@ Yusuf Hayath, The BLX Six.One Tour is the previous version of the racquet, and the BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 is the current model. The current model has Amplifeel technology in the handle, which is intended to provide a softer, more comfortable feel. Andy, TW
@ Viktor Tesarczyk, The nCode was a technology that Wilson used in a line of their racquets. There were a number of racquets in that line, so you'd have the find the model that you are looking for and we can find a current Wilson racquet that is similar. Andy, TW
@ThePacemaker45, It is basically the same frame design but with Amplifeel in the handle rather than just a foam handle pallet. The firmer Amplifeel strips provide enhanced feedback. Chris, TW
@ yankan19, What you saw was a blacked-out racquet without a paint job, not the Wilson Blade. He was most likely trying out some different specs that Wilson has made for him. Andy, TW
@ mario garces, This is a great control-oriented racquet, but it's fairly difficult to play with given its small head size and sweetspot. You want to go with something a bit more forgiving like the Babolat AeroPro Drive, Wilson Blade 98 or Head Graphene Speed Pro. Andy, TW
@henrikelud, Lighter racquets can sometimes be rougher on your arm than heavy ones, because more of the shock will go through the racquet and into your arm. However, if you are not used to or strong enough to swing the heavier racquet, then that will cause your arm to hurt as well. Andy, TW
@demoncarlo Are you talking about the Wilson BLX Pro Staff 90 that Federer uses? Both the racquets you're considering are great player's racquets. The Dunlop has great access to spin and has a 95 sq inch head. The Wilson has great control, feel, and stability and is 90 sq inches. Our playtesters loved both. However, your Prince will offer more power than the two options you are looking at. If you're looking for less power from your racquet, these would be good options for you. Michelle, TW
@TangoDownTennis, It depends on what type of feel you want to accomplish. If you don't mind the stiff feeling off the string bed, go with the full bed of M2. If you want a little softer feel with a little more power, try the hybrid. That idea for your hybrid would feel great! Andy, TW
@ mr. tennis, The ProStaff 90 is a very solid racquet, but I'd probably recommend going with something a little more forgiving. I made the switch from a 90 sq. inch racquet to now a 98, and the game is so much easier. A few I'd recommend trying are the Wilson Blade 98, Wilson BLX Six.One 95 and Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro. Andy, TW
@ Armaan Naghdi, This racquet offers exceptional control and feel, but it's a difficult racquet to use due to its weight and small head size. It will be much heavier and less forgiving than what you are used to. I'd recommend looking at the Babolat AeroPro Drive or Pure Drive, as well as the Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0. Those are great racquets that are a little more forgiving and easy to use. Andy, TW
@ Joseph San, Because of the mass of the racquet, if you hit the ball in the sweetspot your shot will be very powerful. However, with a 90 square inch head, it's very hard to be that precise all the time and hit the ball in the center of the racquet consistently. With a larger head size, the racquet will be more forgiving and you will get that "perfect" contact more often. Andy, TW
@ LydellNewsNetwork, You're right, unfortunately we no longer carry them. You could try a couple other midsize racquets that we carry (like the Wilson Blade 93 and the Head Prestige Mid) and see if any of those work for you. Andy, TW
It really depends what qualities you're looking for in a poly/copoly in regards to which string would be good, but a couple suggestions right now for popular polys in the office are Dunlop Black Widow, Volkl Cyclone, Kirschbaum Spiky Black Shark, Luxilon 4G. The tension range in the K-Factor 90 is 50-60lbs and we suggest dropping 2lbs below mid tension, so unless you're looking for a little more control or power, I would suggest around 53lbs. Siobhan, TW
@TangoDownTennis, This one is the most maneuverable feeling and the response feel is between the BLX and KFacter versions. The BLX version is the most muted and the KFacter version is crisper. Chris, TW
@ Andy p, This racquet offers tons of control, but due to its small head size it doesn't give you a whole lot of forgiveness. You probably will want something with a little bigger sweetspot so that you can swing big without fear of making bad contact. The Pure Storm would be a good one to try, along with the Wilson Blade 98 or the Head Prestige MP. Andy, TW
@ Joseph San, Tecnifibre NRG2 would be a good one to try if you're used to Hollow Core Pro. Wilson NG and Babolat NG are very similar strings, and you'll be hard pressed to find much difference. String savers should not affect the playability of the racquet. Andy, TW
@ Joseph San, It means the racquet is low powered, and you will need to provide the power to get pace and depth on your shots. You could try dropping your tension down to the low 50s, which will help you get a little easier power and depth, as well as making your racquet more comfortable. Andy, TW
@ theRFNations, You could try a softer polyester string that would be a lot more spin-friendly, but make sure to come down in tension to get the same comfort. Try Dunlop Black Widow or Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 at 52 lbs and see what you think. Andy, TW
Yes, but certain products we can't ship out of the US - if you look at our website along the top tabs there is international, then shipping options. That will let you know what products or brands can't ship. Siobhan, TW
@ Alexandre Etheve, They are similar frames, as the PS 90 was designed with the users of the 85 in mind. The head size and sweetspot is different (85 sq. in vs. 90 sq. in), as the PS 90 will feel a little crisper and livelier compared to the soft, plush feel of the 85. The PS 90 will feel just slightly heavier because it's not as head light as the 85. Andy, TW
For me, Volkl Cyclone at 53lbs. The co-poly helps me get the control needed to keep this racquet's mass in check. I also get more spin with that set up. Chris, TW
What you said actually agrees with the weight I gave - I gave the strung weight which means that it's going to add a little bit of weight to your unstrung weight. I checked the specs on it and it weighed in at 12.6oz again strung. The string adds the additional weight that is missing from your 12oz unstrung. Also note that every racquet is different so the weight is going to vary throughout different racquets you weigh. We do an average of several racquets to get the most accuracy. Siobhan, TW
@millionairejh, It is not the weight and balance, but the swingweight which is lighter and that makes the new version more maneuverable. Swingweight depends on the distribution of mass and is only partially influenced by weight/balance. Think of it this way, if a take off the bumper guard, I reduce swingweight considerably. If I add the weight back just past the balance point with lead, I can keep the weight/balance unchanged but have now lowered swingweight. Chris, TW
@kingslave021, We tried the racquets at all different tensions during the playtest. A lot of times when we are first trying a racquet, in order to get a good feel from it, we will start in the middle of the recommended tension range, and then adjust the tension whether we feel we need more power or control in the racquet. Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh, It will have some decent power, especially when you hit the sweetspot. I'd go with softer strings like Tecnifibre NRG2 or even natural gut so you can get the maximum playability and comfort out of the racquet. As for lead tape, you can add it anywhere, and it will do different things. Adding it to the hoop will make the racquet feel much heavier, but also give it better plowthrough . Adding it to the handle makes it a little whippier through the air. Andy, TW
I usually string mine at 55,.... so which tension do u recommend for me to get what u said "power, comfort, feel" ..because i hav never strung it lower than 55.
