Wilson RF 01 Hall of Fame Racket
Series: RF
$329.00
Wilson celebrates a legend
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.2oz / 318g |
| Balance | 12.85in / 32.64cm / 5 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 319 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 23.2mm / 23mm / 22mm |
| Composition | Carbon +Carbon Braid |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Hall of Fame Cosmetic! |
| Grip Type | Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 47-57 pounds |
What players say
The Hall of Fame edition is a cosmetic-only version of the standard Wilson RF 01 (98 sq in, 16x19, ~300g unstrung), so feedback tracks the base RF 01: reviewers praise its feel, touch at net, and maneuverability but flag a small sweet spot and modest stock power/spin unless the player supplies pace. Tennis Warehouse buyers rate it highly (4.5/5) but repeatedly warn it is not for beginners, and a few report the gold Hall of Fame paint chipping or peeling.
Best for
- Advanced players with clean technique
- One-handed backhand and all-court players
- Players who like to customize with lead tape
- Federer fans/collectors wanting the commemorative cosmetic
Pros
- Excellent feel and touch, especially at net and on volleys
- Maneuverable for its tour-level spec, easy to swing through the zone
- Precise directional control on flat and driven shots
- Comfortable, arm-friendly flex relative to the heavier RF 01 Pro
- Responds well to personalization (lead tape improves stability/spin)
Cons
- Small, demanding sweet spot; off-center hits feel punished
- Stock spin and power are modest until a player adds weight or swings faster
- Not recommended for beginners or players without solid fundamentals
- Some users report arm/elbow discomfort with certain string setups
- Hall of Fame gold paint has been reported to chip or peel
Voices
— Felipe (Tennis Warehouse customer review, FL), Web
This is am excellent racquet but the paint peels off.
— Lyzale (Tennis Warehouse customer review, NY), Web
This racquet brings power and in the right hands gives amazing touch on a volley.
— Philanthropenos (Tennis Warehouse customer review, NC), Web
very agile but very stable
— Tennis Warehouse customer review (DC), Web
tennis elbow immediately
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
decent trade-off
— Martina, Perfect Tennis, Web
the racket lost control when attempting heavy topspin shots at higher speeds
Sources
- Wilson RF 01 Hall of Fame Racquet - customer reviews
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- Wilson Launches RF 01 Hall of Fame Edition Racquet, Honoring Federer's Induction
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- Wilson RF 01 Racquet Review
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- Racquet Review: Wilson RF 01, brand new, co-created with Roger Federer
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- Wilson RF Racquet Review
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- Wilson RF 01 Playtest and Review
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