Wilson Pro Staff 97L Countervail

The Pro Staff 97L Countervail looks just like the one Federer uses, complete with the same cosmetics, laser engraving and chrome touches. However, this one is much lighter and more suited for the “mortal” user as opposed to the “super human” type like Federer. The Countervail version offers a material technology designed to reduce impact vibrations and muscle fatigue so you’ll just have to hit it to see if you can find Countervale’s magic. This racquet has some pretty good stability given the fact that it comes in at a weight of just under 10.8 oz. and the cosmetics are impressive, giving you the feeling that you’re wielding a super sonic light saber with black cosmetics straight out of Star Wars. Everything I’ve been seeing about this racquet is always referring to “lightweight” but IMHO, this isn’t a lightweight frame. It’s just a lighter version of the RF97 that Federer uses. I’m typically inclined to keep racquet recommendations above 10.5 oz. if at all possible, particularly if the player can handle it without feeling encumbered. In the world of tennis racquets weight is your friend so the more the merrier.