Wilson Hits Homerun with Wilson Steam 99S (mini review)

[kimbahpnam]

i think i heard nadal just switched to wilson

[Chotobaka]

Originally Posted by drakulie

Yes. Great pop and obviously lots of spin. Keep in mind I didn't serve with it so long as our time was limited. I'm hoping to playtest it again and giving a more thorough review.

Thanks, man. I imagine this will be a serving monster. I am sure at least one 99S will find its way to my bag despite my lack of fondness for current Wilson racquets and the 71RA -- my Pacific is a super-comfy 58. Second serves ought to be fun with the 99S.

[klementine79]

In these tough economic times, Wilson releases a racquet that needs less string to string and less stencil ink to stencil.

Something both sides of the aisle can agree on.

Thank you Wilson.

[SFrazeur]

Originally Posted by Fed Kennedy

Drak, how did it perform on slice bh?

That's where I cansee people not liking it.

[Mig1NC]

Originally Posted by klementine79

In these tough economic times, Wilson releases a racquet that needs less string to string and less stencil ink to stencil.

Something both sides of the aisle can agree on.

Thank you Wilson.

It'll be classified as an "assault racquet" and banned.

[TheOneHander]

Originally Posted by Broly4

No need, I knew it, but that is not the stick we're talking about, so now you've checked the non sense of the data provided, thank you

Did someone tinkle in your Lucky Charms?

[sureshs]

I received an invite today for the Wilson event next Wed at a local country club.

I suspect my spin and pace numbers will be 5000 rpm and 100 mph. I will update later.

[sureshs]

Originally Posted by klementine79

In these tough economic times, Wilson releases a racquet that needs less string to string and less stencil ink to stencil.

Something both sides of the aisle can agree on.

Thank you Wilson.

If it breaks more often, it will require more string. You also have to analyze the break-even number of hours for the initial racket price purchase to be recovered by savings in strings and stencil (if true).

[smarulanda]

Getting my stringing clamps on the crosses of my 16x18 seems tough enough, can't imagine how much harder it'll be on such an open(er) pattern.

[sureshs]

I am one of 24 VIP guests. Drinks and appetizers to be served.

[hoodjem]

Originally Posted by drakulie

Yes, I was able to flatten out shots with the frame when I was playtesting it. However, for the on-court test, I did not concentrate on hitting flat shots. Also, YES, I use a one-hander.

Long live the 1HBH!!

[bad_call]

Originally Posted by klementine79

In these tough economic times, Wilson releases a racquet that needs less string to string and less stencil ink to stencil.

Something both sides of the aisle can agree on.

Thank you Wilson.

LOL... on a serious note - doubt strings will last very long.

[LeeD]

Gaining one aspect of technique doesn't mean's it's for everyone.
PureDrives serve great. We all need better serves. Few of us use PD's.
Weeds are great for stabbing defense. We all could use a dose of defense. Few of us.....
90 sq inch rackets are accurate and pinpoint, easy to swing, very precise. Few of us.....
Soft rackets are great for our bodies, allowing us to swing hard and not injure ourselves, giving us CONFIDENCE, a huge factor in tennis. A few of us use soft rackets, a few use stiff rackets.

[sureshs]

I see that none of you were impressed with my VIP invitation. That is OK. I will just keep my sorrow to myself and go my own way. Have a good day.

[Bartelby]

Its just Guru-envy, which is no relation to the Freudian version.

[LeeD]

You live long enough, you learn not to be impressed, BAH HUMBUG!

[Mig1NC]

Originally Posted by sureshs

I see that none of you were impressed with my VIP invitation. That is OK. I will just keep my sorrow to myself and go my own way. Have a good day.

Well, I'm a dude that digs chicks, but if you still need a date, I can clear my calendar and shave my legs

But I warn you, this could get ugly fast.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by Broly4

Sorry but it actually is, in the same league that the PD or Extreme ( no so much but close) Speed mp is clearly underpowered by those standards, so the string or the tension weren't the same at the test if you allow me.

The tool you cited clearly shows the MP 315 is more poweful than the Aero Pro Drive.

Originally Posted by Gemini

I'm curious to know how they (the engineers) were measuring pace? The other two categories I can understand but what's the unit of measure for pace?

They have some hightech sensors all around the court (think of hawkeye) that tracks the ball.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by Stormcrow

Drak, thank you for the info. Were you able to hit with the Steam 96?

yes, but not long enough to give an honest assesment. One thing I will note, is I liked it enough to give it another look when it is released.

Originally Posted by Fed Kennedy

Drak, how did it perform on slice bh?

Once again, lots of spin/bite. However, that said, you really need to get dialed in because the shots do in this case tend to sail if it gets away from you. You need to make sure you really swing thru the slice, and not just downwards.



By the way, if any of you are able to playtest it at the SET, please provide your feedback. Would love to see your results and read your thoughts into the racquet.

[Roforot]

Originally Posted by LeeD

Gaining one aspect of technique doesn't mean's it's for everyone.
PureDrives serve great. We all need better serves. Few of us use PD's.
Weeds are great for stabbing defense. We all could use a dose of defense. Few of us.....
90 sq inch rackets are accurate and pinpoint, easy to swing, very precise. Few of us.....
Soft rackets are great for our bodies, allowing us to swing hard and not injure ourselves, giving us CONFIDENCE, a huge factor in tennis. A few of us use soft rackets, a few use stiff rackets.

This is remarkably wise. I just bought a pure drive roddick. Oh well I waited till the hype on the PDr was gone. Will check again in 2 or 3 years to see if theres still buzz about 16x15. Maybe my racquet head speed will be sufficient to use poly.