This new addition to Wilson's most legendary franchise provides a slightly more forgiving hitting experience to intermediate and advanced players
Introducing the Pro Staff X v14! With this racquet, Wilson puts its legendary Pro Staff formula into a slightly more user-friendly head size. Compared to the Pro Staff 97, it features a more forgiving response along with a lower swingweight for easier handling. In addition to being a good option for intermediates, this 11.7 ounce stick packs enough mass and stability for advanced ball strikers. Technologies include Paradigm Bending, a layup technology that optimizes the flex between hoop and shaft to deliver that classic Pro Staff feel. This racquet also has FORTYFIVE technology, which strategically aligns the graphite fibers at a 45 degree angle to increase lateral bending through impact. The payoff is increased dwell time and pocketing for greater command over the ball. Additional features include String Mapping, which combines denser spacing in the center for control with wider spacing at the margins for greater off-center comfort. Ultimately, by putting classic Pro Staff precision into a slightly larger head size, this new addition to Wilson's most storied racquet family checks all the right boxes. Intermediate and advanced players looking for a speedy player's racquet with controllable power and great feel will love this one.
Specifications
| Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm² | ||||
| Length: 27in / 68.58cm | ||||
| Strung Weight:11.7oz / 332g | ||||
| Balance: 12.59in / 31.98cm / 7 pts HL | ||||
| Swingweight: 322 | ||||
| Stiffness: 66 | ||||
| Beam Width: 21.5mm / 21.5mm / 21.5mm | ||||
| Composition: Graphite | ||||
| Power Level: Low-Medium | ||||
| Stroke Style: Medium-Full | ||||
| Swing Speed: Medium-Fast | ||||
| Racquet Colors: Rust | ||||
| Grip Type: Wilson Pro Performance | ||||
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| String Tension: 50-60 pounds |
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Best Racquet I Have Ever Owned So FarThe best racquet I have owned so far. I used to play with ProKinnex 7G and it is about the same size head and weight unstrung as this racquet. So I decided to try it out after losing to an opponent who had this racquet in playoffs 4.0 tennis (probably 5.0 in your non-metro corn field area).
My shots have improved significantly and I love the feel of this racquet. Been making every playoff tournament since switching. I wish they would make a version with a bit more weight maybe +10 or +20 grams. I enjoy hitting at higher speeds so my opponents can rest easy knowing the match is over before they have warmed up.
See you in the ATP tour with your mini yonex and babolot racquets suckers!
Great racquetI've been using the Wilson Pro Staff 97 for the last several years and liked that racquet a lot. As I'm getting older and playing doubles almost exclusively, I decided to bump up to the Pro Staff 100 for a larger sweet spot and improved volleys. I like the larger racquet for volleys and really for all of the strokes, with one possible exception. I did lose a little pop on my serve, which I'm convinced has nothing to do with racquet itself, just the increase from 97 to 100 sq in. One nice thing is that the specs on the 100 are identical to the 97. I've been experimenting with using the 97 racquet just for the one of four games that I serve, and that seems easy to do and fairly effective. In short, though, I have great feelings about the Wilson Pro Staff, both the 97 and 100 models, and would highly recommend either.
I love this racquetI used to play a Pure Drive, but after I fractured my elbow in a court fall I went to a blade (both 98 and 100) for a year when I started playing again. I loved the feel of the blade and the control the thinner frame gave me. Once my arm was in good shape I wanted something stiffer and the ProStaff X did not disappoint! The stiffer frame provided much more pop on my serve and weight on my ground strokes, but I love the thinner profile of the Wilson over the babolat. I use ALU Power 16 strings @ 49 lbs. It's incredibly stable for its weight and gives me a lot of confidence to swing as fast as I can. I'm surprised Wilson doesn't market their ProStaff line more. It's their hidden gem.
Nice product, slow deliveryGreat product. Numerous string options. Stringing and shipping took longer than expected
Great for Beginners?I'm new to tennis in my mid 30s. I've played basketball competitively for literal decades and was starting to become bored.
I didn't know where to start my journey, but many of my friends who play all noted that Tennis Warehouse had a racquet rental program.
I'm a tall athletic guy (6'6", 220lbs) and knew I didn't need help generating power. I wanted control, and consistency. I tried a few of Yonex and Babolat brand racquets that are marketed as 'control' racquets but I found the most comfort and consistency with the Wilson Pro Staff X.
I can't say to why it's a great racquet in technical specifications that seasoned players would know, but I can say that it was the perfect racquet for what I was looking for.
It has a great feel from the ball hitting strings (Lux Big Banger) into the racquet frame and finally through the grip into my hand. It feels really stable as a beginner learning to hold the racquet properly while receiving higher speed fed balls. The racquet size feels right too at 100 square inches.
This review is likely not helpful for tennis vets, but I simply wanted to write this because as a beginner, the racquet world seems enormous and daunting.
I'm happy to have purchased this as my first racquet and I will plan on using the Pro Staff line throughout the rest of my tennis journey. I hope that Wilson will continue to make this newer 'X' model into the future.
I'm obsessed with this sport now and I give credit, in part, to my love of this racquet.
Pro Staff X v14Love this racquet. Moved up from the PS v13. Appreciate the slightly larger sweet spot and more plow through. Stiff but not a board. 4.5 player.
Great upgrade to my gameThe X V14 has improved every facet of my game. The greater plow through compared to my Blade 98 allows me to hit deeper, more solid shots on a more consistent basis. Volleys are more solid, even the higher backhand ones that can be difficult to get power on. I am rocketing more return of serves, and power on my serves is so easy now. I am now playing a more relaxed game knowing that the X is giving me the speed and power that was missing with my Blade. My confidence and enjoyment is so much better now. As a 4.0 player I highly recommend this racquet.
