Best 95 sq/in Racquet??
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retrowagen
Hall of Fame
Tapered-beam Fischer Elliptic models made between 1990 and 1993 (also advertised as 98’s, but really closer to 95.
Wilson Ultra Graphite 95, Ultra Kevlar 95, and Ultra FPK 95.
18x20 Wilson ProStaff 6.1 Classic, in standard length.
Wilson Ultra Graphite 95, Ultra Kevlar 95, and Ultra FPK 95.
18x20 Wilson ProStaff 6.1 Classic, in standard length.
GenerationTennisElbow
Rookie
Yonex rd7?
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TennisLBC
Professional
Also the RQiS Tour
It's a great stick, #3 in my list.
Plainsman83
Rookie
Another vote for the PT280.
California
Semi-Pro
Head 280. Runner up, Dunlop 4D 200 tour
The HyperProStaff 6.1 95 was one of my friends' absolute favorite.
wangs78
Legend
Wilson 6.1 95 line and Dunlop 200 line probably the best. Prestige 95 line and Yonex 95 up there as well.
It's really ridiculous that the best of these (the Wilson 6.1 in my view) was discontinued not because Wilson had a better product but simply bc they released the RF97 which was different and they didn't want the 6.1 to cannibalize sales of the RF97 which could be sold at a higher price point due to Federer endorsement. The RF97 is a very nice racquet but the 6.1 is more versatile and better overall.
It's really ridiculous that the best of these (the Wilson 6.1 in my view) was discontinued not because Wilson had a better product but simply bc they released the RF97 which was different and they didn't want the 6.1 to cannibalize sales of the RF97 which could be sold at a higher price point due to Federer endorsement. The RF97 is a very nice racquet but the 6.1 is more versatile and better overall.
so you're saying I should root for Fedr to suck/retire so I can get my 6.1 back
wangs78
Legend
No - not at all. Just go with RF97 for now (the black paintjob is so much better than the last few iterations of the 6.1 which had lollipop color schemes).
But I do think the 6.1 will come back at some point.
acintya
Legend
teachingprotx
Legend
Volk Tr 35
Volk T9 30
Wilson classic 6.1 26 jr
Volk tour 10 jr
Head pro tour 630 not 280
Fischer elliptic pro
kneissl toms teach machine
Pacific x feel ? Was that a 98 ? 95?
Babolat pure control 95 27 inch 2016-17 model
I want to say ultra fpk graphite but I haven’t hit . But I hear glorious things
Volk T9 30
Wilson classic 6.1 26 jr
Volk tour 10 jr
Head pro tour 630 not 280
Fischer elliptic pro
kneissl toms teach machine
Pacific x feel ? Was that a 98 ? 95?
Babolat pure control 95 27 inch 2016-17 model
I want to say ultra fpk graphite but I haven’t hit . But I hear glorious things
borisboris
Semi-Pro
By far the Prince Precision Equipe, 100% graphite and doesnt bow on a backhand like the ProStaff
spinerella
New User
Last month I retired my, qty. 8, Prince Precision Graphite 640pl, 95sq in, 16x20.
Power under precise control...they will be missed, since I bought them new in the 90's.
Finally, moved on to Prince Phantom 93P!
Power under precise control...they will be missed, since I bought them new in the 90's.
Finally, moved on to Prince Phantom 93P!
BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
Maybe behind only the PS85 and K90 for all time best from Wilson.
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b.staubs78
New User
ProStaff Classic 6.1 and I still play with it today
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BounceHitBounceHit
Legend
teachingprotx
Legend
My all time fave unreal feel , weight balance flex string pattern etc is perfect it’s a
Wilson 6.1 pro staff 95 sq inches jr model EURO RELEASE ONLY .
It looks exactly like the Wilson 6.1 pro staff the edberg one . The small 95 head is a bit more euro egg headed and the lack of length is never noticed unless you point it out ....but again ONLY PROBLEM scares most away , but if you aren’t afraid to add a 1/2 inch to the handle to bring it up to 27 length Your a set . When strung with no mods . Weight is :
10.9 -11.1 oz strung
Flex -
34 -36 RA not noodle either it says 34 35 or 36 RA but feeels like a buttery soft low 50’s ra to me .....
