When it's someone's birthday, usually everyone gives them a present, but when it's Roger's birthday he gives all of us a present instead (a new RF racquet!). Happy birthday Roger!!
@@JosephTMyers hahahaah! I love the 95 and 90 But would not touch the 98 or 97 even though they are decent rackets. problem with Wilson is there is no consistency between two or three rackets.
@@wozmac771 well thats where the lead tape comes in. if you want it to closely match the specs, the main thing is adjusting the balance by adding some lead tape to the top of bottom parts of the racket to shift the balance. but most of the time, players don't really mind
@@kcazzzzz Did all that. Still I could feel the difference in the feel and performance. Yonex, on the other hand, I can pick up blindfolded, and the only difference I can feel is the guts. I have two separate manufacturer polys. Head is also very similar.
And this is why those of us,adore this guy .. his explanation and reasoning behind this racquet design exemplifies the love of the sport of tennis and its elegance.. Bravo Roger 🙏🏼
It sounds like it will be fun to try this alongside the RF97. It's great to have this interview, but the background music is quite loud and it distracts from what Roger is saying.
I liked the RF97 because it was to his personal specifications. I hope this new racket isn't too much what Roger thinks everyone else wants. I want what he wants haha
Looking great, both the new things in life, and Federer himself. How pleased to see him well, and how's great things going his's ways. A belated many happy returns🎉 Happy birthday to Roger Federer
Great interview, thanks 🙏🏻 one question / suggestion perhaps: is it necessary to have that distracting background music? Just listening to you guys talk is great.
i prefer the RF97 autograph. yeah, a bit stiff but strung appropriately (gut mains/ round or square poly cross) or full poly (soft) at lower tension is an absolute beast of a frame. I have never had so much fun taking full swing backhands or forehands on the rise. terrific spin and one can absolutely blast the ball with decent technique. one of the best frames of all time. i understand the new generation is playing with lighter frames and fast swing speeds but that's one reason why carlos lost to novak especially on clay. that being said, i wish roger the beat and hope these racquets do well.only take care of your arm and technique. more weight equals more stability at the expense of fast whippy shots though its possible with his original frame.
RF97 autograph is a close approximation of what RF actually used, so it's no surprise it hits well. It is stiffer than what he used though like most consumer racquets. I love my RF97 though, its incredible and like you said you can really rip a ball, light head, heavy handle.
@@pac0re and extremely stable. the balance doesn't feel flimsy at all. you are right, i am pretty sure his frame stiffness was lower and there was one subtle difference. there was no trapdoor on the handle which was made for him anyway
@@samster978 There seems to be a general trend towards low swing weight frames. i have been reading that Sinner and Alcaraz have low swing weights and static weights which may work in some scenarios but not in others. Plus lighter frames aren't stable unless there is something new in the construction. One reason why Alcaraz lost to novak on clay was because he stood too far back and he was consistently hitting short or weak returns because he was too far back with such a light frame or unable to handle a high bounce from deep. not the case at Wimbledon where he stood on the baseline to return or rally and had no issues. So its possible even for high level rec players to play well, but they have to have good technique otherwise light frames could adversely impact their arm/ wrist/ elbow. Alcaraz recent forearm injury was due to his strings however.
@@z1az285 I agree with you, though it's easier said than done as clay the ball bounces very differently to grass so it's not always possible to play closer to the baseline whether you have a heavier or lighter Racquet
Bring out a colour way with all his rackets during the years. From his first 90 inch to his last 90. It will drive the fans mad. Especially the first 90, was beautiful. On all of them, put the grand slams on and the years when he won them
Fed sounds like he always missed the superfast feel of his PS90 on the forehand. The RF97 gave him huge power on the backhand but the complete omnipotency of his old forehand was not quite there even though it was still extremely good. He just never quite felt the same on his forehand while his backhand and serve were very happy.
Let's hope that Wilson honour the passion and expertise that went into the development of this racquet by improving their quality control, so that we can play with the racquet as Roger intended it.
Sigh, I followed tennis religiously since 2004 for 20 great years. Now that rogers retired, I find myself not giving a damn about the tour at all now that he and Rafa are on the way out.how I miss roger at every tournament
some fun questions, but would love to hear his insights on the specs and how he arrived at those specs. What was the process like? What is it like working with Wilson on it? Is he asking for certain things? or is Wilson just giving him a bunch of rackets to try until he finds one he likes? Would he really use it on tour? That's what I would like to know.
I love his marketing lingo. And don't trust Wilson to make identical frames anyway. Have a few in my bag. Love the 95, 90 and 85 but that one technology has been used to shreds to use bits and pieces of it in the entire Wilson Lineup.
