Okay, so I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Emma Raducanu’s racquet lately, so I decided to do a deep dive and figure out exactly what she’s using and how it’s set up. It’s kinda my thing to try to replicate pro setups.
Digging for Clues
First, I scoured the internet for any info I could find. I watched tons of match footage, pausing and zooming in, trying to get a good look at her racquet. I looked for interviews where she might mention her gear. I even combed through forums and social media, hoping to find some insider knowledge.
The Basic Specs
It’s pretty well-known that she uses a Wilson Blade 98 (18×20). Finding that was easy, pretty much every tennis site mentions it. It is 98 square inches, and it’s got a dense string pattern. That was the easy part.
Unraveling the Customization
- I then focused on finding out about customizations.
- I spent hours comparing pictures of her racquet to stock photos.
- I also looked for any visible signs of lead tape.
String Setup Mystery
Next up was figuring out her string setup. That was also not easy. Finally find a forum where there’s a post said that Emma uses Wilson Natural Gut 16 in the mains and Luxilon ALU Power 16L in the crosses.
I tried a couple of different tensions based on what I could find online, eventually settling on what felt closest to the “feel” described in some articles about her playstyle. I think the tension is around 55lbs/52lbs(estimate).
So, there you have it – my attempt to break down Emma Raducanu’s racquet setup. It was fun little project. I feel her stable when I hit the ball.