@Roberto Valadez, It depends on what type of string you normally use. If you normally use a polyester string like Tour Bite, then go ahead and try it at the same tension. If you normally use a softer string like a multifilament or synthetic gut, then I'd recommend dropping your tension 10% to account for the stiffer feel of Tour Bite. Andy, TW
@ TheXwatts, Same as above, as it's going to be personal preference whether it works well for your two-hander. Personally, I like a racquet that's a bit more forgiving for my 2HBH, so I may suggest checking out the Six.One 95 and Blade 98. Andy, TW
@ nty ty, The most significant difference is the head size. The 95 will be more much forgiving on off-center shots and have a bigger sweetspot, but the 90 will offer better control. The 90 is also much heavier and has better plowthrough compared to the 95, which be a lot lighter and more maneuverable. Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh, Depends on what type of string you are looking for. A good budget polyester string would be Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 or Volkl Cyclone. A good budget multi would be Tecnifibre E-Matrix. A good budget hybrid would be Prince Hybrid Power EXP. Andy, TW
@ Anton Nguyen, You could switch the gut and Zo Tour and put the gut in the mains for more comfort and power. Also, try dropping the tension a few pounds to make it more comfortable. Andy, TW
@horkymin, I can switch between the two with little adjustment. The 90 is slightly more forgiving, but the 85 comes through contact better for me, so the power level remains close. The 90 will definitely get you a slightly larger sweetspot and I would hit it at the same tension first so you can feel the difference between the two. I would then adjust tension on the 2nd stringing if needed. That way you are only changing one variable at a time. Chris, TW
@ Michael Tran, Well, currently I'm really enjoying the Wilson Blade 98 18x20, so I'd have to go with that one. Between the two you mentioned, I'd go with the AeroPro Drive. Andy, TW
@ Joseph San, The Steam will feel much more similar to your Profile as opposed to the PS 90. I'd recommend going with a soft polyester like Dunlop Black Widow at 55 lbs. Andy, TW
@ Robin Park, Both of those are good racquets. Out of those, I'd probably lean more towards the 6.1 since you are used to the heft and it will be the more solid of the two. Also be sure to try the Wilson Blade 98, as it's a great all-around performance racquet and could be right up your alley. Andy, TW
@jimmypalmhager, I found this to be the most forgiving of the Six.One Tours yet. That being said, it is so much easier to bring a lighter racquet up to spec with lead tape than it is to reduce the swingweight of a heavier racquet (add material is easy, removing it is a pain). I think you'll find the 95 to be plenty precise and with its lighter weight it a is a great platform for weight/balance customization. Chris, TW
@theassiddiqable, I would string the ALU Power at 55 lbs, and the Black Widow at 58 lbs. The Black Widow is softer and more powerful, hence the slight increase in tension. Andy, TW
@ Soy Dimmeh, Racquet is going to be very much about personal preference, so if you are happy with yours then I wouldn't recommend changing. However, if you want a little more forgiveness and a bigger sweetspot for your semi-western grip, the BLX Six.One 95 and the Blade 98 18x20 would be two good ones to try. Andy, TW
@TAIYO SHIMIZU, I think this might be a difficult transition for you because it will feel very very different than your junior racquet. I would recommend the Wilson PS 95 or 100 if you're looking for that kind of feel, or maybe the Head YOUTEK IG Extreme 2.0 S. Andy, TW
@ Chris Ong, I think you are on the right track. That hybrid would be very similar to the Roddick setup. You could also create your own hybrid by buying two sets (one of each) and cutting them in half. If you do this, you can get a little creative. I would recommend going with a set of Babolat RPM Blast and Tecnifibre NRG2. Andy, TW
@gobig67, With the new amplifeel technology, you should have an easier time swinging through your backhand with this racquet. Our playtesters found good depth with this frame, which will again help on your two-hander. The swingweight is a bit lower than the K90 though, so that is worth mentioning. Michelle, TW
@ Joseph San, You could try a softer polyester like Dunlop Black Widow or Volkl Cyclone Tour, but the power level won't change a whole lot compared to your hybrid. With the Steam, go with a soft shaped co-poly at a relatively high tension to maximize the spin without losing control. I'd recommend Dunlop Black Widow at 60 lbs. Andy, TW
@ tobias holmes, For spin and racquet head speed you actually have the right racquet. The other racquets you mentioned will be heavier and have less spin potential than the APD. You may also want to try the Pure Drive and the Head Youtek IG Extreme MP 2.0. Andy, TW
@ Synchild, You would be hard pressed to find two racquets that are more different than those two, so I think the transition would be a bit difficult. Your APD is a lighter, crisper, powerful and more forgiving frame. This PS 90 is heavy, plush, controlled and not forgiving at all. Both are great racquets, but they offer very different characteristics, and the PS will definitely be more difficult to use compared to your APD. Wouldn't hurt to try it though and see what you think! Andy, TW
@Albert Luu, We aren't sure yet since we don't know what racquet Federer might switch to, but as far as we know, this racquet will remain in the lineup for Wilson. Michelle, TW
The grip wont alter the swingweight hardly at all. It will add some weight, but it will be right under the hand so wont make the racquet any harder to swing. Chris, TW
@ William Walsh, This is a great racquet that offers exceptional plowthrough and a real solid feel, but due to its small head size it's a very difficult racquet to play with. You have to really focus to hit the small sweetspot every time. I would suggest trying something a little forgiving and suitable for the modern, big-swinging game. Try the Wilson Blade 98 18x20, the Wilson BLX Six.One 95 and the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick. Andy, TW
@sultanabran1, They would play somewhat similar in terms of weight and balance, but the composition of the racquet are a little different so the feel might be a little different too. You'd probably notice the Amplifeel technology in the newest version, making it softer and more plush feeling. Andy, TW
@ 성식 김, This racquet will play very different than your Speed Pro. It's much less forgiving and spin-friendly, but it offers great control, plowthrough and feel. It's not an easy racquet to play with though. Along with this one, I would recommend trying the Wilson Blade 98 and the Six.One 95 to see which one is the best fit for you. I'd start with the same string and tension you use on your Speed so that you can get a good comparison of racquets. Andy, TW