That or some sort of lifetime contract like Jordan and Lebron have w/ Nike. I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson makes a push to bring Roger into the fold w/ their apparel as well - the Wilson clothing line from on court to lifestyle has gotten really REALLY good in recent years.
What do you mean you wonder? Maybe you’re very young and it’s an excusable question. Of course there is. Any athlete with their name on a product is getting a direct royalty payment. That’s how this works. I fully believe Roger loves this racquet, but it’s also padding his bank account.
@@curttheboywonder I'm only referencing a life time contract in its guaranteed payout that NBA stars like MJ, Steph, and Lebron ($1b value, $32m annually) have. I understand the royalties, but this would be way more lucrative, especially in the tennis space where the volume of merchandise is significantly smaller than in basketball. Point was that Roger probably has a lifetime contract w/ Wilson that pays him to continue using their equipment and license his logo, regardless of getting paid any royalties.
I think its a personal choice to change racquets, but the vast majority of players take a "not broke don't fix it" approach. Think of Sampras and his Pro Staff. McEnroe and his Dunlap. Agassi Prince to Donnay to Head for 20ish years. They also get long contracts, so why switch em up during a match and throw off their game in the littlest ways in which a sport the littlest inches make the difference? Like the weight sensitivity and more importantly the string tension ...can change throughout the match being human beings, players grabbing a new racquet in the course of it as any match progresses, but I strongly believe it should be the same make and model for no tinkering with service, volley, and groundstroke nuances as each racquet most definitely feels different, and who wants that at 7-6 two sets All 5 All in a deciding Tiebreaker? Any close set or game? I realize this may go against Marketing..sort of..but I also believe there are plenty of tennis players that are and will be the buyers at all times accounting for that. Go Wilson! Go Yonex! Go Dunlap!
I don't think he meant that we should buy more of the marks he stands for. I rather think he want people to appreciate more the quality of the wilson products and to became collectors of the innovation they produce.
I thought the reason he switched from that white and black pro staff in 2017ish was bc it messes with his vision but here he says he wants it to get in your vision? But then again it’s only slightly bright not as much as the white and black ps
There are a TON of rec players who are always testing out new frames, looking for the perfect frame, when it doesn't exist. I am not a good player and I have too many frames as it is. I certainly do not need to buy any more. They are not cheap.
Love Roger of course, however this new racquet is just another cash grab. Wilson make good racquets for consumers, the pros use paintjobs mostly. There is only a few racquets that can be bought over the counter that are close to what the actual player used. RF97 and Serena's racquet, but even those are not exactly what they used. Pro stock racquets have silicone in the handle and have flexier frames, not to mention modifications with lead tape to match between multiple frames. The only company that sells racquets that are pro stock level is Tecnifibre. Those are the best racquets you can buy if you know how to hit a ball.
Fedsqaush has a lower winning percentage across all GS and Master tiles except Madrid(just one!!!) compared to djoki. overall career winning percentage djoki is on top..No comparison to the sqaush player only thing Fedsqasuh has is selling running shoes
Re-upload the video without music … a legend is talking
Yeah it's so annoying fr
When it's someone's birthday, usually everyone gives them a present, but when it's Roger's birthday he gives all of us a present instead (a new RF racquet!). Happy birthday Roger!!
If you consider spending $300 or more on a racket that he made to make money for himself, a gift to you, then more power to you.
well it's not exactly a gift, but it is an "offering" ;)
@@JosephTMyers hahahaah! I love the 95 and 90 But would not touch the 98 or 97 even though they are decent rackets. problem with Wilson is there is no consistency between two or three rackets.
@@wozmac771 well thats where the lead tape comes in. if you want it to closely match the specs, the main thing is adjusting the balance by adding some lead tape to the top of bottom parts of the racket to shift the balance. but most of the time, players don't really mind
@@kcazzzzz Did all that. Still I could feel the difference in the feel and performance. Yonex, on the other hand, I can pick up blindfolded, and the only difference I can feel is the guts. I have two separate manufacturer polys. Head is also very similar.
unnecessary music. I can't focus on Roger.
Yeah wtf with those beats, all I hear is just the beat hitting my ear drum.
@@biauooka the interview should be just voice and elegant to just hear, not some beat beat 🪘🪘🪘🪘 !!!!
@@stevetsakiris4774 I was thinking about sharing this with a buddy but he would probably say the beat is so loud too
Terrible choice.
they should've made the beat using roger's tennis hits
I miss watching your tennis so much Roger. Will never forget.
