Quick answer:The eight players at the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin (15 to 22 November) use four racquet brands. Head has the most, with three players (Zverev, Cobolli, Jodar). Babolat (Alcaraz, Fils) and Yonex (Shelton, Tiafoe) have two each, and Tecnifibre has one (Medvedev). All eight use a polyester string in the mains, and Alexander Zverev is the only one who adds natural gut. Reported tensions run from about 42 to 45 lbs (Frances Tiafoe) up to about 57 lbs (Flavio Cobolli).
The group draw is on Thursday, 12 November. Players are listed below in order of their ATP ranking as of 9 November 2026.
Every ATP Finals 2026 player’s setup
| Player (ATP rank) | Racquet (sponsor model) | Reported frame underneath | Strings (mains / crosses) | Tension (mains / crosses) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev (1) | Head Gravity, Zverev signature paint | Head Gravity Tour 100 | Head Hawk Touch 1.25 / Babolat Touch VS natural gut 1.30 | 20.8 / 21.8 kg (45.9 / 48.1 lbs) |
| Carlos Alcaraz (3) | Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) | Unconfirmed | Babolat RPM Team 1.30 | About 25 / 23 kg (55 / 51 lbs) |
| Ben Shelton (4) | Yonex EZONE 98 (2025) | Not reported | Yonex Polytour Strike / Polytour Pro | 54 / 57 lbs (24.5 / 25.9 kg) |
| Daniil Medvedev (5) | Tecnifibre TFight 305S | Not reported | Tecnifibre Razor Soft, full bed | 21 kg (about 46 lbs) |
| Flavio Cobolli (6) | Head Radical MP 2025 | Head Radical pro stock | Signum Pro Firestorm, full bed | About 26 kg (57 lbs) |
| Arthur Fils (7) | Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026) | Not reported | Babolat RPM Blast | Unknown |
| Frances Tiafoe (8) | Yonex Percept 97 | Yonex Dual-G VCORE Pro 97 pro stock | Yonex Polytour Pro 1.25 | About 19–20 kg (42–45 lbs) |
| Rafael Jodar (11) | Head Speed MP | Head pro stock, code TGT or PT 339 | Head Lynx Tour, full bed | Unknown |
All entries are rated Reported. They come from established gear publications and retailer player pages, not from the players or an official tournament stringer. See how we source and rate our data.
What the Turin field tells you
- Head is the most common racquet sponsor, with 3 of 8 players. Babolat and Yonex have 2 each, and Tecnifibre has 1.
- Polyester is everywhere. All eight players use a polyester string in the mains. Zverev is the only one who mixes in natural gut (in the crosses).
- Pros often string lower than you’d expect. Of the six players with a known tension, half string their mains at about 46 lbs or below: Tiafoe, Zverev and Medvedev.
- Two players string their crosses tighter than their mains. Ben Shelton (54 / 57 lbs) and Zverev (45.9 / 48.1 lbs) both do it, which is unusual.
- The racquet in the shop isn’t always the one on court. Four of the eight (Zverev, Cobolli, Tiafoe and Jodar) reportedly use a different frame or a pro stock version under the paint of the model they promote.
What racquet does Alexander Zverev use?
Zverev plays a Head Gravity in his own signature paint job. According to Tennisnerd (updated September 2026), the frame underneath is the Head Gravity Tour 100, a thicker-beam frame he chose for a bit more power. It weighs about 316 g unstrung.
- Strings: Head Hawk Touch 1.25 in the mains and Babolat Touch VS natural gut 1.30 in the crosses
- Tension: 20.8 kg mains / 21.8 kg crosses (45.9 / 48.1 lbs). Tennisnerd notes his tension “has dropped significantly over the last few years.”
- Shoes: adidas Defiant Speed 2
What racquet does Carlos Alcaraz use?
Alcaraz plays the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026), the ninth-generation Pure Aero that Babolat markets around him. Tennisnerd says he “allegedly uses a stock” Pure Aero 98. It also suggests the frame could be a Pure Aero VS layup painted to look like the 98, but that hasn’t been confirmed.
- Strings: Babolat RPM Team 1.30. He switched to it from RPM Blast.
- Tension: Around 25 and 23 kg (about 55 and 51 lbs), as of August 2026
- Specs (late 2025): About 305 g unstrung with a 31.7 cm balance and a 293 swingweight. Strung with an overgrip, that comes to about 330 g and a 327 swingweight.
- Shoes: Nike Zoom Vapor 12
What racquet does Ben Shelton use?
Shelton, the only left-hander in the field, plays the Yonex EZONE 98 (2025).
