Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85
Today we discuss a legendary racket that has made its mark in world top tennis and deserves a place in the 'hall of fame of tennis rackets': the Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85.
Choice racket of tennis greats
This racquet was the choice of players such as Pete Sampras, Stefan Edberg, Steffi Graf and Roger Federer (early in his career), among many other tennis legends. When it was released in 1983, the Pro Staff 6.0 85 had to compete with iconic racquets such as the Prince Graphite Classic and the Dunlop Max 200G.
Specifications Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85
- Brand : Wilson
- Model : Pro Staff 6.0 85
- Blade size : 85 sq/inch
- Weight : 357 gr
- Balance : 31.5 cm
- Stringing pattern : 16/19
- Length : 27 inches
Design and exclusivity
The combination of graphite and Kevlar, together with the narrow frame and the ultra-small 85 sq/inch racket head, ensured optimum ball control and an unparalleled feel. However, getting the 357 grams into motion required considerable muscle. Due to the small head size, the ball had to be hit cleanly in the small sweet spot, because off-center hits were a strain on the arm.
This made the Wilson Pro Staff 6.0 85 very exclusive: only a small group of players could handle this racket well. This contributed to the mythical status that the racket received over the years - you had to be able to do a lot with a Pro Staff 6.0 85 in your tennis bag.