Huge news about Federer's racket!!!
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Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Of course it has to play identical/comparable to the blx90. I will not switch if I don't like how the new one hits.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
That would not be possible since one is a 90 while the other is a 95. If you already "love" your BLX90, what's the point of switching to something different?
rofl_copter3
Professional
Any news on if there will be new tech in the 2012 models???
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I hope not. I hope they go back to 1980 technology, like in the PS 6.0 85.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
I hope not. I hope they go back to 1980 technology, like in the PS 6.0 85.
Oh hell yes. All you need is 80% braided graphite and 20% kevlar.
zapvor
G.O.A.T.
i think someone pointed out already-they got amplifeel in the handles now
Sanavan
Rookie
They are keeping BLX tech, but will add amplifeel to it. Not sure what this will be... Anyway, I'm more interested in the new Pro Staff Six One BLX 95 racquet per se, than the tech that it will have.
gplracer
Hall of Fame
That would not be possible since one is a 90 while the other is a 95. If you already "love" your BLX90, what's the point of switching to something different?
Good point..... I originally thought the 95 might be more forgiving. The more I hit with the 90 the more I realize that might not be the case after all. I played with the original 85 as a junior (that shows my age) and then various versions of the 95 for many years. Recently I got the 90 and I really like it. As a matter of fact I think the smaller head size disadvantage might be in my head. I certainly feel it is more precise than the 95.
The .90 has a bigger sweetspot than the .95 at least according to tw
JoelDali
Talk Tennis Guru
The Amplifeel technology is something Babolat and Head fear the most because more feel for club players equals more sales.
Gilbert only promised we'd "feel what the pros feel" with that crazy wrist rocket thing I ended up returning for a loss on shipping costs, but now Wilson is truly delivering it.
Its gonna be huge.
Gilbert only promised we'd "feel what the pros feel" with that crazy wrist rocket thing I ended up returning for a loss on shipping costs, but now Wilson is truly delivering it.
Its gonna be huge.
Today I showed up at my local tennis store, and the Wilson Rep was there. He had all the Wilson 2012 line on the floor.
I'm not a Wilson guy, so I din't put too much attention on the racquets...The only think I noticed was a lot of white color on the 6.1 line. I didn't like it. The current red and black on the 6.1 looks much better. He told me that in 2012 Wilson racquets are more "feel" oriented and some in the 6.1 line are much lighter (0.5 oz). Also, I saw the new 6.1 racquets with two head sizes 95 & 100. The more feel oriented on 2012 is becuase a new tech. Cheers!
I'm not a Wilson guy, so I din't put too much attention on the racquets...The only think I noticed was a lot of white color on the 6.1 line. I didn't like it. The current red and black on the 6.1 looks much better. He told me that in 2012 Wilson racquets are more "feel" oriented and some in the 6.1 line are much lighter (0.5 oz). Also, I saw the new 6.1 racquets with two head sizes 95 & 100. The more feel oriented on 2012 is becuase a new tech. Cheers!
Your repetitive saracastic comments really don't show any wit or humour and just make you look like a tool.
You might be bored of the same questions being asked by posters, but you'd be far better off spending your energy in getting a life outside the TW message boards instead of getting sour and posting sarcastic comments when people ask questions about a new range of racquets which you clearly have no enthusiam for.
HunterST
Hall of Fame
I don't know man, rumor has it that Babolat is currently collecting moon rocks and meteorites to integrate into their frames and provide "interstellar feel." I think that kind of technology will have even the lowest level rec players playing the equivalent of a 5.0 game by today's standards.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Head is bringing back the Intelligence technology. Instead of using it at the throat, they're incorporating it into the handle.
It knows just how much feel you need on every shot.
It knows just how much feel you need on every shot.
JoelDali
Talk Tennis Guru
Nah bro ham I only poast like twice a day. Check my stats papi. My life is so busy I don't have time for tennis or TT. What really hysterical is I'm in the ER right now typing this. The doc just left and I promised not to use my fone. Her name was maria. She's my type. LoL.