@ Mark Owen, This would be a great replacement and will feel most similar to your Pro Staff 85. Keep in mind though we do sell the Pro Staff 85 if you are looking to get more of those as well. Andy, TW
@ Cardshark45, Try Luxilon ALU Power or 4G and see what you think. If you want to soften up the stringbed a bit, try the Wilson's Champion Choice hybrid. It doesn't get much better than that for playability and feel. Andy, TW
@theassiddiqable, Those are two good strings that have different features. The Black Widow is extremely soft, comfortable, and powerful, whereas the ALU Power will be slightly stiffer feeling and give you more control. Since the PS 90 is a very control-oriented racquet, I would probably recommend going with the Black Widow to compliment it. Andy, TW
@TAIYO SHIMIZU, The APD supplies a good amount of power and spin without sacrificing too much on the control side. The PS 90 will give you more control, but the APD will provide you with enough too. Andy, TW
@TangoDownTennis, Well if you play like Roger, you could try his string setup with Wilson Champion's Choice. It's a hybrid of natural gut and Luxilon ALU Power Rough. If you don't want a hybrid, I'd try a soft poly like Dunlop Black Widow or Tourna Big Hitter Black 7. Andy, TW
@ SykeAustin, The 90 will be much less forgiving due to the smaller head size and sweetspot, and thus will be much more difficult to use. It's also heavier, making it the more solid and stable of the two. The 95 is lighter and more maneuverable, and also more forgiving. It will have the most spin potential between the two and will be easier to use. Andy, TW
@ Joseph San, The PS 90 will feel very different than your Wilson Profile. It's much heavier, has a much thinner powerful, and will be much less powerful. I'd recommend trying a Babolat AeroPro Drive or Pure Drive, or if you want to stick with Wilson, the BLX Juice 100, for a more modern racquet that feels a little more similar to your Wilson Profile. Andy, TW
@JJETT824, Sorry, but we most likely won't be doing a review on that racquet anytime soon. It is an older frame that has been replaced by the BLX technology in the Wilson line. But if you like the NCode 6.1 Tour I'd recommend taking a look at the BLX Tour, as it's Wilson newer racquet that is very similar to the NCode. Andy, TW
I'm using this racket right now, I'm 16 playing for my high school, and I have to say its PRETTY, POWERFUL, and PRECISE. This review covered alot of the things I like about this racket, great video. But, warning to anyone switching from a larger head, you'll probably start off mishitting alot but if you like small heads like me, this truly as good as it gets.
@ tobias holmes, Two extremely different racquets. The Pro Staff will be very low-powered and unforgiving because of it's small head size and sweetspot. It's a very difficult racquet to play with, but when you hit it right it feels amazing (but it's tough to do with consistency). The AeroPro Drive will be much easier to use, as it provides a good amount of power and spin with tons of forgiveness. It also feels crisper and stiffer. I'd recommend going with the APD. Andy, TW
@kingslave021, We are currently offering lots of sale items for the holidays, but unfortunately this racquet will not be on sale in the near future. Andy, TW
@millionairejh, I can switch very easily between the two without missing a beat. You could also add jut a little bit of lead to the hoop of the racquet to bring the swingweight up. A very small amount at the tip would do it. If you send us your existing stick we can match it for a small fee so it is identical to the one you are using. Chris, TW
@ Chris Huynh, This PS 90 will feel much less forgiving than your current racquet because of the smaller head size, but it will give you more control on your shots. It will also be much heavier, so it will have better plowthrough than your current one but also a little more difficult to swing. 50 pounds would not be too low for this racquet, and in fact I think it would play great, giving you the comfort and a little bit of power that would complement the racquet nicely. Andy, TW
@ Henry Fausta Tirtawidjaja, This racquet would be a drastic change from the racquet you are used to. It will provide more control but it will be extremely different to play with, and you might find the adjustment to be too difficult. The Steam series would be a little closer to what you're used to, and the 99 S is in a class of its own in terms of spin production. That might suit your game better with your heavy spin forehand. Andy, TW
@ abdul hashmin, Try the ProStaff 95. It will be much more forgiving and easier to swing compared to the Pro Staff 90. Also, try the Babolat AeroPro Drive and Dunlop F 5.0 Tour. Andy, TW
The feel is slightly different. Also, we've found the average spec of this version to come in just a tad lighter than the KFactor version (in swingweight) making it easier to maneuver. Those differences is very slight, though, and switching between those two version can be done without missing a beat. Chris, TW
@nadalrocks941, I scored it 8.3, Granville 8, Mark 8 and Troy 7. The power comes from your ability to use the weight and plow through of the racquet. Chris, TW
@TennisJet, Both are great racquets! The PB 10 will offer a little more power and have a slightly bigger sweetspot. The PS is super control-oriented, and very soft and comfortable. If you want a little more pop I'd go with the PB, otherwise I'd probably go with the PS. Can't go wrong with either though...demo both of them if you can and try them out for yourself! Andy, TW
@ rishabnarayanan, This can be a difficult and unforgiving racquet to play with because of it's small head size and sweetspot, so I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for more power. Rather, I'd give the Babolat Pure Drive and AeroPro Drive a try, along with the Wilson Blade 98. Andy, TW
@ Michael Tran, There's a big difference between a 90 and 100 square inch head. The 100 will be much more forgiving and easier to use. I would recommend the 100. Andy, TW
Hi TW, I have used this racquet for about several months now and I love it. The string setup that I used so far for this racquet is a full bed of poly and stringed at 52-54 (16 gauge). Do you happen to have any string setup or tension recommendations for this racquet because I don't think i'm getting enough feel for the ball. I can produce power and spin easily but it just feels stiff at times when the ball's not in contact with the sweet spot. Also, I added lead to 12 o'clock to get kfactor SW.
