RF 01 Pro Hall of Fame 2026 Tennis Racquet
This is the one he'd actually play with. On August 29, 2026, Roger Federer is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. The RF 01 Pro Hall of Fame marks the occasion with gold-toned decals, a refined butt cap, and throat detailing that traces the career that got him there — laid over the full-blooded 320-gram player's frame, unchanged. The RF 01 Pro is the answer to a question Federer and Wilson worked on together: what should the RF97 Autograph become for the modern game? Twenty grams came off. The head grew slightly. The beam was redrawn as a taper — 23.2 to 23 to 22 mm — so it cuts air on the way to contact instead of fighting it. What stayed is the part that made the original what it was: a firm, dense, unmistakably connected feel at impact, the kind that tells you exactly what happened to the ball. At 330 swingweight and 67 RA, it hits a heavy, flat, penetrating ball. This is a frame that prefers drives to loops — the 16x19 pattern gives you a spin window, but the RF 01 Pro is at its best when you're taking time away, stepping in on the return, and finishing forward. The slice backhand is a highlight. So is the volley: the mass is there when you block a ball back, and the response stays clean and quiet. Braid 45 carbon layup delivers the dwell time that makes precision possible, and Glide Guard bumpers and grommets sit flush to the frame to keep head speed free. The RF leather grip is the finishing detail — firmer, more direct feedback than a synthetic, and the way Federer set his own racquets up. It asks for a full swing and honest technique. Give it those and it gives back more control than almost anything in its class. Features Limited Hall of Fame edition — gold-toned decals, commemorative butt cap, and career detailing honoring Federer's August 2026 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame SABR frame design — built with Federer for all-court versatility: pace, spin, and directional change from any position on the court Braid 45 carbon layup — long ball dwell for precision placement and a connected, informative feel Tapered 23.2 / 23 / 22 mm beam — cuts air through the swing path while adding margin over the old RF97 box beam Glide Guard bumper & grommets — flush, low-drag profile for free head speed RF leather grip — direct, firm feedback and the traditional Federer setup 320g unstrung / 335g strung, 330 swingweight — real mass behind the ball for depth, plow-through, and stability against heavy hitters 98 sq in head, 16x19 pattern — control-first geometry that rewards clean, linear ball striking Specifications Spec Measurement Head size 98 sq in / 632 sq cm Length 27 in / 68.6 cm Strung weight 335 g / 11.8 oz Unstrung weight 320 g / 11.3 oz Unstrung balance 31.5 cm / 8 pts head light Strung balance approx. 6 pts head light Swingweight (strung) 330 Stiffness 67 RA Beam width 23.2 / 23 / 22 mm tapered String pattern 16 x 19 Composition Braid 45 carbon fiber Grip RF leather Recommended tension 50–60 lbs Grip sizes 2–4 Sold Unstrung Who it's for The RF 01 Pro Hall of Fame is an advanced player's frame — 4.5 and up, with full, repeatable strokes and the fitness to swing 320 grams late in a third set. It suits attacking all-court players who drive the ball flat and forward, come to net, and want a racquet that does exactly what they tell it to rather than one that adds anything on its own. If you want the same design in a more forgiving package, the standard RF 01 Hall of Fame runs 300g and 64 RA at $329. Limited production tied to a one-time event. When it's gone, it's gone.