CHICAGO: Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Thursday announced the launch of the RF Collection, a tennis equipment line inspired, designed and developed in partnership with Roger Federer.
The collection is rooted in legacy, driven by performance and innovated for the future, representing Federer’s profound impact on the sport and his unwavering dedication to excellence. The RF Collection by Wilson launched globally Thursday, coinciding with Federer’s birthday.
“Wilson’s partnership with Roger over the last 20 years has been one of the most remarkable relationships in the history of sport, and we are thrilled to take it to the next level with the RF Collection,” says Jason Collins, Global general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. “This collection has been years in the making, inclusive of in-depth racket testing, designing and collaborating with Roger; we are excited to finally bring it to the court for professionals and future generations of tennis players to continue his everlasting legacy. Roger is a powerful force on the global stage, and his influence will undoubtedly continue to drive the sport of tennis and industry as a whole forward.”
In 2022, Federer began collaborating with Wilson’s innovation team to create a racket for his remaining time on tour. The main goals were to increase racket head speed and maintain his versatile style against heavy baseliners, while retaining a familiar Wilson racket feel. Despite retiring that year, Roger and Wilson utilized these insights to develop the RF 01, devoting countless hours to testing and reviewing the designs to create the most premium performance tennis racket line. This collaboration will keep Federer actively involved in tennis, partnering with Wilson to continue growing the sport, with the RF 01 being the first line in this signature collection.
“Having spent my whole career playing with Wilson rackets, I’m excited about the new RF Collection that we’ve created together,” says Federer. “I’m honored that Wilson is continuing my legacy by further innovating the game I love, and I hope the collection inspires the stars of today as much as I was inspired the first time that I picked up a Wilson racket.”
The RF Collection is a testament to Federer’s illustrious career with Wilson, his enduring influence on the tennis world and inspiration to play it forward. With game-changing innovations, iconic design and elevated performance, this racket collection is set to redefine the game. The RF 01 line is inclusive of three rackets models, all designed and tested by Federer himself:
Wilson technological innovations include the SABR FRAME DESIGN for superior performance versatility, GLIDE GUARD for reduced air resistance, BRAIDED 45 TECHNOLOGY for enhanced ball pocketing and stability and FEEL FILL for optimized vibration dampening. Style elements draw inspiration from Federer’s personal and professional life, including the iconic RF logo, as well as a unique peak design that represents the mountains of Federer’s native Switzerland.
The collection also features performance bags and accessories, such as the RF Tournament Racket Bag 15 Pack, RF Practice Bag 6 Pack, RF Backpack, RF Racket Cover, RF Premium Leather Replacement Grip, RF Premium Replacement Grip and RF Dampener Pack.
The RF Collection is now available online and in-stores at Wilson for purchase.
