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

D-money

Rookie
So I got my 99s and strung it up with pro hurricane tour 16. Went for a hit today and I'm thoroughly impressed. I've don't normally buy rackets without a demo or two but I figured I'd have no problem getting rid of it if I didn't like it. As others have said the launch angle is noticeably different and the topspin is incredible. It's definitely going to take a long time to get used to on serve because it swings much lighter than the club I have been hitting with and as of now it's a little tough to control. I also don't notice much more kick than normal but once I get it dialed in I'm sure I'll be getting some launch off the court. I'm not sure about the hurricane as a string for it I'm thinking 4G might be a great string for this stick even though my initial review of it for the playtest was t necessarily glowing.
What are some full poly jobs that people have used with this and how were they?
 
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wmilas

Rookie
I noticed that Wilson doesn't have the recommended string patterns up for the 99s. Anyone have a clue as to how to string this thing 2 piece? Mine will be here Thursdayish and I want to string it before I play on Friday :)
 

drakulie

Talk Tennis Guru
Drak, have you tried the flat/rectangular polys from Gosen, Polymater I & II in the crosses? I haven't had the chance to, but the flat surfaces of those string might not cut into the gut mains at all, or not for a while.

Haven't tried that set up. Mostly gut/poly set-ups, and id hit with full bed of 4G and full bed of black magic 15L.


The steams are so stiff. I suffer from arm problems, would you recommend this? Or should I just stick with the more flexible BLX Tour? ;)

They don't play/feel as stiff as the rating would indicate.

Drak -
My 11 y.o. demo'd a 99S tonight and liked it. What do you recommend string wise for a kid with this racket? She got more pace than usual and her high top spins dropped in more easily.
Thanks!

If you are going full poly, string it low,,,,,,,, like in the high 40's, low 50's.

Good luck, and have fun.

So I got my 99s and strung it up with pro hurricane tour 16. Went for a hit today and I'm thoroughly impressed. I've don't normally buy rackets without a demo or two but I figured I'd have no problem getting rid of it if I didn't like it. As others have said the launch angle is noticeably different and the topspin is incredible. It's definitely going to take a long time to get used to on serve because it swings much lighter than the club I have been hitting with and as of now it's a little tough to control. I also don't notice much more kick than normal but once I get it dialed in I'm sure I'll be getting some launch off the court. I'm not sure about the hurricane as a string for it I'm thinking 4G might be a great string for this stick even though my initial review of it for the playtest was t necessarily glowing.
What are some full poly jobs that people have used with this and how were they?

Try Black Magic 15l. Will solve the durability issue, and also adds some control. Still powerful, comfortable, and the spin is still there.

I noticed that Wilson doesn't have the recommended string patterns up for the 99s. Anyone have a clue as to how to string this thing 2 piece? Mine will be here Thursdayish and I want to string it before I play on Friday :)

Just string it normal. No special stringing is required. have fun and let us know your feedback.
 

TroutSc

Semi-Pro
A friend had one this weekend as a demo. He played it and decided that it pretty much needed full poly. It hit good but with a hybrid the strings moved a lot and didn't snap back right. He cut em out and was using full poly instead. I passed up hitting it due to the high stiffness rating and full poly. (I'm going through and elbow phase so being careful). Looking forward to see what else follows regarding the open string patterns.
 

D-money

Rookie
I had a match today and the problems I had on serve are still there but I'm getting the feel for volleys and overheads. My groundstrokes, however, are fantastic with this this stick. The net clearance like everyone has said is noticeably higher and the kick off of the court and late movement on the ball is like no other racket I've hit with. The babolat pro hurricane tour 1.30 is not playing like I'd like. In a string pattern this open it seems the PHT has a plasticky feel. No loud thwack that I usually get from that string. I'm thinking I might try Drak's suggestion with the genesis or maybe I'll try 4G in this. I was speaking with a Wilson rep that suggested 4G as well. She said that the frame was designed to work with it and in the context of our conversation I doubt she'd make give me a bunch of marketing bs. Also the 4GS might be worth a hit when it's available.
 

dmcb101

Professional
I had a match today and the problems I had on serve are still there but I'm getting the feel for volleys and overheads. My groundstrokes, however, are fantastic with this this stick. The net clearance like everyone has said is noticeably higher and the kick off of the court and late movement on the ball is like no other racket I've hit with. The babolat pro hurricane tour 1.30 is not playing like I'd like. In a string pattern this open it seems the PHT has a plasticky feel. No loud thwack that I usually get from that string. I'm thinking I might try Drak's suggestion with the genesis or maybe I'll try 4G in this. I was speaking with a Wilson rep that suggested 4G as well. She said that the frame was designed to work with it and in the context of our conversation I doubt she'd make give me a bunch of marketing bs. Also the 4GS might be worth a hit when it's available.

