Leylah Fernandez Tennis Gear – What Is She Using?

Leylah Annie Fernandez made the headlines of tennis news in 2021 after winning the first WTA title of her career at only 18 years old.

She made a fantastic run in the US Open the same by reaching the final where she lost to an even impressive wild card, the young British Emma Raducanu.

Leylah is already ranked no. 19 in the world at the moment and should be a Top 10 player very soon.

So, what tennis gear does Leylah Fernandez use to produce her aggressive level of play?

What Racquet Does Leylah Fernandez Use?

Leylah Fernandez plays with the Babolat Pure Aero racquet.

It is a Tour classic endorsed by many professional players like her fellow Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Pure Aero is famous for being the first racquet designed specifically for spin.

The racquet feature AEROMODULAR 3 technology blending an aerodynamic frame with the bumper and the grommets to create a good bite on the ball hence, more spin.

Babolat FSI Spin technology procures optimal spacing between the stings to secure long contact time with the ball and to provide greater spin rate and immaculate control.

This Babolat racquet features the Cortex Pure Feel technology in the sides to deliver superb vibration dampening and a pure feel with a pleasant hitting sound.

Overall, this is the classic choice of every beginner to professional tennis player looking for control in terms of power and precision.

Leylah’s Racquet Specs

Head size	100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length	27in / 68.58cm
Unstrung weight	10.6 oz / 300 g
Strung Weight	11.2oz / 317g
String Tension	50-59 lbs
Balance	4 pts HL / 12.99in
Stiffness	67
Swingweight	324
Swing speed	Fast
Power Level	Medium
String Pattern	16×19

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What Racquet Strings Does Leylah Fernandez Use?

Leylah likes to string her racquet with the Babolat RPM Blast Spin Control strings with a black 17/1.25mm gauge.

Many tennis players like Carlos Alcaraz choose this octagonal-shaped co-poly for its massive spin potential along with a fine feel.

These strings are also excellent when it comes to accuracy and control, allowing you to always keep the ball inside the court and to find difficult angles, more than other strings out there.

The dye and coating of the RPM Blast Spin Control allow the strings to move freely without having much friction, which provides a lot more durability.

Overall, this is a classic co-poly string for players looking for massive spin, control, and sound durability.

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What Are Leylah Fernandez’s Tennis Shoes?

Leylah is currently wearing the Asics Gel Resolution 8 tennis shoes.

She is now sponsored by Lululemon, but will still use the Asics shoes until the launch of a new tennis shoe line by her sponsor in late 2022.

The Gel Resolution 8 is one of the most comfortable and durable shoes on the market. The women’s version is lightweight.

They fit smoothly in the feet and provide superb fit thanks to DYNAWRAP lacing technology.

The support under the heels is fantastic thanks to the Asics GEL midsole, offering decent shock absorption.

These shoes are famous for their lifetime value thanks to solid TPU mesh materials in the upper and DURATECH 5000 rubber outsole, which provides durability and adequate traction with a facility of sliding on hardcourts.

Leylah moves well on tennis courts and has performed quite remarkably on hardcourts. These shoes definitely give her what she needs in terms of agility, comfort, and support.

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What is Leylah Fernandez’s Tennis Bag?

Leylah Fernandez carries the Babolat Pure Aero 12 Pack tennis bag on the Tour.

The bag matches the branding of the Babolat Pure Aero racquets, and it is one of the best tennis bags ever made.

Dimensions: L30” x H14” x W16”

The prime characteristics of this bag are as follows.

Maximum capacity of 12 racquets

Two main compartments and one compartment with isothermal lining protection to conserve the string tension
Ventilated pocket for shoes or dirty clothes
Molded side pocket for accessories