I think strings and tension make much more of a difference than the racquet. I bought the v13 and am currently experimenting with strings and tensions. So far loving the lux alu power the most but looking at Solinco confidential at a lower tension for a more budget friendly option.
@@capricornmagic63 One exception IMO is the overall weight. A heavy frame will make a difference, and surface area of the strings also matter. Otherwise I agree
Please provide a review or at least your opinion on the comparison between the 2023 Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 and the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v8, and how players can adjust stringing and other options in order to optimize between the two rackets depending on the players' varying preferences, styles, and levels of play. I love both rackets and am having trouble deciding how to find the best points of performance in the areas where they differ. For example, the possibility of putting more responsive stringing in a Pro Staff versus stiffer response stringing in the Blade, or potentially of strategically adding weight to the Blade frame. Thank you.
What are te difference between the prostaff x and 97 v14.0? Currently playing with the v13 and i love this racket! Considering buying the newer version as main racket.
Hello Roellie, The if you are comparing the Pro Staff x vs the Pro Staff 97, you would notice a few things. The Pro Staff X has a larger head 100sq" more power and is a more player friendly racquet. The PS 97 is a racquet that has a much firmer feel upon impact, more control and is less forgiving when you dont quite hit in the sweet spot. if you are currently playing with the older version of the PS 97, your going to find that the V13 has a much softer feel and more power compared to the current generation v14. - Richard
Hello Edus, I would have to say the the Gravity pro is much different than these two frames, especially the V14. The Gravity pro first of all has a larger headsize and a much denser string pattern. This provides the player with a much more forgiving string bed, more control and a much lower launch angle than both of the Wilson PS. The V14 plays much stiffer and I find is more stable than both frames ever since they added paradigm bending. - Richard
My son is 10 and is currently using Head Gravity JR 26”. He needs to change to a 27” racquet very soon as his skill level has outgrown the HGJR. I am thinking to get the Wilson Pro. 97 v14L for him. Any thoughts?
In my opinion, although the v14 L might seem like a good idea, I think that its still a little too unforgiving because although its lighter it will have the con of being very unforgiving when hitting off center. I would recommend the head gravity team or Wilson blade 100L instead as they are good rackets with a big enough sweet spot and doesn’t completely punish you for hitting off center.
@@UlyssesVillaminlet him use it for a but To play with the ps you need a very good game a almost near perfect timing or the balls will fly When he gets to a good game ps is very stable and it's my favourite racquet
In my opinion, yes, the new Pro Staff 97 is that much better. Richard even purchased one himself to keep in his bag as an extra because of how much he enjoyed it. However, I would still recommend that you try and demo it first. Every player is different, and you may not enjoy the new Pro Staff as much as we both did. -Jon
Hello there, the stiffness between the two frames isn't too different you are looking at 64for the 95S and 66 for the V14. But with the racquet being older 2014 if i'm not mistaken.. the more times the racquet is strung it will cause micro fractures in the frame making it more flexible. So depending on how many times its been strung it could be a very big difference. If you want to be a little safer with a softer feeling frame i would go with the previous generation V13. - Richard
I was a prestige user, and I am using V13, but sometimes I feel is a bit stiff. However if I try lower tension the ball goes to the wall. Do you think I should go for V14 or go back to prestige?
Hello Andonivr, I have been in the same boat as you, years back I had played with the Prestige youtek Series and was looking at pro staffs also. With the Prestige line having stiffness's of: Tour 62, Pro 58, and MP L 61 and the PSV14 at 66 with paradigm bending and the PSV13 65RA I would actually recommend going back to the prestige. The V14 is a very solid playing frame actually much more then the V13.. IF you find that the V13 is already to firm then the V14 would feel even firmer. If you are worried about balls going to the wall have you thought about changing your tension or type/brand of string you are currently using? - Richard
@@RacquetGuys I tried a lot of different polys different tensions, but I need to use 56-58lbs to keep the ball in. However I played with my prestige youtek using 50lbs and I feel much better in terms of confort, not same spin but more control. I am thinking prestige pro. By the way do you ship to Mexico ? And if yes do you ship by FedEx or dhl?
"Paradigm bending" my a**.. it is the very same 2018 Pro Staff 97 with a new livery for a change. Another marketing ploy to get people to (not) buy the discounted last years. And it does work for some people that are new to the game. But for the rest of us.. good luck Wilson!
