - they're built from the ground up to meet each player's exact specifications. While pros get custom racquets made specifically for them, advanced players achieve similar results by starting with a "platform" racquet (a retail model with lower specs) and modifying it to reach their desired "goal" specifications. Both approaches follow the same principle: start with a foundation and customize to perfection.

Pro stock racquets are heavily customized versions that often bear little resemblance to the retail racquets they're painted to look like.

What Are Pro Stock Racquets?

The real racquets behind the marketing paint jobs

Pro stock racquets are the actual racquets used by professional players. They're often completely different from the retail models they're painted to look like. These racquets are heavily customized for each player's specific needs and preferences.

Key Differences from Retail

Much heavier (often 350-380g strung)
Different balance points
Higher swing weights (350-370+ kg·cm²)
Custom weight distribution
Professional-grade materials
Unique specifications for each player

Why Pros Use Them

Maximum power and stability
Consistent feel across multiple racquets
Optimized for their playing style
Better control at high speeds
Reduced risk of injury
Competitive advantage

The Platform Approach: Pros vs. Advanced Players

Professional Approach

Pros work with manufacturers to create custom racquets:

• Factory builds to exact specifications
• Multiple identical copies made
• Perfect consistency across racquets
• No modification needed
• Cost: Sponsored (free)

Advanced Player Approach

Advanced players use retail "platform" racquets:

• Start with lower-spec retail model
• Add weight to reach goal specs
• Match multiple racquets manually
• Requires skill and patience
• Cost: $200-400 per racquet

Same Goal, Different Path: Both pros and advanced players end up with heavy, stable racquets optimized for their game - pros get theirs custom-made, while advanced players create theirs through modification.

Reality Check: The racquet Roger Federer uses is not the same as the "RF97" you can buy in stores, even though they look identical.

Pro vs. Retail Specifications

Typical differences between professional and consumer racquets

Specification	Retail Racquet	Pro Stock	Difference
Weight (strung)	300-320g	350-380g	+50-60g heavier
Swing Weight	310-330 kg·cm²	350-370+ kg·cm²	+40-50 points higher
Twist Weight	12-14 kg·cm²	15-18+ kg·cm²	+3-4 points higher
Balance	32-33cm	30-32cm	More head-light
Customization	None	Extensive	Completely personalized