10- 12 pts Head light
Unfortunately it’s supposedly a jr frame . But I’ve noticed with a TON of my older late 80,s and 90,s frames once strung they all are closer to 26.5 length anyway ... so missing a little length for me at the bottom of the handle is not a big deal as a matter of fact I have found that. It makes a wonderful difference in control ..
I’ll go as far to say once I started messing around with with shorter length gave me control like it did when i switched from syn gut to poly strings ..
Meaning ... shots that should fly long by a bit just drop at the last second , just like polys do for your shots .. I’ve been playing wit these off and on for forever ..
if I am coaching someone who is struggling with hitting a bit too long on the forehand but they WILL NOT for what ever reason try to add more spin to get it in , I let them use this thing , and then they beg me to sell it to them. For the 4.5 / 5.0 man looking for a frame that will let you flat out crack it as hard as you can ..with out the anxiety and fear of hitting it just a hair long ..
I wish they would re introduce these so everyone could try them . Keep it the exact same nothing else no changes just make the handle .5 longer and you’d sell tons of these .
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teachingprotx
Legend
Man I’ve always wanted to try this modelMajor Bullit Elite,
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Just dug it out last week while cleaning the garage. Hefty, hefty, hefty. Came across another 95",
Gamma F-9.5 mp racquet. Replaced the Tradition 18. Awesome, thin beams, damped. 1st racquet that I used NG M/poly X strings.
teachingprotx
Legend
Great stick! And beautiful colors tooBest 95 sq/in Racquet?? Ha ha! Of course it is the Prince Michael Chang MP Ti Longbody:
muddlehead
Professional
onehandbh
G.O.A.T.
I've enjoyed using my Yonex 95D with Volkl Cyclone 17g. I replaced grip with a black Fairway leather grip. Weight comes in about 360g.
The 95D seems to have decent power and spin and a huge sweetspot. Due to square head?
Picked up a Head Radical Tour MP recently (Zebra).
I replaced the original synthetic grip with a black Kimony leather grip and also changed the grommets to CAPS grommets.
The leather grip is very thin and weighs the same as the synthetic grip.
Total weight is now 360 grams. (strung with Volkl Cyclone 18g at 44lbs)
Will give it a try next week.
The 95D seems to have decent power and spin and a huge sweetspot. Due to square head?
Picked up a Head Radical Tour MP recently (Zebra).
I replaced the original synthetic grip with a black Kimony leather grip and also changed the grommets to CAPS grommets.
The leather grip is very thin and weighs the same as the synthetic grip.
Total weight is now 360 grams. (strung with Volkl Cyclone 18g at 44lbs)
Will give it a try next week.
MAX PLY
Hall of Fame
Wealthy elbow surgeons agree!
muddlehead
Professional
13.60 oz and strung at 33lbs. Zero elbow/shoulder issues - even after dislocated shoulder from hockey 10 years ago. - knock on wood. Heavy racket loosely strung don't need to swing as hard ...
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Ever break a string?
muddlehead
Professional
Seldom. I play every day, I hate breaking strings because it takes me a few days to get used to 'em. So, made the decision to go to 15 gauge a while back. (speaking of, who knew 15g strings are .12 oz heavier than 16g?} A little less responsive for sure. But, durability is the key.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Have a cheap friend who breaks 16 gauge strings twice as fast as 15 gauge.
The Babolat Pure Storm LTD/Pure Control 95 would top my list. I'm sure some of the Head frames would be there too if I didn't avoid Head because of the handle shape. There are also probably a few Yonex that would go on my list as well, but overall the Babolat's would be my pick I think.
teachingprotx
Legend
I’m so surprised not more folks didn’t love the last pure control 95 .. I thought it was the best hitting bab stick ever made .. I’ve yet to see one person ever use it but it hits a very nice plush heavy buttered ball .
