Wilson Steam 2013

Automatix

Automatix

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Don't know if this was posted but what the heck...

Model - Unstrung weight, headsize, string pattern, beam
Steam 96 - 289g, 96 sq. inch., 16x20, 22mm
Steam 99 - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x18, 22-24-22mm
Steam 99S - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x15, 22-24-22mm
Steam 105 - 289g, 105sq. inch., 16x19, 24-26-24mm
Steam 105S - 289g, 105 sq. inch., 16x15, 24-26-24mm

All with AmpliFeel360.

Sorry if this was already posted.
 
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Veninga

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Automatix said:
Don't know if this was posted but what the heck...

Model - Unstrung weight, headsize, string pattern, beam
Steam 96 - 289g, 96 sq. inch., 16x20, 22mm
Steam 99 - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x18, 22-24-22mm
Steam 99S - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x15, 22-24-22mm
Steam 105 - 289g, 105sq. inch., 16x19, 24-26-24mm
Steam 105S - 289g, 105 sq. inch., 16x15, 24-26-24mm

All with AmpliFeel360.

Sorry if this was already posted.
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Steam 96, Potro's new racket, only 289 grams? I guess it will be more. Maybe 309?
 
Automatix

Automatix

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Those are the specs given, I was surprised as well. Unless there's a typo and it's actually 298g... but still that's pretty light.

Time will tell.
 
Stormcrow

Stormcrow

New User
Automatix said:
Those are the specs given, I was surprised as well. Unless there's a typo and it's actually 298g... but still that's pretty light.

Time will tell.
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Do you know length of Steam 96? Sounds a lot like Kpro Tour depending on length and stiffness.
 
srvnvly

srvnvly

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Automatix said:
Don't know if this was posted but what the heck...

Model - Unstrung weight, headsize, string pattern, beam
Steam 96 - 289g, 96 sq. inch., 16x20, 22mm
Steam 99 - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x18, 22-24-22mm
Steam 99S - 304g, 99 sq. inch., 16x15, 22-24-22mm
Steam 105 - 289g, 105sq. inch., 16x19, 24-26-24mm
Steam 105S - 289g, 105 sq. inch., 16x15, 24-26-24mm

All with AmpliFeel360.

Sorry if this was already posted.
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Automatix - do you know any swing weights yet? Thanks!
 
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PhotoBlue

Professional
Defanetley taking 99s for a demo when it comes out in a few months, interesting to see how 16x15 pattern hits...
 
roundiesee

roundiesee

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To me, the old/present 'Steam" is already a very good frame; if I were to choose from the options, I would likely go for the heaviest iteration, :)
 
Sander001

Sander001

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Anybody else thinking of stringing their racquet with fewer crosses? My racquet's 16x18 so I only have to skip 3 crosses but I wonder which ones would be best to skip.
 
Mig1NC

Mig1NC

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There was a post on here a while back, might have been Travelrjim, where the guy skipped the outermost cross and main and got incredible spin... Or so the claim went.

I don't doubt it.
 
couch

couch

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Mig1NC said:
I'm dying to know the length and balance as well. SW would be icing on the cake.
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I heard, from a reliable source, they are standard length (99 & 99S), 2 pts hl, and 11.3 oz strung. Don't know swing weight but with only 2 pts hl I'm guessing swing weight is bumped up from previous version.
 
srvnvly

srvnvly

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couch said:
I heard, from a reliable source, they are standard length (99 & 99S), 2 pts hl, and 11.3 oz strung. Don't know swing weight but with only 2 pts hl I'm guessing swing weight is bumped up from previous version.
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I hope this blows the Juice 100 away. At 6 points HL and a 311 swingweight, there was no plowthrough. I'm anxious to hear final specs.
 
couch

couch

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srvnvly said:
I hope this blows the Juice 100 away. At 6 points HL and a 311 swingweight, there was no plowthrough. I'm anxious to hear final specs.
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I will see the new line next Tuesday so will get a better idea then. Hoping, with the better paint scheme, that this will be a real winner. I'm looking more at the 16x18 pattern rather than the 16x15. Also hoping that the throat area is thinner than the current Steam. Will try to give an update next week.
 
