In February 2023, Wilson launched updated versions (V14) of their popular Pro Staff range of tennis rackets including the 97, 97L, 97UL, and Six One 100.
This article will look at the specs of the new V14 rackets to see how they compare to the older V13 rackets.
Racket Specs Comparison
Wilson has not radically changed the specs of the V14 models of the 97, 97L, 97UL, and Six One 100, with the main specs change being a higher swing weight and frame stiffness rating.
NB: There has been no confirmation from Wilson on whether a 14th version of the RF97 Autograph will be released in 2023.
Wilson Pro Staff 97 V13 vs V14
Main Differences: The V14 of the Pro Staff 97 has a higher swing weight (332 vs 321), which is the only real difference between the V13 and V14 models.
Similarities: Both versions have a head size of 97in, and the same strung weight (332g), racket length (27in), balance (7 pts HL), beam width (21.5 mm), frame stiffness rating (66), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | PS 97 (V13) | PS 97 (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2020 | 2023 |
| Design: |  |  |
| Head Size: | 97in | 97in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 332g (11.71oz) | 332g (11.7oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 315g (11.11oz) | 315g (11.11oz) |
| Swing weight: | 321 | 332 |
| Balance: | 7 pts HL | 7 pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 | 66 |
| Power: | Low | Low |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 21.5 mm | 21.5 mm |
| Colors: | Black and White | Orange-Brown (Rust) |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Pro Performance | Pro Performance |
Below is a short video summarising the racket specs of the 13th and 14th versions of the PS 97.
Wilson Pro Staff 97L V13 vs V14
Main Differences: The V14 of the Pro Staff 97L has a higher swing weight (313 vs 311), and a slightly lower stiffness rating (68 vs 69).
Similarities: Both versions have a 97in head size and the same strung weight (306g), racket length (27in), balance (3pts HL), beam width (23.5 mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | PS 97L (V13) | PS 97L (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2020 | 2023 |
| Design: | | |
| Head Size: | 97in | 97in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 306g (10.8oz) | 306g (10.8oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 289g (10.2oz) | 289g (10.2oz) |
| Swing weight: | 311 | 313 |
| Balance: | 3pts HL | 3pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 69 | 68 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate-Advanced | Intermediate-Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 23.5 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Colors: | Black and White | Orange-Brown (Rust) |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Pro Performance | Pro Performance |
Wilson Pro Staff 97UL V13 vs V14
Main Differences: The V14 of the Pro Staff 97UL has a higher swing weight (301 vs 296), and a higher stiffness rating (67 vs 66).
Similarities: Both versions have the same head size (97in), strung weight (283g), racket length (27in), balance (4pts HL), beam width (23.5 mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | PS 97UL (V13) | PS 97UL (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2020 | 2023 |
| Design: | | |
| Head Size: | 97in | 97in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 283g (10.0oz) | 283g (10.0oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 269g (9.5oz) | 269g (9.5oz) |
| Swing weight: | 296 | 301 |
| Balance: | 4pts HL | 4pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 | 67 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Beam Width: | 23.5 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Colors: | Black and White | Orange-Brown (Rust) |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 7T,9T,7H,9H | 7T,9T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Pro Performance | Pro Performance |
Wilson Pro Staff Six One 100 V13 vs V14
Main Differences: The V14 of the Pro Staff Six One 100 has a slightly higher swing weight (326 vs 323), and a higher frame stiffness rating (65 vs 64).
Similarities: Both versions have the same head size (100in), strung weight (323g), racket length (27in), balance (5pts HL), beam width (22.5 mm), and string pattern (16 x 19).
| Specs: | PS Six One 100 (V13) | PS Six One 100 (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2021 | 2023 |
| Design: | | |
| Head Size: | 100in | 100in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 323g (11.4oz) | 323g (11.4oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 315g (11.11oz) | 315g (11.11oz) |
| Swing weight: | 323 | 326 |
| Balance: | 5pts HL | 5pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 64 | 65 |
| Power: | Low to Medium | Low to Medium |
| Player Level: | Intermediate to Advanced | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 22.5 mm | 22.5 mm |
| Colors: | Black and White | Orange-Brown (Rust) |
| String Pattern: | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| Main Skips: | 8T,7H,9H | 8T,7H,9H |
| Grip Type: | Pro Performance | Pro Performance |