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Penn Championship Extra Duty vs Wilson Pro Feel Dampener vs Wilson Pro Staff 97 Classic
Axes first, then the short verdict. The overall Court Score is not an average.
Listing
Court Score
3
3
3
Powerfree depth
3
3
3
Controlaim when swinging out
2
5
5
Spinshape / dip
3
4
3
Comfortarm-friendly sessions
3
2
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 club-default Wilson button dampener—light mute, keeps more string feel than a worm, optional for anyone who likes an open bed—grab the 2-pack if you want the quiet W look, skip it if dampeners aren’t your taste.
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.