Didi you tried both? I was able to try the v14 and I loved but no possibility to try the v13 so I cannot compare. Actually I would prefer much more the v13 not only for the cost but also from the color. I think the v13 is one of the best looking frame ever done. Thanks a lot
Hello There, For me personally no, when I was younger I kept losing them so eventually I just decided to stop playing one and it has been that way ever since! - Richard
The new one is more polarized…more lag and snap. More stable. And that also makes it more comfortable, besides the new flex pattern. Is the string spacing absolutely the same? Same grommets for the v13 and v14?
Hello Nikki, Umm I guess that would really have to depend on which clash you will be coming from. I would have to say regardless of which clash you would be currently using both of the pro staffs would play much stiffer, and be less forgiving. If you are able to let me know which clash you would be thinking of switching from, I would happily be able to point you in the right direction. - Richard
You had not mentioned the string, which one you had played with. Its fair if you compare it with the same strings. Further its unfair if you had not mentioned the tension , what string tension you had played with. Further there is no comparison for one hand back hand, for which pro staff is famous for. Although there are many other points which you had not explained. It seems you are in a hurry to rush to court.. W/o substantial facts its simply a immature openion and a marketing video. Sorry man......work hard.
What strings do you feel would pair well with the V14?
I think strings and tension make much more of a difference than the racquet. I bought the v13 and am currently experimenting with strings and tensions. So far loving the lux alu power the most but looking at Solinco confidential at a lower tension for a more budget friendly option.
True. Ivan Lendl said the same, it's the strings and not the frame that makes the distance
@@capricornmagic63 One exception IMO is the overall weight. A heavy frame will make a difference, and surface area of the strings also matter. Otherwise I agree
Try Tecnifibre xone biphase on its own and in combination with the alu power. You will never feel the same
Please provide a review or at least your opinion on the comparison between the 2023 Wilson Pro Staff 97 V14 and the Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v8, and how players can adjust stringing and other options in order to optimize between the two rackets depending on the players' varying preferences, styles, and levels of play. I love both rackets and am having trouble deciding how to find the best points of performance in the areas where they differ. For example, the possibility of putting more responsive stringing in a Pro Staff versus stiffer response stringing in the Blade, or potentially of strategically adding weight to the Blade frame. Thank you.
PS97 v14 versus Ezone 98 comparison please?
Nice technique and hitting overall.
What are te difference between the prostaff x and 97 v14.0? Currently playing with the v13 and i love this racket! Considering buying the newer version as main racket.
Hello Roellie,
The if you are comparing the Pro Staff x vs the Pro Staff 97, you would notice a few things. The Pro Staff X has a larger head 100sq" more power and is a more player friendly racquet. The PS 97 is a racquet that has a much firmer feel upon impact, more control and is less forgiving when you dont quite hit in the sweet spot.
if you are currently playing with the older version of the PS 97, your going to find that the V13 has a much softer feel and more power compared to the current generation v14. - Richard
How would you compare this one with the Head Gravity Pro?
Hello Edus,
I would have to say the the Gravity pro is much different than these two frames, especially the V14. The Gravity pro first of all has a larger headsize and a much denser string pattern. This provides the player with a much more forgiving string bed, more control and a much lower launch angle than both of the Wilson PS. The V14 plays much stiffer and I find is more stable than both frames ever since they added paradigm bending. - Richard
@@RacquetGuys is the power comparable and is the gravity pro much easier to play with ? You know for those days when you don’t feel 100%
I love the v13
My son is 10 and is currently using Head Gravity JR 26”. He needs to change to a 27” racquet very soon as his skill level has outgrown the HGJR. I am thinking to get the Wilson Pro. 97 v14L for him. Any thoughts?
In my opinion, although the v14 L might seem like a good idea, I think that its still a little too unforgiving because although its lighter it will have the con of being very unforgiving when hitting off center. I would recommend the head gravity team or Wilson blade 100L instead as they are good rackets with a big enough sweet spot and doesn’t completely punish you for hitting off center.
@@andrewseung2692 He is using Wilson Blade 265g now. I guess my question now is when is the good time to try for the Pro Staff?
@@UlyssesVillaminlet him use it for a but
To play with the ps you need a very good game a almost near perfect timing or the balls will fly
When he gets to a good game ps is very stable and it's my favourite racquet
Is the stiffness on v14 comparable to babolats?
