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Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic (2026) Tennis Racket - Black
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Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic (2026) Tennis Racket - Black
Black / G2
Birmingham store
Unit 1,The Quadrant,Summer Hill Rd
Birmingham B1 2PD
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Racket Specifications
Balance & Flex Profile
The Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic (2026, WR201311U) is a tennis racket for purists – players who value feel, control and connection above everything else. With a 97 sq in head, 315g weight and 16x19 string pattern, it balances modern playability with traditional Pro Staff control, finished in an understated black design with subtle heritage detailing.
Key Features
- 97 sq in head – a compact, precise hitting area for directional accuracy and advanced shot-making, for players who hit targets rather than rely on free power.
- 315g unstrung – tour-weight mass for power, plough-through and stability, absorbing pace and returning a heavy ball against big hitters.
- 16x19 string pattern – access to modern topspin, kick and net clearance while keeping the controlled launch Pro Staff players expect.
- Head-light balance (–10 pts) – manoeuvrability and fast racket-head speed, especially on serves, volleys and quick exchanges.
- Classic Pro Staff feel – crisp on clean hits and honest feedback on mishits, ideal for players who value touch and timing.
Performance Overview
Rooted in the Pro Staff lineage, this frame gives a clean, uncompromising response that rewards confident technique and full commitment. It offers enough spin and forgiveness for today’s aggressive baseline game while keeping the solid feel that has defined Pro Staff rackets for generations. This is not a racket that plays the game for you – it rewards you when you play well.
Who Is It For?
- Advanced and competitive players who prioritise control and feel
- Players with full, confident swings
- Pro Staff loyalists looking for a clean, traditional response
- Shot-makers who value placement, timing and touch
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wilson |
| Model | Pro Staff 97 Classic (2026) |
| Code | WR201311U |
| Family | Pro Staff |
| Head size | 97 sq in |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Weight (unstrung) | 315g |
| Balance | –10 pts (head light) |
| Player level | Advanced / competitive |
| Colour | Black |
| Grip sizes | G1 – G4 |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Wilson Products – official Wilson authorised retailer
- 🎾 Free restring with your choice of string – strung by our own stringers, with set-up advice tailored to your game
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing – fast UK dispatch from our own warehouse
- 🤝 Expert guidance from tennis specialists who use player rackets too – trusted by players since 1983
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
- ✍️ Free personalised autograph
Final Verdict
If you want a racket with heritage, honest feedback and uncompromising control, the Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic delivers exactly that – nothing more, nothing less.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wilson |
| Model | Pro Staff 97 Classic (2026) |
| Code | WR201311U |
| Family | Pro Staff |
| Head size | 97 sq in |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Weight (unstrung) | 315g |
| Balance | –10 pts (head light) |
| Player level | Advanced / competitive |
| Colour | Black |
| Grip sizes | G1 – G4 |
| Head shape | Oval |
|---|---|
| Material | Graphite |
Frequently asked questions
It weighs 315g.
Balance: –10 pts (head light).
Head size: 97 sq in / string pattern: 16 × 19.
It suits advanced and competitive players who prioritise control and feel; players with full, confident swings; Pro Staff loyalists looking for a clean, traditional response; Shot-makers who value placement, timing and touch.
Yes – you can choose a free string upgrade when you add this racket to your basket.
Yes – a free personalised autograph is available on this racket. Autographed rackets take 2–4 working days to process before dispatch.
Customised rackets cannot be returned – this includes rackets that have been restrung, re-gripped or autographed. Unstrung, unused rackets in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of purchase. See our returns policy.