Nuno Borges Racquet & Strings 2026

Q: What racquet does Nuno Borges use?

Nuno Borges plays with the TGT 307 racket. Many tour players use frames from older moulds they have been comfortable with for years, repainted to match the sponsor's current retail cosmetic. Pro stock frames are not sold to the public.

Q: What strings does Nuno Borges use?

Nuno Borges uses HEAD Hawk Rough, a polyester setup. String data is tracked and updated weekly at iq.tennis.

Q: What shoes does Nuno Borges wear?

Nuno Borges wears Head on the ATP Tour.

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Player Profile

BornFebruary 19, 1997

Height1.85 m

PlaysRH / 2HBH

Turned Pro2019

CoachRui Machado

Nationality🇵🇹 Portugal

Prize Money~$4M

Tour Titles1

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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet TGT 307 Pro stock · not sold to public

Strings HEAD Hawk Rough Full polyester · String profile →

Shoes Head

Clothing Head

String tension

21.5 kg / ≈ 47.4 lbs

Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Pro Stock vs. Retail: What You Can Buy

Pro stock frame

TGT 307 (not sold to public)

Note: Many tour players use frames from older moulds they have been comfortable with for years, repainted to match the sponsor's current retail cosmetic. Pro stock frames are not sold to the public.

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Playing Style & Technique

Play style

All-Court

Forehand grip

Semi-Western

Backhand

Two-handed

Serve stance

Platform

Nuno Borges is a versatile all-court player who adapts their game to the surface and the opponent. They are equally comfortable grinding from the baseline, attacking the net, or playing defensive rallies.

Their strength is variety — changing pace, using slices and angles, and being unpredictable. This makes them dangerous on all surfaces and hard to prepare a single game plan against.

How their equipment supports their style: The TGT 307 is a balanced frame that doesn't force a particular style — ideal for an all-court player who needs versatility. HEAD Hawk Rough complements this with a mix of control and feel across different shot types.

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Career Highlights

1

ATP Titles

72–82

Career W-L

47%

Win Rate

#30

Career High

~$4M

Prize Money

0

Grand Slams

Australian Open

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Roland Garros

R3

Wimbledon

R3

US Open

R4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What racquet does Nuno Borges use?

Nuno Borges plays with the TGT 307 racket (also spelled racquet). Many tour players use frames from older moulds they have been comfortable with for years, repainted to match the sponsor's current retail cosmetic. Pro stock frames are not sold to the public. You can see all HEAD players on the ATP equipment list.

What strings does Nuno Borges use?

Nuno Borges uses HEAD Hawk Rough — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.

What tension does Nuno Borges string at?

Nuno Borges strings at 21.5 kg (47.4 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

Does Nuno Borges use a pro stock racquet?

Yes. Nuno Borges's frame is a pro stock model not sold to the public, painted to match the current retail cosmetic. We have not yet confirmed a retail frame that matches it closely.

What shoes does Nuno Borges wear?

Nuno Borges wears Head on the ATP Tour.

Should I copy Nuno Borges's setup?

Nuno Borges's all-court setup translates well to club level. The TGT 307 is forgiving and versatile. If you play an all-court game and want a similar setup, try HEAD Hawk Rough at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for good all-round performance. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.