WilsonPlayer101
Professional
I have a Pro Staff 6.6 Tour Courier model. Have two I actively use and one is new in the box I bought way back when that I don't use and have not since I got it 15 years ago. I am not sure of the weight but I guess it's 11.5 oz strung maybe. Recently I tried a Wilson BLX Tour which is very light. I had a good time playing with that frame. Sure you don't get a lot of power from the racquet but I'm a fairly strong guy and I generate that myself. I seemed to be able to hit accurately without hitting out of the court as well as having enough power since I can do that myself.
I tried another BLX that was heavier, I forget which one. Did not like it as much.
Then I played a Volkl Power Bridge 10 Light and at first was not sure about it since I hit against the wall and it was just okay. So I thought when I play a set later it won't be so hot. Well to my surprise I kicked my friend's butt 6-0. I know a lot has to do with me as a player but this racquet was light and flexible and brought out the best in me. Then I go back to my Courier the next week and I beat my friend 6-3. Not as much of a landslide and I did not have as much fun with my Courier as the Volkl. The Volkl made tennis fun again. I liked the head light balance, the flexible frame and the light weight. Don't know if the DNX system of the racquet helps or not but I made some amazing shots that I was even surprised I made.
Now I have some demo's from TW. They are two Black Aces in the two head sizes and two head sizes for the Redondo. Did not play yet but will tomorrow. These are heavier than the Volkl according to the specs and they feel heavy. But these are thin beams like the Volkl and they are flexible so the big diff will be the technology of the Volkl and lack of with the Pro Kennexes and the weight is a bit more. I'll know soon if I will like these racquets. From swinging around without even hitting a ball I feel that I like the Black Aces better, maybe the 93 but the test will be when I play a set with my friend. I will swap out racquets ever time we switch on serve.
I grew up on wood racquets then went to the newer boron and graphites of the early '80s. I recall woods are heavy yet flexible so I should be okay with heavier racquets that have flex but man the Volkl was light and flexible and I loved it. I think the BLX Tour was the same but the Volkl was way better for whatever reason.
So here is my thing am I the only guy out there or few who love a light racquet? I'm not suggesting I play anything lighter than the BLX or Power Bridge 10 Light but I just like light. It's easy on me and doesn't cause me to have any weight of the frame get in my way of my shots.
What's your take on it?
Man I should be a spokesman for Volkl, shouldn't I? I'll know after I make my assessment of the Pro Kennex.
I tried another BLX that was heavier, I forget which one. Did not like it as much.
Then I played a Volkl Power Bridge 10 Light and at first was not sure about it since I hit against the wall and it was just okay. So I thought when I play a set later it won't be so hot. Well to my surprise I kicked my friend's butt 6-0. I know a lot has to do with me as a player but this racquet was light and flexible and brought out the best in me. Then I go back to my Courier the next week and I beat my friend 6-3. Not as much of a landslide and I did not have as much fun with my Courier as the Volkl. The Volkl made tennis fun again. I liked the head light balance, the flexible frame and the light weight. Don't know if the DNX system of the racquet helps or not but I made some amazing shots that I was even surprised I made.
Now I have some demo's from TW. They are two Black Aces in the two head sizes and two head sizes for the Redondo. Did not play yet but will tomorrow. These are heavier than the Volkl according to the specs and they feel heavy. But these are thin beams like the Volkl and they are flexible so the big diff will be the technology of the Volkl and lack of with the Pro Kennexes and the weight is a bit more. I'll know soon if I will like these racquets. From swinging around without even hitting a ball I feel that I like the Black Aces better, maybe the 93 but the test will be when I play a set with my friend. I will swap out racquets ever time we switch on serve.
I grew up on wood racquets then went to the newer boron and graphites of the early '80s. I recall woods are heavy yet flexible so I should be okay with heavier racquets that have flex but man the Volkl was light and flexible and I loved it. I think the BLX Tour was the same but the Volkl was way better for whatever reason.
So here is my thing am I the only guy out there or few who love a light racquet? I'm not suggesting I play anything lighter than the BLX or Power Bridge 10 Light but I just like light. It's easy on me and doesn't cause me to have any weight of the frame get in my way of my shots.
What's your take on it?
Man I should be a spokesman for Volkl, shouldn't I? I'll know after I make my assessment of the Pro Kennex.
