The Australian Alex De Minaur has been regarded as one of the most promising young talents in the tennis world for quite some time now. He has had some great results on the ATP Tour, but he hasn’t had his real breakthrough just yet, but it will happen sooner or later. Alex De Minaur works hard every day to accomplish his dream of winning a grand slam title and considering that he is born in 1999, the time is definitely on his side. With all the hype around him, many ask what racquet he plays with. That’s what we will go through in this article. What Racquet Does Alex De Minaur Use? Alex De Minaur currently plays with Wilson Blade 98 countervail with 16×19 string patterns. He uses Wilson Pro Overgrip and strings the racquet with Luxilon 4g Rough 125. Wilson Blade 98 16×19 Countervail Racquet Specs Head Size 99 sq. inLength 27 inchesWeight Strung oz 317g Unstrung oz 303gTension 50-60 PoundsBalance 2 Points Head LightBeam Width mmString Pattern 16 Mains / 19 CrossesSwing Weight 331 There is no official source on how Alex De Minaur customizes his racquet. But he uses the Wilson Pro Overgrip and strings the racquet with Lexicon 4g Rough 125. Alex De Minaur Racquet Review The Wilson Blade 98 is one of the most popular racquets on the ATP Tour. Wilson has made several models of the Blade 98 with different string patterns, like the 18×20, and the racquet that Alex De Minaur plays with, the 16×19 Countervail. I own the Wilson Blade 98 16×19 Countervail myself, so I have a pretty good idea of how Alex De Minaur’s racquet plays. This is my thoughts about the racquet. Starting with groundstrokes. Groundstrokes I love playing with the Wilson Blade 98 Countervail from the baseline. The combination of power and control delivers well with this racquet. Compared to the 18×20 string pattern, this version is much easier to access topspin to the shots with a lot of power. The overall feel of the shots is just great and it gives me a lot of confidence in longer rallies. It takes a little bit of time to get used to, but once you are comfortable with it, It’s a wonderful racquet to play with from the baseline. Volleys The power was extremely apparent at the net, as most of my volleys got deep into the court. The control was pretty good in most areas, but for volleys, I didn’t like it. The racquet is quite heavy and therefore it took a lot of effort to move the racquet around the net during quick exchanges. So, I didn’t feel super comfortable at the net with this racquet. But you shouldn’t worry to much about that. Since, the modern game of tennis is getting faster all the time and net plays becomes less relevant. Net plays are mostly used to endpoints nowadays. However, if you are thinking about playing doubles with this racquet, I wouldn’t recommend this racquet. Because there are a lot of quick exchanges in doubles and as I said, this racquet doesn’t do well in that area. Serves The blade added some power to my serves, but sometimes I felt that my flat serves went up a little long. the racquet is very controllable, so I felt very comfortable with the second serves. It was quite easy to generate good spins on my second serves as well. The power was good, but it lacked a bit when trying to hit a really big serve. I wasn’t quite getting that maximum power that I can achieve with other racquets. Overall As always from Wilson, an all-solid racquet. The control may lack a bit on volleys, but if you are a player that doesn’t go to the net that often, I would strongly recommend you this racquet. You can read our full review in this post. The overall power, spin, and forgiveness with the big sweet spot make this another all-solid racquet from Wilson. The control may lack a bit on volleys, but if you are a player that doesn’t go for the net that often, I would strongly recommend this racquet. Can You Buy Alex De Minaur’s Racquet? The Wilson Blade 98 Countervail is not just one of the most popular racquets on the ATP Tour, It’s also one of the most popular racquets at the recreational level. The racquet is available pretty much everywhere. But there are a lot of similar racquets. If you want to buy the same racquet as Alex De Minaur plays with, make sure that you get the Wilson Blade 98 Countervail 16×19 version. The price for the Wilson Blade 98 Countervail depends obviously on where you buy it, but as I’m writing this post, I found the best price on Amazon. Take a look at the current price and compare, because it’s constantly changing. Also Read What Tennis Shoes Does Alex De Minaur Wear? I'm Fred, the guy behind TennisPredict. Apart from writing here, I play tennis on a semi-professional level and coach upcoming talents.

