A question ONLY for those who have played with the nCode Tour 90 and the PS 6.0 85

[PrestigeClassic]

I found the nCode Tour to be absolute garbage. The string bed felt like a bubble (inconsistent and mushy).

 

[Cavaleer]

I found the nCode Tour to be absolute garbage. The string bed felt like a bubble (inconsistent and mushy).

That's amazing. I loved it. What strings did you have in it at what tension?


Cavaleer

 

[hyperwarrior]

AndrewD, I've played with both and love both for slightly different reasons.

First, the 85: No other racquet I've held feels as perfectly balanced in the hand as the 85. It feels like a magic wand. It has control for days, and pinpoint accuracy if your technique is sound, especially on serves. If you need extra juice just add lead-tape as needed at 9 and 3. I had mine weighted almost as much as Sampras. It felt superb. I actually wouldn't recommend it without lead tape.

BUT.....And it's a full-bodied BUT....The nCode is a magnificent racquet in its own right.

The nCode 90 is not a replacement for the 85. There will only be one 85. The nCode is an entirely new racquet in every way. Compared to the 85's perfect balance the nCode is somewhat awkward, but that's only when compared to perfection. In motion, I've noticed the nCode 90 has two gears. First gear is when you're simply warming up with mini-tennis or something. Second gear is when you're truly striking the ball at tournament levels of intent and pace. In Second gear the nCode is magnificent in everything- serves, groundstrokes, and nothing volleys like an nCode 90. It seems to grow with you, with your strokes and the confidence with which you hit them.

Much of this depends on what you plan to do with your game. If you want to develop it as far as you can, I would go with the nCode. If you plan to stay at your current level and enjoy your S&V play then you'll love the 85, with weight of course.

I will eventually switch to either the nCode 90 or a Vantage 90, if they can give me the solidity of the nCode with the stiffness and balance of the 85. It's a tall order but we'll see.

Good luck, you can't go wrong with either.


Cavaleer

But which one for you is the most demanding the classic PS 85 or nCode 90?

I like my nCode 90. I feel like I've improve to hit cleaner shot than a flexible racquet but I struggle a bit due to my lack of fitness. I guess if I'll work more on it, it's going to be a great racquet to play with.
I usually play lighter racquet around 10 oz.

 

[PrestigeClassic]

That's amazing. I loved it. What strings did you have in it at what tension?


Cavaleer

I had Gosen OG Micro 17 at like 55 pounds. Only played with it for a few hours, but something now tells me that perhaps nCode frames were made with poly string in mind. Then again, when the nCode Tour was just released, someone here was saying that the frame plays well only with gut. Go figure. What do you put in yours?

 

[Alex]

Any one tried Wilson Enduro Pro on their nCode Tour 90? Would like to know some feedback on your experience?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Simbah2004]

I have played with the 85 and the N Code Tour 90, and found the 85 a much better racquet overall. I don't know, the Tour was VERY difficult to move around(despite being lighter than the 85)and my arm was gelly after a couple of shots. Maybe Wilson should try to release a more forgiving 85, if that's ever possible.

 

[ncode]

Well... I don't like to write long posts, therefore see my sig. (and yes, I have tried PS 85 before)

 

[Michelangelo]

I would prefer 90 sq. in. headsize and 16 x 19 string pattern, but with Pro Staff Original touch/feel and string density. (I know some people will say that's Pro Staff Tour 90. However, based on my experience, I would say no since Pro Staff Tour 90 is stiffer than I like. I want a flexy racket.)

 

[BreakPoint]

What you want is the PS 6.0 90 that Federer uses. I want one, too. I think just about everyone does.

 

[Michelangelo]

What you want is the PS 6.0 90 that Federer uses. I want one, too. I think just about everyone does.

That's one of the reasons I'm still keeping 2 Pro Staff Original besides my 4 nSix-One Tour 90's.

 

[Pushmaster]

Hated the nCode, love the 85. The Tour 90 also is much better than the nCode 90 too. The nCode 90 was too "dead" feeling IMO.

 

[Cavaleer]

But which one for you is the most demanding the classic PS 85 or nCode 90?

I like my nCode 90. I feel like I've improve to hit cleaner shot than a flexible racquet but I struggle a bit due to my lack of fitness. I guess if I'll work more on it, it's going to be a great racquet to play with.
I usually play lighter racquet around 10 oz.

Hit the iron at the gym, run the stairs and play some full-court one on one basketball, or two-hand touch football. In six months you'll love your nCode.


Cavaleer

 

[Cavaleer]

I had Gosen OG Micro 17 at like 55 pounds. Only played with it for a few hours, but something now tells me that perhaps nCode frames were made with poly string in mind. Then again, when the nCode Tour was just released, someone here was saying that the frame plays well only with gut. Go figure. What do you put in yours?

17 gauge Babolat Pro Hurricane....a polyester.... Strung at 65 lbs.

But the first time I hit with one it had some run of the mill synthetic and I did not like the racquet at all. It's a funny racquet in that sense, and it doesn't feel natural at first like the 85. I fell in love with the 85 as soon as I held it and even more when I served with it.


Cavaleer

 

[timmyboy]

In addition:

Approache shots (slice) go to Ncode. More under spin.

Overheads go to 85. Easier to move around. (I sometimes hit overheads late with the Ncode but rarely late with the 85.)

Drop voleys go to 85. More touch and feel.

umm... ur not supposed to slice your approaches. i'd get a coach to look at your approach shot. but i agree with everything else.

 

[BreakPoint]

umm... ur not supposed to slice your approaches. i'd get a coach to look at your approach shot. but i agree with everything else.

Huh? Who told you you're not supposed to slice your approach shots? I'd fire that coach right away!!! Have you ever seen Sampras, McEnroe or Edberg play?