I think its available now...
 

racertempo

Semi-Pro
A friend had one this weekend as a demo. He played it and decided that it pretty much needed full poly. It hit good but with a hybrid the strings moved a lot and didn't snap back right. He cut em out and was using full poly instead. I passed up hitting it due to the high stiffness rating and full poly. (I'm going through and elbow phase so being careful). Looking forward to see what else follows regarding the open string patterns.

My demo experience with a hybrid setup was the exact same, after just 1 set the multi was not snapping back properly and I ended up moving a lot of string after every point. Full poly for sure.
 

drak

Hall of Fame
My demo experience with a hybrid setup was the exact same, after just 1 set the multi was not snapping back properly and I ended up moving a lot of string after every point. Full poly for sure.

Drakulie? what's your experience with your different string combos? U probably have more experience with this frame than just about anyone here. How are the gut combos working - give us a string review.

Thx in advance
 

srvnvly

Hall of Fame
Drakulie? what's your experience with your different string combos? U probably have more experience with this frame than just about anyone here. How are the gut combos working - give us a string review.

Thx in advance

Drakulie, will you also comment on multi's, for both the 99 and 99S? I keep reading full polly is the way to go, but there is so much non-agreement as to which should be used, plus I have been using full-bed X1B 17 for the past few years that I'm leery of going to a polly. I appreciate your feedback, thanks.
 

Mongolmike

Hall of Fame
Where is 4GS available now?

I think there is only the 4G 16 and 16L. Wasn't aware that there is a Luxilon 4GS.

By the way, I have 4G 16 in my new Steam 105s. It is the recommended string for that stick too... I strung it at 62#... I'm going to cut it and try it at 59#.

Even tho the 99s and the 105s are similiar, I don't think they are THAT similiar to compare the same string/same tension between the two sticks.... so I can't help you there other than I think full poly in either stick is the way to go for most people.
 

D-money

Rookie
The S is specifically for the Wilson "S" rackets like the 99s and 105s I'll go with the regular 4G though I really don't think durability is going to be an issue for with such a durable poly. The S is a 1.43 or something crazy. I only break 18g polys in 16x19 patterns I've never broken a 17 or 16g poly before it was time to cut it out anyway.
 

ChicagoJack

Hall of Fame
Nice post ChicagoJack! There's my post throwing out opinion, and you are throwing down sources and links and pics! Remind me not to get into an online debate with you!

Ha Ha, No worries Mongolmike. No big wacky matches for me in quite a while. I have decided to use my superpowers as a force for good and not evil. --Jack
 

wmilas

Rookie
Just string it normal. No special stringing is required. have fun and let us know your feedback.

I only string for myself and friends, I don't have the experience with the number of racquets you do. I'm guessing by "normal" you mean tie mains off at 6T, start cross at 8H tie start at 5H?! and tie cross end at 10T or 11T.. I'm guessing 10T? Skip 8's.

I guess is the cross start tie and end tie that are confusing. 5H looks reasonable for start but I'd guess 11T for end as that's the traditional 3rd cross tie off but its SOOOO far up the side of the frame. 10T looks more sane but that's only 1 cross up.
 

racertempo

Semi-Pro
I only string for myself and friends, I don't have the experience with the number of racquets you do. I'm guessing by "normal" you mean tie mains off at 6T, start cross at 8H tie start at 5H?! and tie cross end at 10T or 11T.. I'm guessing 10T? Skip 8's.

I guess is the cross start tie and end tie that are confusing. 5H looks reasonable for start but I'd guess 11T for end as that's the traditional 3rd cross tie off but its SOOOO far up the side of the frame. 10T looks more sane but that's only 1 cross up.

The TW Specification section does states to skip 8s
 

Mongolmike

Hall of Fame
I only string for myself and friends, I don't have the experience with the number of racquets you do. I'm guessing by "normal" you mean tie mains off at 6T, start cross at 8H tie start at 5H?! and tie cross end at 10T or 11T.. I'm guessing 10T? Skip 8's.

