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

[fibonacci888]

I've bought völkl cyclone 17 for the mains and signum firestorm for the crosses.
Curious as how it will play.

[fibonacci888]

Originally Posted by doctor dennis

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I wish I hadn't found out about xcite. Its fairly pricy but sounds good so I've ordered a set…….

How was it?

[doctor dennis]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

How was it?

Really good to be honest. If it wasn't so pricey it would have given me a bit more of a headache choosing between that and focus hex.
It bit the ball really well and I had very good touch which I wasn't expecting.
You should definitely try it.

[Rabbit]

Originally Posted by drakulie

As Rabbitt alread commented, the frame is maneuverable, and very solid on volleys. (no twisting)

You know, I dare say that volleys are a high point with this frame, well that and serving. I've not experienced a more solid feeling racquet on the volley ever. And that's with a full bed of poly. I simply cannot wait to hit a few volleys with gut in this frame.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by drakulie

Great stuff. I'm also impressed with the frame, as are some of the folks I've played with. They are amazed at how much more spin is coming off the frame.



As Rabbitt alread commented, the frame is maneuverable, and very solid on volleys. (no twisting)

how can a racket with SW of 333 be maneuverable when lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles.?

[fibonacci888]

Originally Posted by doctor dennis

Really good to be honest. If it wasn't so pricey it would have given me a bit more of a headache choosing between that and focus hex.
It bit the ball really well and I had very good touch which I wasn't expecting.
You should definitely try it.

I have and love it. Tension loss could be better, but have little reference in the 99s. String gives great feel and feedback.

Now full bed 4G in one, and volkl cyclone/ tecnifibre razorcode in the other.

[Ross K]

Originally Posted by Rabbit

You know, I dare say that volleys are a high point with this frame, well that and serving. I've not experienced a more solid feeling racquet on the volley ever. And that's with a full bed of poly. I simply cannot wait to hit a few volleys with gut in this frame.

Wow, high praise there indeed, Rabbit.

[Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

how can a racket with SW of 333 be maneuverable when lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles.?

for your consideration, a few racquets with swingweights of 333:

• Wilson 6.1 95
• Wilson Blade 98
• Babolat Pure Storm
• Head YouTek IG Extreme
• Dunlop Biomimetic S 5.0 Lite

Just for hits and giggles, what frame do you consider maneuverable?

Originally Posted by Ross K

Wow, high praise there indeed, Rabbit.

Yeah, I know, but I swear this racquet just feels like it's pocketing the ball at net and plows right through on volleys. I like the feel of this racquet on volleys with all poly better than most racquets with gut.

[doctor dennis]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

I have and love it. Tension loss could be better, but have little reference in the 99s. String gives great feel and feedback.

Now full bed 4G in one, and volkl cyclone/ tecnifibre razorcode in the other.

I've got 4g in my other frame but am yet to use it. Should be hitting with it some time this week.

[fibonacci888]

Originally Posted by doctor dennis

I've got 4g in my other frame but am yet to use it. Should be hitting with it some time this week.

Me too, coming monday.

Also tested with the Wilson Endoro which was crap.

offtopic, i feel for you on the ridiculous red card for Nani

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

how can a racket with SW of 333 be maneuverable when lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles.?

Since when do you swing your racket in 'lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles'?

[doctor dennis]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

Me too, coming monday.

Also tested with the Wilson Endoro which was crap.

offtopic, i feel for you on the ridiculous red card for Nani

Still fuming about the decision.

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

I've bought völkl cyclone 17 for the mains and signum firestorm for the crosses.
Curious as how it will play.

keep us posted. Have fun.

Originally Posted by Rabbit

You know, I dare say that volleys are a high point with this frame, well that and serving. I've not experienced a more solid feeling racquet on the volley ever. And that's with a full bed of poly. I simply cannot wait to hit a few volleys with gut in this frame.

Yeah, one wouldn't expect it, but the frame (for what it is) is really a surprise on volleys. Great comfort, solid, maneuverable. Gut just gives it more feel, and a little more "punch".

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

how can a racket with SW of 333 be maneuverable when lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles.?

Because.

Originally Posted by kaiser

Since when do you swing your racket in 'lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles'?

Thank you.

[kaiser]

My pleasure.

[fibonacci888]

So the firestorm is not the cross. String broke twice on the third pull.

Stringer puts in tecnifibre razorcode. I'll keep you posted.

[doctor dennis]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

So the firestorm is not the cross. String broke twice on the third pull.

Stringer puts in tecnifibre razorcode. I'll keep you posted.

Please do. Razor code is another string which caught my eye.

The one problem I've experienced with this stick is the amount of string I've gone through.

The plus side is I've tried a fair few new strings.

After my experience with 4g I'll decide on a string. Focus hex is looking the most likely unless 4g really does blow me away.

[fibonacci888]

Originally Posted by doctor dennis

Please do. Razor code is another string which caught my eye.

The one problem I've experienced with this stick is the amount of string I've gone through.

The plus side is I've tried a fair few new strings.

After my experience with 4g I'll decide on a string. Focus hex is looking the most likely unless 4g really does blow me away.

So what's the favorite so far?

I've got Solinco Tour Bite and Yonex poly pro arriving this week. So far i'm with the pacific Xcite

[doctor dennis]

Originally Posted by fibonacci888

So what's the favorite so far?

I've got Solinco Tour Bite and Yonex poly pro arriving this week. So far i'm with the pacific Xcite

Negating cost its probably xcite. Its not 3 x better than focus hex but it costs three times as much. In my opinion its only a bit better. For that reason I am at the moment going with focus hex unless 4g really does blow me away.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Since when do you swing your racket in 'lightening quick exchange at net in advanced doubles'?

You make no snese. Of course the SW matters when volleying. You do have to get the racket up and moving toward the strike zone, right ?

[Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

You make no snese. Of course the SW matters when volleying. You do have to get the racket up and moving toward the strike zone, right ?

Well then I guess it all boils down to reflexes....some people have 'em and apparently some don't!