Replacement for Wilson Pro Staff 97 (2014)

[shapofan123]

Hi! I recently broke both my Wilson 97 Pro Staff ~2014 model (the ones before they put countervail in them), and am looking for something similar.

I tried the newer PS97 rackets but I don't like the way the countervail changed the way they feel. I've also tried the new Wilson Blades, but it feels quite muted as well and I don't like that. I'm looking for something that's similar to the old Pro Staff 97 rackets.

I currently play club at a university and would rate myself around 4.0-4.5 if that helps. I'm open to any suggestions and brands!

 

[SinneGOAT]

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[Chezbeeno]

When you say the "new" Blades I'm guessing you mean the v7's and not the Countervail ones?
Also it's if you wait a little bit you can give the new PS97 a try - they removed the CV, so hopefully it'll feel more similar to the older version.
Personally I haven't tried them, but I've seen a lot of excellent feedback for the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 - and the 310 is fairly close to the PS97 in specs.

 

[shapofan123]

When you say the "new" Blades I'm guessing you mean the v7's and not the Countervail ones?
Also it's if you wait a little bit you can give the new PS97 a try - they removed the CV, so hopefully it'll feel more similar to the older version.
Personally I haven't tried them, but I've seen a lot of excellent feedback for the Yonex Vcore Pro 97 - and the 310 is fairly close to the PS97 in specs.

I think I tried the 2018 or 2019 Blade V7s. It was what some guy at a store recommended when I complained about the countervail in the new PS97s.

 

[Ash Tennis]

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Edit???

 

[Chezbeeno]

I think I tried the 2018 or 2019 Blade V7s. It was what some guy at a store recommended when I complained about the countervail in the new PS97s.

I'm guessing he pointed you toward the V7's, then (black/green/grey pj?). A lot of folks here love the V7 and find it a major improvement over the CV's, which posters mostly just trash on. Personally I think the CV's are great, and so far the V7 isn't wowing me much. Regardless - as far as Wilson offerings go, I would wait and try the new PS97. I would definitely check out Yonex too, though.

 

[gooberwho]

Maybe the PS 97 v13 if you're willing to pony up for full price

 

[Dragy]

Try Yonex VCORE 98, Technifiber Tfight 315. Might feel firmer though.
And v13 Pro Staff 97 of course.