Wilson Steam 99

srvnvly · 12-30-2012, 05:01 PM

Is the power on this racquet similar, but more controlled? I know the string pattern is more open for the S, but with 3 more crosses, I would think the power would be the same, but with less spin.

TW Staff · 12-31-2012, 09:51 AM

The response is not quite as lively and the ball leaves the strings at a slightly lower trajectory. The feel of the Spin Effect string pattern also enlarges the feel of the sweetspot considerably. Due to those differences, the regular 99 feels much firmer and crisper to me. It offers me more control on volleys and drop shots etc, but lacks the power and spin of the S version.

Chris, TW

srvnvly · 01-02-2013, 04:54 AM

Thanks, Chris! I am obligated to ask: When will demos be available?

TW Staff · 01-03-2013, 03:41 PM

srvnvly,

Steam racquets will be available for demo in around 4 weeks.

Brittany, TW

12-30-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
srvnvly Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 707	Wilson Steam 99 Is the power on this racquet similar, but more controlled? I know the string pattern is more open for the S, but with 3 more crosses, I would think the power would be the same, but with less spin. __________________ "I filed it under H, for toy." Last edited by srvnvly : 12-30-2012 at 05:05 PM. Reason: Changed wording to avoid the use of 'similar' twice.

12-31-2012, 09:51 AM	#2
TW Staff Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennis-Warehouse.com Posts: 22,549	The response is not quite as lively and the ball leaves the strings at a slightly lower trajectory. The feel of the Spin Effect string pattern also enlarges the feel of the sweetspot considerably. Due to those differences, the regular 99 feels much firmer and crisper to me. It offers me more control on volleys and drop shots etc, but lacks the power and spin of the S version. Chris, TW __________________ LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TennisWarehouse TW Blog: http://blog.tenniswarehouse.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tenniswarehouse/ Add us on Google+: www.google.com/+tenniswarehouse

01-02-2013, 04:54 AM	#3
srvnvly Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 707	Thanks, Chris! I am obligated to ask: When will demos be available? __________________ "I filed it under H, for toy."

01-03-2013, 03:41 PM	#4
TW Staff Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennis-Warehouse.com Posts: 22,549	srvnvly, Steam racquets will be available for demo in around 4 weeks. Brittany, TW __________________ LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TennisWarehouse TW Blog: http://blog.tenniswarehouse.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tenniswarehouse Follow us on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tenniswarehouse/ Add us on Google+: www.google.com/+tenniswarehouse

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