In this article, I look at the racket specs of the Wilson Pro Staff 97 and Head Speed Pro to see how these two rackets compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Head Speed Pro vs Wilson Pro Staff 97
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Speed Pro and Pro Staff 97 tennis rackets.
Main Differences: The Speed Pro has a bigger head size (100in vs 97in), a less HL balance (6pts HL vs 7 pts HL), a more closed string pattern (18×20 vs 16×19), a slightly lighter strung weight (326g vs 332g), a heavier swing weight (326 vs 321), a lower frame stiffness rating (62 vs 66), and a thicker beam width (23mm vs 21.5mm).
| Racket Specs: | Speed Pro | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Size (sq cm) | 645cm | 625cm |
| Head Size (sq in) | 100in | 97in |
| Length (cm) | 68.58cm | 68.58cm |
| Length (in) | 27in | 27in |
| String Pattern | 18×20 | 16 x 19 |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 32.49cm | 32cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 6 pts | 7 pts |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 326g | 332g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.5oz | 11.7oz |
| Swing Weight | 326 | 332 |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 310g | 315g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.9oz | 11.11oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 62 | 66 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 23mm | 21.5mm |
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Pros and Cons
The Head Speed Pro has good stability, control, and feel but is a relatively heavy frame that beginner to intermediate players will struggle to play well with.
The Wilson Pro Staff 97 offers tons of control, has decent manoeuvrability, and is a great racket to use on slices, volleys, and drop shots, but is a low-powered frame that is best suited to advanced tennis players.
Head to Head
The Speed Pro is the better option in terms of Power, Spin, and Arm Friendliness, while the Pro Staff 97 is the better option in terms of control.
| H2H | Speed Pro | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | | – |
Player Recommendations
Both tennis rackets are best used by advanced tennis players as they are heavy and low powered frames that would not be suitable for beginner to intermediate players.
| Player Level | Speed Pro | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate | | |
| Advanced |  | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pro Staff 97 is currently endorsed by Grigor Dimitrov, Ons Jabeur, Petra Kvitova, Reilly Opelka, and Roberto Bautista Agut, while the Speed Pro is endorsed by Novak Djokovic and Fernando Verdasco.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and through the Head and Wilson websites.