Kal-El's Racquet Review Section

supermario343

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Kal-El 34

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Dunlop Aerogel 100 Review

I had this for a week with a 4 and 1/2 grip. Strung with Wilson Stamina

Groundstrokes get a 7/10. This frame is not even in the same category as the k90. I like other Dunlop frames in the AG category, but I felt like this one had more of a Prince "muted" feel to it. It plowed through the ball alright, but the frame gives you even less on mis-hit shots than the k90 does. This was disappointing to me. I was able to generate quite a bit of spin due to the open string pattern, especially on my forehand. I really struggled finding the depth that I wanted on any of my shots. I feel I am sounding to harsh on this frame. It is not in the same category as the k90, or the MG Prestige mid, but it is the next level under it. The frame feels great when the sweetspot is struck, very smooth feeling. However this frame does not give you anything on poorly struck shots. It gives quite a bit more shock to the arm on those shots than either the K90, or the MG Prestige. Slice does not come off the frame very easily. It feels good, but I felt I really needed to take a cut at the ball to get the pace and depth I was looking for. Overall not bad, but not outstanding by any means.
Serve returns were similar. Racquet felt great when I struck the ball perfectly. However, against big servers I had a little trouble getting the ball where I needed it. I felt I was leaving a lot of shots just hanging around the mid-court, and really couldn't find my rhythm to change this consistently. My backhand felt great however. It is a little flatter than my forehand, and I feel if you have flatter, driving strokes that this frame would be a beast. Felt silky smooth when I got it right though, very nice. Block back shots, and defensive shots gave more shock to the arm than the k90, or the MG prestige mid as well. I liked the groundstrokes with this frame, but nearly as much as the aforementioned 2 frames.

Volleys get an 8/10. I actually really enjoyed volleying with this frame. it's rather headlight, so it felt pretty maneuverable up at the net. I felt quick with the frame and was able to get good stick on my volleys. Touch volleys felt great, and off-center volleys actually did not feel bad. I could really bring some nice depth on flatter volleys, or change it up and drop volley no problem. Very smooth at the net.

Serving gets an 8.5/10. This is a fantastic serving racquet. Control was great, and I felt like I was getting very nast spin on my serves. My slice was very soid, and my kick serve was jumping up very nicely. The muted feel made my flat one feel a little softer, but I didn't notice a big lack of power here either by any means. Serve and volley players will really like the feel of this frame. Great control, spin, and power on the serve.

Overall I think this is a pretty good effort from Dunlop. I didn't get around to adding my lead tape to the frame, and I feel with some in the head, it would be a great groundstroke racquet as well. Very solid all around though, and worth a demo. Not with the ranks of the K90, or MG Prestige, but close!
 

matchmaker

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Kal-El,

About the KPS88, how about the forehand finish in comparison to the K90.

When I play with the K90, I feel like I have to make a windshield wiper motion at the end, just like Federer, to have the best result.

My 85 s.i. Wilson Vintage frames require a little bit less of that.

How about the KPS88.

BTW, you are doing a great job with al your reviews. I think this should be turned into a sticky.
 

Kal-El 34

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in response the the forehand with the kps88, there is for sure a little more plow through effect compared the the k90. I also felt the need to "windshield wiper" my forehand a little more than usual, and moreso than I did with the K6.1 95 or the MGP.

Not with the KPS 88. I felt I could drive through the ball a lot more and not have that finish you talk about with the k90. i could still hit that finish if i wanted to, but really could just swing freely with the kps88.

i think the kps88 is actually a more versatile frame than the k90. It is a bit more demanding, but will be rewarding to more playing styles with good technique
 

A_Instead

Legend
Hey Kal El,
Would you consider testing the new Tecnifibre TFlash 315 VO2 Max or the Boris Becker Pro?
Many thanks if you do.
A
 
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harryz

Professional
KPS and K90 on groundstrokes

I've been hitting with both and find the K90 with a bit of lead at 12 o'clock to be more comfortable and to generate spin more easily. With KPS it is really critical to hit early and swing with a pronounced low to high motion to generate topspin, and the finish is critical. Less so on the K90, and I agree with Kai-El-- the KPS is better all around. Simply great on volleys and for serving.
 

matchmaker

Hall of Fame
in response the the forehand with the kps88, there is for sure a little more plow through effect compared the the k90. I also felt the need to "windshield wiper" my forehand a little more than usual, and moreso than I did with the K6.1 95 or the MGP.

