{"product_id":"wilson-pro-staff-97-classic-performance-tennis-racket","title":"Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic Performance Tennis Racket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-826\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-826\"\u003eWilson Pro Staff 97 Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-826 citation-end-826\"\u003e is a special release celebrating 40 years of the legendary Pro Staff franchise.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003eReleased as part of the 2026 collection, it beautifully merges a heavy dose of retro nostalgia with top-tier modern racquet technology.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-824 citation-end-824\"\u003eCosmetically, the racquet features a stunning throwback design paying tribute to the iconic 1980s Pro Staffs—complete with a sleek matte black finish highlighted by the classic red and yellow pin-striping.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003eStructurally, it retains the highly-acclaimed high-performance layout of the V14 generation, giving purists and advanced players the absolute ultimate blend of feel, stability, and control.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003eKey Performance Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003eThe Pro Staff 97 Classic is engineered to reward clean striking, providing a deeply connected feel that has defined the series for four decades.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"6\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eParadigm Bending Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-820 citation-end-820\"\u003eThis carbon fiber construction strategically adjusts the flex profile.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-819 citation-end-819\"\u003eIt shifts more flexibility into the shaft while keeping the hoop firm.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003eThis design perfectly mimics the buttery, arm-friendly flex of vintage wood and graphite Pro Staffs while maintaining modern stability and clean power.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBraid 45 Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-817 citation-end-817\"\u003eDouble-braided graphite and aramid fibers are woven at precise 45-degree angles.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003eThis unique arrangement allows the racket frame to \"breathe\" on ball impact, increasing dwell time (ball pocketing) and offering a highly connected, raw feel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecision String Mapping:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-815 citation-end-815\"\u003eTo ensure control on a 16x19 pattern, the string spacing is packed more densely in the center hitting zone.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This yields a highly predictable, flat ball launch when driving through groundstrokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUncompromising Mass \u0026amp; Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-814 citation-end-814\"\u003eWeighing 315 grams unstrung, the racquet possesses massive plow-through.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003eIt acts like a shield against heavy, incoming pace, allowing you to comfortably redirect hard serves or drive deep, penetrating slices that stay low to the court.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003eBest Suited For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003eThe Pro Staff 97 Classic is a demanding player's frame that expects you to generate your own depth and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdvanced to Tournament Players (NTRP 4.5+ \/ UTR 8+):\u003c\/b\u003e Players with complete, fast strokes who consistently hit the center of the sweet spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAttacking All-Court Players:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003eTrue to its Pete Sampras and Roger Federer heritage, this frame is built for those who like to step up inside the court, dictate play from the baseline, and attack the net.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNet Rushers \u0026amp; Volleyers:\u003c\/b\u003e The 10-points head-light unstrung balance makes this heavy frame incredibly maneuverable at the net, allowing you to react instantly to fast passing shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditionalists \u0026amp; Purists:\u003c\/b\u003e Players who appreciate the history of tennis and want an incredibly beautiful, vintage-inspired cosmetic wrapped around top-tier, modern performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHead Size: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e97 sq in \/ 626 sq cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e27 in \/ 68.6 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnstrung Weight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e315 g \/ 11.1 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrung Weight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e~330 g \/ 11.6 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnstrung Balance: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5,1,0\"\u003e31.0 cm \/ 10 pts Head Light (HL).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStrung Balance: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0\"\u003e32.0 cm \/ 7 pts HL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwingweight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7,1,0\"\u003e~322–325 (Strung).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStiffness (RA): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8,1,0\"\u003e66 (Classic firm hoop with flexible shaft).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBeam Width: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9,1,0\"\u003e21.5 mm Flat Beam (Constant).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-825 citation-end-825\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-823 citation-end-823\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-818 citation-end-818\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-816 citation-end-816\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-813 citation-end-813\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-812 citation-end-812\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eString Pattern: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10,1,0\"\u003e16 Mains \/ 19 Crosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aadvantage Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340400279843,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/1056\/6691\/files\/WilsonProStaff97ClassicTennisRacket.jpg?v=1784126869","url":"https:\/\/aadvantagesports.com\/products\/wilson-pro-staff-97-classic-performance-tennis-racket","provider":"Aadvantage Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}