As Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz prepare to square off in the 2025 Wimbledon final, the spotlight isn’t just on their intense rivalry but also on the rackets that power their Grand Slam performances.
Sinner wields a custom Head frame fine-tuned for feel and control, while Alcaraz leans on a spin-heavy Babolat designed for precision and aggression. Here’s a closer look at the gear behind the game.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Blaze Through the Draw to Reach Final Showdown
Both players are riding high after producing some impressive tennis to set up a rematch of their 2025 French Open final. Sinner, the top seed, is bidding for his fourth Grand Slam title and his first at the All England Club. Barring his fourth-round match against Grigor Dimitrov, the Italian has looked impressive at Wimbledon so far.
Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion and second seed, is eyeing a third straight Wimbledon crown and a sixth career Major after a dominant run that included wins over Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz.
Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner.
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Alcaraz uses the Babolat Pure Aero 98, a racket that’s been with him for years . Paired with RPM Team strings, this model is tailored for players who rely heavily on spin and explosiveness.
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Designed with a compact 98-square-inch head, a 16×20 string pattern, and the signature Aeromodular 3 frame, the racket provides exceptional head speed and spin potential. Babolat’s NF²-Tech adds flax fibers at strategic locations in the frame for shock absorption and improved feel, while the FSI Spin Technology and Woofer system help maximize string interaction with the ball.
Description:
Head size – 630 cm² / 98 in²
Length – 685 mm / 27 in
Weight (unstrung) – 305 g +/- 7g
Balance (unstrung) – 315 mm +/- 7mm
Stringing Pattern – 16/20
Stiffness (RA) – 70 + / – 3
Section – 21/23/22
Speaking about his long-term partnership with the French company, Alcaraz said:
“For more than 10 years now, Babolat experts have been constantly working closely with me to provide the best tennis equipment for my performance. Playing with my Pure Aero 98 strung with RPM Blast is more than just having a tennis racquet.”
The Spaniard first signed with Babolat at age 10 and has since extended the partnership through to 2030. Fellow Babolat athletes include Holger Rune, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Arthur Fils, Leylah Fernandez, Sofia Kenin, and Alexandra Eala, cementing the brand’s elite reputation.
Sinner’s Racket: The HEAD Speed MP
On the other side of the net, Sinner has trusted the HEAD TGT 301.4, which is available to the general public as the Head Speed MP. His racket is strung with a full bed of HEAD Hawk Touch strings and finished with Prime Tour grips. HEAD’s 2024 Speed MP model features the latest Auxetic 2.0 technology, giving players enhanced feedback and comfort during fast-paced rallies.
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It also includes Graphene Inside for frame stability, Power Grommets for greater string movement, and Directional Drilling to boost power and sweet spot effectiveness.
Description:
Weight (unstrung) – 300 g / 10.6 oz
String Pattern – 16/19
Head size – 645 cm² / 100 in²
Balance – 320 mm / 1 in HL
Length – 685 mm / 27.0 in
Beam – 23 mm
HEAD’s elite roster doesn’t stop at Sinner, as it includes names like Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Taylor Fritz, and Alexander Zverev.
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