I guess is the cross start tie and end tie that are confusing. 5H looks reasonable for start but I'd guess 11T for end as that's the traditional 3rd cross tie off but its SOOOO far up the side of the frame. 10T looks more sane but that's only 1 cross up.

Post #1085 is my experience with stringing a 105s with the G4... isn't the 99s recommended to be a 1 pc also? Why did you go 2 pc?
 

racertempo

Semi-Pro
Post #1085 is my experience with stringing a 105s with the G4... isn't the 99s recommended to be a 1 pc also? Why did you go 2 pc?

Even thought it recommends 1 piece I always like to string via 2 piece, just easier in dealing with the string and if there is a break I might not have to redo the who thing, so when my 99s and 105s are do for restring I will 2-piece those. Not only that, but obviously anyone doing a hybrid needs to do a 2-piece string job, so I hate when a company only specifies 1-piece stringing like most Wilson frames.
 
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corners

Legend
Just for fun, I strung up my racquet to copy the concept of Wilson Steam S, basically turning the 16X20 pattern into 16X10.

At first, I had a very hard time controlling the ball but the control got somewhat better in a few minutes of adjustment.

Unfortunately, I didn't notice any significant increase in spin. Only the launch angle was higher.

Hey Scotus, I've done this too. I think you didn't get your tension high enough, which just results in the mains sliding too far to snap back in time, producing a high rebound angle without any extra spin, or even less spin. I describe my attempts here: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showpost.php?p=6976465&postcount=271

The papers linked at the bottom of that post explain why "too much" string movement results in less spin and high rebound angle.
 

Mongolmike

Hall of Fame
Even thought it recommends 1 piece I always like to string via 2 piece, just easier in dealing with the string and if there is a break I might not have to redo the who thing, so when my 99s and 105s are do for restring I will 2-piece those. Not only that, but obviously anyone doing a hybrid needs to do a 2-piece string job, so I hate when a company only specifies 1-piece stringing like most Wilson frames.

Trust me....lol... I get the hybrid side and the supposed ease of 2 pc... tho I find 1 pc is faster. I was more wondering if he did 2 pc because he thought he was getting a more even tension, or what.
 

drakulie

Talk Tennis Guru
Drakulie? what's your experience with your different string combos? U probably have more experience with this frame than just about anyone here. How are the gut combos working - give us a string review.

Thx in advance

The gut/poly is awesome. Much more spin, power, and comfort than a full poly. That said, durability is less. Using gut with a poly that is thicker than the gut is the way to go. Much more durability, and no noticable loss in spin or power, but more control.

Right now I'm using the older version of the Prince Gut, which is a bit stiffer than babolat/wilson, and is playing awesome. Stringing with Black Magic 15L in crosses.

haven't tried the frame with a multi.
 

couch

Hall of Fame
Switched back to the Steam 99S tonight (had been hitting new Speed MP) and this will be my new stick. Just felt really comfortable with the stick after not having played with it for the last few weeks. Hit big serves and made just about every return against a pretty big server.

Did find myself trying to put a little extra spin on the ball to bring it back down in the court though. Part of that was the courts we played on are hard courts (almost like a carpet) on the second floor of a building so the balls are fast and the feel is dead with it being on the second floor. Always feels like the balls have a tendency to fly in this facility.

When I hit whith the 99S before I felt like I was driving through the ball more but that probably had a lot to do with the court (a slower, higher bouncing hard court).

The only issue I see that I might have with this racquet is with string durability. I was breaking 16g 4G after about 3-4 hours. Want to try the 15g in mains and 16g in the crosses with 4G. Been string it at 58lbs on CP machine. Feel like I can/should string a couple pounds tighter with 16g but a little nervous to do that. Thinking 15g/16g combo may be best at same tension.

I do have a set of 15L Code Black that I'm gonna try. Anybody tried a 15L or 15g poly in the 99S? I was gonna ask Drak about the gut/poly hybrid durability but sounds like it's less than the 4G poly.

Also, think I might keep a regular Steam 99 in my bag for emergencies only. :)
 
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AlfaAce

Rookie
The gut/poly is awesome. Much more spin, power, and comfort than a full poly. That said, durability is less. Using gut with a poly that is thicker than the gut is the way to go. Much more durability, and no noticable loss in spin or power, but more control.

