Wilson 6.0 95

eman resu · Today, 11:39 AM

What are your experiences with the 6.0 Sampras didn't use? I was about to get na Youtek Prestige Pro and then all of a sudden this 6.0 jumps on my face on the internet at at least half the price I would have to pay for the prestige. I had a brief but good 2 min groundstrokes experience with the Prestige, but I coudn't miss this opportunity. Hope it lives up to the hype.

I'll have it restrung with syn gut and probably (sadly) will have to lose some HL by removing the leather, as my hands don't like it. Any tips for strings, general thoughts or even overgrip color suggestion? I currently use a 1 stripe POG 110 strung at 58 with 15 gauge syn gut. Sometimes I take the Rok (48lbs) and the Chang LB 95 (53lbs but lost tension too fast) for a ride, as well as my former regular Ozone Tour (56lbs). I'm an all court player who likes to serve and volley and rush to the net. I like to dictate points rather than grind my knees and legs at the baseline.

Antónis · Today, 02:43 PM

It's my main racket, i have 5 of them (had two other more, but cracked them - in the proper way), and all I can say it's the best and most complete stick I had or played with in my almost 30 years of tennis.

And i say complete because it great for almost every type of attacking game since it's a very well balanced racket in terms of control/pop/spin - as long as your technique is fine, you can do almost everything with this stick.

Besides this five 95's, i have one 6.0 85, one HPS 18x20, two 6.1 classics, one POG mid, one Head Prestige 600 mid, one Avery M3 control, and some other graphite collectables, and i playtest lot's of new rackets.

Some of those rackets are better for some kind of styles - for s&v the 6.0 85 still rules, a flat hard-hitter would love the prestige 600 or the HPS 18x20, a baseline grinder top-spin hitter would go with some kind of Babolat tweener or so, but the 6.0 95 is the best all-in-one stick, and perfect for a an all-around attacking player.

It's really predictable and effective in just about every place on the court.

For s&v, I would say It's a great racket, but not best one (the 6.0 85 is the best one, and the 6.1 line from Wilson still a bit better) but the 6.0 95 is way better from the baseline, and that's what I like on them: It's the best all-around racket I ever had, some are better for net rusher, some other to defensive or offensive baseliners, but for the real all-around game, the 6.0 95 rules.

Never played with POG 110, i have a 93 (with solinco tour bite), the 6.0 95 don't have the spin potential (the string pattern on POG's ir really open), but is way better for hitting flat, and it's better for net game.

For some reason, i never fell in love with POG's, it could be the string (i don't like those spin strings like RPM blast), I can be unfair, but in my opinion, the PS 6.0 95 is a better racket than POG mid, at least for a pure attacking style.

My string of choice is MSV Focus Hex, 1.23 (great string, by the way), strung at 27 kgs (I hit flat from the baseline, and I like a lot to volley, so I strung them tight, the hexagonal shape from this strings helps on getting some needed spin on serves, and sometimes from the baseline).

Hope I helped you a bit, and good luck with that beauty.

eman resu · Today, 03:19 PM

Thanks! Encouraging news to hear that it's a great all-around frame, that's what I'm looking for, really. I am playing great tennis with my POG and I see no reason for switching, but I couldn't resist this one at a good price. Who knows, maybe it will even help me develop a more consistent crosscourt 1hbh... But I'll be happy enough if it just turns out to be a good spare racquet to have fun with once in a while, when my shoulder feels tired of swinging that 370g OS beast.

tennis ratchet · Today, 04:09 PM

antonis, what do you do about grommets for this racket? i'm tempted to get one myself but i don't like not having a source for replacement grommets..

eman resu · Today, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennis ratchet

antonis, what do you do about grommets for this racket? i'm tempted to get one myself but i don't like not having a source for replacement grommets..

You guys are too spoiled. We can't buy new grommets sets ANYWHERE here where I live, not even for the lastest racquets... Every buy is a risk when it comes to old classics...

Just kidding, I wish companies would offer a proper treatment to us brazilian customers. It sucks not being able to get leather grips, grommet sets or even decent prices for overgrips and tennis balls.

eman resu · Today, 04:24 PM

How accurate are the specs from TW? I mean, do your racquets weight close to 346 strung or Wilson's quality control was already lacking back then? Did your 7 racquets weighted around 346g?