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dmcb101

Professional
I am interested in these racquets as well. I just started my career as a tennis pro and I am currently using the six.one team. I could probably benefit from having a larger head size with a little more power. We will be having a demo night with Wilson soon and I presume these racquets will be there. I will let you know what I find out.
 
The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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couch said:
I will see the new line next Tuesday so will get a better idea then. Hoping, with the better paint scheme, that this will be a real winner. I'm looking more at the 16x18 pattern rather than the 16x15. Also hoping that the throat area is thinner than the current Steam. Will try to give an update next week.
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Did you say your going to try the new steam 16x15? Lucky you ! Please give a review!
 
Automatix

Automatix

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couch said:
I will see the new line next Tuesday so will get a better idea then. Hoping, with the better paint scheme, that this will be a real winner. I'm looking more at the 16x18 pattern rather than the 16x15. Also hoping that the throat area is thinner than the current Steam. Will try to give an update next week.
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Could you take a gander at the Steam 96? The specs I got for this frame (weight, beam) puzzle me. Also could you check the length and balance?

I've heard that this frame is supposed to be very close to the BLX Tour so it can be slightly longer than standard but I couldn't confirm this.

Thanks in advance.
 
couch

couch

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The Dark Knight said:
Did you say your going to try the new steam 16x15? Lucky you ! Please give a review!
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No. I will only get to view the new line. I won't be hitting any of the new racquets. Will try to convince the rep to get us some a little sooner than normal since I'm really interested in the Steam 99 16x18 and we've done we'll with Wilson in the past year.
 
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

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how is Kei Nishikori's racket set up ? i know he uses stock version with some lead tape on it but i don't know the specs
 
couch

couch

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Automatix said:
Could you take a gander at the Steam 96? The specs I got for this frame (weight, beam) puzzle me. Also could you check the length and balance?

I've heard that this frame is supposed to be very close to the BLX Tour so it can be slightly longer than standard but I couldn't confirm this.

Thanks in advance.
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Sure. I will get all the specs on the new Steam line and the Blade line. I'm assuming he will have all these. Hoping to get a catalog too. Also curious to see what else is coming from Wilson. Til Tuesday. :)
 
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lefty001

Rookie
Kei has his own spec made by Wilson.

Wilson Steam Pro Kei Spec
Head: 95 sqin
Length: 27.25 inch
Weight: 318g
Balance: 330mm
Beam: 22mm
 
The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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couch said:
No. I will only get to view the new line. I won't be hitting any of the new racquets. Will try to convince the rep to get us some a little sooner than normal since I'm really interested in the Steam 99 16x18 and we've done we'll with Wilson in the past year.
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Well if you can talk him into getting me the 16x15 quick Ill pay a lot for it.
 
Sander001

Sander001

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I've sometimes wondered why manufacturers were going 16x20, beginning with Babolat. I've just always had less feel with them. I also wanted to try those new Yonex frames but decided not to after seeing them also go 16x20. I never understood why and I wonder if they're scrambling to do the opposite now that these Wilsons are coming. 5 less crosses, that sounds like a lot especially if in a midsize.
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In Japan. http://tennis365.net/cp/1206keispec/application.php?s=stop
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Nice find! Makes it look like it's S-Team and not Steam. Spin Team maybe?
 
couch

couch

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Automatix said:
Couch did you have a chance to look up the specs of the Steam 96?
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Should have it in the catalog. I'll try to look and reply with those specs a little later. If I remember, the 96 has a matte paint job similar to the Juice Pro. Really another nice feeling and looking stick.
 
