This article will look at the racket specs of the Wilson Pro Staff 97 and Yonex Ezone 98 to see how these two tennis rackets compare to each other.
Racket Specs Comparison – Ezone 98 vs Pro Staff 97
Below is a comparison of the technical specifications of the Ezone 98 and Pro Staff 97, which you can use to get a better idea as to which may be a better suit for your game.
Main Differences: The Ezone 98 has a bigger head size (98in vs 97in), has a less head light balance (6 pts HL vs 7 pts HL), a lighter strung weight (323g vs 332g), a lighter swing weight (318 vs 321), a slightly lower frame stiffness rating (65 vs 66), and an overall thicker beam width (23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm vs 21.5mm).
| Racket Specs: | Ezone 98 | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Composition: | 2G-NAMD SPEED/HM Graphite | Graphite braided with aramid |
| Head Size (sq cm) | 632cm | 625cm |
| Head Size (sq in) | 98in | 97in |
| Length (cm) | 68.58cm | 68.58cm |
| Length (in) | 27in | 27in |
| String Pattern | 16 x 19 | 16 x 19 |
| HL or HH1 | HL | HL |
| Strung Balance (cm) | 32.49cm | 32cm |
| Strung Balance (pts) | 6 pts | 7 pts |
| Strung Weight (grams) | 323g | 332g |
| Strung Weight (ounces) | 11.4oz | 11.7oz |
| Swing Weight | 318 | 332 |
| Unstrung Weight (grams) | 305g | 315g |
| Unstrung Weight (ounces) | 10.80oz | 11.11oz |
| Frame Stiffness | 65 | 66 |
| Beam Width (mm) | 23.5mm / 24.5mm / 19.5mm | 21.5mm |
1 Head Light or Head Heavy
Pros and Cons
The Ezone 98 has a good mix of power, spin, and control but it is not a particularly arm-friendly frame to play with.
The Pro Staff 97 offers tons of control, has decent manoeuvrability, and is a great racket to use on slices, volleys, and drop shots.
However, it is a low-powered frame that is best suited to advanced tennis players.
Head to Head
The Ezone 98 is better in terms on power and spin, while the Pro Staff 97 is better in terms of control and Arm Friendliness.
| H2H | Ezone 98 | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Power |  | – |
| Control | – |  |
| Spin | | – |
| Arm Friendliness | – | |
Player Recommendations
The Ezone 98 suits most intermediates and advanced tennis players who want a decent power, and spin.
The Pro Staff 97 is best for advanced players (and confident high-level intermediates) with fast, repeatable strokes who value precision and feel above free power.
| Player Level | Ezone 98 | Pro Staff 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner |  | |
| Intermediate |  | |
| Advanced | | |
Pro Player Endorsements
The Ezone 98 is endorsed by Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka, Jessica Pegula, and Steve Johnson.
The Pro Staff 97 is endorsed by Grigor Dimitrov, Ons Jabeur, Petra Kvitova, 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 Wilson and Yonex websites.