K-Factor Six-One TEAM (95)--Feedback?

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DropVolley

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I've been playing with the K90 now for about a year and I'm looking for something less demanding, lighter, and more forgiving. I play doubles all of the time and I play on clay too, and I just think I need a racket better equipped for these two factors..
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Has anyone hit with this racket?
I just got one as a demo and so far I like the feel of it.
Let me know what you think too.
THANKS!

Cheers.
 
..yeah ive been demo-ing it this w/e.....almost exactly the same as my nPro Team.....very good until you have to hit against some big shots then its not very stable.......but my mate loved it more than his Dunlop Aerogel 300 and pure drive.....confused?...me too!!
 
I would agree with the others. I didn't like it much either. It is way too light in my opinion. After having used a k90, it will have way less power and not feel as stable as you are used to. I would recommend one of the k95 racquets, but the swingweight is pretty similar to the k90. If that is still too heavy for you, try the kblade 98 if you want to stay with wilson. If you are open to others, I really like the the head prestige in microgel or liquidmetal version, but they have nowhere near the pop of these wilson frames, excluding the kblade as it is has just a bit more pop than the heads. If you want lighter weight with good pop, try a babolat. Many like them a lot. You could also try the prince O racquets. I am not sure what level you play, but that would influence what I would recommend as well.

Good luck.

TM
 
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Good advice here :)

I have owned two the K95 Team and liked them. I added some lead to the head and in the grip and it became quite some racket.

I agree that if you play against a hard hitter, you will get into trouble with the Team - but almost all light Team rackets will get you into trouble against a hard hitter anyway ;)

Team rackets ARE NOT for players who usually play with hard hitters - they are for juniors and senior guys with TE trouble (like me - I'm an old boys tennis freak - in my mid 30's)
I missed some plough through - even with the lead - and sold my two K95 Team. I still have to say it's a great racket, for the average player. It's just not a players racket unless you really mod it up with some lead tape here and there.

You could try one of the 3 Rackets I currently own. The Wilson K-Blade is more powerful than the K95 Team and still quite easy on the arm and elbow. The Head MG Prestige Pro is my favorite when my TE starts to hurt. I have natural gut in it and I don't miss the power, other guys have mentioned they feel the MG Prestige Pro lacks in the top part of the racket head.

The Babolat Pure Storm Tour is a great racket too. Not quite as easy on the arm, but still a wonderful precise racket, and still has some plough through and easy going power, like most babolats have - but power with control. The Babolat PST is one of the less powered rackets from Babolat and I love it.

I bought all my rackets based on what would be best for arm and TE in the long run - so you might be interested in knowing which rackets I bought and why I did buy them.
 
DropVolley said:
I've been playing with the K90 now for about a year and I'm looking for something less demanding, lighter, and more forgiving. I play doubles all of the time and I play on clay too, and I just think I need a racket better equipped for these two factors..
....
Has anyone hit with this racket?
I just got one as a demo and so far I like the feel of it.
Let me know what you think too.
THANKS!

Cheers.
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Demo the frame for at least a week to see if you'll adjust to it. I used the frame a few times, and each time that I did, I was forced to put spin on the ball to keep from hitting the back fence. You'll def. need a small amount of weight to increase stability as well. Other than sailing the ball when I wasn't prepared for a shot, the frame was very comfortable, and quick at the net. Def. a great doubles stick.
 
Balance was so different than any other K-factor, it annoyed me. it felt more like the Hammer series.
 
Fedace said:
Balance was so different than any other K-factor, it annoyed me. it felt more like the Hammer series.
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That's not very true because this frame is even balanced, unlike the HH balance of the Hammer series. IMO, the K95 Team swung as easily as the nTour, KTour, nFury, and NPS95.
 
hever tried the kteam but i have an nps whihc is the ncode version of kteam and its nice, low powered good spin
 
I used the K-Team when my arm was a lot weaker. Dont get it. Its great, but for weaker folks. If you want something lighter and more forgiving but still w/ characteristics of a mid, try the Prince Diablo Mid.
 
Murray_Maniac said:
I used the K-Team when my arm was a lot weaker. Dont get it. Its great, but for weaker folks. If you want something lighter and more forgiving but still w/ characteristics of a mid, try the Prince Diablo Mid.
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The Prince Diablo Mid and the K95 Team are two totally different frames; not even in the same league!
 
AlpineCadet said:
The Prince Diablo Mid and the K95 Team are two totally different frames; not even in the same league!
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Well, unless u customize the K -team (which I did). But still, the Diablo has more stability and control.

