Features

Design benefits

precision

The 626 cm² head size and String Mapping concept offer superb control

ease of handling

The swingweight of 285 ensures great handling.

power

This LS version features an 18x16 string pattern for even more power.

stability

The Braid 45 technology provides good stability.

Design details

Weight (unstrung racket)

290 g Weight: Measured in grams. Just like balance point and length, the weight impacts a racket's swingweight and therefore its manoeuvrability, stability and ability to transfer energy to the ball (power). The heavier the racket, the more power you'll get, but the harder it will be to handle. The lighter the racket, the easier it will be to handle, but the trade-off is less power.

Balance (unstrung racket)

32.5 cm Balance: This is the racket balance point, measured in centimetres from the bottom of the shaft. The higher the number (head heavy), the more powerful and stable upon impact the racket will be. However, it will also be harder to manoeuvre. The smaller the number (grip biased or handle heavy), the easier the racket will be to handle but you'll have less power and stability.

Head size

626 cm² Head size: This is the surface area of the racket head size measured in squared centimetres. It has an impact on the racket's forgiveness and power. The larger the head size, the more powerful and forgiving it is, but the downside is less control. The smaller the head size, the more control you'll get, but you'll have to sacrifice power and forgiveness.

67 Ra Ra: This refers to the racket's stiffness, i.e. how much it bends under the impact of the ball. The stiffer the racket (the higher the Ra), the less it bends. The energy lost on impact is minimised and returned to the ball via the strings. Generally, a stiffer racket offers greater power.

Swingweight (unstrung racket)

SW = 285 Swingweight: This indicates how easy a racket is to handle and its ability to transfer energy to the ball (power). The higher the swingweight, the more powerful the racket, but also the harder it will be to handle. Conversely, the lower the swingweight, the easier the racket will be to handle, but the trade-off is less power. The swingweight is derived from a combination of the racket weight, balance and length.

Stringing:

18 x 16 String pattern: This is the number of mains (vertical strings) x the number of crosses (horizontal strings). The more strings the pattern has, the more "closed" it is; the fewer it has, the more "open" it is. A more closed string pattern offers a greater feeling of control, but less power and spin. A more open string pattern provides more power and spin, but less control.

Length

68.5 cm Length: This is the length of the racket from the bottom of the grip to the top of the head. It is measured in centimetres. The longer the racket, the more power you'll get, but the flip side is that it will be harder to handle. The shorter the racket, the easier it will be to manoeuvre, but you'll have to give up power.

String Mapping

Denser string pattern at the sweet spot for improved control.

Braid 45 technology

Some of the graphite fibres have been braided at a strategic 45-degree angle for power, penetration and stability

level of practice	advanced
number of rackets	1 racket
balance	even balance
type of game	precision
racket type	control
condition	new
main material	graphite
weight (in g)	285 to 299 g
size of the racket head	≤ 632 cm²
series	pro staff
racket sold strung	sold strung
racket size	685 mm
string pattern	18 x 16
swingweight	275 kg.cm² and more
educational	without educational concept
rigidity	from 66 to 68 RA

Adult Tennis Racket Pro Staff 97LS V13 290g - Black

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