And this is why those of us,adore this guy .. his explanation and reasoning behind this racquet design exemplifies the love of the sport of tennis and its elegance.. Bravo Roger 🙏🏼
Fed the oversold sqaush player to the armchair tennis players
Glad Roger stayed with a classy black look. It fits his brand.
He had some great looking red ones as well. Love to see a matched pair with two schemes.
It's like a tennisgasm with Roger explaining the racket.
It sounds like it will be fun to try this alongside the RF97.
It's great to have this interview, but the background music is quite loud and it distracts from what Roger is saying.
I liked the RF97 because it was to his personal specifications. I hope this new racket isn't too much what Roger thinks everyone else wants. I want what he wants haha
Just buy an rf97 then and play shit with it
A channel this size and no one said anything about the music before posting
WHAT?? I CANNOT HEAR YOU, MUSIC IS TOO LOUD!
Roger is a real gentleman. Great Champion e super super good person. 😎🏆
Happy birthday to ROGGGGGGGGGG
Just take my money
Now we just need a comeback!
Yes, he should still be able to play at professional level, sadly won't be able to handle bo5, but bo3 should manage.
He has pain on his back that is the reason he can not serve anymore. I would rather see him playing squash at the Olympics, he is great on that too.
Its out already?!! So xcited to have it, RF❤
I’m surprised no one has commented on the fact that the RF logo on the strings would have looked badass.
You can make it so yourself when you restring. Just make a RF template from carton.
Can you please remove that stupid music? There’s absolutely no need for it. I want to hear the conversation more clearly. It’s an interview!!
Couldn’t agree more ! @tennischannel pls fix it with your sound team !!
LA LA LA BA GA LA LA LA BA GA 🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘🪘!!!!! GET F IN THE EAR DRUM!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
We all know exactly what that racquet would call Roger: Daddy.
This is what I was thinking as well.
Looking great, both the new things in life, and Federer himself.
How pleased to see him well, and how's great things going his's ways.
A belated many happy returns🎉 Happy birthday to Roger Federer
Great interview, thanks 🙏🏻 one question / suggestion perhaps: is it necessary to have that distracting background music? Just listening to you guys talk is great.
I play with Babolat, but this is a must have racket for those who love tennis. Well move Wilson!
i prefer the RF97 autograph. yeah, a bit stiff but strung appropriately (gut mains/ round or square poly cross) or full poly (soft) at lower tension is an absolute beast of a frame. I have never had so much fun taking full swing backhands or forehands on the rise. terrific spin and one can absolutely blast the ball with decent technique. one of the best frames of all time. i understand the new generation is playing with lighter frames and fast swing speeds but that's one reason why carlos lost to novak especially on clay. that being said, i wish roger the beat and hope these racquets do well.only take care of your arm and technique. more weight equals more stability at the expense of fast whippy shots though its possible with his original frame.
RF97 autograph is a close approximation of what RF actually used, so it's no surprise it hits well. It is stiffer than what he used though like most consumer racquets. I love my RF97 though, its incredible and like you said you can really rip a ball, light head, heavy handle.
@@pac0re and extremely stable. the balance doesn't feel flimsy at all. you are right, i am pretty sure his frame stiffness was lower and there was one subtle difference. there was no trapdoor on the handle which was made for him anyway
As you get older and if you play at a high level for a rec player the RF97 is tough to use, I guess it was time for something with a more modern twist
@@samster978 There seems to be a general trend towards low swing weight frames. i have been reading that Sinner and Alcaraz have low swing weights and static weights which may work in some scenarios but not in others. Plus lighter frames aren't stable unless there is something new in the construction. One reason why Alcaraz lost to novak on clay was because he stood too far back and he was consistently hitting short or weak returns because he was too far back with such a light frame or unable to handle a high bounce from deep. not the case at Wimbledon where he stood on the baseline to return or rally and had no issues. So its possible even for high level rec players to play well, but they have to have good technique otherwise light frames could adversely impact their arm/ wrist/ elbow. Alcaraz recent forearm injury was due to his strings however.
@@z1az285 I agree with you, though it's easier said than done as clay the ball bounces very differently to grass so it's not always possible to play closer to the baseline whether you have a heavier or lighter Racquet
It's time to buy a new racquet! 😀
want so much see Roger play with Roddick again :)
I think that would be more like a box fight.
Great podcast with incredible Roger, thank you so much. ❤
Happy birthday Roger Federer, may God bless and keep you today and always,thank you for everything ❤
LOOK at Roger’s ROLEX! That watch is killin’ it! 😳
Wow, he sounds like marketing director now. Good luck on the new position 😅
Love to buy a Roger Federer racket for memory if the price of a high end tennis racket wasn't so ridiculous.