- Strings: Yonex Polytour Strike in the mains and Yonex Polytour Pro in the crosses
- Tension: 54 lbs mains / 57 lbs crosses, as reported from Halle in June 2026. He strings the crosses higher than the mains.
- Shoes: On The Roger Pro 3
What racquet does Daniil Medvedev use?
Medvedev plays the Tecnifibre TFight 305S.
- Strings: A full bed of Tecnifibre Razor Soft
- Tension: 21 kg (about 46 lbs), as reported from Halle in June 2026. That’s one of the lowest tensions in the field.
- Shoes: Lacoste AG-LT Ultra. He’s also dressed by Lacoste.
What racquet does Flavio Cobolli use?
Cobolli’s racquet is painted as the Head Radical MP 2025, but Tennisnerd reports he plays a Head Radical pro stock underneath. Its best guess is the Graphene-era TGT 307 mold, though the TGT 351 is also possible.
- Strings: A full bed of Signum Pro Firestorm, which isn’t a Head string. Matteo Berrettini uses the same one.
- Tension: About 26 kg (57 lbs), the highest in the field
- Shoes: On The Roger Pro Fire
What racquet does Arthur Fils use?
Fils plays the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026), the same racquet line as Alcaraz.
- Strings: Babolat RPM Blast
- Tension: Not publicly reported
- Shoes: Asics Gel-Resolution X. He’s dressed by Lacoste.
What racquet does Frances Tiafoe use?
Tiafoe’s sponsor page lists the Yonex Percept 97. According to Tennisnerd, the frame he actually plays is a Yonex Dual-G VCORE Pro 97 pro stock, which has a different layup and mold from the retail racquet. It’s strung 16x19 with one cross string skipped, and he adds lead tape at 3 and 9 o’clock.
- Strings: Yonex Polytour Pro 1.25
- Tension: About 19 to 20 kg (42 to 45 lbs), the lowest in the field. Reports vary: 45 lbs (February 2026), 44 lbs at Halle (June 2026) and “around 19 kg” (August 2026).
- Shoes: K-Swiss Ultrashot 4
- Overgrip: Yonex Super Grap
What racquet does Rafael Jodar use?
Jodar, who claimed the last spot in the field, plays a Head Speed MP. Tennisnerd reports a pro stock code of TGT or PT 339.
- Strings: He has been seen using a full bed of Head Lynx Tour, though his setup has varied.
- Tension: Not publicly reported
- Shoes: adidas Ubersonic 5
Why isn’t Jannik Sinner on this list?
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner qualified for Turin in July, but in October he ended his 2026 season to treat inflammation in his knee. You can still see Sinner’s racquet and strings.
Can you buy the same racquet as the pros?
You can buy the retail version of every sponsor model in the table. But for at least four of these eight players, the frame on court reportedly isn’t the one in stores. Pros’ frames are also usually customized with lead tape and matched for weight and balance.
If you want to play like a pro, copying their string and tension is easier and cheaper than copying the frame. Keep in mind that pros restring constantly and hit far harder than club players, so a tension that works for them won’t necessarily work for you.
How we sourced this
Every setup above comes from a named source, and every entry has a confidence label and a last-verified date (11 November 2026). Where sources disagree, as with Tiafoe’s tension, we show the range instead of picking one. Read our methodology. If you spot a change during the tournament, send us a correction.
Frequently asked questions
What racquet does Carlos Alcaraz use?
Carlos Alcaraz plays the Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2026). He strings it with Babolat RPM Team 1.30 at around 25 and 23 kg (about 55 and 51 lbs).
What racquet does Alexander Zverev use?
Zverev plays a Head Gravity in his own signature paint job. The frame underneath is reportedly a Head Gravity Tour 100. He strings a hybrid of Head Hawk Touch (mains, 20.8 kg) and Babolat Touch VS natural gut (crosses, 21.8 kg).
What is the most popular racquet brand at the 2026 ATP Finals?
Head, with three of the eight players: Zverev, Cobolli and Jodar. Babolat and Yonex have two players each, and Tecnifibre has one.
Which ATP Finals player strings at the lowest tension?
Frances Tiafoe, at a reported 19 to 20 kg (about 42 to 45 lbs). Zverev and Medvedev are next, at about 46 lbs in the mains.
Do pro players use the same racquets sold in stores?
Often not exactly. Four of the eight Turin players reportedly use a different frame or a pro stock version under their paint job, and pro frames are commonly customized.
When and where are the 2026 ATP Finals?
The 2026 ATP Finals are played from 15 to 22 November 2026 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The group draw is on 12 November.
Is Jannik Sinner playing the 2026 ATP Finals?
No. Sinner ended his 2026 season in October to treat inflammation in his knee.