Old thread, I know. But I haven't been active for a while. A couple of questions:
1. Speaking about "upgrade," what are the characteristics of the Ki5 that left you wanting more? This is important info to consider.
2. Since it's been 10 months, have you found your upgrade stick yet? Time for an update.
Thanks.
For me, the characteristics that I feel the Ki5 lacks is defensive ability.
It is a great offensive racket that I can swing at will and the ball land in between the lines.
But, when I am on my heels and can't get a full swing in, blocking back the ball falls short for easy setups for my opponents.
Slice is not as easy to generate as with other rackets. Not much bite.
I haven't found an upgrade stick as of yet.
But I did upgrade my strings to a Gut mains / Synth gut cross hybrid.
This has increased my power on serves and on blocked balls.
The extra comfort is really nice too.
It is going to be hard to replace the comfortable feel of the racket.
For those who have played with the Ionic system knows what I mean.
I have hit with the Aerogel and it has a "hollow/tinny" feel that I just don't like.
I thought the Fischer Pro #1 SL was going to be my replacement, but after playing with it for a few months, it still wasn't as comfortable and consistent as my Ki5.
I am hoping they distribute the newer version of the Ki5 here in the US.
I would be willing to try those out.