Jannik Sinner

Q: What racquet does Jannik Sinner use?

Sinner uses a HEAD TGT 301.4 — a customized pro stock frame not available to the public. It's painted to look like the retail HEAD Speed Pro 2026. Most top pros use older pro stock molds they're comfortable with, repainted to match the current product line. The closest racquet you can buy is the HEAD Speed Pro 2026 .

Q: What strings does Jannik Sinner use?

Sinner uses HEAD Hawk Touch polyester strings — a full poly setup (no hybrid). The gauge varies between 1.25mm and 1.30mm. Hawk Touch is a softer, arm-friendly co-poly that still delivers excellent control. Find it profiled on our string page here .

Q: What tension does Jannik Sinner string at?

28 kg (62 lbs) — significantly higher than most ATP pros in 2026, where the average has drifted toward the low-50s lbs range. Sinner's exceptional swing speed means he generates so much pace that he needs a tighter, more controlled string bed to keep the ball in. He's one of a small group of modern pros who still string this high.

Q: What shoes does Jannik Sinner wear?

Sinner wears Nike tennis shoes. He's been spotted in a customized version close to the Nike GP Challenge 1 — with a modified sock liner and material adjustments to replicate the fit of the discontinued Nike Zoom Zero. Like his racquet, his shoes are customized and not available in the same form to the public.

ATP rank

2026 W-L

44–3

2026 titles

Weeks at #1

Current setup

HEAD Speed Pro 2026 paint, Hawk Touch, 28 kg

Equipment 2025–26

Checked 2 Sep 2026

Racquet

HEAD TGT 301.4

Pro stock, Speed Pro paint

Read review

Strings

HEAD Hawk Touch

Full poly, 1.25–1.30 mm

String profile

Shoes

Nike custom

Clothing

Nike

Sponsor

String tension

28.0 kg / 61.7 lbs

18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg

Sinner Suggested club range 22–25 kg

Pro stock vs what you can buy

Spec	Sinner's TGT 301.4
Head size	100 sq in
Weight (unstrung)	~305–315 g
Balance	~320 mm
Swingweight	~330–340
String pattern	16 × 19

Read full review Compare with Alcaraz's racquet

Should you copy this setup?

Hawk Touch at 22–25 kg
Retail HEAD Speed Pro
Adding lead to match that swingweight

Sinner's 28 kg full-poly setup is an outlier — it works because of elite swing speed that most club players don't generate. Using the same tension on full poly risks a dead, jarring feel with reduced power and potential arm discomfort. However, HEAD Hawk Touch as a string choice translates well to amateur level — it's softer and more arm-friendly than strings like Luxilon ALU Power. Try it at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a Sinner-inspired result without the strain.

Equipment timeline

2026

HEAD TGT 301.4

HEAD Hawk Touch, 28 kg

Playing style & technique

Play style

Aggressive Baseline

Forehand grip

Semi-Western

Backhand

Two-handed

Serve stance

Pinpoint

Sinner is built around relentless, flat-to-topspin power from the baseline. His forehand is his primary weapon — struck with a semi-western grip generating exceptional pace with heavy topspin, keeping the ball deep and neutralising opponents quickly.

His two-handed backhand is equally aggressive and one of the most reliable on tour, allowing him to redirect pace rather than just block it.

His serve has evolved significantly since 2023. He transitioned from a platform stance to a pinpoint stance, adding measurable first-serve speed and consistency — a key reason he broke through to multiple Grand Slam titles.

How his equipment supports his style: The stiff full-poly Hawk Touch setup at 28 kg gives him control to play aggressive without losing depth. The 100 sq. in. head size gives a larger strike zone for consistency under pressure. His racquet is customized heavier than stock — matching his preference for a stable, plow-through feel.

Career highlights

ATP titles

Career W-L

365–89

Win rate

80.4%

Career high

Prize money

$69.5M

Grand Slams

Australian Open

W '24 '25

Roland Garros

F '25

Wimbledon

W '25 '26

US Open

W '24

Grand Slam results by year

Year	AO	RG	Wim	USO
2026	SF	R2	W	–
2025	W	F	W	F
2024	W	SF	QF	W
2023	R4	R2	SF	R4
2022	QF	R4	QF	QF
2021	R1	R4	R1	R4
2020	R2	QF	–	R1
2019	–	–	Q1	R1

2026 season

By surface

Surface	W-L	Win %
Hard	19–2	90%
Clay	18–1	95%
Grass	7–0	100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What racquet does Jannik Sinner use?

Sinner uses a HEAD TGT 301.4 — a customized pro stock frame not available to the public. It's painted to look like the retail HEAD Speed Pro 2026. Most top pros use older pro stock molds they're comfortable with, repainted to match the current product line. The closest racquet you can buy is the HEAD Speed Pro 2026.

What strings does Jannik Sinner use?

Sinner uses HEAD Hawk Touch polyester strings — a full poly setup (no hybrid). The gauge varies between 1.25mm and 1.30mm. Hawk Touch is a softer, arm-friendly co-poly that still delivers excellent control. Find it profiled on our string page here.

What tension does Jannik Sinner string at?

28 kg (62 lbs) — significantly higher than most ATP pros in 2026, where the average has drifted toward the low-50s lbs range. Sinner's exceptional swing speed means he generates so much pace that he needs a tighter, more controlled string bed to keep the ball in. He's one of a small group of modern pros who still string this high.

Does Jannik Sinner use a pro stock racquet?

Yes. The HEAD TGT 301.4 is a pro stock mold — a production frame HEAD makes specifically for tour professionals, not sold to consumers. Pro stock racquets are often heavier, have different flex or balance profiles, and are built to the individual player's specifications. Sinner's is also customized further — typically weighted up with lead tape and silicone to match his preferred feel.

What shoes does Jannik Sinner wear?

Sinner wears Nike tennis shoes. He's been spotted in a customized version close to the Nike GP Challenge 1 — with a modified sock liner and material adjustments to replicate the fit of the discontinued Nike Zoom Zero. Like his racquet, his shoes are customized and not available in the same form to the public.

Should I copy Jannik Sinner's setup?

Not directly. His 28 kg tension is one of the highest on tour and is calibrated to elite-level swing speed. For most club players, that tension on full poly will feel dead, low on power, and potentially hard on your arm. However, HEAD Hawk Touch as a string choice translates well — it's softer than strings like Luxilon ALU Power. Try it at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a Sinner-inspired result. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.

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