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Penn Championship Extra Duty vs Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v10 vs Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
Listing
Court Score
3
4
3
Powerfree depth
3
3
3
Controlaim when swinging out
2
5
5
Spinshape / dip
3
4
3
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
3
4
3
Valueworth street price
5
3
3
Verdict
America's default can, the official ball of USTA Leagues for about $3.50 a can by the case, but it's priced for volume and plays like it, with reviewers saying it fluffs and goes flat in a set or two.
The Blade that finally keeps up with modern club pace without ditching the feel that made the line famous.
The current Pro Staff midplus—same v14 playability in classic black paint—surgical aim and plow for players who supply the pace, not free depth.