Federerkblade

Federerkblade

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couch said:
Should have it in the catalog. I'll try to look and reply with those specs a little later. If I remember, the 96 has a matte paint job similar to the Juice Pro. Really another nice feeling and looking stick.
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could you please look up of the specs of the blade 98 16*19 please strung ?
 
couch

couch

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Automatix said:
Couch did you have a chance to look up the specs of the Steam 96?
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Probably sorry to inform but the Steam 96 is 10.2 oz unstrung and 10.8 oz strung. I'm sure most on this forum would want a heavier weight. Both the Steam 99/99S are 11.3 oz strung.
 
couch

couch

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Federerkblade said:
could you please look up of the specs of the blade 98 16*19 please strung ?
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Blade 98-

16x19 is 11.2 oz strung
18x20 is 11.3 oz strung

Both
20.6 mm flat beam and 2 pts hl strung balance

Blade 93-

18x20 and 11.4 oz strung, 20.2 mm flat beam
 
Stormcrow

Stormcrow

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rafafan20 said:
96 seems too light
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Agreed, I don't know why they can't just give this particular mold some heft and leave it at 27 in. They have produced 3 duds in a row with this mold and this will probably be another. KPro Tour, BLX Pro Tour & Juice Pro, none have lasted very long.
 
Automatix

Automatix

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Stormcrow said:
Agreed, I don't know why they can't just give this particular mold some heft and leave it at 27 in. They have produced 3 duds in a row with this mold and this will probably be another. KPro Tour, BLX Pro Tour & Juice Pro, none have lasted very long.
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Depends what you're looking for really...

I agree that stock it will probably be, like you call it, dud.

However as a platform for customizing it can be close to perfect.
 
Mig1NC

Mig1NC

Professional
Automatix said:
Depends what you're looking for really...

I agree that stock it will probably be, like you call it, dud.

However as a platform for customizing it can be close to perfect.
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My thought exactly. It seems built for customization.
 
Blitzball

Blitzball

Professional
10.8oz strung for the Steam 96? WHAT?! I think 11 is too light but not even 11....Wilson what are you doing? I'd have to get a leather grip and who knows how much lead tape to get it up to a decent weight, and by that point the racquet would be the opposite of maneuverable.
 
The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

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Ok getting really excited now.....the new steam 99s is really exciting....first playtest of the stick I have ever seen calls it a game changer:

playtest 99s 2013

Now to the 2013 Steam 99s

Head size 99

Strung Weight 11.3 oz / 320 grams

Unstrung 10.7oz / 304 grams

Length 27

Balance 2 pts HL

String Pattern 16M x 15C

The racquet has 360 Amplifeel handle for more power and Dampening.

the Story.

Ok so I'm sitting there listening to marketing materials.  Waiting to get on Court to test the racquet. Wilson explains that they test the RPMs of the ball using a Doppler radar  that was designed for golf originally and was transformed to tennis. the Doppler radar accurately counts the RPM for the ball  when hit with spin.

Now here comes the fun. the Counter play test racquet was a popular racquet with a player who may or may not be injured with knee problems currently.  They gave me that racquet "air bolate" ( hehe) & i got about 2900 RPM with the Counter test racquet. my score of 2900 was higher than everyone there even the other players and coaches who used the steam 99s.  Then they gave me the steam 99s and I got a 10% increase in Spin 3190 RPMs. my fastest shot was 85 MPH all forehands steam & air o BABYlatte.   Now think... with a 10% increase of spin I was able to hit the ball Higher Deeper with more consistency, How will this help you, just imagine that you get 10% better, how much more can you win.

This racquet will be a major game changer for allot of tennis players male female & Juniors in 2013.

Now what sold me on this racquet isn't the marketing from Wilson, & not me being a Wilson guy. What Sold me  was a miss hit that i made with the Steam 99s, that I was able to pull back in on the baseline using the steam 99s.

Ex. or what happened with the miss hit.

I had a shot where i didn't get close enough to the ball. I have a whipping trick that helps me add spin and pull the ball down and in sometimes. However this situation felt like one of those times where the ball will be just out and sail little long and it didn't to my surprise. The ball took a heavy curve down to hit the baseline.

I was thinking WOW i need a Tour version heavy like my Prostaff 90's. Wilson guys said no i cant have one and they will not make one, but i can lead tape it. ;'-( (boo hoo). 

I feel that if i can get a 10% percent increase of spin on my ball i will make less errors, if i make less errors I will win more ( now all the Wilson marketing makes sense cause that's their marketing this year lol aka win more )

if you would like to order early or have more questions about how to string the racquet or anything related to the 2013 line ups for Wilson let me know. thanks for your time

Sincerely

CoachVtennis.com

William Vazquez
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