Fernando Verdasco’s 2007–2008 Match Used Pro Stock Racket

Presented here is a  match-used pro stock racket from Fernando Verdasco’s 2007–2008 ATP seasons, a period during which the Spanish lefty was firmly establishing himself as a top-tier threat on tour. This is a rare PT-965AF-1PU pro stock frame, a model believed to originate from the discontinued Major line, customized specifically for Verdasco’s aggressive, spin-heavy game.

This is not a retail racket — it is a fully customized pro stock build from Head’s elite player service department, featuring power pads installed under the main strings for added feel and dwell time. The racket also has custom-drilled black lead tape applied directly to the frame for personalized balance and weight distribution, a lefty-wrapped overgrip, consistent with Verdasco’s match-prep configuration, and “Verdasco” printed directly on the throat, confirming its direct association with the player.

Used during match play, this racket exemplifies the tailored precision behind top-tier professional gear. Verdasco’s trademark explosive forehand and elite fitness pushed him deep into Grand Slams during this era, including his famous 2009 Australian Open semifinal run — a match often cited as one of the greatest ever played.