Waiting for the ultrasound tech now. I wonder if they will see clusters of cortex on my lungs with it.
I'm just trying to shine up Zappy's fail thread. Its needs more Dali.
Ok, I'm done. If I die tonight this is my last poast.
Take care TT. May the Eagle bless the Juice and Rogi.
Cheer up dude, its only a damn paint job.
PeterFig
Professional
11 oz unstrung
Stevo Karlovic
Rookie
BLX Steam- 10.4 oz 100 sq. in. 27.25 length
This racket has shockingly colorful paint. Blue, red, white, and yellow!! Crazy looking stick. Will be used on Tour by Kvitova, Gulbis, Nishikori, among others. Arguably the best one of the bunch. Felt like an Exo Red 105 in that it was very powerful and manueverable yet had tons of feel and control. This one will get the attention of Babolat followers which was the primary goal in its creation. Has new Amplifeel tech.
Pro Staff Six One 95 - 11.0 oz. Standard length
You've seen the all-white with red/gold trim paint job I'm sure. Wilson is trending after Babolat's concept of offering various versions of the Pro version of any given frame. (i.e. Pure Drive Roddick, Pure Drive, Pure Drive Lite) This is the middle child of the Federer line. The PS Six One 95 is an absolute beast and it will confuse the next step decision making process of most Six One 95 followers as they have also come out with a new version of the BLX Six One 95. I loved the lower swingweight of the PS Six One 95 and the added pop as compared to the BLX 95. I would guess flex rating to be 68 from the feel. Awesome stick, no doubt.
I'm tired of typing for now but did hit with the following as well:
-BLX Six One Team
-BLX Pro Open
-BLX Juice w/amplifeel
-Pro Staff Six One 90 (really cool!)
-Pro Staff Six One 100 (junior frame maybe..)
-BLX Tour (BLX Steam eradicates the need for this, Wilson rep agreed)
-BLX Surge (no more green which is sad. Is now black/red but still great)
-BLX Juice 108
-BLX Pro Open Limited
-BLX Pro Open Lite
Holler.
This racket has shockingly colorful paint. Blue, red, white, and yellow!! Crazy looking stick. Will be used on Tour by Kvitova, Gulbis, Nishikori, among others. Arguably the best one of the bunch. Felt like an Exo Red 105 in that it was very powerful and manueverable yet had tons of feel and control. This one will get the attention of Babolat followers which was the primary goal in its creation. Has new Amplifeel tech.
Pro Staff Six One 95 - 11.0 oz. Standard length
You've seen the all-white with red/gold trim paint job I'm sure. Wilson is trending after Babolat's concept of offering various versions of the Pro version of any given frame. (i.e. Pure Drive Roddick, Pure Drive, Pure Drive Lite) This is the middle child of the Federer line. The PS Six One 95 is an absolute beast and it will confuse the next step decision making process of most Six One 95 followers as they have also come out with a new version of the BLX Six One 95. I loved the lower swingweight of the PS Six One 95 and the added pop as compared to the BLX 95. I would guess flex rating to be 68 from the feel. Awesome stick, no doubt.
I'm tired of typing for now but did hit with the following as well:
-BLX Six One Team
-BLX Pro Open
-BLX Juice w/amplifeel
-Pro Staff Six One 90 (really cool!)
-Pro Staff Six One 100 (junior frame maybe..)
-BLX Tour (BLX Steam eradicates the need for this, Wilson rep agreed)
-BLX Surge (no more green which is sad. Is now black/red but still great)
-BLX Juice 108
-BLX Pro Open Limited
-BLX Pro Open Lite
Holler.
TopFH
Hall of Fame
Cool review, man. How does Amplifeel, uh, feel?
Geology_Rocks!
Semi-Pro
68 flex.... Does it come with a free tennis elbow?
