Showcasing a design that pays homage to the illustrious Pro Staff series, the Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13 introduces a novel Braid 45 construction. This innovative design enhances precision by adjusting the angle of the double-braided fibres, elevating both feel and stability. 
 
Notable upgrades to this racket include a denser string bed for heightened shot consistency and a new end cap, shared across Wilson's other performance racket lines, ensuring improved comfort and ergonomics. 
 
Especially appealing to devoted fans of the Pro Staff franchise are the red and yellow pinstripes along the throat, a nod to the iconic designs of this series throughout the years. 
 
The design also incorporates a distinctive exposed carbon fibre weave with a gloss finish above the 3 & 9 positions of the frame, adding a sleek touch to the overall aesthetic.
 
String Mapping
Strings sit closer together, yielding a denser string bed for excellent precision and feel.
 
Braid 45
Frame construction arranges the double braided fibers at 45 degree angles, allowing the braid to breathe more upon impact. The result is an enhanced pocketing feel combined with incredible stability.
 
Head (sq cm)                               
626
Head (sq in)
97
Length (cm)
68.6
Length (in)
27.01
String Pattern
16X19
Strung balance (cm)
32.0
Strung balance (pts)
-7
Strung weight (grams)
330
Strung weight (ounces)
11.64
Taper System (mm)
21.5 FB
Unstrung balance (cm)
31.0
Unstrung balance (pts)
-10
Unstrung weight (grams)
315