Roger Federer
20 majorsEastern forehand, flat drives, all-court attack
1998–2001
The Sampras-era 85 in² classic he grew up on.
Strings
Natural gut 16 · ~58 lbs
Lab specs: 85 in² · 362 g strung ·
SW 323 · TW 12.3 · RA 65
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2002–2013
90 in² through the peak years, tiny by modern standards.
Strings
Wilson Natural Gut mains + Luxilon ALU Power Rough crosses · 48–54 lbs
Lab specs: 90 in² · 354 g strung ·
SW 324 · TW 13.2 · RA 66
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2014–2022
Co-designed 97 in² upsize; 340 g unstrung, a famously demanding frame.
Strings
Champion's Choice hybrid (gut mains, ALU Power Rough crosses) · ~48.5 / 45 lbs
Lab specs: 97 in² · 354 g strung ·
SW 322 · TW 13.9 · RA 69
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Rafael Nadal
22 majorsFull western forehand, extreme topspin, relentless defense
2004–2010
The original aero-beam spin frame, barely customized.
Strings
Babolat Duralast 15L, later RPM Blast · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 316 g strung ·
SW 306 · TW 14.1 · RA 69
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2011–2015
Same mold, GT layup; lead at 12 o'clock for plow-through.
Strings
Babolat RPM Blast 1.35 · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 310 g strung ·
SW 316 · TW 14.1 · RA 70
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2016–2024
Current paint, but reportedly still the original AeroPro mold underneath.
Strings
Babolat RPM Blast 1.35 · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 322 g strung ·
SW 328 · TW 15.0 · RA 70
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Novak Djokovic
24 majorsSemi-western forehand, elastic defense, the best return in history
2005–2008
Wilson nCode nSix-One 95
Wilson years before the switch.
Strings
Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power · ~60 lbs
2009–2013
Switched to Head; pro stock PT113B, an 18x19 Radical-family mold.
Strings
Babolat VS Natural Gut mains + ALU Power Rough crosses · ~59 / 56 lbs
Lab specs: 98 in² · 342 g strung ·
SW 334 · TW 12.8 · RA 71
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2014–2024
Paint updates every two years; the mold underneath reportedly never changed.
Strings
Babolat VS Natural Gut mains + ALU Power Rough crosses · ~59 / 56 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 329 g strung ·
SW 329 · TW 14.4 · RA 62
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Serena Williams
23 majorsSemi-western forehand, first-strike power, the greatest serve in the women's game
1999–2003
Head-heavy Hammer era.
Strings
Wilson Natural Gut · ~65 lbs
Lab specs: 110 in² · 283 g strung ·
SW 323 · TW 14.8 · RA 69
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2004–2015
Blade family, extended length for extra serve leverage.
Strings
Wilson Natural Gut mains + Luxilon 4G crosses · ~60 lbs
Lab specs: 104 in² · 310 g strung ·
SW 323 · TW 16.3 · RA 65
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2016–2022
Wilson Blade SW104 Autograph
Her signature 104 in², 28 in extended build; never lab-measured in retail form.
Strings
Wilson Natural Gut mains + Luxilon 4G crosses · ~60 lbs
Carlos Alcaraz
4 majorsViolent racquet-head speed, drop-shot artistry, all-court chaos
2018–2024
The tighter-stringbed 98 in² Aero; reportedly close to stock.
Strings
Babolat RPM Blast 1.25 · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 98 in² · 320 g strung ·
SW 321 · TW 14.6 · RA 67
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Jannik Sinner
3 majorsFlat, early, relentlessly clean ball-striking off both wings
2019–2024
Pro stock in Speed paint; famously light for a top pro before lead-up.
Strings
Head Hawk Touch 1.25 · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 315 g strung ·
SW 323 · TW 14.3 · RA 62
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Iga Swiatek
5 majorsHeavy topspin forehand, first-strike returns, clay-court dominance
2019–2021
Prince years through the first Roland Garros title.
Strings
Luxilon 4G · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 100 in² · 326 g strung ·
SW 324 · TW 15.1 · RA 66
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2022–2024
Signature Tempo 298; 98 in² control frame.
Strings
Tecnifibre Razor Code 1.25 · ~55 lbs
Lab specs: 98 in² · 312 g strung ·
SW 319 · TW 15.0 · RA 71
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Pete Sampras
14 majorsServe-and-volley, running forehand, the old masters' template
1988–2002
One frame, entire career; loaded with lead to ~400 g swing builds.
Strings
Babolat VS Natural Gut 16 · ~75 lbs
Lab specs: 85 in² · 362 g strung ·
SW 323 · TW 12.3 · RA 65
· score it for your game
Pro frames are customized pro-stock builds: lead tape, silicone in the handle, and often a years-old mold under this season's paint. The lab specs above are for the retail versions. Reported setups can lag reality by a season; corrections welcome.