AUS Birthplace Sydney, Australia Plays Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand Career Career 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 All Surfaces All Surfaces Clay Grass Hard Carpet Singles Service Record Aces 992 Double Faults 687 1st Serve 60% 1st Serve Points Won 70% 2nd Serve Points Won 53% Break Points Faced 1,828 Break Points Saved 61% Service Games Played 3,358 Service Games Won 79% Total Service Points Won 63% Singles Return Record 1st Serve Return Points Won 31% 2nd Serve Return Points Won 51% Break Points Opportunities 2,059 Break Points Converted 42% Return Games Played 3,384 Return Games Won 25% Return Points Won 39% Total Points Won 51% Head2Head Scores Latest

Aussie youngster Alex de Minaur is making waves in the Brisbane ATP tournament after beating Raonic, Johnson and Mmoh. But what racquet is he using? 18-year-old de Minaur uses a blacked-out Wilson pro stock racquet similar to David Ferrer. It's a pro stock version of the Wilson Steam 99 with a 16×18 string pattern. He uses Luxilon 4G strings. Alex de Minaur doesn't have a massive power game, but has a smart tennis mind and fights for every point. With this game style it's ideal to have Lleyton Hewitt as your coach so de Minaur can for sure be a top 20 player in a few years if he keeps this up. If he can go further than that is hard to say, based on his game, I would say it might prove difficult unless he does big strides with both technique and physique. Do you want to know what other racquets the ATP pros use? Check out this post. What is so special about this Wilson Steam 99 mold then? It's hard to say. It is a powerful racquet with a high stiffness rating, but obviously with a pro stock mold this might be lowered to suit players like David Ferrer and Alex de Minaur. Below are the specs of the retail version of the Wilson Steam 99. WILSON STEAM 99 RACQUET SPECS Head Size 99 sq. in Length 27 inches Weight Strung — oz Unstrung — oz Tension 50-60 Pounds Balance 2 Points Head Light Beam Width 24 mm Composition Basalt Flex 70 Grips Type Wilson Sublime Power Level Low-Medium String Pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses Mains skip 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H One Piece No Shared Hole Swing Speed Medium-Fast Swing Weight 328 There is actually a pro stock Steam 99 on but it's been sold. Here are the specs of that racquet Specifications State Pro stock Brand Wilson Condition New Head size 99 sq. in. / 639 sq. cm. Length 27 in. / cm. Unstrung weight oz. / 306 gr. Unstrung balance 319 mm plastic on the handle Stiffness 64 Grip type Wilson Synthetic plastic on the handle String pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses Pro stock code n/a GR277A / Steam 99 pro stock Paint Blacked out Silicone Yes partially removed by player Lead No at least not visible Pro stock code printed in throat Yes GR277A Sticker player code in throat Head size 99 sq. in. / 639 sq. cm. Length 27 in. / cm. Unstrung weight oz. / 306 gr. Unstrung balance 319 mm plastic on the handle Stiffness 64 Grip type Wilson Synthetic plastic on the handle String pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses Pro stock code n/a GR277A / Steam 99 pro stock Paint Blacked out Silicone Yes partially removed by player Lead No at least not visible *** Do you like Tennisnerd? Don’t miss a word or video by stalking us on social media. Every like and follow is appreciated! YouTube Instagram Twitter Facebook Page Amazon Influencer Buy tennis gear EU Racquet Depot Pro Direct Tennis USA Tennis Express Do It Tennis Racquet buying guides Here is a great racquet buying guide to get you started. What tennis racquet should I buy? Top tennis racquets to buy right now The Gear of the Year 2017 The Gear of the Year 2016 Tennis racquets for juniors Tennis racquets for kids Popular posts What the ATP pros play Questions about pro stock tennis racquets Is a pro stock racquet better than a retail one? Do professional players change racquets? Racquet Commitment Issues

Alex de Minaur is one of the stand-out young players currently on the ATP tour. The 22-year-old represents Australia on the international stage but has Uruguayan and Spanish father Anibal is from Uruguay and his mother Esther is from Spain. His parents met in Sydney, when Esther came to work as a waitress in Anibal’s restaurant. As a result, De Minaur was born in the city of Sydney but has dual Australian and Spanish started playing tennis aged 3 in the Sydney Private Tennis Academy at the Parkside Tennis Courts in Kogarah Bay. His first coach was Kerry Dock before Cindy Dock took over the role of teaching him the ropes in the read What tennis racquet does Stefanos Tsitsipas use? Know about his tennis gear hereHe’s also been mentored by Aussie great Lleyton Hewitt, although they’ve never worked together in an official after some success in the junior ranks – he won the 2016 Australian Open junior boys doubles title alongside Blake Ellis – he turned pro in Slam success has thus far eluded De Minaur. However, he’s won 5 titles in men’s singles competition and also won 1 doubles best Grand Slam showing up until now has been in the 2020 US Open. There, De Minaur made it to the quarterfinals – the first time he’d made the last eight in