@ GhostOfDrumming, The Pro Staff 90 is going to be much more control-oriented, heavier, and have a softer, more plush feel. It's also not very forgiving for off-center shots, but when you hit the sweetspot, boy is it nice! The Speed Pro is much more forgiving and spin-friendly, and it allows you to take some bigger cuts at the ball without fear of hitting the frame. It has a crisper, livelier feel than the Pro Staff. Andy, TW
We actually liked to do a program called body rock - it's free online and for a while it was Chris, Jason, Tiffani, Karly and myself doing these interval work outs every day. They're really quick & I noticed more muscle, power, also slimming down and improved cardio. I also suggest doing some slow stretching after the work out - or a little yoga now and then. Each to his own definitely, but we recommend a 30 day challenge of these quick work outs! Siobhan, TW
No, I'd say the PS 90 has more power, but the Prestige has more control/feel -- the open vs. tight string patterns likely have a lot to do with that. Chris, TW
@ ILoveSkiing1995, ALU Spin and RPM would offer a little livelier feel than Spiky Shark, so they may be a better fit for this low-powered frame. With any of those strings, make sure to string at a very low tension (say 47-50 lbs) in order to get enough comfort and playability. Andy, TW
I find the Prestige Mid to be the faster feeling racquet and the easier of the two to swing. The Pro Staff is slightly more forgiving and offers good power even on off center shots. I would say the Prestige is the more precise of the two in its feel and the box beam of the Pro Staff gives it a more solid and stable feel. The Pro Staff also has an open string pattern which I found really helps with ball speed off the stringbed, but lacks the control of the Prestige. Chris, TW
@SuperTheChannel, This depends on what you're looking for. If you're all about control and feel, go with the PS 90, but remember it is not a forgiving racquet at all to play with. If you want a little more forgiveness and power, go with the Prestige MP. Andy, TW
@Cardshark45 A 100 or 98 will be much more forgiving than a 90 to start with as the 90 is very demanding. To add to that, the specs are entirely different from a Pure Drive to a Tour 90. I can't say that it'd be too drastic for you as I don't know your game, but it'd be like going from A to D, completely skipping B and C. Spencer, TW.
@VAsiLLis Cisse, This is a great feeling racquet, but it is heavy and has a small sweetspot, and is thus pretty difficult to use. If you're not too experienced, I'd recommend going with something a little more forgiving, like a Babolat Pure Drive or AeroPro Drive, or a Head YOUTEK IG Extreme 2.0 which are a little easier to use. Andy, TW
@TheGuitarrist2094, Our playtesters enjoyed the PS Six.One 90 better. They felt it had better feel and was a little quicker through the air, which helped generate spin and bring the ball back into the court, especially on low balls and approach shots. Andy, TW
@ Chris Ong, They are all very similar strings, with X-One Biphase probably being the softest and NXT the stiffest. But again, the differences will be slight. Personally, I like the playability of NRG2 the best. Andy, TW
@SuperTheChannel, They are very different racquets. The AeroPro Drive is great because its powerful, offers great access to spin, and is very forgiving. The PS 90 is the ultimate for control and soft feel, but in actuality is quite a difficult racquet to play with. If you have more of the modern game (i.e. big, long swings, lots of topspin and power) I'd recommend the Babolat. Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
On court, we were using Champion's Choice with the gut in the mains and the Luxilon in the crosses.
Andy, TW
@ Yusuf Hayath,
The BLX Six.One Tour is the previous version of the racquet, and the BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 is the current model. The current model has Amplifeel technology in the handle, which is intended to provide a softer, more comfortable feel.
Andy, TW
@ Viktor Tesarczyk,
The nCode was a technology that Wilson used in a line of their racquets. There were a number of racquets in that line, so you'd have the find the model that you are looking for and we can find a current Wilson racquet that is similar.
Andy, TW
@ThePacemaker45,
It is basically the same frame design but with Amplifeel in the handle rather than just a foam handle pallet. The firmer Amplifeel strips provide enhanced feedback.
Chris, TW
@ Joseph San,
Federer uses a white Wilson Pro Overgrip over the stock leather grip that comes on the racquet.
Andy, TW
@ yankan19,
What you saw was a blacked-out racquet without a paint job, not the Wilson Blade. He was most likely trying out some different specs that Wilson has made for him.
Andy, TW
@ mario garces,
This is a great control-oriented racquet, but it's fairly difficult to play with given its small head size and sweetspot. You want to go with something a bit more forgiving like the Babolat AeroPro Drive, Wilson Blade 98 or Head Graphene Speed Pro.
Andy, TW
@henrikelud,
Lighter racquets can sometimes be rougher on your arm than heavy ones, because more of the shock will go through the racquet and into your arm. However, if you are not used to or strong enough to swing the heavier racquet, then that will cause your arm to hurt as well.
