Product Overview
The Pro Staff 97L CLASSIC for 2026 is a control frame at a more maneuverable weight and with a slightly wider beam for added power.
Since it debuted in the '80s, Wilson's Pro Staff tennis rackets have been sweeping up titles and winning the hearts of players worldwide. A lightweight and highly maneuverable frame, the Pro Staff 97L Classic connects vintage style with four decades of innovation. Designed with Paradigm Bending technology to optimize the bending profile between the shaft and hoop, it offers precision and pinpoint control. We arranged the double braid at 45-degree angles, allowing the frame to breathe more upon impact. This increases dwell time while maintaining the stability responsible for that signature Pro Staff feel.
Features of the Wilson Pro Staff Classic 97L
Paradigm Bending: A carbon fiber construction strategically crafted to optimize the bending profile of the racket hoop and shaft. This construction shifts more flexibility into the shaft for an ideal blend of classic Pro Staff feel and precision without compromising modern power.
String Mapping: Strings sit closer together, yielding a denser string bed for excellent precision and feel.
Braid 45: Frame construction arranges the double braided fibers at 45 degree angles, allowing the braid to breathe more upon impact. The result is an enhanced pocketing feel combined with incredible stability.
Classically Inspired Design: Reimagined classic cosmetic that connects nostalgia with decades of innovation.
Specifications of the Wilson Pro Staff Classic 97L
Head Size: 97 sq. inches (626 sq cm)
Length: 27 inches
Weight: 10.2 oz. / 290g (unstrung)
Balance: 32.5cm/6 pts. Head Light
Cross Section: 23mm flat beam
String Pattern: 16M x 19C
String Tension: 50-60 lbs.
No cover is included with this model
STRINGING INFORMATION:
To have us string your racquet, you MUST either choose a FREE String option OR put a set of your desired string in your shopping cart (you buy it, we install it FREE of charge). We typically string and ship the same or next business day from receipt of your order.
Recommended Tension Range (lbs): see product specifications above
Mid=blend of power and control
Lower than mid=more power, less control
Higher than mid=more control, less power
For hybrid stringing (multiple strings or tensions) or other specialized requirements, please call us to talk through options and prices.
