Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph

The latest update to the iconic Wilson Pro Staff RF 97. Co-designed by Roger Federer, the 2016 Wilson Pro Staff Autograph tennis racquet features a new matte black velvet color with chrome touches. Very detailed laser engraved graphics, the RF 97 Autograph’s new state-of-the-art design is the perfect option for the advanced player who enjoys loads of plow through with a nice combination of enhanced power with a nice amount of touch and feel.

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Description

Players should expect more pop from the 97 square inch head, and slightly wider 21.5mm beam, but with the same great control and feel expected from the legendary flat beam, Braided Graphite + Kevlar, Pro Staff construction. 12.6 ounce strung weight and 336 swingweight for the aggressive player seeking extra heft in their frame.

Brand

Wilson

Wilson is a major manufacturer of tennis rackets. The original kevlar Pro Staff model racket, known for its use by Pete Sampras, was heavy (more than 350g strung) and small-headed (85 sq. in.); Roger Federer also used the same racket model. As of 2015, he uses the Pro Staff RF97 Autograph model that is heavy (340 g/12 oz unstrung) and larger (97 sq. in.). Jim Courier and Stefan Edberg also used the Pro Staff Original, Edberg later switching to the Pro Staff Classic in 1991, which was the same racket (85 sq. in. with slightly rounded frame edges) but with different paint work. In late 2009, Wilson unveiled their latest line of rackets, codenamed 20x, which they would later rename BLX. This line directly replaces their previous K-Factor series with all new technologies. Also, many pros use custom-made rackets that perform differently from the mass-produced versions. Aside from tennis rackets, the Wilson sporting goods company also makes tennis balls (including the official balls of the US Open and starting in 2020, the French Open major championships), shoes, balls, strings, clothes, and racquet bags.

Additional information

Grip Size	4 1/8, 4 1/4, 4 3/8, 4 1/2, 4 5/8

Specs

Racquet Specifications

Headsize:97 sq. in.
Length: 27.00 in.
Weight (strung): 12.6 oz.
Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 68
Balance: 12.375 in. Head Light (9pts)
Cross Section: 21.5/21.5/21.5mm Flat Beam
Swingweight: 336 kg*sq. cm
String Pattern: 16×19
Grip: Wilson Premium Leather
Stringing Tips: Two piece racquet. Main String Skips: Throat: 7,9 | Head: 7,9