The legendary👏👏
Bring out a colour way with all his rackets during the years. From his first 90 inch to his last 90. It will drive the fans mad. Especially the first 90, was beautiful. On all of them, put the grand slams on and the years when he won them
Fed sounds like he always missed the superfast feel of his PS90 on the forehand. The RF97 gave him huge power on the backhand but the complete omnipotency of his old forehand was not quite there even though it was still extremely good. He just never quite felt the same on his forehand while his backhand and serve were very happy.
Roddick be buying this
Poor Andy got stuck with the shift
Roger , okay Andy roddick in exhibition. I been using rf autograph for last 2 years , great one
Roger , will buy man❤ Thankyou.
Damn, Fed is a retailer's best salesman! And they forgot to wish Roger a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The timing is perfect; I need a new racquet, I played with pro staff 97 V10 and the RF01 seems to be the good candidate.
Why do I have at least 10 more interesting questions than this guy ?
Love Roger Federer ❤
Make Wilson & On collab.
From now on Wilson is on🤝
Light as clouds in mountains.
Great post, ON is exploding.
Let's hope that Wilson honour the passion and expertise that went into the development of this racquet by improving their quality control, so that we can play with the racquet as Roger intended it.
Sigh, I followed tennis religiously since 2004 for 20 great years. Now that rogers retired, I find myself not giving a damn about the tour at all now that he and Rafa are on the way out.how I miss roger at every tournament
Will there be RF02 in the future?
Tennis Channel taking notes from Luca Berg at Rackets & Runners
Big Fed fan! Looking forward to using the racquet.
Any sugestions from Roger regarding strings for his racket?
Looks like the Clash 98 pro 'head ... with the Clash 100 pro 'throat..... and all in new paintjob.
Im sure it plays fairly close to the Clash 98 pro
Roger should have played with Yonex racket at some point in his life, they would have suited his style of play and assisted him with his backhand.
can't wait for it to be available in my country
hope he makes loads more money with it
Χρόνια πολλά φίλε μου Ρότζερ,μου έφτιαξες την μέρα.Καλημερα από Αγιόκαμπο Λάρισας.
whats with the car alarm - music to disguise?
some fun questions, but would love to hear his insights on the specs and how he arrived at those specs. What was the process like? What is it like working with Wilson on it? Is he asking for certain things? or is Wilson just giving him a bunch of rackets to try until he finds one he likes? Would he really use it on tour? That's what I would like to know.
Love the design and look, ill have to wait for a demo racket to see how it plays.
I love his marketing lingo. And don't trust Wilson to make identical frames anyway. Have a few in my bag. Love the 95, 90 and 85 but that one technology has been used to shreds to use bits and pieces of it in the entire Wilson Lineup.
Looks like they removed RF97 on tennis warehouse site 💀
I think it's been gone for a while.
You should try Artengo carbon fiber raquets Roger, they are great.
I wonder if there is a royalty % of each RF 01 Racquet sale that goes directly to Roger?
definitely is
That or some sort of lifetime contract like Jordan and Lebron have w/ Nike. I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson makes a push to bring Roger into the fold w/ their apparel as well - the Wilson clothing line from on court to lifestyle has gotten really REALLY good in recent years.
What do you mean you wonder? Maybe you’re very young and it’s an excusable question. Of course there is. Any athlete with their name on a product is getting a direct royalty payment. That’s how this works. I fully believe Roger loves this racquet, but it’s also padding his bank account.
@@curttheboywonder I'm only referencing a life time contract in its guaranteed payout that NBA stars like MJ, Steph, and Lebron ($1b value, $32m annually) have. I understand the royalties, but this would be way more lucrative, especially in the tennis space where the volume of merchandise is significantly smaller than in basketball. Point was that Roger probably has a lifetime contract w/ Wilson that pays him to continue using their equipment and license his logo, regardless of getting paid any royalties.
Great to see Roger Federer (apparently) got his RF logo back from the nefarious nike.
it must have a been a tough negociation with them indeed, NIke does not want to hear about Roger Federer anymore.
