Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10 vs Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
295 g
290 g
Head
98 in²
97 in²
Stiffness
—
68 RA
Strings
18×16
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance· Same
325 mm
325 mm
Swingweight
—
313 kg·cm²
Level
Intermediate / Advanced
Intermediate / Advanced
Price
19,899.9 TL
15,999.9 – 17,670 TL
Key differences
Weight
5 g difference
Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10
295 g
- Plus: Puts more mass behind the ball, feels more stable
- Minus: Harder to swing, tires the arm more
Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14
290 g
- Plus: Easier to swing, tires the arm less
- Minus: Less mass behind the ball
String pattern
Open against dense
Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10
18×16
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14
16×19
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Price
In Turkish shops
Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10
19,899.9 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14
15,999.9 – 17,670 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14 weighs 290 g and the Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10 295 g.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14 sells for 15,999.9 – 17,670 TL and the Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10 for 19,899.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Wilson Blade 98S 18x16 v10: Intermediate, Advanced. Wilson Pro Staff 97L V14: Intermediate, Advanced.