blx 6.1 team vs. Hyper prostaff 6.5

[caesar66]

Has anyone who is using/has hit with the blx 6.1 team also used the Hyper Prostaff 6.5? I love the 6.5 but have found its progeny (NPS and k6.1 team) to have a different feel and vibe, even though the specs are nearly identical. I'd love to know if the blx 6.1 team hits loose like the k6.1 team or is a little more solid, like the old 6.5.

 

[Deodorant]

the blx 6.1 team is very solid yet super flexy in the upper throat area. it totally plays different from the k61 teams. and the 6.5 is a little too strong compared to the team.

 

[longnt80]

the blx 6.1 team is very solid yet super flexy in the upper throat area. it totally plays different from the k61 teams. and the 6.5 is a little too strong compared to the team.

What did you mean by "too strong"?

I used to play with a Hyper Prostaff 6.5 and it felt really low in power. I had to use lead to get more power from increased weight.

 

[caesar66]

I was emailing another poster recently and he described the K6.1team as "loose" feeling-that was a perfect description to me. Not really flexy, because I like flexy racquets, but more flimsy I guess. No matter the string, I couldn't get a crisp feel out of it, but loved the feel of the 6.5 when playing with both side by side. I found it very weird.

 

[canuckfan]

The hyperprostaff 6.5 has fantastic feel. It's so enjoyable to hit with. Yes, it's low on power and spin and doesn't hold up under heavy hitting, but the FEEL is so great. Sadly I have not found an equivalent. I don't know why wilson doesn't make a slightly heavier version (11-11.5oz) that is just a tiny bit stiffer. I don't know anyone who has hit it and not enjoyed the feel.