NEW for 2020/21 this new Pro Staff 97 features a design that pays tribute to the historic Pro Staff series.

The Pro Staff 97 v13 features a new Braid 45 construction that increases precision by adjusting the angle of the double braided fibers for enhanced feel and stability. Two additional upgrades to this racket include a denser string bed that improves consistency on every shot and a new end cap that is used across Wilson's other performance racket lines for improved comfort and ergonomics. Perhaps most appealing for longtime fans of the Pro Staff franchise is the presence of red and yellow pinstripes along the throat, an ode to previous designs of this iconic series through the years. The design also features a unique exposed carbon fiber weave with gloss finish above the 3 & 9 of the frame for a slick touch.

Compared to Federer's heavier RF97, this racquet is slightly more user-friendly when hitting shots on the run or whipping up the required stroke speed for heavy spin. The Pro Staff 97 also shines at net where it packs a great balance between speed and stability, with enough touch to drop the ball into tight spaces. All in all, with incremental tweaks to the feel and response, Wilson has created an impressive update to the Pro Staff 97. Players looking for a speedy player's racquet with controllable power and great feel should give this update a serious look.

RACQUET SPECIFICATIONS:

• Head Size: 97 in² / 625.81 cm²
• Length: 27in / 68.58cm
• Strung Weight: 11.7oz / 332g
• Balance: 12.6in / 32cm / 7 pts HL
• Swingweight:321
• Stiffness: 66
• Beam Width: 21.5mm Straight Beam
• Composition: Graphite braided with aramid
• Power Level: Low
• Stroke Style: Full
• Swing Speed: Fast
• String Pattern: 16x19
• 16 Mains / 19 Crosses
• String Tension:50-60 pounds

NOTE: This racquet is supplied unstrung but comes with a complimentary free packet of Luxilion Element Black string. To have your racquet strung with this string please select this in the drop down box along with the desired tension.