Yea, I know, if their both stock their completely different. Thats why I told him if he's used to the K90 to not get the K-team and try the Diablo, which is a similar but easier raquet to play with than the K90. :)
 
Well, I disagree with the posters above. I am a tournament playing Jr. and I have 3 of these sticks, and with a long fast stroke I have no problem hitting with the big boys haha. I hit with a 1h backhand, semi-western forehand, and i decently big first serve and i think they are great. String them with VS gut in the mains, and ALU rough in the crosses at about 61/59 lbs and it is a great stick.
 
Nod15 said:
Well, I disagree with the posters above. I am a tournament playing Jr. and I have 3 of these sticks, and with a long fast stroke I have no problem hitting with the big boys haha. I hit with a 1h backhand, semi-western forehand, and i decently big first serve and i think they are great. String them with VS gut in the mains, and ALU rough in the crosses at about 61/59 lbs and it is a great stick.
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Ok great 4 u. I just found in the long run, IMO, the k-team not stable enough.
 
Murray_Maniac said:
Ok great 4 u. I just found in the long run, IMO, the k-team not stable enough.
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He says he's a Tournament Junior - the K95 Team is PERFECT for a junior player. When he gets older and stronger he will want something else probably or have to modify the K95 Team with some lead in the right places for his game.
 
ClubHoUno said:
He says he's a Tournament Junior - the K95 Team is PERFECT for a junior player. When he gets older and stronger he will want something else probably or have to modify the K95 Team with some lead in the right places for his game.
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alright. 14 when I started playing I was weak & used the K-team. 15, much stronger, the k-team is out the door. Lead helps, but in my tastes, natural stability feels better.
 
Nod15 said:
Well, I disagree with the posters above. I am a tournament playing Jr. and I have 3 of these sticks, and with a long fast stroke I have no problem hitting with the big boys haha. I hit with a 1h backhand, semi-western forehand, and i decently big first serve and i think they are great. String them with VS gut in the mains, and ALU rough in the crosses at about 61/59 lbs and it is a great stick.
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Just wait until you grow up and can use a real stick. You'll be dumping those Teams pretty quickly.
 
ClubHoUno said:
the K95 Team is PERFECT for a junior player. When he gets older and stronger he will want something else probably or have to modify the K95 Team with some lead in the right places for his game.
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I agree. Though it lacks weight, it's good for juniors (at least those who are not addicted to stiff & powerful frames) and those who want a light but comfortable frame.
It can be a nice comfortable racquet in its stock form for the right person. Imho, it's better than its predecessor nps 95 in terms of its playing characteristics (better feel, stability).
It also has plenty of room for mod (not many in the similar weight range has its flex which is under 60).
 
this is my current racket.
its not perfect, but it has a very unique feel that i like, and it's very flexy.
i added some lead tape on throat and handle and it's much more stable, while keeping the feel.
this racket is really arm friendly, partly probably because the frame is foam filled.
 
Well, considering im 6' 2" and 160 lbs, I believe I can use a heavier frame. I have used the K90, I loved it but, I wanted something a bit less demanding for the marathon matches that go on. Im just saying to each his own, and im not knocking anyones opinion, Im just saying I have had excellent results from this stick.
 
Nod15 said:
Well, considering im 6' 2" and 160 lbs, I believe I can use a heavier frame. I have used the K90, I loved it but, I wanted something a bit less demanding for the marathon matches that go on. Im just saying to each his own, and im not knocking anyones opinion, Im just saying I have had excellent results from this stick.
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You obviously need a lot more muscle if you only weigh 160lbs and can't handle the K90 for an entire match. For someone with your build, a lighter Team stick could be better.
 
Sigh, no I don't. I am very atheltic in build, and I don't have to explain my self for not using the K90, like I said before, I had better results with the team.
 
Nod15 said:
Well, considering im 6' 2" and 160 lbs, I believe I can use a heavier frame. I have used the K90, I loved it but, I wanted something a bit less demanding for the marathon matches that go on. Im just saying to each his own, and im not knocking anyones opinion, Im just saying I have had excellent results from this stick.
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Ughhhh. A bit less demanding is the Prince Diablo Mid. Only if u feel that your arm is falling off instantely w/ the K90 should u get the k-team.
 
Murray_Maniac said:
Ughhhh. A bit less demanding is the Prince Diablo Mid. Only if u feel that your arm is falling off instantely w/ the K90 should u get the k-team.
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He's probably just very weak. I'm sure that he plays better with the Team because he can't begin to handle the weight of the K90.

I agree with you about the K95 or even the AK95 instead of the Team.
 
El Guapo said:
He's probably just very weak. I'm sure that he plays better with the Team because he can't begin to handle the weight of the K90.

I agree with you about the K95 or even the AK95 instead of the Team.
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Ok, Im just saying that is not just:

1. you play w/ the K90
or
2. The K-team

There is inbetween where the k-team is too light & the k90 still too demanding. Infact, im in that category. But whatever suits you, go fo it.
 