Andy, TW
@demoncarlo
Are you talking about the Wilson BLX Pro Staff 90 that Federer uses? Both the racquets you're considering are great player's racquets. The Dunlop has great access to spin and has a 95 sq inch head. The Wilson has great control, feel, and stability and is 90 sq inches. Our playtesters loved both. However, your Prince will offer more power than the two options you are looking at. If you're looking for less power from your racquet, these would be good options for you.
Michelle, TW
@TangoDownTennis,
It depends on what type of feel you want to accomplish. If you don't mind the stiff feeling off the string bed, go with the full bed of M2. If you want a little softer feel with a little more power, try the hybrid. That idea for your hybrid would feel great!
Andy, TW
@ mr. tennis,
The ProStaff 90 is a very solid racquet, but I'd probably recommend going with something a little more forgiving. I made the switch from a 90 sq. inch racquet to now a 98, and the game is so much easier. A few I'd recommend trying are the Wilson Blade 98, Wilson BLX Six.One 95 and Head Youtek IG Prestige Pro.
Andy, TW
@ Armaan Naghdi,
This racquet offers exceptional control and feel, but it's a difficult racquet to use due to its weight and small head size. It will be much heavier and less forgiving than what you are used to. I'd recommend looking at the Babolat AeroPro Drive or Pure Drive, as well as the Head Youtek IG Extreme Pro 2.0. Those are great racquets that are a little more forgiving and easy to use.
Andy, TW
@ Joseph San,
Because of the mass of the racquet, if you hit the ball in the sweetspot your shot will be very powerful. However, with a 90 square inch head, it's very hard to be that precise all the time and hit the ball in the center of the racquet consistently. With a larger head size, the racquet will be more forgiving and you will get that "perfect" contact more often.
Andy, TW
@TangoDownTennis,
Unfortunately we do not ship demos to Puerto Rico.
Chris, TW
@ LydellNewsNetwork,
You're right, unfortunately we no longer carry them. You could try a couple other midsize racquets that we carry (like the Wilson Blade 93 and the Head Prestige Mid) and see if any of those work for you.
Andy, TW
It really depends what qualities you're looking for in a poly/copoly in regards to which string would be good, but a couple suggestions right now for popular polys in the office are Dunlop Black Widow, Volkl Cyclone, Kirschbaum Spiky Black Shark, Luxilon 4G. The tension range in the K-Factor 90 is 50-60lbs and we suggest dropping 2lbs below mid tension, so unless you're looking for a little more control or power, I would suggest around 53lbs.
Siobhan, TW
@TangoDownTennis,
This one is the most maneuverable feeling and the response feel is between the BLX and KFacter versions. The BLX version is the most muted and the KFacter version is crisper.
Chris, TW
@ Andy p,
This racquet offers tons of control, but due to its small head size it doesn't give you a whole lot of forgiveness. You probably will want something with a little bigger sweetspot so that you can swing big without fear of making bad contact. The Pure Storm would be a good one to try, along with the Wilson Blade 98 or the Head Prestige MP.
Andy, TW
@ Joseph San,
Tecnifibre NRG2 would be a good one to try if you're used to Hollow Core Pro. Wilson NG and Babolat NG are very similar strings, and you'll be hard pressed to find much difference. String savers should not affect the playability of the racquet.
Andy, TW
@ Joseph San,
It means the racquet is low powered, and you will need to provide the power to get pace and depth on your shots. You could try dropping your tension down to the low 50s, which will help you get a little easier power and depth, as well as making your racquet more comfortable.
Andy, TW
@ theRFNations,
You could try a softer polyester string that would be a lot more spin-friendly, but make sure to come down in tension to get the same comfort. Try Dunlop Black Widow or Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 at 52 lbs and see what you think.
Andy, TW
@halo3multi,
It is very comfortable. My only concern would be the weight of the racquet. Weight can be taxing on a weak shoulder.
Chris, TW
Yes, but certain products we can't ship out of the US - if you look at our website along the top tabs there is international, then shipping options. That will let you know what products or brands can't ship.
Siobhan, TW
@ Alexandre Etheve,
They are similar frames, as the PS 90 was designed with the users of the 85 in mind. The head size and sweetspot is different (85 sq. in vs. 90 sq. in), as the PS 90 will feel a little crisper and livelier compared to the soft, plush feel of the 85. The PS 90 will feel just slightly heavier because it's not as head light as the 85.
Andy, TW
@ Synchild,
I would go with a softer string like a multifilament. Try Babolat XCel or Tecnifibre NRG2.
Andy, TW
For me, Volkl Cyclone at 53lbs. The co-poly helps me get the control needed to keep this racquet's mass in check. I also get more spin with that set up.
Chris, TW
What you said actually agrees with the weight I gave - I gave the strung weight which means that it's going to add a little bit of weight to your unstrung weight. I checked the specs on it and it weighed in at 12.6oz again strung. The string adds the additional weight that is missing from your 12oz unstrung. Also note that every racquet is different so the weight is going to vary throughout different racquets you weigh. We do an average of several racquets to get the most accuracy.
Siobhan, TW
@ I. Pham,
Go with the Solinco hybrid at 55 lbs.
Andy, TW
@millionairejh,
It is not the weight and balance, but the swingweight which is lighter and that makes the new version more maneuverable. Swingweight depends on the distribution of mass and is only partially influenced by weight/balance. Think of it this way, if a take off the bumper guard, I reduce swingweight considerably. If I add the weight back just past the balance point with lead, I can keep the weight/balance unchanged but have now lowered swingweight.
Chris, TW
@kingslave021,
We tried the racquets at all different tensions during the playtest. A lot of times when we are first trying a racquet, in order to get a good feel from it, we will start in the middle of the recommended tension range, and then adjust the tension whether we feel we need more power or control in the racquet.
Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
It will have some decent power, especially when you hit the sweetspot. I'd go with softer strings like Tecnifibre NRG2 or even natural gut so you can get the maximum playability and comfort out of the racquet. As for lead tape, you can add it anywhere, and it will do different things. Adding it to the hoop will make the racquet feel much heavier, but also give it better plowthrough . Adding it to the handle makes it a little whippier through the air.
Andy, TW
@Roberto Valadez,
It would work great! Just be sure to string it at a low tension to get enough power, comfort and feel.
Andy, TW
I usually string mine at 55,.... so which tension do u recommend for me to get what u said "power, comfort, feel" ..because i hav never strung it lower than 55.
@Roberto Valadez,
It depends on what type of string you normally use. If you normally use a polyester string like Tour Bite, then go ahead and try it at the same tension. If you normally use a softer string like a multifilament or synthetic gut, then I'd recommend dropping your tension 10% to account for the stiffer feel of Tour Bite.
Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
That would be a very soft and comfortable setup for this racquet. Personally, I'd go with the NRG2 over the MultiFeel.
Andy, TW
@ TheXwatts,
Same as above, as it's going to be personal preference whether it works well for your two-hander. Personally, I like a racquet that's a bit more forgiving for my 2HBH, so I may suggest checking out the Six.One 95 and Blade 98.
Andy, TW
@ nty ty,
The most significant difference is the head size. The 95 will be more much forgiving on off-center shots and have a bigger sweetspot, but the 90 will offer better control. The 90 is also much heavier and has better plowthrough compared to the 95, which be a lot lighter and more maneuverable.
Andy, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
Depends on what type of string you are looking for. A good budget polyester string would be Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 or Volkl Cyclone. A good budget multi would be Tecnifibre E-Matrix. A good budget hybrid would be Prince Hybrid Power EXP.
Andy, TW
@ Anton Nguyen,
You could switch the gut and Zo Tour and put the gut in the mains for more comfort and power. Also, try dropping the tension a few pounds to make it more comfortable.
Andy, TW
@horkymin,
I can switch between the two with little adjustment. The 90 is slightly more forgiving, but the 85 comes through contact better for me, so the power level remains close. The 90 will definitely get you a slightly larger sweetspot and I would hit it at the same tension first so you can feel the difference between the two. I would then adjust tension on the 2nd stringing if needed. That way you are only changing one variable at a time.
Chris, TW
@ Michael Tran,
Well, currently I'm really enjoying the Wilson Blade 98 18x20, so I'd have to go with that one. Between the two you mentioned, I'd go with the AeroPro Drive.
Andy, TW
@ Joseph San,
The Steam will feel much more similar to your Profile as opposed to the PS 90. I'd recommend going with a soft polyester like Dunlop Black Widow at 55 lbs.
Andy, TW
@MaxSk8rr
The Asics Gel Speed Solutions will be available in February.
Spencer, TW.
@ Robin Park,
Both of those are good racquets. Out of those, I'd probably lean more towards the 6.1 since you are used to the heft and it will be the more solid of the two. Also be sure to try the Wilson Blade 98, as it's a great all-around performance racquet and could be right up your alley.
Andy, TW
@jimmypalmhager,
I found this to be the most forgiving of the Six.One Tours yet. That being said, it is so much easier to bring a lighter racquet up to spec with lead tape than it is to reduce the swingweight of a heavier racquet (add material is easy, removing it is a pain). I think you'll find the 95 to be plenty precise and with its lighter weight it a is a great platform for weight/balance customization.
Chris, TW
@theassiddiqable,
I would string the ALU Power at 55 lbs, and the Black Widow at 58 lbs. The Black Widow is softer and more powerful, hence the slight increase in tension.
Andy, TW
@Luke Worsfold,
Yes, we are currently playtesting them. Keep an eye out for our reviews when the racquets come out in early 2014.
Michelle, TW
@ jay rowell,
The Pure Storm is a good one to try, along with the new Head Graphene Speed Pro and the Wilson Blade 98 18x20.
Andy, TW
@ Soy Dimmeh,
Racquet is going to be very much about personal preference, so if you are happy with yours then I wouldn't recommend changing. However, if you want a little more forgiveness and a bigger sweetspot for your semi-western grip, the BLX Six.One 95 and the Blade 98 18x20 would be two good ones to try.
Andy, TW
@TAIYO SHIMIZU,
I think this might be a difficult transition for you because it will feel very very different than your junior racquet. I would recommend the Wilson PS 95 or 100 if you're looking for that kind of feel, or maybe the Head YOUTEK IG Extreme 2.0 S.
Andy, TW
@ Chris Ong,
I think you are on the right track. That hybrid would be very similar to the Roddick setup. You could also create your own hybrid by buying two sets (one of each) and cutting them in half. If you do this, you can get a little creative. I would recommend going with a set of Babolat RPM Blast and Tecnifibre NRG2.
Andy, TW
@gobig67,
With the new amplifeel technology, you should have an easier time swinging through your backhand with this racquet. Our playtesters found good depth with this frame, which will again help on your two-hander. The swingweight is a bit lower than the K90 though, so that is worth mentioning.
Michelle, TW
@ Joseph San,
You could try a softer polyester like Dunlop Black Widow or Volkl Cyclone Tour, but the power level won't change a whole lot compared to your hybrid. With the Steam, go with a soft shaped co-poly at a relatively high tension to maximize the spin without losing control. I'd recommend Dunlop Black Widow at 60 lbs.
Andy, TW
@ tobias holmes,
For spin and racquet head speed you actually have the right racquet. The other racquets you mentioned will be heavier and have less spin potential than the APD. You may also want to try the Pure Drive and the Head Youtek IG Extreme MP 2.0.
Andy, TW
@ Synchild,
You would be hard pressed to find two racquets that are more different than those two, so I think the transition would be a bit difficult. Your APD is a lighter, crisper, powerful and more forgiving frame. This PS 90 is heavy, plush, controlled and not forgiving at all. Both are great racquets, but they offer very different characteristics, and the PS will definitely be more difficult to use compared to your APD. Wouldn't hurt to try it though and see what you think!