Not with the KPS 88. I felt I could drive through the ball a lot more and not have that finish you talk about with the k90. i could still hit that finish if i wanted to, but really could just swing freely with the kps88.

i think the kps88 is actually a more versatile frame than the k90. It is a bit more demanding, but will be rewarding to more playing styles with good technique

Okay, you have just talked me into buying a KPS. :)

I love it when a frame just drives through the ball and you can just hit high-low, leaving it to the choice of the moment to do the windshield wiper or not.

Also hearing about how it serves better than the K90 reassures me. The K90 serves very well, no doubt, but it just misses that little extra that some of the vintage 85 s.i. had. And the same amounts for volleys, the K90 is a very good volleying device, but, you somehow can get away with a little wristiness, whereas other frames just block the ball back if you put the racquet in front of you and let it do its work.

Cheers,
mm
 

shell

Professional
Thanks for the AG 100 review Kal-El. I wasn't interested really in comparison to K90, but was interested in your thoughts on it as a stand alone racquet. Your description helps, and it sounds good to me!
 

Kal-El 34

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Hey Kal El,
Would you consider testing the new Tecnifibre TFlash 315 VO2 Max or the Boris Becker Pro?
Many thanks if you do.
A

yea i am not too familiar with either brand of racquet. i am seriously giving a go at the kps88 right now

i may grab them from TW for demo here a day soon though...
 

canadave

Professional
Kal-El, can you tell us what tension were your strings when you hit with the AG 100? Thanks for the review btw, it was excellent, and it pretty much squares with my experience with the AG100 as well.
 

Kal-El 34

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Kal-El, can you tell us what tension were your strings when you hit with the AG 100? Thanks for the review btw, it was excellent, and it pretty much squares with my experience with the AG100 as well.

yes.. good idea as well.. i will start adding my tensions to my reviews.. i had it at 53, 57, and 62. I feel it performed it's best at 57 pounds personally
 

AndrewD

Legend
you just wrote my POG review haha

LOL, sorry. Still, it was pretty much what I thought when I hit with the EXO3 Mid. The only thing I found useful was the slightly tighter string pattern which I preferred at net. Otherwise, less pop, less spin, less feel, less comfort, no bigger sweetspot and $70 more expensive. Essentially Prince hit a winner first time out and now there's really no point in trying to alter the mix - as the NXG and TT Graphite Mid showed.
 

canadave

Professional
yes.. good idea as well.. i will start adding my tensions to my reviews.. i had it at 53, 57, and 62. I feel it performed it's best at 57 pounds personally

Thanks very much. For what it's worth, the AG100's recommended string tensions are generally acknowledged to be way too high. Dunlop recommend 55-65, whereas most folks believe 45-55 is more realistically playable. I have mine strung VS Team 17 nat gut at 55lbs, and that feels way too high--if I could do it again I'd go to around 50 or so.

However, as I said your experience does firmly square with precisely my experience with the racquet as well.

Incidentally I'd like to add my voice to the growing chorus of people thanking you--not only for taking the time to do all these reviews (which are all extremely comprehensive and useful), but also for organizing them so well (the list and links on the 1st page of this thread are fantastic). I vote this as a sticky thread if ever there was one.

By the way, if you ever get the chance, I'd be fascinated to read your take on the Pro Staff Classic 6.1 :) Cheers!
 