I was hoping for a red,white, and gold combo
I think its a personal choice to change racquets, but the vast majority of players take a "not broke don't fix it" approach. Think of Sampras and his Pro Staff. McEnroe and his Dunlap. Agassi Prince to Donnay to Head for 20ish years. They also get long contracts, so why switch em up during a match and throw off their game in the littlest ways in which a sport the littlest inches make the difference? Like the weight sensitivity and more importantly the string tension ...can change throughout the match being human beings, players grabbing a new racquet in the course of it as any match progresses, but I strongly believe it should be the same make and model for no tinkering with service, volley, and groundstroke nuances as each racquet most definitely feels different, and who wants that at 7-6 two sets All 5 All in a deciding Tiebreaker? Any close set or game? I realize this may go against Marketing..sort of..but I also believe there are plenty of tennis players that are and will be the buyers at all times accounting for that. Go Wilson! Go Yonex! Go Dunlap!
Top man, Roger
looking forward to throwing my money down on one of these
Nice 😊
I need a new RF racquet 😊
I have all the bk models .😊
What strings and tension does Roger recommend for the RF01-Pro?
same question
Hey, the music is great for transitions, but for the actual interview, better to fade it out.
Guys, make sure you change your Wilson racket, Rolex watch, Mercedes and On shoes at least once a year, better twice ;)
I don't think he meant that we should buy more of the marks he stands for. I rather think he want people to appreciate more the quality of the wilson products and to became collectors of the innovation they produce.
I remember the days when the racket cost 159$. Even then I thought they were pretry high but now 250-300$. Here, take my kid’s college fund! 😂
People always complain about rising prices but never the governments destroying your currency value 😂
@@amsd1231 maybe cause their related stinky
@@MostLikedComment123 exactly but you don't see people complaining about the root cause
Check your local thrift shops…Some people find vintage Pro Staffs for a few bucks!
That fact that it's a Wilson racquet makes this absolutely legendary.
Gentlrman, even when play tenis.
❤🌏
Absolutely no need for background music you muppets at TC editing.
Let the GOAT speak uninterrupted please
I thought the reason he switched from that white and black pro staff in 2017ish was bc it messes with his vision but here he says he wants it to get in your vision? But then again it’s only slightly bright not as much as the white and black ps
The last thing tennis needs is more power and bigger heads tennis. Needs to go only wood same head size and then we find who’s the best
The one and only GOAT.
only hting roger is a goat of is selling the most watches and running shoes
Big mistake imo not to release a 90 sq in version. There is a giant market of his fans who play with 90s.
Please Wilson make new grommets for the 85, and 90’s.
Thank you.
Is the 100 sq in market even larger?
I would buy a djoki racquet!!!
The music isn't that distracting. I was diagnosed with autism and I didn't even notice it until I read the comments.
Great videwo
it looked though like he was already playing with a bigger racket on recent videos but anyway I knew he would go lighter at retirement - makes sense
Would have been nice for a 95 sq inch
Questions: 1) Is there any male GS winner with a Blade? 2)Are the kids allowed to play with other brands?
Radio frequency 😊
He needs to know what his RF core logo really means
❤❤❤❤
HEAD LEARN WITH WILSON AND MAKE A TRUE SPECIAL NOVAK RACKET
Actually, the RF 01 looks like the recent limited edition of the head speed
There are a TON of rec players who are always testing out new frames, looking for the perfect frame, when it doesn't exist. I am not a good player and I have too many frames as it is. I certainly do not need to buy any more. They are not cheap.
You are right….it is often the Indian and not the arrow.
So funny this interview since RF has not touch a racquet at all! He plays golf as his sport!😮
Say hi to Andy 😭
Kill the music. Am I at a low budget rave or am I listening to the GOAT?
They could have at least played birthday music 🎉😂.
the music is very distracting
This music…
Geez, now I have to buy another racquet…🤯
I'd probably have to sell my house to be able to buy one...
Love Roger of course, however this new racquet is just another cash grab. Wilson make good racquets for consumers, the pros use paintjobs mostly. There is only a few racquets that can be bought over the counter that are close to what the actual player used. RF97 and Serena's racquet, but even those are not exactly what they used. Pro stock racquets have silicone in the handle and have flexier frames, not to mention modifications with lead tape to match between multiple frames.
The only company that sells racquets that are pro stock level is Tecnifibre. Those are the best racquets you can buy if you know how to hit a ball.
Fedsqaush has a lower winning percentage across all GS and Master tiles except Madrid(just one!!!) compared to djoki. overall career winning percentage djoki is on top..No comparison to the sqaush player only thing Fedsqasuh has is selling running shoes
Did he congratulate Novak for olympic gold man, because he is a classy and modest man.
I feel like he is a salesperson here
Liam, do you have any RF practice footage online? Especially a front view, but any angle would be welcome.
I have friend here from Boston who speaks a little bit like Roger but no so sure he likes tennis...
What's funny, is that Roger could POTENTIALLY wind up owning the entire Wilson brand, if he put his mind to it.