Today, 11:39 AM	#1
eman resu Semi-Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 548	Wilson 6.0 95 What are your experiences with the 6.0 Sampras didn't use? I was about to get na Youtek Prestige Pro and then all of a sudden this 6.0 jumps on my face on the internet at at least half the price I would have to pay for the prestige. I had a brief but good 2 min groundstrokes experience with the Prestige, but I coudn't miss this opportunity. Hope it lives up to the hype. I'll have it restrung with syn gut and probably (sadly) will have to lose some HL by removing the leather, as my hands don't like it. Any tips for strings, general thoughts or even overgrip color suggestion? I currently use a 1 stripe POG 110 strung at 58 with 15 gauge syn gut. Sometimes I take the Rok (48lbs) and the Chang LB 95 (53lbs but lost tension too fast) for a ride, as well as my former regular Ozone Tour (56lbs). I'm an all court player who likes to serve and volley and rush to the net. I like to dictate points rather than grind my knees and legs at the baseline. __________________ In the end, the only thing a new racquet will do for you is make you suck in a different way.

Today, 02:43 PM	#2
Antónis New User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 27	It's my main racket, i have 5 of them (had two other more, but cracked them - in the proper way), and all I can say it's the best and most complete stick I had or played with in my almost 30 years of tennis. And i say complete because it great for almost every type of attacking game since it's a very well balanced racket in terms of control/pop/spin - as long as your technique is fine, you can do almost everything with this stick. Besides this five 95's, i have one 6.0 85, one HPS 18x20, two 6.1 classics, one POG mid, one Head Prestige 600 mid, one Avery M3 control, and some other graphite collectables, and i playtest lot's of new rackets. Some of those rackets are better for some kind of styles - for s&v the 6.0 85 still rules, a flat hard-hitter would love the prestige 600 or the HPS 18x20, a baseline grinder top-spin hitter would go with some kind of Babolat tweener or so, but the 6.0 95 is the best all-in-one stick, and perfect for a an all-around attacking player. It's really predictable and effective in just about every place on the court. For s&v, I would say It's a great racket, but not best one (the 6.0 85 is the best one, and the 6.1 line from Wilson still a bit better) but the 6.0 95 is way better from the baseline, and that's what I like on them: It's the best all-around racket I ever had, some are better for net rusher, some other to defensive or offensive baseliners, but for the real all-around game, the 6.0 95 rules. Never played with POG 110, i have a 93 (with solinco tour bite), the 6.0 95 don't have the spin potential (the string pattern on POG's ir really open), but is way better for hitting flat, and it's better for net game. For some reason, i never fell in love with POG's, it could be the string (i don't like those spin strings like RPM blast), I can be unfair, but in my opinion, the PS 6.0 95 is a better racket than POG mid, at least for a pure attacking style. My string of choice is MSV Focus Hex, 1.23 (great string, by the way), strung at 27 kgs (I hit flat from the baseline, and I like a lot to volley, so I strung them tight, the hexagonal shape from this strings helps on getting some needed spin on serves, and sometimes from the baseline). Hope I helped you a bit, and good luck with that beauty. Last edited by Antónis : Today at 02:50 PM.

Today, 03:19 PM	#3
eman resu Semi-Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 548	Thanks! Encouraging news to hear that it's a great all-around frame, that's what I'm looking for, really. I am playing great tennis with my POG and I see no reason for switching, but I couldn't resist this one at a good price. Who knows, maybe it will even help me develop a more consistent crosscourt 1hbh... But I'll be happy enough if it just turns out to be a good spare racquet to have fun with once in a while, when my shoulder feels tired of swinging that 370g OS beast. __________________ In the end, the only thing a new racquet will do for you is make you suck in a different way.

Today, 04:24 PM	#6
eman resu Semi-Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 548	How accurate are the specs from TW? I mean, do your racquets weight close to 346 strung or Wilson's quality control was already lacking back then? Did your 7 racquets weighted around 346g? __________________ In the end, the only thing a new racquet will do for you is make you suck in a different way.

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