Wilson Pro Staff X vs 97

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.

Wilson Pro Staff X vs 97

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:20232023
Design:Pro Staff V14Pro Staff V14
Head Size:100in97in
Length:27in27in
Strung Weight:332g (11.71oz)332g (11.7oz)
Unstrung Weight:315g (11.11oz)315g (11.11oz)
Swing weight:322332
Balance:7pts HL7pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:6666
Power:LowLow
Player Level:AdvancedAdvanced
Beam Width:21.5 mm21.5 mm
Colors:Orange-Brown (Rust)Orange-Brown (Rust)
String Pattern:16 x 1916 x 19
Main Skips:7T,9T,7H,9H7T,9T,7H,9H
Grip Type:Pro PerformancePro 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.

H2HPro Staff X (V14)Pro Staff 97 (V14)
PowerWinner Grey
ControlWinner
SpinWinner Grey
Arm FriendlinessWinner

Player Recommendations

Both tennis rackets are better suited to advanced players, with the Pro Staff X being more intermediate friendly.

Player LevelPro Staff X (V14)Pro Staff 97 (V14)
BeginnerNoNo
IntermediateYesNo
AdvancedYesYes

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.