Wilson Pro Staff 110 (Largehead)
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Bud
Bionic Poster
racquetfreak
Semi-Pro
the 110 preceded the 85 which was a downsized version of the 110
Bud
Bionic Poster
gsquicksilver
Semi-Pro
dataseviltwin
Rookie
As I recall, it came out just after the 110 Ultra, called the Cobra (I think?!?!?!). Great stick though, I'm guessing.
goldenyama
Professional
I have a St Vincent Largehead and it is a hell of a racquet - I love returning fast flat balls with it on my backhand side (punchy two-hander) but I struggle to keep my forehands in as the swingweight is pretty high. I found some good weight on my serves and volleys were magic. A great racquet if you can prepare early on your groundies.
jimbo333
Hall of Fame
It is probably HWQ and not HWO!
Have a really good look, it's probaly a Q. If it is HWQ then it is made in St Vincent as far as I'm aware.
And you have to make the little leather pads yourself
Bengt
Semi-Pro
It is probably HWQ and not HWO!
Have a really good look, it's probaly a Q. If it is HWQ then it is made in St Vincent as far as I'm aware.
And you have to make the little leather pads yourself
Yeah, the bottom portion of what looks like an 'O' is worn so it could very well be a 'Q'.
I know they aren't as sought after, but do the largehead St Vicents command any premium? Also, can the single grommets be replaced with new grommet strips? Thx
Edit: I found a scrape and there's red under it. I believe that means St Vincent, right?
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Early ones were bumperless. Bumpers were added thereafter.
TennisDawg
Hall of Fame
I have an old Jack Kramer Staff 110 and just bought another good used one. Does anyone know what the specs are on this racquet. I quit playing with it about 15 years ago, for no other reason than I got caught up with all these new racquets. It is a St. Vincent model and I always loved playing with this racquet.
Leelord337
Hall of Fame
so the code gvi means it was a chicago made racquet, pre st. vincent? i actually have one in very good condition, its on the bay now, should i take it off
jimbo333
Hall of Fame
Yes GVI would be made in Chicago
Also can anyone please confirm that the earliest Chicago Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer rather than red?
This has been dicussed before, but nobody can make their mind up on it. I'm convinced that the earliest Chicago made Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer. What do others think please?
Also can anyone please confirm that the earliest Chicago Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer rather than red?
This has been dicussed before, but nobody can make their mind up on it. I'm convinced that the earliest Chicago made Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer. What do others think please?
Bud
Bionic Poster
Yes GVI would be made in Chicago
Also can anyone please confirm that the earliest Chicago Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer rather than red?
This has been dicussed before, but nobody can make their mind up on it. I'm convinced that the earliest Chicago made Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer. What do others think please?
I don't think the one above had any imperfections that showed the primer color
Yes GVI would be made in Chicago
Also can anyone please confirm that the earliest Chicago Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer rather than red?
This has been dicussed before, but nobody can make their mind up on it. I'm convinced that the earliest Chicago made Pro Staff 85 and 110 had grey primer. What do others think please?
Jimbo, of all the Chicago codes I've seen (GRI, GUI, GXI, GVI, GTI, GWI) I have never witnessed a grey primer... only red.
jimbo333
Hall of Fame
WOW!!!
You've seen a few then:shock:
I think I've got one with grey primer, I'm going to have to have a look, and mine is probably GSI
How can you tell if its a Chicago vs an early St vincent? I have an offer for a mint condition older prostaff 85, with tension recommendation at 65-70lbs, which makes me think Chicago, but also I heard that earlier St vincents still had that recommended tension. Also, the buttcap code is MGO according to him, but may very well be a Q. Are all Chicago codes starting with G? Thanks, any feedback would be appreciated as I contemplating pulling the trigger
Of all the SV codes I've seen and know of, MGO (or MGQ) doesn't ring any bells. Frankly, I have never seen a SV that began with an "M".
PBODY99
Legend
Wilson's COBRA is a Metal 110 that came out the same time as the Sting. Played softer than the Prince Pro, but stiffer than the Prince Classic.
Tar Heel Tennis
Professional
Just picked up a GUI Chicago version at pias for $9.99...looking forward to having a hit! Also picked up a yamaha yfg20 fiberglass frame for $5.99....wonder if I'll be able to tell a difference between the two!
