ProStaff 6.0 Original 85 – L5 Grip (4-5/8) “Just picking up this racquet makes you feel like a player. Perhaps it's the image of Pete Sampras using this stick, or Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, or a young Roger Federer.  Control is the 6.0 85's most widely acclaimed attribute. Power is predictably low with the 6.0 85, requiring a full swing to generate adequate power and depth.  Serves and overheads are solid due to the 85's overall weight and head-light balance.  Volleys are incredibly stable for such a small headed racquet. This is likely due to the 85's weight and Perimeter Weighting System (PWS).  Serve returns, approach shots and reaction volleys can be hit effectively with the 6.0 85 due to it's mass and stability. For the purist player, who possesses solid strokes and is accustomed to a hefty, smaller head, the ProStaff 6.0 85 is as good as it gets.”  These comments are from the Tennis Warehouse review for the ProStaff 6.0 85.  It is a hefty stick and timing is important if you are to wield it effectively.  But, for those who can, this racquet is the proverbial gold standard by which all player’s racquets are judged. 

Technical Specifications Length 27 inches 69 centimeters Head Size 85 square inches 548 square centimeters Weight 12.6 ounces 357 grams Balance Point 12.50 inches 31.5 centimeters 8pts Head Light Shaft Width 17mm Straight Beam Composition Braided Graphite & Kevlar

Babolat RDC Ratings Score Grade Flex Rating 66 Range: 0-100 Swing Weight 329 Range: 200-400 Maneuverability 67 A

  Coming from the old wooden racquets (65 square inches) and early aluminum frames, the graphite ProStaff 6.0 Original was a godsend.  This racquet is one of the “original” Originals, and has been well-cared-for.  Grommets are in good condition as is the paint overall.  Cover is included.