Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 Tennis Racquet - Unstrung

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About This Item

Product Description

    Legendary Feel made even better
    • New Paradigm Bending carbon-fiber construction optimizes the flex between the hoop and the shaft, creating even more feel and precision - the hallmarks of this beloved franchise.

    A Bold Design inspired by an Icon
    • Created to be progressive yet somehow feel like home, the hues of v14 shift from maroon-to-gold, a nod to the franchise's original accents.

    Elevated pocketing for pinpoint precision
    • Braided 45 construction key areas increases dwell time and enhances feel, making accuracy easier from all corners of the court.

    Reduced Environmental Impact
    • The bumpers, grommets, and end-cap are made of biodegradable Agiplast by Arkema, helping reduce waste while maintaining high performance.
  • Brand : Wilson
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : WR125711U
  • DSG Pro Tips
  • Web ID: 23WILAPRSTFF97V14TNN

Product Specifications

  • Unstrung Weight: 315 g / 11.1 oz
  • Unstrung Balance: 31.0 cm / 10 pt HL
  • Length: 27 in
  • Head: 626 cm ²
  • String Pattern: 16 x 19

REVIEWS

4.4
80%
Recommended

17 Reviews

Powerful Racket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this one to replace my old racket. I like it because its weight is perfect. Compare with my old racket, this one is heavier and help me bounce the ball more heavily

Great Racket As All Know

Good accuracy and precision. Good feeling of swing. The best ever! My favorite racket. Feels better than v13

A Poor Replacement For Prostaff 97 V13

My ProStaff 97 v13s reached the end of their natural lives. They were outstanding rackets. Solid and stable, offering power and control for a 4.5-5.0 player. I was misled into thinking the ProStaff 97 v14 was the appropriate replacement racket. On paper, that made sense given the identical specs (unstrung weight, length, head size, balance). However, the new "technology" that Wilson introduced for the v14 ruined the racket. Compared with the v13, the v14 feels less substantial while being slower through the hitting zone. Put another way, its "lightness" does not make it faster. It steals power, rather than amplifying, or even preserving, power. It's the worst of all worlds.

Dump String Mapping, Make A 16x19 And A 18x20

In my opinion the string mapping is the only thing bad about this racket. I play with poly at lower tensions and for me the launch angle is very inconsistent due to the diference in string spacing if you hit just a bit off in the sweet spot. Or give us a 320g version of the Six.One 95 18x20 which is the best racket i ever played but kills me after an hour.

Adjustment Period

I've had it for about a month and I've been going back and forth between this racket and my v13. The v14 has a little bit heavier feel to it even though the specs are identical. It is an improvement on the backhand and slice. More power of the forehand for sure, although with the increased plow through I'm still trying to find the control I had with the v13. The serve has nice pop, but that stroke took some reps to adjust to with the racket change. I think the upside is higher with the v14 and it absolutely rewards good technique, but like the previous version, is not forgiving when the player is sloppy.

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