I saw a Prostaff Classic 6.1 110 for sale for about US$7. How different is this ProStaff from the POG 110s and Head Radical LE Agassis I'm using right now?
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RalphJ
Banned
Steve Huff
G.O.A.T.
I have a Pro Staff 125. It was my wife's 2nd racket. Her first was a Prince Magnesium 125.
Wow, I have one that used to be my dad's racket. It was the first racket I ever played with, and after a brief stint with a Head LM Radical and Pince Diablo XP in middle school and high school, now I'm using the BLX Pro Staff Tour 90 and the RF97. Once a Pro Staff user, always a Pro Staff user! That was a sweet playing racket. Unfortunately, mine isn't in nearly as good condition as that one is...man, I'd love to get my hands on another one!
Ten or so years ago I bought a set from e8ay and felt very lucky at that time to find one. Maybe other Wilson Largehead racquets share the same grommets as the ProStaff but their grommets must be no easier to find. I guess your best bet is to use individual grommets or nylon tube.
Capulin Zurdo
Hall of Fame
Did Pete ever use the Largehead?
I wonder if Sampras had used the 110 he'd have nabbed a F.O., I kid, I kid.
Sanglier
Professional
It's almost certainly "QTA", meaning it was made in 1988, at the St Vincent factory.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
I think Federer should switch to it.
Ok awesome. I can totally see the T now after you said that. It’s super faded. I got this racket for about $40. Was that a good deal?
graycrait
Legend
I got one today, red primer seen through the grommet holes, no stamp in the buttcap, decent playable condition with some road rash on the hoop. Fairway grip worn but logo still easily readible. Unstrung this one weighs 12.2oz. Going to string it tomorrow with Ashaway 17g Zyex Pro. I'll put one over grip on it and call it my triplet: POG OS, Wilson Sting Largehead (grommetless) and he PS Largehead. In the hand just swinging it the Largehead feels the best.
He should, so he can win more FO titles but too little late for that, no?
superdave3
Rookie
If it is the same as the 6.0 85 then it would be 17mm. I have one of the original Sting 110's without the bumper guard that measures 17mm. I guess the later ones did not play as well, but this is one of the best racquets I have ever used, and so easy on the arm. The butt cap has "LGT" on it, so doubt it was made in Chicago, but have no idea where.
chrischris
G.O.A.T.
What flex do these have in RA flex rating??
At first, I did not know my "Largehead" Pro Staff GRI coded racquet was a 110 until I learned the 125 has the 125 written on the frame. It looks huge. And, the 125 has a cross bar in the yoke.
It has sat for a wait gathering dust while i have tried other play things.
I strung it up with Wilson Sensation in the mains/Babolot Superfine on the crosses. One immediately notices the weight of this classic racquet. It played great last evening under a early moon before darkness in our Spring like 50's degree New England weather. With worm dampener, strings&overgrip, this heavy beast is over 13 oz. The at least 7 pts head light hoop had great delightful plow through on both sides for groundies. Vollies were snappy and easy if one can handle the weight and find the low sweet spot. I liked the string pattern for kicking serves around the box. The launch off the semi open pattern was very nice for top spin access. I had fun and can't wait to play with it again today.
It has sat for a wait gathering dust while i have tried other play things.
I strung it up with Wilson Sensation in the mains/Babolot Superfine on the crosses. One immediately notices the weight of this classic racquet. It played great last evening under a early moon before darkness in our Spring like 50's degree New England weather. With worm dampener, strings&overgrip, this heavy beast is over 13 oz. The at least 7 pts head light hoop had great delightful plow through on both sides for groundies. Vollies were snappy and easy if one can handle the weight and find the low sweet spot. I liked the string pattern for kicking serves around the box. The launch off the semi open pattern was very nice for top spin access. I had fun and can't wait to play with it again today.
justinhaughtmd
Rookie
Hey guys,
I have 2 St. Vincent largeheads in decent condition. Are these worth anything? Thanks in advance.
jmh
I have 2 St. Vincent largeheads in decent condition. Are these worth anything? Thanks in advance.
jmh
