09/09/2026
Ben Shelton just got his first win over Carlos Alcaraz — and there’s a gear detail worth watching.
Shelton came through a five-set US Open quarterfinal, 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7), to reach another semifinal in New York.
At the same time, his stringbed has been looking different.
Recent images show an orange Yonex setup. Yonex currently lists Shelton with the EZONE 98, POLYTOUR REV 125 and POLYTOUR PRO 125 — but that does not confirm the exact mains, crosses or tension he is using at the US Open.
And his 2026 tournament stringing records already show that he has used different Yonex poly combinations during the season.
So the safe read is:
EZONE 98 mold. Orange stringbed. Exact current setup still to be confirmed.
The timing just makes the gear story even more interesting.
What do you think about his exact specs? 🤓
Images: Ben Shelton US Open