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Huh? Which one? The 90, 95, or the 100?
crosscourt
Professional
Stevo - I am interested in the Juice with the small head. Did you get a chance to hit with it? Would be great to hear your impressions. Many thanks.
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AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
Hit with the BLX PS95 yesterday, underpowered, but nice with their new twisted vanilla colored poly. Also got to hit with the IG YT Radical MP, reminded me of the YT Radical, but with clear grommets all around. Might have felt too flexy in the throat, not quite sure what it was. The IG YT Radical Pro wasn't there, so I didn't get to see what the clear cap grommets looked like. I also had the new Juice. It's got a nice PJ, specs are on the head of the racket.. i think it was 16x20, but didn't get to swing it much.
davedomart
Semi-Pro
@Stevo Karlovic
Which string pattern is the six one team you have?
Which string pattern is the six one team you have?
Pictures and more info on how the ps95 plays! Estimated flex and SW?
Power Player
Bionic Poster
What stick do you normally use?
PeterFig
Professional
Had a hit with the new PS95 yesterday. Fun racquet to play with but unfortunately it was strung with some pretty awful and very loosely strung poly that really impacted the playing experience.
I currently play with the Asian BLX90 so this was not much of a jump for me. The balance is very similar to the ABLX90 (slightly more head heavy than the BLX90) and in terms of swing weight it feels very similar to it too - maybe slightly lighter but not much.
Cosmetics: Not as bad looking in person as I thought - actually kinda nice with the exception of all the darned gold! The white part is matte while the rest is actually a glossy finish so that's kinda neat - although the bumper guard is also glossy which is a bit strange and of course shows off scuffs much more.
Overall it still has the ProStaff / Tour type of feel, but in a lighter package. Because of the lighter weight it's perhaps not as solid feeling as the regular BLX90 but you do get the sense it is from the same family.
The only really noticeable difference to me between it and my Asian K90 is the sweetspot - it did feel bigger and more forgiving - especially it seemed towards the top of the frame (12 o'clock).
Nice frame, will most likely switch to it when it comes out - wish the strings in the frame I played with were not so crappy so I would have had a truer experience with it. I do think it will appeal nicely to those who want a player's frame but find the Tour 90 series a bit heavy and not forgiving enough.
I currently play with the Asian BLX90 so this was not much of a jump for me. The balance is very similar to the ABLX90 (slightly more head heavy than the BLX90) and in terms of swing weight it feels very similar to it too - maybe slightly lighter but not much.
Cosmetics: Not as bad looking in person as I thought - actually kinda nice with the exception of all the darned gold! The white part is matte while the rest is actually a glossy finish so that's kinda neat - although the bumper guard is also glossy which is a bit strange and of course shows off scuffs much more.
Overall it still has the ProStaff / Tour type of feel, but in a lighter package. Because of the lighter weight it's perhaps not as solid feeling as the regular BLX90 but you do get the sense it is from the same family.
The only really noticeable difference to me between it and my Asian K90 is the sweetspot - it did feel bigger and more forgiving - especially it seemed towards the top of the frame (12 o'clock).
Nice frame, will most likely switch to it when it comes out - wish the strings in the frame I played with were not so crappy so I would have had a truer experience with it. I do think it will appeal nicely to those who want a player's frame but find the Tour 90 series a bit heavy and not forgiving enough.
PeterFig
Professional
That is what it felt like to me - a larger Asian BLX 95 ... and yes the leather grip might help with the balance a tad ... but who knows how much of the balance difference is also Wilson Quality Control™ .... I have three Asian BLX's .... one of them feels totally different in terms of balance than the other two.
AlpineCadet
Hall of Fame
I didn't care to take pictures of the frame, it looks just like the pictures, but a bit cheaper in person IMO. We were just using the bare replacement grip and the frame was strung with a new twisted wilson poly. I'd guess it was 320 or so. IG Radical MP def. had a heavier swing though.
BTW, Arin from Glendale, CA, stop stalking me.