a read What tennis racquet does Felix Auger-Aliassime use? Know about his tennis gear hereHis high profile life as a tennis star means there’s plenty of interest in his personal life. This, of course, also includes the kind of equipment he uses to play the we are going to analyse the most important tool a tennis player uses on court – a racquet. Alex de Minaur racquetDe Minaur currently play using the Wilson Blade 98 countervail with 16 × 19 string patterns. The grip of his racquet is the Wilson Pro Overgrip and he strings the racquet with Luxilon 4g Rough course, like almost all pros, he would use a racquet that is customised to his game. However, the specifics of what exactly he’s done with his racquet are not we shall look at the specs of the stock version of the racquet that De Minaur specsHead size99 square inchesLength27 inchesStrung weight317 gramsTension50-60 poundsBalance2 Points Head LightBeam mmString pattern16 Mains / 19 CrossesSwing weight331 grams

Contraryto popular belief, none of Alex de Minaur’s parents are of Australian ethnicity. The tennis star is of Uruguayan ethnicity because his father was born there. In addition, because his mother was born in Spain, she is an ethnic Spanish person. Katie Boulter, girlfriend of Alex de Minaur. Professional British tennis player Katie Boulter

1 I saw him playing in the Australian Open Wildcard Playoffs with a blacked out racket, does anyone know what racket it may be and whether he switched sponsors from Tecnifibre? 2 I saw him playing in the Australian Open Wildcard Playoffs with a blacked out racket, does anyone know what racket it may be and whether he switched sponsors from Tecnifibre? Not sure. Is there a schedule that shows when players matches start so we can look at the live streaming? 3 Blacked out, 16x19, new string too, could be anything from a ZUS to a TenXpro. No idea. 4 Wilson h22 , look at the buttcap 5 It's obviously a Wilson. Also looks like he switched to 4G. IMO its a Steam 99 pro stock like Ferrer, it's glossy at the throat and doesn't seem to have PWS so not an RF97. Note the 16x18 pattern. 6 Wilson h22 , look at the buttcap No H22 come in 16x18. 8 It's obviously a Wilson. Also looks like he switched to 4G. IMO its a Steam 99 pro stock like Ferrer, it's glossy at the throat and doesn't seem to have PWS so not an RF97. Note the 16x18 pattern. This most likely. I hit with his tecnifibres at the futures in brisbane last year, they were stock and light as hell. Nice frames tecnifbre 9 This most likely. I hit with his tecnifibres at the futures in brisbane last year, they were stock and light as hell. Nice frames tecnifbre Some more heft will do Alex a world of good. He has pretty good agility and a fighting attitude, but his pace is so slow compared to others which I would put down to equipment and physique reasons. It was very noticable at the beginning of 2017 when he had a bit of screen time. He looks to have put on a bit of muscle this year too which will also help. 10 Darn, I really want to see more players with Tecnifibre, shame to see him leave. 11 What racquet is this again? 12 What racquet is this again? a Wilson pro stock steam 99 16x18, similar to what Ferrer has been swinging. 13 a Wilson pro stock steam 99 16x18, similar to what Ferrer has been swinging. Interesting, the Steam is a discontinued Wilson brand but the pro stock version continues on strong! LOL! 14 Interesting, the Steam is a discontinued Wilson brand but the pro stock version continues on strong! LOL! The mold is very much alive, just under the Blade 99 name. 16 Yep. Even in the description you can find the following... ... Hint fans of the old Steam 99 should love this stick. ... 17 This most likely. I hit with his tecnifibres at the futures in brisbane last year, they were stock and light as hell. Nice frames tecnifbre The Blade Team has a oz version 18 Cool. The string pattern on his looks fairly tight in the middle. I'm guessing its the same pattern on the Blade 99? It doesn't look like its available to demo. 19 Looks like he still had a Tecnifibre bag, so I guess he's still supposed be endorsing Tec 20 If he's waiting waiting for a lucrative racquet deal.. I think he won't be without a stencil and paintjob for too much longer. 21 Just check that site pro-stocks, you will see them there 22 Just check that site pro-stocks, you will see them there There are 2. One is in K factor paint and I’m pretty sure they just put down what it says on the throat 16x18 because it is of a paint instead of stringing the frame and getting 16x19. The other is a really weird paint that I have never seen before and it seems like PS97 paint, also the string spacing almost makes it looks like they missed a cross. Last edited Jan 9, 2018 23 He hits very powerfully on both wings. Not a lot of spin and net clearance but it always seems to go over. An exciting new player, for sure. 24 Specifications State Pro stock Brand Wilson Condition New Head size 99 sq. in. / 639 sq. cm. Length 27 in. / cm. Unstrung weight oz. / 306 gr. Unstrung balance 319 mm plastic on the handle Stiffness 64 Grip type Wilson Synthetic plastic on the handle String pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses Pro stock code n/a GR277A / Steam 99 pro stock Paint Blacked out Silicone Yes partially removed by player Lead No at least not visible Pro stock code printed in throat Yes GR277A Sticker player code in throat Head size 99 sq. in. / 639 sq. cm. Length 27 in. / cm. Unstrung weight oz. / 306 gr. Unstrung balance 319 mm plastic on the handle Stiffness 64 Grip type Wilson Synthetic plastic on the handle String pattern 16 Mains / 18 Crosses Pro stock code n/a GR277A / Steam 99 pro stock Paint Blacked out Silicone Yes partially removed by player Lead No at least not visible Blades are not glossy, however! This model not offer for PJ customization by Wilson either! Last edited Jan 6, 2018 25 Inside info Alex de Minaur split with IMG and now is managed by whomever represented Hewitt. Theyre trying to get him to sign with Yonex. No more Tecnifibre. 