Nice stickWhen asked I call this the un-PRO staff. Easy power. Nice plow, easy spin. Great feel. Love it on serves.
Prostaff XI'm a 3.5-4.0 player. I'm coming from a Gravity Pro. The Gravity was the first racquet I truly felt comfortable with. However, it's not the fastest racquet and I wish it had a tad more power. Enter the Pro Staff X. Its control isn't as precise as the Gravity but it's more stable even at a much lower strung weight. It offers more power than the Gravity Pro. The spin isn't anything special but that also makes it more predictable. Flat shots feel fantastic. It feels great at the net and on approach shots. The increased maneuverability over the Gravity Pro combined with its other attributes make it a real weapon.
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Love ItI was playing the Six.One 100 so this racquet is not a big change. More head light and slightly more stable. Wilson is knocking it out of the park lately
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Excellent UpgradeI have been playing with the Pro Staff line for quite a while. Used the RF97 with great success. Enjoyed the weight on a good forehand and backhand.
I eventually moved to the larger head Pro Staff X v14. I was concerned about it being lighter. After playing with it for the last three months, it became a really enjoyable frame. It still has all the great qualities of a Pro Staff, but it's more forgiving. Good shot control and maneuverability are the main attributes. I’m using a hybrid of Luxilon 4G 16L in the mains and Wilson NXT Power 17 gauge in the crosses at 50/55 tension. If you are using the smaller headed Pro Staffs, you should definitely give this frame try.
Better than the ClashI bought one about three weeks ago. As a 4.0 player I found it to be way better than my Clash. When you hit the generous sweet spot the ball stays on the racquet or pockets in the racquet. It feels great! My returns as a 65 year old with traditional grips are also much more solid. Get one and enjoy it.
Solid feel, but quite heavyI'm somewhat new to tennis and play at around a 3.5 level. I had seen some improvement in my game and decided to upgrade my racquet to the Pro Staff. The racquet has great feel and really provides a lot of power and accuracy. However, I just feel like it's a bit too heavy for me. I'm 41 years old and in decent shape, and I play a couple of times per week for about one-two hours in duration. I felt like after an hour my arm was noticeably sore and the racquet became harder and harder to swing. These days I find myself gravitating back towards my old Babolat, which is lighter with a softer feel. If you can swing a heavier racquet, this thing definitely rips the ball and has gorgeous feel.
Modern Pro StaffThis is a great Pro Staff for the modern game. I played high school tennis 20 years ago with Pro Staff 6.0 95 (probably a 4.0-4.5 at the time). I played casually throughout college and my 20’s. I thought I could be like Fed and played with a couple Pro Staff Tour 90s. I have gotten back into it in the last few months, and I had to accept the fact that my game was not at the point to plat with the Tour 90’s consistently, as much as I loved the feel when I was hitting the sweet spot. I set my ego aside and demo’ed a lot of racquets: PS v13 97, Tecnifibre TF40, Dunlop CX 200 Tour, Head Gravity Pro, Yonex Ezones, and Yonex VCores…and finally the Pro Staff X v14.
To my surprise, I hit the best with the X. It had a familiar Pro Staff feel for my now “old school game” with my long, flat strokes. But I can also adjust when I want and dial up more topspin as needed. The 315g unstrung weight is heavy by modern standards but it gives me stability and a lot of weight behind my serve. Racquets are totally personal, but give this one a shot if you have historically loved the Pro Staffs but may not be able to wield the weight of the RF.
Bigger & BetterLongtime Pro Staff user. PSOG 85 & 95, Classic 95, Nano 90, BLX 6.1, PS97. I had tried the Blade v8, and liked the feel and control, but it didn't have a high enough launch angle for my liking. I was looking for a cross between the PS 97 and the Blade 98. Great feel and control with a tad more power. The X hits the mark. Solid, stable, controlled, with a little pop. This new X is close to the old feeling of the 6.0 95. However, the new X has more free power and better control due to the stiffer upper hoop lacking in the original. Yes, it takes some getting used to, but so worth it! The first couple of hits were juuuuuuuuuust a bit long. But, after a couple of hours of hitting, you will adjust. Able to drive, slice, rip, or loop shots at will. The backhand slice is fantastic. Serving with the X is a weapon. Spin, slice, or flat; the X can hit them all. I have added weight to 12 to get the tip to come through better. Worth a try if you're looking for a Blade or Pro Staff with 10-20% more power.
Pro Staff with modern feelBeen using this racquet for 3 weeks interchangeably with the PS 97 v13. PSX can generate more pace and topspin on groundstrokes than the 97, felt solid especially on my backhand (2-handed). The only downside is lack of crispness feel when volleying. While precision is there, PS 97 v13 definitely had more edge to it. Overall a good update. Strung with Solinco Confidential 17 on 52 lbs.
A little disappointedI've played with Pro Staff for decades. I like the V13 97 and demoed the V14 97 and the X. People told me that since I'm older now the X might be the perfect racquet for me.
I found the tradeoff was not good. If there was more power I didn't see it versus the 97. And the larger head makes it a little harder to control the ball. So I had less control and no real improvement or power. If the sweetspot is bigger I certainly did not feel it. I hit the 97 much more effectively. Perhaps it's because I'm used to it but if Wilson thought the X would appeal to older 97 users like me they may be disappointed too.