Right now I'm using the older version of the Prince Gut, which is a bit stiffer than babolat/wilson, and is playing awesome. Stringing with Black Magic 15L in crosses.

haven't tried the frame with a multi.

Hey Drakulie - What gauge is the Prince Gut that you are using with the BM 15L? Do you typically recommend 1 gauge difference between the NG mains and poly crosses regardless of the frame? Or is this more specific to the 99S? What about tensions?

Thanks!
 
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drakulie

Talk Tennis Guru
Hey Drakulie - What gauge is the Prince Gut that you are using with the BM 15L? Do you typically recommend 1 gauge difference between the NG mains and poly crosses regardless of the frame? Or is this more specific to the 99S? What about tensions?

Thanks!

Hi.

The gauge difference I recommend is specifically for this frame. Not sure if it works well with other frames, but I have found there is increased durability with the gut, specifically in this frame when doing it this way. As for tensions, the lower the tension, the better the durability. I'm currently stringing between 45-48lbs. At 55 or more, the durability of the gut dramatically decreases.

Also, the Prince Natural Gut is 16 gauge, with the black magic being a 15.
 

HacknSlash

New User
I had the chance to hit with a demo 99s tonight. I have to say, surprise, that I enjoyed it.

I'm not a racquet afficionado (however you spell it), but I can compare to what I normally play, Prince Exo3 100 16x18.

This is unfortunately not an apples to apples comparison as when I picked up the 99s today, I was very disappointed to find they had strung it with syn gut. I tell you what, w/o the crosses to keep it in check, the syn mains just jacked up and stayed put where they went. After every point I was pulling the mains back in to place. Even with the mains not snapping back, I could still tell there was spin to be had.

I preferred the 99s for groundstrokes. It is supposed to be slightly lighter than the Prince, but with a higher SW? At any rate, it just felt (wow...really subjective) to be grooved better when I was swinging. There was more behind it. Returns were the same...just was more solid.

Serves were all over the place. I didn't have a chance to warm up, and we were playing doubles. My flat serve certainly was going with more pace..however with no chance to dial in a new racquet, it was pace that never found the box... Spin serves, top or slice (surprise) to me seemed to have much more bite.

At the net, I preferred the Prince. There just seemed to be more touch than the 99s, of course I've played with them for a year as well.

Finally, the 99s had a good bit more pop than the Prince. I've had multi's and syn gut and gut in the Prince in the past (TB/ogsm hybrid currently), and even with those, the 99s had more punch. I have to say, I kinda liked it.

I do not really want to dump $400 on a couple new ones, but I really enjoyed hitting with it. It would have been a much easier decision though if I'd actually had the chance to play with poly in there to see what the real deal is. I will likely end up buying them after I wait long enough for the guilt over the purchase to be mitigated by time spent telling myself I can't get them. Estimate about 2 weeks...if that.
 

AlfaAce

Rookie
Hi.

The gauge difference I recommend is specifically for this frame. Not sure if it works well with other frames, but I have found there is increased durability with the gut, specifically in this frame when doing it this way. As for tensions, the lower the tension, the better the durability. I'm currently stringing between 45-48lbs. At 55 or more, the durability of the gut dramatically decreases.

Also, the Prince Natural Gut is 16 gauge, with the black magic being a 15.

Durability is kind of an afterthought for me. What about power relative to control?

With this low tension, gut/poly, gauge combo, you find "control" to be:

1. Touchy
2. OK
3. Average
4. Exceptional

And "power"???
 

couch

Hall of Fame
hacknslash- you really have to experience an all poly set up or a gut main/poly cross set up to get the most out of this frame. I couldn't imagine playing this frame with synthetic gut or multi. The strings would be all over the place with no snap back. If you liked it with a synthetic gut you will absolutely love it with a poly or gut/poly combo. Even stringing full bed 4G the frame feels nice and soft. At least to me. :)
 

drakulie

Talk Tennis Guru
Durability is kind of an afterthought for me. What about power relative to control?

With this low tension, gut/poly, gauge combo, you find "control" to be:

1. Touchy
2. OK
3. Average
4. Exceptional

And "power"???

