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CCSC96 t1_j85fiv9 wrote

Reply to comment by Isgrimnur in Tennis player Alexander Bublik smashes three racquets during loss | CNN by hurdee

I think he can handle being charged $600 lol

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Bulbasaur2000 t1_j85lu8o wrote

Professional racquets definitely cost more

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CCSC96 t1_j85q3o6 wrote

Absolute max you’re talking $3000 total if they have custom weighting, really weird expensive cross string combos, etc. It’s not going to be a big deal to him.

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marche_au_supplice t1_j85ppk2 wrote

What? Not really

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Bulbasaur2000 t1_j9hhcax wrote

The commenter implied each is $200, which is retail price. At least very good players get specially designed and personalized racquets that are suited to their needs (I know Nadal does), so I imagine they cost more

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deeefoo t1_j9kxxz1 wrote

Generally speaking, the retail price for a high-end tennis racquet would be around $200, give or take. But that's for retail models that people like me and you can buy off the shelf. Professional players don't use retail models, they use custom racquets that are personalized to their specific needs and playing styles, which may bump up the price a bit. I think that's what they were referring to.

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marche_au_supplice t1_j9m9eg4 wrote

Fair I thought he was saying more than $600 which I think is getting unrealistic, but for multiple $600 would be reasonable

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