Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS 2016 Review: A Lightweight Powerhouse With Classic Control
In September 2016, Wilson launched the Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS . This racket is a perfect choice for the better junior player who is switching to a serious competition racket, or for players who are looking for the classic Pro Staff feel and control, but in a lighter version with extra spin potential.
Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS 2016 Specifications
- Brand: Wilson
- Model: Pro Staff 97 LS 2016
- Blade size: 97 sq/inch
- Weight: 290 grams
- Balance: 32.5 cm
- Stringing pattern: 18/16
- Length: 27 inches
- RA: 67
Classic Feel with Extra Spin
The Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS 2016 offers the classic control and ball feel of the Pro Staff series, combined with the Wilson Spin Effect Technology for extra ball rotation. With a weight of 290 grams, the racket falls nicely between light and heavy, making it ideal for ambitious youth players or players looking for a lighter version of the classic Pro Staff.
The racket has a head size of 97 sq/inch, which ensures precision and control, and is equipped with the signature PWS head stabilizers at 3 and 9 o'clock, which provide extra stability.
The Successor of the Six.One Series
The Pro Staff series has taken over the well-known Wilson Six.One racket family. As a result, the Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS 2016 is seen as the successor to frames such as the Six.One Team and the Six.One 95L . This makes the racket popular among players who are used to these classics but are looking for a lighter, more spin-oriented option.
Playing Experience: Speed and Stability
Despite its light weight of 290 grams, this racket feels surprisingly stable during play. The RA value of 67 makes the frame slightly stiffer than average, which ensures sufficient power when hitting. The open 18/16 stringing pattern offers more grip on the ball, which is ideal for players who like spin and slice. Because the pattern is not extremely open like some other Spin Effect rackets from Wilson, a full polyester setup is not necessary. A hybrid string setup (for example polyester lengthwise and multifilament or gut widthwise) can also work well in this racket.
The Wilson Pro Staff 97 LS 2016 is a great option for players looking for a lightweight mix of power, control and spin. The racquet is agile and offers a solid balance between speed and stability, ideal for players with a medium to large swing. Additionally, this racquet comes in the same stylish matte black look as the Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph 2016 , the iconic racquet of Roger Federer .
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