Pro Staff 97 black countervail weight

[Jonathan P.]

Hi, could someone with the PS97cv help me confirm the weight of the racket? I found 2 different weights on TW... One said 332 grams and the other 327 grams. I got an used racket and it came at 332 grams with the overgrip (probably around 326-327 without the over) . Do I have one on the lower side of the specs or that is the average? Thanks.

 

[styksnstryngs]

Well, with Wilson quality control both measurements are probably correct. Your racquet is probably neither light nor heavy, but merely exists within the scale. It's like asking where we are in the universe, the universe is so big that it doesn't matter.

 

[Jonathan P.]

I can't complain about QC because have 3 PS97L withing 1g and 1 balance point from each other. I was wondering if the PS97cv has the same good QC as the small sister the 97L.

 

[RobS]

It's most likely on the lighter side of the 315gr unstrung spec. I'm a former owner of a pair of the 97CV. I measured a bunch to find a close matching pair and all were at or below 315gr unstrung. The pair I ended up with were 309gr. For reference, a 315gr racquet will typically weigh in around 340gr with an overgrip and 16ga poly strings.

 

[Jonathan P.]

It's most likely on the lighter side of the 315gr unstrung spec. I'm a former owner of a pair of the 97CV. I measured a bunch to find a close matching pair and all were at or below 315gr unstrung. The pair I ended up with were 309gr. For reference, a 315gr racquet will typically weigh in around 340gr with an overgrip and 16ga poly strings.

Thats what I thought. Current weight 332 - over (5-6g) - string (16-17g) = 309-310 unstrung. Now I am afraid to get a second racquet with a way different spec.

 

[RobS]

Thats what I thought. Current weight 332 - over (5-6g) - string (16-17g) = 309-310 unstrung. Now I am afraid to get a second racquet with a way different spec.

It's a roll of the dice unless you can physically go to a shop and measure what they have in stock. I think you can also call TW and pay a few extra $ and have them try to pull one close to you current spec. That being said, if you're looking for another used one, there a good chance you can match them up with a little lead tape. Already having one that's on the light side gives you a little room to play with.

 

[Jonathan P.]

It's a roll of the dice unless you can physically go to a shop and measure what they have in stock. I think you can also call TW and pay a few extra $ and have them try to pull one close to you current spec. That being said, if you're looking for another used one, there a good chance you can match them up with a little lead tape. Already having one that's on the light side gives you a little room to play with.

Thanks.

 

[Tennisist]

Mine was 331 g stock (no overgrip). You got a lighter one.

Strings may add +/- 3 grams to the specs, depending on guage and density.

 

[zaskar1]

Hi, could someone with the PS97cv help me confirm the weight of the racket? I found 2 different weights on TW... One said 332 grams and the other 327 grams. I got an used racket and it came at 332 grams with the overgrip (probably around 326-327 without the over) . Do I have one on the lower side of the specs or that is the average? Thanks.

JP
even if the racquet weigh the same, the balance might be a bit off, that is where matching comes into play
leadtape usually does the trick, except you have to play around with it before you can get the balance
correct.
i have found the balance is more important than getting the weight exact.
z

 

[Jonathan P.]

I never though the string could make that much of a weight difference. I replace the string from a multi 17 (it came strung with that) to my regular gut/poly and the weight increase from 332g to 336g. Now the rackets match TW weight withing +-1 gram. I guess the racquet was not on the lightest side after all.

 

[Jonathan P.]

JP
even if the racquet weigh the same, the balance might be a bit off, that is where matching comes into play
leadtape usually does the trick, except you have to play around with it before you can get the balance
correct.
i have found the balance is more important than getting the weight exact.
z

I think is time to buy or make my own balance board.

 

[zaskar1]

jp

balance board is easy to make, take a piece of angle iron or aluminum and mount
it on a board.
the aluminum angle material that they sell at homedepot or any hardware store will work

put your favorite racquet on it, balance it, and mark where the end of the handle
is located.
then take your other racquets and add leadtape to the head or handle
until they are balanced the same as your favorite one.
the overall weight of the racquet shouldnt matter unless you are 5gms or more different
for most people.
however that being said, you will always have a favorite racquet that will get used more than
the others.

z

 

[Karma Tennis]

Unfortunately this is the situation with a lot of modern brand name racquets.

Best advice I can give, always buy several racquets from the same batch. Make sure you measure their static weights and Balance prior to purchase.

Not always easy to do because you need to go to the Buyer. But it is the ONLY way you can be sure.

Even after doing that, the racquets might vary in terms of stiffness level. The only way to mitigate that difference is to measure the stiffness ratings before purchase. And that is a somewhat difficult thing to do unless you or someone you know is a serious racquet customiser.