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crazypro

New User
can u make a review of volkl c10 and head liquidmetal radical midplus?? i want to decide which racquet i should get.. if they play similar, i would get the cheaper one
 

Kal-El 34

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can u make a review of volkl c10 and head liquidmetal radical midplus?? i want to decide which racquet i should get.. if they play similar, i would get the cheaper one


im sorry i am VERY unfamiliar with volkl frames. I did use the LM Rad for some time, and for the price, I still feel it is the best available frame on market (80 bucks for a new one?) great deal
 

Kal-El 34

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Head Liquidmetal Radical MP Review

Well guys, we are dipping into the Kal-El archives for this review. I LOVED this frame. I had to add some weight to it to get it to my specs, and ended up using the TOUR version of this frame for about 2 years. However, I started this and used it for a solid year. I played it both stock, and customized considerably. I had it strung every which way possible, but felt somewhere between 60 and 63 pounds was perfect for this frame. I had a 4 and 1/2 grip.

Groundstrokes get an 8/10. This frame, although having mixed reviews on the board, is one of TW highest rated frames for a reason. That's because it is an absolute beast from the baseline. The first thing I noticed about this frame is that it was heavier feeling than the iRadical or TiRadical. After playing the radical series my whole life before this, I really liked this new weight. After demoing this frame for about 10 minutes one day, I decided this frame I had to have. It is a bit more flexible than its previous version, which I enjoyed. Lovers of the iRadical did not share my emotions generally. I actually felt like it was hard to miss long with this frame. I could swing freely, and the ball was going wherever I wanted it to go. It is very meneuverable from the baseline, and gives a nice amount of natural power to shots. Once I got the hang of the control with this frame, I was very impressed. I used this frame before I changed my grip a little for more spin, and I feel I may have liked this frame less now. It has decent amount of spin potential, but favors the flat ball. My forehand had great pop and depth, but I feel this frame was a monster on my 2 hand backhand! AGH, loved it. Felt I could just crush everything and I wasn't going to miss. Another shot I really liked hitting was the short angle passing shot. People would approach the net and I could just snap one by them with ease. I feel this is a very, very versatile stick that has appeal to a very wide variety of player. It is very comfortable upon impact, and the sweetspot honestly feels huge on this frame.
Service returns were another strong point on this frame. I got so comfortable with my groundies that I felt I could just let it rip on my returns. Slow server, fast server, it didn't matter. I felt locked in on the ball with this racquet, and really liked driving the ball on the return. Great depth and consistancy. Again, I also really liked hitting angles with this frame. Off both the forehand and the backhand, although I tended to prefer snapping that angle from my backhand side.

Volleys were the weak point of this frame in my opinion. I would rate them a 7/10. The racquet seems meneuverable, but I never could quite grasp that control I found from the baseline at the net. The feel just was not there. It's not that I would volley terrible with this frame, but I just never felt the feel or confidence at the net. Control was pretty good, and unless I really shanked one, the ball would generally go where I wanted. It felt best on volleys where I wanted to drive the ball deep, and could take a little bit of a cut. However, I never found my groove with touch volleys (my only gripe about this frame). I didn't go to the net much while using this frame, so this was not a huge concern for me, but it may be noted by others considering this frame. I know a TON of people who use(d) this frame, and some love it, and others prefer other Rads at the net. it's all preference baby.

Serves get an 8/10 from me. I liked the extra weight of the frame the most on the serve. My flat serve was absolutely huge with this frame. I think I actually serve a bit bigger with this frame, than I do the new Microgel Prestige. The sweetspot is big on this frame, and it always feels like you are striking the ball well. Control is very good as well. It felt great on flat serves, but equally as good on spin serves. My slice had great bite on it, and I really was hitting some impressive angles out on the duece side. My kick serve was pretty non-existent at the time, but I did notice that I had a lot more trouble hitting it than with other sticks. The frame still felt solid, but I wasn't getting that good "action" on the ball that I was getting with my slice serve. Overall though, this is a very good serving frame.

Overall I think this is one of the most versatile frames ever made. I know pro level men and women, college players, good high school players, bad high school players, and beginners that all use this frame and I know people from each group that absolutely love the frame. I won a lot of matches with this racquet, so it would be real hard for me to give it a bad review. other people slammed this racquet, but I dont give a crap what anyone else thinks, this is 1 good frame. For the price it is currently at on the market, i feel it is for sure worth the purchase.
 

