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Carlos Alcaraz Racket, Shoes & String

Carlos Alcaraz professional tennis player from Spain

Carlos Alcaraz

Name
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Height
185 cm (6’1″)
Country
Spain 🇪🇸
Birthday
May 5, 2003

Carlos Alcaraz’s equipment, including his racket, strings, tension, shoes, bag, and more (updated regularly for tennis).

Racket

Carlos Alcaraz's Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9 tennis racket
Babolat Pure Aero 98 Gen9
Head Size
98 in²
Weight
305g (Unstrung)
String Pattern
16×20
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Head Light
Grip Size
4½” (L4)

Shoes

Carlos Alcaraz's Nike Court Zoom Vapor 12 tennis shoes
Nike Court Zoom Vapor 12
Brand
Nike
Upper
Flexible Mesh
Sole
Herringbone Traction

String

Carlos Alcaraz's Babolat RPM Team 16 tennis string
Babolat RPM Team 16 (1.30mm)
Gauge
1.30 mm (16g)
Tension
55 lbs (M) / 53 lbs (X)
Type
Co-Polyester (Octagonal)

Other Gear

Babolat Pure Aero RH12 Bag
Overgrip Babolat VS Original overgrip used by Carlos Alcaraz
Babolat VS Original Overgrip
Wristband Nike Premier Doublewide Wristbands White worn by Carlos Alcaraz
Nike Premier Doublewide Wristbands (White)
Apparel NikeCourt Slam Top and Shorts worn by Carlos Alcaraz
NikeCourt Slam Top & Shorts

References

  1. [1] Carlos Alcaraz. Official Instagram @carlitosalcarazz. instagram.com. Primary source for sponsor gear, match-day equipment, and current setup confirmation.
  2. [2] TennCom. Why Alcaraz CHANGED His Racquet Setup for 2025. YouTube, February 7, 2025.

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About the author

Lim How Wei

Lim How Wei is the founder of EquipmentStack.com, a sports enthusiast who has been playing badminton for over a decade. His dedication to the sport goes well beyond the court as he studies past matches, tracks tournaments worldwide, and follows player interviews obsessively. That depth of passion and attention to detail is what inspired him to build the platform.

Beyond badminton, he has tried a wide range of other sports, including pickleball, sport climbing, jiu-jitsu, and many others, giving him a genuine understanding of what athletes need across many different disciplines. He also has a deep passion for music, having spent years following the instruments and gear setups of world-class musicians across genres, from guitarists and pianists to drummers.

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