Is the $80 price difference worth it?
In my opinion, yes, the new Pro Staff 97 is that much better. Richard even purchased one himself to keep in his bag as an extra because of how much he enjoyed it. However, I would still recommend that you try and demo it first. Every player is different, and you may not enjoy the new Pro Staff as much as we both did. -Jon
Hello! If i am using a pro staff 95s will the stiffness of prostaff 97 v14 too much for me? Thank you!
Hello there,
the stiffness between the two frames isn't too different you are looking at 64for the 95S and 66 for the V14. But with the racquet being older 2014 if i'm not mistaken.. the more times the racquet is strung it will cause micro fractures in the frame making it more flexible. So depending on how many times its been strung it could be a very big difference. If you want to be a little safer with a softer feeling frame i would go with the previous generation V13. - Richard
I was a prestige user, and I am using V13, but sometimes I feel is a bit stiff. However if I try lower tension the ball goes to the wall. Do you think I should go for V14 or go back to prestige?
Hello Andonivr,
I have been in the same boat as you, years back I had played with the Prestige youtek Series and was looking at pro staffs also. With the Prestige line having stiffness's of: Tour 62, Pro 58, and MP L 61 and the PSV14 at 66 with paradigm bending and the PSV13 65RA I would actually recommend going back to the prestige. The V14 is a very solid playing frame actually much more then the V13.. IF you find that the V13 is already to firm then the V14 would feel even firmer. If you are worried about balls going to the wall have you thought about changing your tension or type/brand of string you are currently using? - Richard
@@RacquetGuys I tried a lot of different polys different tensions, but I need to use 56-58lbs to keep the ball in. However I played with my prestige youtek using 50lbs and I feel much better in terms of confort, not same spin but more control. I am thinking prestige pro. By the way do you ship to Mexico ? And if yes do you ship by FedEx or dhl?
What strings did you use? And what tension? please
Hello There,
For the playtest we had strung the racquet with Head Hawk Touch 17 @50lbs - Richard
@@RacquetGuys thanks great info
how would this compare with the blade v8 16x19 with regards to power and control?
Pro staff more control
Blade more power
Vs v13 autograph (340gr) ?
"Paradigm bending" my a**.. it is the very same 2018 Pro Staff 97 with a new livery for a change. Another marketing ploy to get people to (not) buy the discounted last years. And it does work for some people that are new to the game. But for the rest of us.. good luck Wilson!
Didi you tried both? I was able to try the v14 and I loved but no possibility to try the v13 so I cannot compare. Actually I would prefer much more the v13 not only for the cost but also from the color. I think the v13 is one of the best looking frame ever done. Thanks a lot
I believe the specs you showed are wrong. Strung weight is 12.6 oz not 11
Thanks man.
No dampener? :)
Hello There,
For me personally no, when I was younger I kept losing them so eventually I just decided to stop playing one and it has been that way ever since! - Richard
The new one is more polarized…more lag and snap. More stable. And that also makes it more comfortable, besides the new flex pattern.
Is the string spacing absolutely the same? Same grommets for the v13 and v14?
Would transitioning from the clash be too much?
Hello Nikki,
Umm I guess that would really have to depend on which clash you will be coming from. I would have to say regardless of which clash you would be currently using both of the pro staffs would play much stiffer, and be less forgiving. If you are able to let me know which clash you would be thinking of switching from, I would happily be able to point you in the right direction. - Richard
Clash 100 from 2020 thanks! I’m looking into the technifibre 300 too
SW to high
marketing gibberish.
You had not mentioned the string, which one you had played with. Its fair if you compare it with the same strings. Further its unfair if you had not mentioned the tension , what string tension you had played with. Further there is no comparison for one hand back hand, for which pro staff is famous for. Although there are many other points which you had not explained. It seems you are in a hurry to rush to court.. W/o substantial facts its simply a immature openion and a marketing video. Sorry man......work hard.
At 0:51 it says on the bottom left that both are strung with Hawk Touch at 50 pounds lol chill
The 14 is really ugly.
Agree, especially if you compare with the v13 that it absolutely fantastic
I’m waiting for V15 which will probably have some dark emerald green paint, and hits of bright yellow and orange. Kind of like the Blade V9.
But is it paradigm bending?
Hello Robbie,
Yes the Pro Staff 97 V14 has the paradigm bending. -Richard