I'm use to the low tension so control is no problem once I got used to the nuances of the frame. That said, with a thicker poly in the crosses, it seems to perform much better in the control dept.


hacknslash- you really have to experience an all poly set up or a gut main/poly cross set up to get the most out of this frame. I couldn't imagine playing this frame with synthetic gut or multi. The strings would be all over the place with no snap back. If you liked it with a synthetic gut you will absolutely love it with a poly or gut/poly combo. Even stringing full bed 4G the frame feels nice and soft. At least to me. :)

agree, agree, agree.

One really needs to experience this frame with either full poly or with a gut/poly hybrid. Even a multi/poly hybrid I imagine would be great,,,,,, but with a full multi set up, I just don't see this frame performing as well.
 

g4driver

Legend
anything on the grip size question gents? is a 4 3/8 really a 4 3/8 or is it a size bigger

I have played with a Wilson Pro Open size 4 3/8 for 2.5 years. I played 4 sets of singles and 15 sets of doubles the past four days with the 99S, and I thought I was going to buy a 4 1/4 based on previous posts about the grip size.

Picking up two 4 3/8 today as I feel the grip size is the same or so close I can't tell.

Wilson only sent the store two demos on Friday. It was originally strung Poly/NRG2. But after two sets with it on Friday, I called the store owner and told him it was horrible, cut it out and restrung full poly and it was a completely different experience in a great way.

Drakulie thanks for the advice on gut / poly setups. Going to string up the gut / poly today.
 

g4driver

Legend
gd driver pls tell us about your experience as i am a pro open player

Ferererkblade,

my pro opens are similar to yours with most of the extra weight in the handles. I have four of them that weigh roughly 335 grams. (I took a few grams off of one to make it lighter for tournaments when playing the 4th match of the day).

I love the Pro Open and have never found a suitable replacement (Wilson Steam, Yonex VCore 100S or VCore 98D, BB London or Yonex RDiS 200 (which I do think is the closest, but in the end, there was no reason to switch frames).

I play singles and doubles and have a different style for each. In singles, I tend to stay on the baseline and run guys side to side and flatten out my forehand when they give me a short ball. I put the ball back in play, and patiently wait for the right time to rip flat shots. If in trouble or playing deep shots , I try to resit the point by hitting to the middle of the court to avoid angles from my opponent. In doubles, I am aggressive at the net and poach relentlessly on balls that float don't have any zip. I generally hit ROS flat and away from the net guy, and come in immediately. I play doubles with a 6'5" 4.0 player (former 3.5 partner) and with another shorter 5'11" 3.5 partner, in tournaments and on various teams. These guys have different style of play, and I hit with both of them over the weekend singles and doubles. The 3.5 guy has a cannon for an arm on forehands, volleys and overheads, so hitting with him is not much different than the 6'5" guy. They are both great partners in doubles.

The Steam 99S was an easy switch for me. I love the spin off the forehand, but where I think this frame shines the most for me is my 2HBH and serve. I can generate more topspin on the backhands and it has more pop with the full poly. I have always played hybrids due to arm issues and while I don't prefer full poly, the Steam 99S isn't designed for mulitifilament crosses strings and it is very apparent if you try them as crosses.

On the ROS, the Steam 99S allows for much more topspin and it was easier to dig out those very spinny serves that stayed low. One guy has a very different style of play with a lot of hard backspin that keeps the ball very low. He is a teammate, but he gives opposing teams trouble with these shots and they are so very different from most players on the courts. The Steam 99S made dealing with his cut shots must easier.

If you like the Pro Open, my guess is you will love the Steam 99S. My doubles partner who plays with the RDiS 200 is switching to the Steam 99S also. He hits more topspin than me, and after one set and some drilling with it, ask me to get him two. lol

After 19 sets against hard hitting 4.0s / very strong 3.5s all weekend, my arm feels it. The gut/poly setup should help that cause.

Pick one up asap if you can.
 
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couch

Hall of Fame
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that the second 99S I picked up came in at 304 grams. Exactly on spec for both racquets.
 

wmilas

Rookie
Post #1085 is my experience with stringing a 105s with the G4... isn't the 99s recommended to be a 1 pc also? Why did you go 2 pc?

If you want a hybrid (gut mains) you have to string two piece. If you want to vary the tension on the mains compared to the crosses you should (although don't have to) string two piece.

If you are stringing a poly that has bad coil memory sometimes its easier to string it two piece.
 

g4driver

Legend
One really needs to experience this frame with either full poly or with a gut/poly hybrid. Even a multi/poly hybrid I imagine would be great,,,,,, but with a full multi set up, I just don't see this frame performing as well.

