Tennisnerd
I recently talked to a legend in racquet customization. He worked with Agassi for a long time and changed Novak’s racquet into what it is today. Here is my interview with Roman Prokes.
You are one of the true legends of racquet customization. Do you ever get bored with your job?
No, I don’t even consider it a job. It’s a passion to be on the court with players. I love what I do and never really take vacations. Working in tennis is a bit like a semi-vacation anyway.
How has your work been during Covid?
It’s been a hectic summer despite Covid. Not many run-ins to the shop, but quite a lot of mail-in racquets. So it’s been very busy.
Now I go to Orlando, Florida, and our shop/office there for the off-season. It’s a bit more relaxed there. We have a contract with the USTA and work together with players at a 100-court facility with a player development center.
So it will be a busy time, but I love it. Players and the USTA seem to enjoy it too!
