Pro Staff 97 v14
A heavy, small-headed racket: 315 g with a 97 sq in head.
£134.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The weight and small head make rushed shots hard work. If you want easy handling, look elsewhere.
Yonex PERCEPT 97H 01PE97H
A 330 g, 97 sq in option to compare placement on full swings. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
Editorial verdict
Is it worth demoing?
Best for
Try the PERCEPT 97H if you want to compare placement on full swings and can handle its 330 g nominal frame weight throughout a full session.
Think twice if
The 97 sq in head and 330 g frame make this a demanding comparison: watch preparation and off-centre contact.
What the specifications establish
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Published frame specifications reviewed on the linked manufacturer model page on 6 October 2026. UK availability and grip-specific stock are not established by this global specification reference.
UK buying options
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
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No recent UK offers recorded for this exact model.
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Alternatives worth demoing
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
EZONE 98 Tour 8th generation
The heavy EZONE 98, listed at 315 g before strings.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: The extra weight can slow your preparation and tire your arm. Test returns and serves late in the session.
PERCEPT 97D 01PE97D
A 320 g, 97 sq in option to compare placement on full swings. This assessment uses published specifications, not a play-test.
No recent UK quote recorded.
Trade-off: The 97 sq in head and 320 g frame make this a demanding comparison: watch preparation and off-centre contact.
Strings and ownership
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Buying used
Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →Sources and methodology
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-06