Wilson WPS97C New

Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic Racket

Series: Pro Staff

$299.00

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

Updated with a classic Pro Staff cosmetic, this racket delivers the legendary feel and playability that has attracted generations of players

Frame specs

Head Size	97in²
String Pattern	16x19
Length	Standard
Strung Weight	11.7oz / 332g
Balance	12.6in / 32cm / 7 pts HL
Swingweight	325
Stiffness	66
Beam Width	21.5mm / 21.5mm / 21.5mm
Composition	Aramid/Graphite
Power Level	Low
Stroke Style	Full
Swing Speed	Fast
Racket Colors	Black!
Grip Type	Wilson Pro Performance
String Pattern Detail	16 Mains / 19 Crosses
String Tension	47-57 pounds

Where to buy

Tennis Warehouse

What players say

Loved 3 sources

Tennis Warehouse's playtest team came away with almost nothing negative to say, praising the Pro Staff 97 Classic's solid, connected feel, stability at net, and plow-through on groundstrokes and serves. Customer reviews back this up with a 4.7/5 average, though other writers note it still demands real technique and isn't a racquet for players who need help generating power.

Best for

Advanced, technically sound baseliners
Serve-and-volley / net-rushing players
Players who want a classic Pro Staff feel
Control-first players, not beginners

Pros

Solid, crisp, connected feel described as familiar from the first ball struck
Very stable at net; testers called it rock-solid on volleys against hard hitters
Good plow-through with heavier, more penetrating serves and groundstrokes
16x19 pattern gives easy access to topspin and clean, controllable slices
High customer satisfaction (4.7/5 across 48 reviews on Tennis Warehouse)

Cons

Requires solid, developed technique; offers little help for less advanced players
Denser pattern and control-oriented setup means less spin ceiling than open-pattern frames
Some buyers grumbled about the roughly $300 price