RF 01 Hall of Fame 2026 Tennis Racquet

Some players win titles. A few change what the sport thought was possible. On August 29, 2026, Roger Federer takes his place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport — and Wilson is marking the moment with a limited-edition run of the racquet that carries his name. The RF 01 Hall of Fame is the same frame Federer helped design, dressed for the occasion. Metallic gold runs through the cosmetic, and the throat carries detailing that nods to the Grand Slam titles that got him to Newport. Underneath the paint, nothing has been softened for the collector's shelf: this is the full-spec RF 01, a 98 sq in, 300-gram all-court frame built to play. That platform started as a question — what would Federer's Pro Staff RF97 look like if it were rebuilt for the modern game? The answer was the SABR frame design: a slightly more forgiving head, a faster, more aerodynamic beam, and a layup tuned for players who want to move the ball around rather than just hit through it. At 300 grams unstrung it swings quickly enough to take the ball early and redirect pace on the rise, while the foam-filled construction and reinforced shaft keep the response solid instead of hollow. Braid 45 carbon layup gives the stringbed noticeable dwell — the ball sits, and you feel where it's going before it leaves. That's what makes the 16x19 pattern work here: enough bite for heavy topspin off the ground, enough feel to carve a slice backhand or drop a volley short in the court. Glide Guard bumpers and grommets sit flush with the frame to cut drag, so head speed stays free through contact. Buy it to hang on the wall, or buy it to play with. It's built for both — but it plays too well to leave in the bag. Features Limited Hall of Fame edition — commemorative metallic gold cosmetic with throat detailing honoring Federer's Grand Slam career and his August 2026 induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame SABR frame design — developed with Federer for all-court versatility: change pace, spin, and direction without changing racquets Braid 45 carbon layup — extended ball pocketing for feel-first control and predictable depth Glide Guard bumper & grommets — flush, low-drag profile for faster racquet head speed Foam-filled construction with reinforced shaft and yoke — dampened, connected feel and torsional stability on off-center contact 98 sq in head with a 16x19 pattern — a control head size with enough spin window for modern swing paths 300g unstrung / 315g strung, 9 pts head light — plenty of maneuverability at net and on quick exchanges, with enough mass behind the ball to hold up against pace Specifications Spec Measurement Head size 98 sq in / 632 sq cm Length 27 in / 68.6 cm Strung weight 315 g / 11.1 oz Unstrung weight 300 g / 10.6 oz Unstrung balance 31.5 cm / 9 pts head light Strung balance 32.5 cm / 6 pts head light Beam width 23 / 24 / 22 mm tapered Stiffness 64 RA String pattern 16 x 19 Composition Braid 45 carbon fiber with foam fill Recommended tension 50–60 lbs Grip sizes 1–4 Sold Unstrung Who it's for The RF 01 Hall of Fame suits the intermediate-to-advanced all-court player who generates their own pace and wants a frame that rewards variety — the player who slices, comes forward, and takes the ball early. It's the accessible half of the RF line: if the 320g RF 01 Pro is more racquet than you want to swing for three sets, this is the same design language in a spec you can actually hold up over a long match. Collectors, take note — this is a limited run tied to a one-time event, and it will not be restocked.