In this article, I will look at the racket specs of the Wilson Pro Staff X and Wilson Pro Staff 97 to see how these two rackets compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Pro Staff X vs 97
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of Wilson’s Pro Staff X and Pro Staff 97 tennis rackets.
Both tennis rackets have very similar specs with the main differences being the head size (100in vs 97in) and the swing weight (322 vs 332).
The larger head size and lower swing weight will make the Pro Staff X the better option for most recreational players.
| Specs: | Pro Staff X (V14) | Pro Staff 97 (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Year Released: | 2023 | 2023 |
| Design: |  | |
| Head Size: | 100in | 97in |
| Length: | 27in | 27in |
| Strung Weight: | 332g (11.71oz) | 332g (11.7oz) |
| Unstrung Weight: | 315g (11.11oz) | 315g (11.11oz) |
| Swing weight: | 322 | 332 |
| Balance: | 7pts HL | 7pts HL |
| TW Stiffness Rating: | 66 | 66 |
| Power: | Low | Low |
| Player Level: | Advanced | Advanced |
| Beam Width: | 21.5 mm | 21.5 mm |
| Colors: | Orange-Brown (Rust) | 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 |
1 Head Light or Head Heavy
Pros and Cons
The Pro Staff X has a good mix of power, control, and spin but it is a relatively heavy frame.
The Pro Staff 97 has tons of control, which will suit all court players who like to finish the point at the net but it too has a relatively heavy frame that is not very forgiving.
Head to Head
The Pro Staff X is better in terms of power and spin, while the Pro Staff 97 is better in terms of control and Arm Friendliness.
| H2H | Pro Staff X (V14) | Pro Staff 97 (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Recommendations
Both tennis rackets are better suited to advanced players, with the Pro Staff X being more intermediate friendly.
| Player Level | Pro Staff X (V14) | Pro Staff 97 (V14) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Pro Staff range of tennis rackets is currently endorsed by Ons Jabeur, Petra Kvitova, Grigor Dimitrov, Reilly Opelka, and Roberto Bautista Agut.
Where can you buy these rackets?
The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and through the official Wilson website.