Wilson Steam 2013
 

Don't know if this was posted but what the heck...

Model - Unstrung weight, headsize, string pattern, beam
Steam 96 - 289g, 96 sq. inch., 16x20, 22mm
Steam 99 - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x18, 22-24-22mm
Steam 99S - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x15, 22-24-22mm
Steam 105 - 289g, 105sq. inch., 16x19, 24-26-24mm
Steam 105S - 289g, 105 sq. inch., 16x15, 24-26-24mm

All with AmpliFeel360.

Sorry if this was already posted.

Steam 96, Potro's new racket, only 289 grams? I guess it will be more. Maybe 309?

Those are the specs given, I was surprised as well. Unless there's a typo and it's actually 298g... but still that's pretty light.

Time will tell.

Do you know length of Steam 96? Sounds a lot like Kpro Tour depending on length and stiffness.

Automatix - do you know any swing weights yet? Thanks!

Defanetley taking 99s for a demo when it comes out in a few months, interesting to see how 16x15 pattern hits...

I cant imagine them having a 96 that would weight less than their 99. That has to be a typo.

Sorry guys. I don't know anything beyond the stuff I posted. I always try to post the info I get unless specifically asked not to until someone else spills some details.

I think so too. But that's the info I got. Time will tell.

To me, the old/present 'Steam" is already a very good frame; if I were to choose from the options, I would likely go for the heaviest iteration, :)

I'm dying to know the length and balance as well. SW would be icing on the cake.

Anybody else thinking of stringing their racquet with fewer crosses? My racquet's 16x18 so I only have to skip 3 crosses but I wonder which ones would be best to skip.

There was a post on here a while back, might have been Travelrjim, where the guy skipped the outermost cross and main and got incredible spin... Or so the claim went.

I don't doubt it.

I heard, from a reliable source, they are standard length (99 & 99S), 2 pts hl, and 11.3 oz strung. Don't know swing weight but with only 2 pts hl I'm guessing swing weight is bumped up from previous version.

I hope this blows the Juice 100 away. At 6 points HL and a 311 swingweight, there was no plowthrough. I'm anxious to hear final specs.

I will see the new line next Tuesday so will get a better idea then. Hoping, with the better paint scheme, that this will be a real winner. I'm looking more at the 16x18 pattern rather than the 16x15. Also hoping that the throat area is thinner than the current Steam. Will try to give an update next week.

Thanks, Coach! Looking forward to it.

I am interested in these racquets as well. I just started my career as a tennis pro and I am currently using the six.one team. I could probably benefit from having a larger head size with a little more power. We will be having a demo night with Wilson soon and I presume these racquets will be there. I will let you know what I find out.

Did you say your going to try the new steam 16x15? Lucky you ! Please give a review!

Could you take a gander at the Steam 96? The specs I got for this frame (weight, beam) puzzle me. Also could you check the length and balance?

I've heard that this frame is supposed to be very close to the BLX Tour so it can be slightly longer than standard but I couldn't confirm this.

Thanks in advance.