Kal-El 34

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Guys I also had a chance to hit with the K*obra today for awhile. I am not even going to bother reviewing this frame because it is so bad. Here are my thoughts on this frame:

Paintjob = terrible.
The throat in this frame is very flat, and looks like Wilson is trying to copy the APD throat. POSERS

Playability - I liken this frame to a wal-mart racquet. It feels very platic like when striking the ball. I have NEVER, in my life, been so unimpressed with a racquet. This may sound harsh, but I am being honest about my feelings with this frame. It is a total waste of money if you buy this one.

My feelings should be expressed in the fact that I am not even going to waste my time reviewing it. Just don't even bother trying it, get something else. If you want Wilsons poor attempt at an APD, then you are better off buying a way better quality orignal APD.

peace
 

Kal-El 34

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Kobra Tour.. thanks for clarification

calling this a tour frame is a disgrace from wilson and a waste of leather grips lol
 

[d]ragon

Hall of Fame
Nice review for the LM Radical. I agree with most of the review except that it is my forehand that was the monster with this racquet instead of my backhand. Everything else I agree with (the sweetspot is definitely very big). One thing I would like to mention that the backhand slice was not too great with this frame. It was easy to keep deep (great for defensive shots) but lacked some real bite (not so great for slice approaches). This was not a problem however on slice returns; for some reason I could put hit some nice and nasty slice returns off the backhand side.
 

[d]ragon

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Also, how do you think the MG and the LM Radicals compared in the serve, sweetspot size, and slice backhand departments? Also, did you find it easy to whip short angle forehands with the MG as you did with the LM? Thanks
 

gocard

Semi-Pro
Kal-El, I've been curious about the LM Radical MP for quite some time, with its good reviews and great price as far as racquets go. Darn it now I want to go get one even though I have no need for another racquet! :)
 

AndrewD

Legend
K6.1 95 18x20 Review

Alright to begin this racquet is WAY stiffer than its Ncode predecessor.

So, as a Wilson sponsored player, what would you suggest to those people who used the nCode 95 or earlier 6.1s, don't want to switch brands (mostly a grip issue) but hate the k95 ? Got a lot of players at my club who are in that boat and they're all at a loss to know what to do. Most have tried the AG200 but none have switched to it - even the ones who were using an 18x20 Wilson.
 

baseliner2

New User
Babolat Aero Pro Drive with Cortex Review
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Overall – 8.5 or 9/10 on this frame. If I didn’t get free Wilson racquets I would buy this one for sure.. I definately recommend it for big baseline players.
by "big" you do not mean tall, but players who love the baseline play (and/or are good at it)... ;-)
 

Kal-El 34

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[d]ragon;3105076 said:
Also, how do you think the MG and the LM Radicals compared in the serve, sweetspot size, and slice backhand departments? Also, did you find it easy to whip short angle forehands with the MG as you did with the LM? Thanks

d ragon, thanks for your input on the radical. i enjoyed the LM radical more than i did the MG radical I used to be on Head tour team. My deal was as long as I used their newest stuff, I got new frames in hand. I loved it while I was using the LM rad, LM Rad tour. Hated the flexpoint. Struggled for awhile to use the FXP Rad Tour (which isn't bad) but then just wasn't the biggest fan of the MG Radical. This was before the MG Prestiges were out, and 3/4 the reason I switched to Wilson. The other 1/4 being I was setting up a pro shop for the program I started, and Wilson HOOKED IT UP. Demo frames, string, grips, balls, everything; they were awesome.

The sweetspot felt a lot smaller on the MG. Control is probably better with the MG radical, but gone were those short angles I loved hitting with my LM's. I felt like power was less on the MG Radical, which is something I was not wanting to give up obviously. I served bigger with the LM Radical, but probably more consistant with the MG radical. Slice backhand I enjoyed hitting with MG radical, while topspin shots the LM Radical get's the nod. The Microgel Radical is not a bad frame, but I just preferred the feel of the LM. Others will disagree. iRadical fans are generally big fans of the MG Radical, and some Ti radical users will state that was the last great radical made.