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You only have to look at the specs to know that that won't be the case.
Stevo Karlovic
Rookie
After a few more hits, I change my RA/Flex guesstimate on the PS95 to more like 64. Has more flex than I originally perceived for sure. I was too caught up in the amazing pop it unexpectedly held. It feels so freakin' light on swings but still lasers groundstrokes. This frame is winning.
BLX Juice 100- Clearly a counter-offering for the likes of PDGT or APDGT but with glaring faults. An absolute rocket launcher with no focus on placement ability. I get the Amplifeel is intended to allow for the bombing of shots and the "feel" or knowledge of how you did it, but I couldn't keep the ball in the same zip code, let alone on the court. This racquet is a wh0re for power. No thanks.
The BLX Six One Team has completed opened the string pattern to a 16x18. It really does feel nice, but I personally always thought it was cool that previous generations of this one had very dense patterns for no rhyme or reason. Sell out. Boo.
Bumble Bee Tuna. Your balls are showing.
BLX Juice 100- Clearly a counter-offering for the likes of PDGT or APDGT but with glaring faults. An absolute rocket launcher with no focus on placement ability. I get the Amplifeel is intended to allow for the bombing of shots and the "feel" or knowledge of how you did it, but I couldn't keep the ball in the same zip code, let alone on the court. This racquet is a wh0re for power. No thanks.
The BLX Six One Team has completed opened the string pattern to a 16x18. It really does feel nice, but I personally always thought it was cool that previous generations of this one had very dense patterns for no rhyme or reason. Sell out. Boo.
Bumble Bee Tuna. Your balls are showing.
FedExpress 333
Professional
Awesome, cant wait for the ps 95!!!
Homeboy Hotel
Hall of Fame
I'm not into all the details of Wilson racquets and what Federer uses where and when, but I thought this photo might interest some of you.
Is this Roger's new 2012 racquet? Even if it was, bit odd to show off a new racquet for the last leg of 2011.
Is this Roger's new 2012 racquet? Even if it was, bit odd to show off a new racquet for the last leg of 2011.
FEDERERNADAL13
Legend
I'm not into all the details of Wilson racquets and what Federer uses where and when, but I thought this photo might interest some of you.
Is this Roger's new 2012 racquet? Even if it was, bit odd to show off a new racquet for the last leg of 2011.
That's a K-factor, 2007-2009
I'm not into all the details of Wilson racquets and what Federer uses where and when, but I thought this photo might interest some of you.
Is this Roger's new 2012 racquet? Even if it was, bit odd to show off a new racquet for the last leg of 2011.
ummmm thats a k factor racket
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I'm not into all the details of Wilson racquets and what Federer uses where and when, but I thought this photo might interest some of you.
Is this Roger's new 2012 racquet? Even if it was, bit odd to show off a new racquet for the last leg of 2011.
That's the K-Factor K90 from a few years ago. All they did was take a stock photo from a few years ago and photoshop the new shirt and shorts on him.
LOLhi do you have a source that this is the case?? despite pictures from recently the new powerful racquet that wilson is releasing this might behis actual stick? why would they replace a picture recently with him with the new racquet if this isnt so.That's a K-factor, 2007-2009
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
This pic is from the 2007 Wimbledon:hi do you have a source that this is the case?? despite pictures from recently the new powerful racquet that wilson is releasing this might behis actual stick? why would they replace a picture recently with him with the new racquet if this isnt so.
Notice something similar about the racquet? It's also the K90 just like in the 2011 WTF pic above.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-466000/Federer-shining-beacon-gloom.html
Homeboy Hotel
Hall of Fame
Hahahaha, sorry - I'll leave it to the racquet experts.
/ Ignore my post
/ Ignore my post
Stevo Karlovic
Rookie
hi do you have a source that this is the case?? despite pictures from recently the new powerful racquet that wilson is releasing this might behis actual stick? why would they replace a picture recently with him with the new racquet if this isnt so.
Come on guy...