Andy, TW
@Albert Luu,
We aren't sure yet since we don't know what racquet Federer might switch to, but as far as we know, this racquet will remain in the lineup for Wilson.
Michelle, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
It will be noticeably more difficult to use. However, it will reward you with plowthrough and control.
Andy, TW
The grip wont alter the swingweight hardly at all. It will add some weight, but it will be right under the hand so wont make the racquet any harder to swing.
Chris, TW
@ William Walsh,
This is a great racquet that offers exceptional plowthrough and a real solid feel, but due to its small head size it's a very difficult racquet to play with. You have to really focus to hit the small sweetspot every time. I would suggest trying something a little forgiving and suitable for the modern, big-swinging game. Try the Wilson Blade 98 18x20, the Wilson BLX Six.One 95 and the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick.
Andy, TW
@ MrPokemonlover56,
The headsize is the measure of how big a racquet's stringbed is.
Andy, TW
@ Robin Park,
The Blade 93 would also be a great option. Give them all a try in a demo order and see which one works best for you!
Andy, TW
@sultanabran1,
They would play somewhat similar in terms of weight and balance, but the composition of the racquet are a little different so the feel might be a little different too. You'd probably notice the Amplifeel technology in the newest version, making it softer and more plush feeling.
Andy, TW
@ 성식 김,
This racquet will play very different than your Speed Pro. It's much less forgiving and spin-friendly, but it offers great control, plowthrough and feel. It's not an easy racquet to play with though. Along with this one, I would recommend trying the Wilson Blade 98 and the Six.One 95 to see which one is the best fit for you. I'd start with the same string and tension you use on your Speed so that you can get a good comparison of racquets.
Andy, TW
@ Mark Owen,
This would be a great replacement and will feel most similar to your Pro Staff 85. Keep in mind though we do sell the Pro Staff 85 if you are looking to get more of those as well.
Andy, TW
@ Cardshark45,
Try Luxilon ALU Power or 4G and see what you think. If you want to soften up the stringbed a bit, try the Wilson's Champion Choice hybrid. It doesn't get much better than that for playability and feel.
Andy, TW
@theassiddiqable,
Those are two good strings that have different features. The Black Widow is extremely soft, comfortable, and powerful, whereas the ALU Power will be slightly stiffer feeling and give you more control. Since the PS 90 is a very control-oriented racquet, I would probably recommend going with the Black Widow to compliment it.
Andy, TW
@TAIYO SHIMIZU,
The APD supplies a good amount of power and spin without sacrificing too much on the control side. The PS 90 will give you more control, but the APD will provide you with enough too.
Andy, TW
@TangoDownTennis,
Well if you play like Roger, you could try his string setup with Wilson Champion's Choice. It's a hybrid of natural gut and Luxilon ALU Power Rough. If you don't want a hybrid, I'd try a soft poly like Dunlop Black Widow or Tourna Big Hitter Black 7.
Andy, TW
@ SykeAustin,
The 90 will be much less forgiving due to the smaller head size and sweetspot, and thus will be much more difficult to use. It's also heavier, making it the more solid and stable of the two. The 95 is lighter and more maneuverable, and also more forgiving. It will have the most spin potential between the two and will be easier to use.
Andy, TW
@ Joseph San,
The PS 90 will feel very different than your Wilson Profile. It's much heavier, has a much thinner powerful, and will be much less powerful. I'd recommend trying a Babolat AeroPro Drive or Pure Drive, or if you want to stick with Wilson, the BLX Juice 100, for a more modern racquet that feels a little more similar to your Wilson Profile.
Andy, TW
@ Haris Ali,
That's the cosmetic that we are currently selling and have photographed on our website.
Andy, TW
@JJETT824,
Sorry, but we most likely won't be doing a review on that racquet anytime soon. It is an older frame that has been replaced by the BLX technology in the Wilson line. But if you like the NCode 6.1 Tour I'd recommend taking a look at the BLX Tour, as it's Wilson newer racquet that is very similar to the NCode.
Andy, TW
I'm using this racket right now, I'm 16 playing for my high school, and I have to say its PRETTY, POWERFUL, and PRECISE. This review covered alot of the things I like about this racket, great video. But, warning to anyone switching from a larger head, you'll probably start off mishitting alot but if you like small heads like me, this truly as good as it gets.
@ tobias holmes,
Two extremely different racquets. The Pro Staff will be very low-powered and unforgiving because of it's small head size and sweetspot. It's a very difficult racquet to play with, but when you hit it right it feels amazing (but it's tough to do with consistency). The AeroPro Drive will be much easier to use, as it provides a good amount of power and spin with tons of forgiveness. It also feels crisper and stiffer. I'd recommend going with the APD.
Andy, TW
@kingslave021,
We are currently offering lots of sale items for the holidays, but unfortunately this racquet will not be on sale in the near future.
Andy, TW
@millionairejh,
I can switch very easily between the two without missing a beat. You could also add jut a little bit of lead to the hoop of the racquet to bring the swingweight up. A very small amount at the tip would do it. If you send us your existing stick we can match it for a small fee so it is identical to the one you are using.
Chris, TW
@ Chris Huynh,
This PS 90 will feel much less forgiving than your current racquet because of the smaller head size, but it will give you more control on your shots. It will also be much heavier, so it will have better plowthrough than your current one but also a little more difficult to swing. 50 pounds would not be too low for this racquet, and in fact I think it would play great, giving you the comfort and a little bit of power that would complement the racquet nicely.
Andy, TW
@ Henry Fausta Tirtawidjaja,
This racquet would be a drastic change from the racquet you are used to. It will provide more control but it will be extremely different to play with, and you might find the adjustment to be too difficult. The Steam series would be a little closer to what you're used to, and the 99 S is in a class of its own in terms of spin production. That might suit your game better with your heavy spin forehand.