Drakulie,

Have you tried a multi main / poly cross setup? Thoughts ? I know there is no equivalent to gut, but just would like your take on multi / poly .

The poly main / NRG2 setup didn't work well at all .

Thanks
 

Mongolmike

Hall of Fame
If you want a hybrid (gut mains) you have to string two piece. If you want to vary the tension on the mains compared to the crosses you should (although don't have to) string two piece.

If you are stringing a poly that has bad coil memory sometimes its easier to string it two piece.

Yeah, I understand the hybrid and the tension difference.... are you stringing 2 different tensions?

lol... bad coil memory is just that... I think I string 1 pc faster, but this G4 was the worst I've had in a long time. I've got 3 more packs that I'm experimenting the tension with and I will still string 1 pc... I'll just be careful and not pull as fast.
 

nickarnold2000

Hall of Fame
What do you guys think about poly mains and a 15 gauge syn gut? Will the thicker syn gut give me reasonable durability and snap back? Due to a sensitive arm I"m not a fan of full poly and using gut/poly will break the bank.
 

wmilas

Rookie
Yeah, I understand the hybrid and the tension difference.... are you stringing 2 different tensions?

lol... bad coil memory is just that... I think I string 1 pc faster, but this G4 was the worst I've had in a long time. I've got 3 more packs that I'm experimenting the tension with and I will still string 1 pc... I'll just be careful and not pull as fast.

I string gut mains at 54-6 and poly crosses at 48 normally. If its a very soft poly I'll string the crosses at 50.

If you are asking do I string poly mains with poly crosses at different tensions, no, But I know a few people who do.

As far as coil memory, I suck at pulling that stuff through. Drives me nuts.
 

Mongolmike

Hall of Fame
I string gut mains at 54-6 and poly crosses at 48 normally. If its a very soft poly I'll string the crosses at 50.

If you are asking do I string poly mains with poly crosses at different tensions, no, But I know a few people who do.

As far as coil memory, I suck at pulling that stuff through. Drives me nuts.

I've strung polys at 2# different tensions between mains-crosses in the past... couldn't really tell the difference... but I can tell the difference between in a full poly bed strung 1 pc at 52# and an identical racquet strung at 55#. In fact I'm dropping the G4 in the 105s from 62 to 59... which is still way higher than what I've used polys in the past.
 

drak

Hall of Fame
I got a 99S coming, anyone try 15L gut for the mains? using a Poly cross of course. I ordered some Tonic 15L and I'll give it a go.
 

Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
im going to order a 99s and string champions choice gut in mains.

im gonna go 57/53 what do ppl think. I think the gauge on champions choice is 1.30 am i right or wrong ? or does it come in diff gauges


I know drak goes as low as 45lbs all over but im afraid of going that low just yet
 

Federerkblade

Hall of Fame
final question for the stringers .

Each length of champions choice is 6.1m . if i ask Tw to string the racquet will the spare of the string be enough to string another racquet???
 

drakulie

Talk Tennis Guru
Drakulie,

Have you tried a multi main / poly cross setup?

Not yet.

I got a 99S coming, anyone try 15L gut for the mains? using a Poly cross of course. I ordered some Tonic 15L and I'll give it a go.

Yes, tried the Tonic with black magic 15l, and also with 4g in crosses. Played great with both, but lasted longer with the 15L black magic. Would imagine would last as long with 15 gauge 4G.

final question for the stringers .

Each length of champions choice is 6.1m . if i ask Tw to string the racquet will the spare of the string be enough to string another racquet???

unfortunately, it won't be enough :(
 

syke

Professional
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Got one just to see what the hype is all about.

A little disappointed with the weight (strung) is 316g. That's 4 grams off the 320g as mentioned on TW. Poor QC.
 

JGads

G.O.A.T.
^^
4 grams off and it's a Wilson? You should be popping the cork off a bottle of champagne right about now.

Plus, TW lists the average specs from a collection that they randomly pick out and test. There are loads of frames that are where your stick is, a good handful of frames that are even lighter, and the same goes for the other side of that weight spectrum.

If you didn't pay the 10 dollars extra for an exact spec requirement, four grams off of average is great, especially for Wilsons which fluctuate wildly.
 
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