Player Profile
Current Equipment — 2025–26
Alcaraz strings at 23–25 kg (50–55 lbs), close to the ATP tour average. His spin-heavy game benefits from a mid-tension setup — enough control for heavy topspin, enough power for flat attacking shots.
Racquet Specs
| Frame | Babolat Pure Aero 98 |
| Head size | 98 sq. in. |
| Weight (unstrung) | 305 g |
| Balance | 320 mm / 5 pts HL |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 71 |
Playing Style & Technique
Alcaraz is arguably the most complete player of his generation. His forehand is a weapon of rare variety — he can hit flat for winners, load heavy topspin to push opponents back, or drop off pace into the corners with disguise few players possess.
His two-handed backhand is equally reliable, and he is one of the few modern players who can dictate with it rather than just defend. His speed and return skills rank among the best on tour.
How his equipment supports his style: The Pure Aero 98 provides a large enough sweet spot for his versatile shotmaking while RPM Blast at 23–25 kg lets him impart heavy spin without sacrificing control on flatter shots.
🤔 Should you copy Carlos Alcaraz's setup?
Alcaraz's setup is one of the more accessible on tour at club level. The Pure Aero 98 and RPM Blast are widely available and perform well across a broad range of swing speeds. His tension range of 23–25 kg (50–55 lbs) is close to what most intermediate club players should string at anyway.