Confirmed: Marin Cilic In Head To Toe Sponsorship Deal With Head

Marin Cilic has signed up with Head for a comprehensive head to toe sponsorship deal. He will be wearing the Head Sprint Pro shoes and continue using his Head racquet.

What racquet does Marin Cilic use?

Marin Cilic uses the Head Graphene Touch Prestige racquet according to Head.  But Cilic actually uses the TGT312, a pro stock version of the Prestige.  It is not uncommon for top players to use pro stock version of racquets.

At the Australian Open, it was clear that Marin Cilic had moved on from Fila.  He was seen wearing Head apparel with Asics shoes in Melbourne. But he will be switching to the Head Sprint Pro shoes.

His sponsorship deal with Fila apparently ended at the end of 2019. He signed a sponsorship deal with Fila in 2016 that included apparel and shoes.  He used to wear the Fila Axilus Energized shoes.

Cilic won the 2014 US Open title. He has also reached the finals at the Australian Open and at Wimbledon.  He has reached the semifinals or better at all four grand slams. Cilic has struggled with injuries throughout his career.  He is already over 30 and it remains to be seen if he can reach his previous highs.

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What Shoes Does The Great Serena Williams Wear?

Serena Williams is undoubtedly one of the greatest female tennis players of all time. Not surprisingly, she chooses only uses the best equipment for her tennis game.  She currently wears the Nike Flare 2 HC Laser shoes on the court.  Serena Williams has an apparel and footwear sponsorship deal with Nike.

Serena Williams is admired not only for her on-court accomplishment but also for her off-court activities.  She has made a name for herself as a self-made businesswoman.  She has invested in many businesses owned by women to encourage them in their endeavors.

She returned to tennis after giving birth to her daughter Olympia.  That was an inspiration for millions of mothers who tackle work and family.  Her results on the court since giving birth has been impressive.

Serena Williams’ Shoes

Nike Flare 2 HC Laser shoes worn by Serena Williams are meant for aggressive movers just like Serena.  This lightweight shoe has a half bootie construction that gives it a good fit.  This shoe will improve your footwork tremendously on the court.

The upper mesh is breathable and provides excellent comfort. The midsole features soft foam for cushioning and gives players low to the ground feeling on the court.

Nike Flare 2 HC Laser offers average lateral stability and you wish that it could be better. You will miss the ankle support that the old version of this shoe had. 

The shoes have a herringbone outsole pattern that provides excellent traction. Molded rubber dots on the medial side improve the durability of this shoe. 

Bottom Line

Nike Flare 2 HC shoes are lightweight and ideal for those like to move fast on the court and improve their footwork. The shoes are breathable and have good cushioning. Some may feel the shoe lacking in stability and support but you will get over it once you get used to these shoes. The shoes offer excellent traction on any surface and allow you to make quick cuts on the court. 

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