Behind the Design - Episode 1: Embracing Change

It all started when Roger Federer asked us to make a new racket for his final tour...

In March 2024 – Wilson sat down with Roger to chat about his iconic rackets over the decades, the art of building his legacy, and to discuss what was in the works for him ahead of his retirement in 2022.

New episodes of "Behind the Design" dropping every Monday in August 2024.

[toto_rf]

So in April 2022 he really believed in his comeback to the tour and to be playing with this new racquet… it’s like a pang to the heart, I miss his tennis so much. I hope he plays some exhibitions again one day.

[doninacio]

So many club players back in the day using a 90 racquet inapropriate for 99% of all humans just because Federer was using it, haha. As he said in the video, you wanna be like your hero. Thank you for everything, Roger !

[christophergopeesingh]

Like how he mentions Rafa being the reason he had to change. A true rivalry.

[dominiqueschenck]

What is really interesting is to hear Roger talk about his thinking process, the why, how, the options, the trials and errors. We all love top level tennis but we also love to hear about the walk to the top performance / the inside path. Player hide all of this during their career, but after retirement, players should be able to open up. Wilson has always been a great brand. Great video!

[aca]

No other player will ever be loved like him ❤

[moemfk]

Honestly his 90s and RF97s are pure art and best looking rackets ever ! Amazing collection

[AnyHope]

The most mesmerizing player to watch live.

[idontknow]

1:25 this is the first time I see Roger hit with the 85 on HD. Looks and sounds amazing

[jimmyboy]

It's because of Roger that I love and own a few Wilson racquets 🎾 ❤️ My favourite one of all time is the K Factor Six One Tour 90.

[Steakwuby]

Well done Wilson, what a beautiful film, these racket stories that we can hear from Roger is so refreshing. looking forward to the next episode

[jayp]

I wish Wilson would release some Prostaff 90s for people who still like playing with them.

[paoloverdini]

Hitting with a smaller frame is still the best feeling you can get in tennis. Although I have upgraded to my RF 97 (and Pro Staff 97 Countervail before that), every now and then I go back to my beloved Pro Staff 95. That racquet is just pure magic.

[ssenssel]

Hindsight is always 20/20 and all.. but he should have change waaayy sooner to the 97. RF is the GOAT in our hearts! ❤❤🎾🎾🐐🐐

[sander]

I still own many of the 85's and 90's but settled on the 97S and really love it for the extra spin and even balance.

[usaneebeilles]

It's always a pleasure seeing/ hearing the updates news about Federer.

This's another great move of him on his business industry career.
We wish him all the successes and good health.

Legend.~ Roger Federer.

[JLZR]

Been hitting with the new RF .. for a few days…those who have loved this racquet in the past will definitely not be disappointed .. Perfect performance 👌🏻

[DygoKnight]

His forehand with the 85 was a laser beam

[gilbertperea]

He is the greatest player of all times. He is asking for something with more spin for the forehand, so I´d like to see him hitting the ball with the new Shift. That is the final test for that racket

[GTS-Olivier]

Peak Federer was the best tennis player of all time

[phillip]

I really miss Roger playing tennis, after he retiring from tennis, I have not watch a tennis match since then, the magic is gone. But I still playing tennis. With a Blade 98s, but I have pro staff 85, 90 and RF97 in my locker. Looking forward to see the new Roger racket on his 43th birthday, I'll definitely buy the racket.