Wilson Pro Staff 97L Classic

The middle of the three 97 Classic frames: 290 g instead of the heavy version's 315 g, with a 325 mm balance a touch closer to the head. The faster swing lets an intermediate player keep the pace up through a set without losing accuracy. Advanced players get the same frame with less weight to carry.

The thin beam with Braid 45 and Paradigm Bending gives the feel Pro Staff is known for, and the 97 sq in (626 cm²) head stays compact. String Mapping packs the string bed more densely for accuracy, yet the 16x19 pattern does not take spin away. The 97UL goes lighter still, at 270 g.