Serena Williams' real racquet

Down_the_line · 10-08-2012, 01:56 AM

Got a quick question for Big John and any other Pro Stock experts out there. What's the consensus on the frame Serena Williams really uses under her paintjobs? I've heard the Hammer 6.4 Powerholes mentioned a lot. Is this true?

jorel · 10-08-2012, 05:40 AM

wasnt she using a frame that was made specifically for Federer to try?

robbo1970 · 10-08-2012, 07:25 AM

Wait for it.......................is it a Big Bubba by any chance?

PBODY99 · 10-08-2012, 09:07 AM

She switched to the K Blade 104 when they were released. The production frame does have a modified Power Holes system. I doubt she uses the BLX layup as it has a lower RDC stiffness rating.

Hankenstein · 10-08-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo1970

Wait for it.......................is it a Big Bubba by any chance?

Yes! You are correct! Here is a photo of Serenas frame together with a Nadal-frame from 2008

PBODY99 · 10-08-2012, 07:18 PM

Wilson's Outer Limits is just as big, a tad quicker at the net & of course hits a bigger ball.

Down_the_line · 10-08-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBODY99

She switched to the K Blade 104 when they were released. The production frame does have a modified Power Holes system. I doubt she uses the BLX layup as it has a lower RDC stiffness rating.

Thanks for the info. Interesting that Serena allowed herself to switch to a recent frame. You hardly ever hear of that among pros who religiously stick to the racquet they've used since their teens or early 20's.

Good on Serena for being open minded and willing to truly use a new Wilson racquet, rather than just endorse it with a paintjob.

zapvor · 10-08-2012, 10:54 PM

i strung her racket once. the paintjob is one of teh best i have seen. shes using some real old hammer series

フェデラー · 10-09-2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_the_line

Thanks for the info. Interesting that Serena allowed herself to switch to a recent frame. You hardly ever hear of that among pros who religiously stick to the racquet they've used since their teens or early 20's.

Good on Serena for being open minded and willing to truly use a new Wilson racquet, rather than just endorse it with a paintjob.

She also used to be full gut until this year until she switched to a hybrid during the summer, and of course we all know happened after that.

Down_the_line · 10-09-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by フェデラー

She also used to be full gut until this year until she switched to a hybrid during the summer, and of course we all know happened after that.

Yeah, I heard she was urged to try the new Luxilon 4G string and ended up incorporating it into her setup.

Rulo · 10-12-2012, 07:55 AM

I'm almost sure I read somewhere that she was one of the few players who actually played with the racket she advertise.....Guess it wasn't true....

vsbabolat · 10-12-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rulo

I'm almost sure I read somewhere that she was one of the few players who actually played with the racket she advertise.....Guess it wasn't true....

She really does use the Blade 104

jorel · 10-12-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

She really does use the Blade 104

interesting ... if she uses an OS..one wonders if it suits weekend warriors as well

mbpga1222 · 10-12-2012, 04:50 PM

i have one of her frames and so does my local tennis shop, definitely the real blade 104.

Down_the_line · 10-13-2012, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbpga1222

i have one of her frames and so does my local tennis shop, definitely the real blade 104.

But to reiterate, she uses the K Blade Team 104, not the current BLX Blade Team 104 that she is endorsing.

racquetfreak · 10-13-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_the_line

But to reiterate, she uses the K Blade Team 104, not the current BLX Blade Team 104 that she is endorsing.

that is true, i have seen the kbt with blx pj.

Big John · 10-14-2012, 04:56 PM

I've only seen one of her older racquets with a NCode paint and it was at least 27.5 and had a massive head on it, basically a heavier granny racquet!

I agree it looks as though she is now using the Blade 104, a very underrated racquet in my opinion, used to sell plenty of those in the shop, very easy to hit.

I'd say switching away from full gut might have helped her too, how you'd control full gut in a bigger headed racquet without stringing stupidly tight I have no idea.

keithfival · 10-15-2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorel

interesting ... if she uses an OS..one wonders if it suits weekend warriors as well

Shhhhh! They are hard enough to find as it is!

PBODY99 · 10-15-2012, 08:57 AM

Serena & Venus have used over sized rackets for all of their career. Their father was asked about that early on, and said something to the effect that using a powerful racket forces you to learn control.

Seth · 10-15-2012, 10:41 AM

To be clear: Isn't 104 sq. in. a midplus?

10-08-2012, 01:56 AM	#1
Down_the_line Professional Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,122	Serena Williams' real racquet Got a quick question for Big John and any other Pro Stock experts out there. What's the consensus on the frame Serena Williams really uses under her paintjobs? I've heard the Hammer 6.4 Powerholes mentioned a lot. Is this true? __________________ Racket: Head Youtek IG Speed 18x20 String: Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power 16 (mains), Technifibre X-One Biphase 16 (crosses)

10-08-2012, 05:40 AM	#2
jorel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,326	wasnt she using a frame that was made specifically for Federer to try? __________________ wowzers

10-08-2012, 07:25 AM	#3
robbo1970 Professional Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 966	Wait for it.......................is it a Big Bubba by any chance? __________________ X2 Dunlop Biomimetic 300 / X2 Prince Exo3 93

10-08-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
PBODY99 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,750	She switched to the K Blade 104 when they were released. The production frame does have a modified Power Holes system. I doubt she uses the BLX layup as it has a lower RDC stiffness rating. __________________ GAMMA 4000 + WISE \| PRINCE SPEEDPORT GOLD

10-08-2012, 07:18 PM	#6
PBODY99 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,750	She will not have to switch brands......... Wilson's Outer Limits is just as big, a tad quicker at the net & of course hits a bigger ball. __________________ GAMMA 4000 + WISE \| PRINCE SPEEDPORT GOLD