Andy, TW
@ abdul hashmin,
Try the ProStaff 95. It will be much more forgiving and easier to swing compared to the Pro Staff 90. Also, try the Babolat AeroPro Drive and Dunlop F 5.0 Tour.
Andy, TW
@ Torres Hong,
Try a nice multifilament string like Wilson NXT Tour.
Andy, TW
The feel is slightly different. Also, we've found the average spec of this version to come in just a tad lighter than the KFactor version (in swingweight) making it easier to maneuver. Those differences is very slight, though, and switching between those two version can be done without missing a beat.
Chris, TW
@ Viktor Tesarczyk,
The nCode racquets have been discontinued and we ran out of stock of them. We won't be getting in any more either. Sorry!
Andy, TW
@nadalrocks941,
I scored it 8.3, Granville 8, Mark 8 and Troy 7. The power comes from your ability to use the weight and plow through of the racquet.
Chris, TW
@TennisJet,
Both are great racquets! The PB 10 will offer a little more power and have a slightly bigger sweetspot. The PS is super control-oriented, and very soft and comfortable. If you want a little more pop I'd go with the PB, otherwise I'd probably go with the PS. Can't go wrong with either though...demo both of them if you can and try them out for yourself!
Andy, TW
@lakilili1965,
Wilson NXT or Sensation would be two good, comfortable multifilaments you could put in this racquet.
Andy, TW
@ rishabnarayanan,
This can be a difficult and unforgiving racquet to play with because of it's small head size and sweetspot, so I wouldn't recommend it to someone looking for more power. Rather, I'd give the Babolat Pure Drive and AeroPro Drive a try, along with the Wilson Blade 98.
Andy, TW
@ Michael Tran,
There's a big difference between a 90 and 100 square inch head. The 100 will be much more forgiving and easier to use. I would recommend the 100.
Andy, TW
Hi TW, I have used this racquet for about several months now and I love it. The string setup that I used so far for this racquet is a full bed of poly and stringed at 52-54 (16 gauge). Do you happen to have any string setup or tension recommendations for this racquet because I don't think i'm getting enough feel for the ball. I can produce power and spin easily but it just feels stiff at times when the ball's not in contact with the sweet spot. Also, I added lead to 12 o'clock to get kfactor SW.
@ GhostOfDrumming,
The Pro Staff 90 is going to be much more control-oriented, heavier, and have a softer, more plush feel. It's also not very forgiving for off-center shots, but when you hit the sweetspot, boy is it nice! The Speed Pro is much more forgiving and spin-friendly, and it allows you to take some bigger cuts at the ball without fear of hitting the frame. It has a crisper, livelier feel than the Pro Staff.
Andy, TW
We actually liked to do a program called body rock - it's free online and for a while it was Chris, Jason, Tiffani, Karly and myself doing these interval work outs every day. They're really quick & I noticed more muscle, power, also slimming down and improved cardio. I also suggest doing some slow stretching after the work out - or a little yoga now and then. Each to his own definitely, but we recommend a 30 day challenge of these quick work outs!
Siobhan, TW
No, I'd say the PS 90 has more power, but the Prestige has more control/feel -- the open vs. tight string patterns likely have a lot to do with that. Chris, TW
@ ILoveSkiing1995,
ALU Spin and RPM would offer a little livelier feel than Spiky Shark, so they may be a better fit for this low-powered frame. With any of those strings, make sure to string at a very low tension (say 47-50 lbs) in order to get enough comfort and playability.
Andy, TW
Yes, I found both maneuverability and feel to be improved on this one. And yes, one handed backhands do rock!
Chris, TW
I find the Prestige Mid to be the faster feeling racquet and the easier of the two to swing. The Pro Staff is slightly more forgiving and offers good power even on off center shots. I would say the Prestige is the more precise of the two in its feel and the box beam of the Pro Staff gives it a more solid and stable feel. The Pro Staff also has an open string pattern which I found really helps with ball speed off the stringbed, but lacks the control of the Prestige.
Chris, TW
@ Andrew R,
You can also always add weight to the 95, giving it the same plowthrough and stability as the 90.
Andy, TW
@SuperTheChannel,
This depends on what you're looking for. If you're all about control and feel, go with the PS 90, but remember it is not a forgiving racquet at all to play with. If you want a little more forgiveness and power, go with the Prestige MP.
Andy, TW
@Cardshark45
A 100 or 98 will be much more forgiving than a 90 to start with as the 90 is very demanding. To add to that, the specs are entirely different from a Pure Drive to a Tour 90. I can't say that it'd be too drastic for you as I don't know your game, but it'd be like going from A to D, completely skipping B and C.
Spencer, TW.
@VAsiLLis Cisse,
This is a great feeling racquet, but it is heavy and has a small sweetspot, and is thus pretty difficult to use. If you're not too experienced, I'd recommend going with something a little more forgiving, like a Babolat Pure Drive or AeroPro Drive, or a Head YOUTEK IG Extreme 2.0 which are a little easier to use.
Andy, TW
@TheGuitarrist2094,
Our playtesters enjoyed the PS Six.One 90 better. They felt it had better feel and was a little quicker through the air, which helped generate spin and bring the ball back into the court, especially on low balls and approach shots.
Andy, TW
@ mrkenzizlatan,
They are the same racquets. The demos are just set aside for our customers to try.
Andy, TW
@ Chris Ong,
They are all very similar strings, with X-One Biphase probably being the softest and NXT the stiffest. But again, the differences will be slight. Personally, I like the playability of NRG2 the best.
Andy, TW
@SuperTheChannel,
They are very different racquets. The AeroPro Drive is great because its powerful, offers great access to spin, and is very forgiving. The PS 90 is the ultimate for control and soft feel, but in actuality is quite a difficult racquet to play with. If you have more of the modern game (i.e. big, long swings, lots of topspin and power) I'd recommend the Babolat.
Andy, TW