26 Will be hard to hide a Wilson under Yonex paint but I'm sure he would transition well to some of their current offerings. 27 Guy is an explosive player and an elite mover. Won’t be long before he is a fixture in main draws. Higher ceiling than any young American male player right now. 28 Whoever he sign with, he will eventually get his only racquet autograph with his picture inside the hoop! de Minaur is a person that recreational high school, college, tournament players can idolize because of his never give up outlook and an undersize physical size. He will sell a ton of tennis stuff if he makes it interesting top 10 ranking! Plus he is only 18! 29 He needs to keep the stick he has. It's working. 30 He needs to keep the stick he has. It's working. The racquet company he sign on to can either PJ his current racquets or make a custom mold for him! 31 The racquet company he sign on to can either PJ his current racquets or make a custom mold for him! why is that ?? he can't just change rackets to Yonex or head stock pro spec frames ? Even Wilson would have some good pro spec rackets with Pro staff or Blade line of rackets... 32 Just saw a live shot of him warming up in Sydney... With an unmistakable big red W on the strings... 33 Inside info Alex de Minaur split with IMG and now is managed by whomever represented Hewitt. Theyre trying to get him to sign with Yonex. No more Tecnifibre. Odd as he now seems to be sporting Wilson stencil as of today. Could definitely see him in Yonex though. I am sure he has given some of Hewitt or Kyrgios' sticks a swing. 34 He needs to keep the stick he has. It's working. Night and day difference in pace and spin when compared to these tournaments last year. 35 Red paint peeking through 36 It seems that he uses Luxilon 4g also ? 37 Odd as he now seems to be sporting Wilson stencil as of today. Could definitely see him in Yonex though. I am sure he has given some of Hewitt or Kyrgios' sticks a swing. Ok then..... No Yonex deal! Bummer about Tecnifibre...... Loosing him just before the AO. 38 Wonder what the Wilson blackout racquet will become a Blade, Burn or Ultra branding? Last edited Jan 9, 2018 39 Wonder what the Wilson blackout racquet will become a Blade, Burn or Ultra branding? Good Question Any clue what he is using? H22? 40 Good Question Any clue what he is using? H22? Refer to earlier post and it seems to be a Wilson Stream 99 Pro Stock racquet. 41 My money is on Burn 100 paint. 42 Refer to earlier post and it seems to be a Wilson Stream 99 Pro Stock racquet. Is it still a Steam 99 even with the red showing thru the black paint on the photo posted at 35? Or is it just red just primer? Last edited Jan 11, 2018 43 Is it still a Steam 99 even with the red showing thru the black paint on the photo posted at 35? Is the red just primer? most likely just primer. 44 Wilson has the retail version of this as the Blade Team 99. 45 I am sure Wilson is hustling to get de Minaur PJ racquets, racquet bags out to him before AO starts up! Cannot wait to see his exact PJ model! 46 Will it be black with what color at 3 and 9? Red Blue Green Orange Yellow Gold etc??? 47 Will it be black with what color at 3 and 9? Red Blue Green Orange Yellow Gold etc??? The current Wilson paintjobs lack so much imagination and creativity it boggles the mind. They must have fired all their graphic designers and used the accountants department to come up with these incredibly boring paintjobs. 48 The current Wilson paintjobs lack so much imagination and creativity it boggles the mind. They must have fired all their graphic designers and used the accountants department to come up with these incredibly boring paintjobs. It is still better then the new Head Prestige dull matted graphics models! 49 The current Wilson paintjobs lack so much imagination and creativity it boggles the mind. They must have fired all their graphic designers and used the accountants department to come up with these incredibly boring paintjobs. Subjective I think, personally I think the current Wilson pj's are great. No doubt basic but look very sharp not so much when inverted I could see him rocking the ultra paint though is the burn a little under represented? 50 Current Wilson paint schemes look great imo...they could add a very few accent lines at various places.... Just like the new pure drive...simple is appealing.. But then again...those new Dunlops look sharp...especially that green one..

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