Murray_Maniac said:
No, speaking like a 2.5 is "Hey, Federer uses this racquet. I should get this and then I'll play like him"
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Just because someone can handle a +13.5oz. frame doesn't mean that they are a good player. If that were the case, then I think El Guapo should move onto a 2lb frame. I'm sure he'll be the envy of the team. :lol:
 
Murray_Maniac said:
Ok, Im just saying that is not just:

1. you play w/ the K90
or
2. The K-team

There is inbetween where the k-team is too light & the k90 still too demanding. Infact, im in that category. But whatever suits you, go fo it.
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That's why I recommended the K95 or AK95.

AlpineCadet has caca for brains since she's having trouble comprehending post #21.
 
El Guapo said:
Again, you seem to be unable to read. The skinny 15 year old admitted to not being strong enough to use the K90 for an entire match, but preferred it otherwise.
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Yeah, and now we're back to talking about someone else again. Guess you're having trouble understanding my question. :oops:
 
I'm so confused as to why you guys are bashing me. I was just trying to give my imput on what I thought about the racquet. But I'm done posting in this thread, it seems the sophmore is more mature than the more experienced posters here.

By the way, the backhand is much better now :D
 
Nod15 said:
I'm so confused as to why you guys are bashing me. I was just trying to give my imput on what I thought about the racquet. But I'm done posting in this thread, it seems the sophmore is more mature than the more experienced posters here.

By the way, the backhand is much better now :D
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No one bashed you. You're just young. A Team racquet is a good racquet for a junior (which you are). I'm sure that you'll graduate from the Team racquet before long.
 
El Guapo said:
You're just young. A Team racquet is a good racquet for a junior (which you are). I'm sure that you'll graduate from the Team racquet before long.
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lol

You sound like someone with insecurity issues...

You appear to subscribe to the notion that "TEAM" racquets in some way equates to "junior", "weaker", "lesser developed" players.

When you think "TEAM" racquets, try not to get fixated on the lighter weight issue.

There's more to "TEAM" racquets than their lighter weights.

"TEAM" racquets are great PLATFORMS for customization.

You can get the weight back up to 12-14 oz or whatever with lead tape.. but with the TEAM sticks, you have many more options for finding which balance point works best for you.

"TEAM" racquets also generally have lower stiffness ratings. This lower stiffness rating (and it's 18 x 20 string pattern) are the main reasons why the K95 TEAM (customized to 12 oz., 6 pts. HL) is my main match stick. (BTW, I have all versions of the K95)

The K95 ( 16 x 18, and 18 x 20 ) both have stiffness ratings at 69.

The K95 (TEAM) has a stiffness rating of 59.

That's a significant difference in feeling and power.

For stiffness reference:
A Babolat Pure Drive has a stiffness rating of 70, a PT 280 has a stiffness rating of 58.
 
El Guapo said:
He's probably just very weak. I'm sure that he plays better with the Team because he can't begin to handle the weight of the K90.

I agree with you about the K95 or even the AK95 instead of the Team.
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There is nothing wrong with the K-Six One Team...the best player at my club (ex pro top 400) uses the N Team and I have never got a game from him.

El Guapo said:
That's why I recommended the K95 or AK95.

AlpineCadet has caca for brains since she's having trouble comprehending post #21.
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Im sure he is fine with the team...IMO the K95 is just a horrible stiff racket that swings way too heavy for most people.

El Guapo said:
The same high school sophomore who said that they couldn't handle the weight of the K90 for an entire match and who also started this thread: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?p=2189123

You really are struggling with this one.
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How many people can handle the weight of the K90?

I cant and im 18...look at my video in the tennis tips section...I got rated at least 5.0. I dont know any decent players in my area using the K90...just Fed wanabees hacking around.

El Guapo said:
Again, you seem to be unable to read. The skinny 15 year old admitted to not being strong enough to use the K90 for an entire match, but preferred it otherwise.
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Why are you acting like he is a bad person because he cant handle the K90?

El Guapo said:
Keep dodging. Consider yourself slapped.
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I think your the one that got "slapped".

El Guapo said:
No one bashed you. You're just young. A Team racquet is a good racquet for a junior (which you are). I'm sure that you'll graduate from the Team racquet before long.
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A team racket is fine for any body that wants to use one. I have a good friend that uses the K-Six One Team...he a very very good player...same age as me...I have only beaten him 8 times in 2 years of playing him at least 3 times a week.

AlpineCadet said:
Roflcopter.
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Yep. :)
 
Nod15 said:
Well, considering im 6' 2" and 160 lbs, I believe I can use a heavier frame. I have used the K90, I loved it but, I wanted something a bit less demanding for the marathon matches that go on. Im just saying to each his own, and im not knocking anyones opinion, Im just saying I have had excellent results from this stick.
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Try the KBlade 98 or the Ozone Tour..
 
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