Hope this brought some clarity. I felt like I may have rambled a bit but I just woke up haha
 

bluegrasser

Hall of Fame
Kal - EI 34 - did i understand you right ? Your favorite sticks are the Bab. Nadal and the MGP Pro. These sticks are so different from one another...that's my puzzlement.
 

Kal-El 34

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So, as a Wilson sponsored player, what would you suggest to those people who used the nCode 95 or earlier 6.1s, don't want to switch brands (mostly a grip issue) but hate the k95 ? Got a lot of players at my club who are in that boat and they're all at a loss to know what to do. Most have tried the AG200 but none have switched to it - even the ones who were using an 18x20 Wilson.

well are the people at your club using the nCodes is huge need of switching frames? If not, why not just stick it out with the nCode? If Head would have just given me my freaking LM Radical Tours after flexpoint, and then microgel came out, I would have never switched. Switching to a newer frame is not always switching to the better frame.

Wilson players generally will have an issue switching brands just because of the grip and they come to know that Wilson feel. Maybe have them try an Avery frame, or one of the new Adidas frames? A lot of nCode lovers HATE the [K]factor series. If they want to stick with Wilson, maybe try other frames like a K Blade Tour or 98 or a K Pro Tour or Open. I've seen quite a few of our nCode people using the KBlade tour.
 

Kal-El 34

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Kal - EI 34 - did i understand you right ? Your favorite sticks are the Bab. Nadal and the MGP Pro. These sticks are so different from one another...that's my puzzlement.

yea they are right up there, and for sure enjoyed for different reasons. The APDC is the first frame at its weight that I have ever liked. I love to free swing on the baseline, and crank big serves with that one. The Prestige is more of a versatile stick. Heavier, more control, and a little less power. Lose a little pop, but gain a lot of control. Spin potential is about the same. Yea I rated them both very high, but for sure liked them for different reasons.

o yea and I am bi-polar... not really haha
 

hoodjem

G.O.A.T.
KE34,

I'm glad you are taking the trouble to do all these reviews. That said, I believe that this is exactly why so many manufacturers make so many racquets: because many persons will have different reactions and interpretations.

I read your reviews of the K90 and the AG100, and (not trying to start an argument), I guess I just responded very differently and must disagree.

When I demoed the K90 for a week last summer it seemed heavy, sluggish, solid, unforgiving, and turgid, slow on volleys and dull on serves. The AG100 was nimble, crisp, laser-like, had lots of spin on groundstrokes, was a sweet volleyer, and is the best serving racquet I have ever tried. (It reminded me alot psychologically, not physically, of the PS 6.0 85--it was so much fun!) My signature says the rest.

Thanks, and keep up the good work.
 
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Kal-El 34

Hall of Fame
indeed it does. thanks for your comments. i agree that is why there are so many. i have stated before... "if there was one racquet that was the best racquet out there, everyone would use it"
 

dieumyr

Rookie
Kal, I'm a big hitter, with a great forehand, with not that much spin, I love to attack the net thanks to that forehand + 1hbh. I'm searching for a good frame, according to you what would be better: PDR or Rad Tour ?
 

Kal-El 34

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Wilson K Pro Open Review

This is my under-rated frame of the year review. I had the K-Pro open for a few months while deciding between it and the K6.1 95. Strung with Wilson Reaction at first, and luxilon ALU Flouro / Wilson Stamina after that. Always strung at 60 pounds. I had a 4 and 1/2 grip.
OK, I know some people don't like when I review a frame I leaded up, so be warned : "I leaded this one up" with my usual 4 strips at 3:00 and 9:00. The frame was just too light in stock form. With a little weight, it really added to the frames playability.

Groundstrokes get an 7.5/10. This frame actually reminded me a bit of my old LM Radicals at first from the baseline. The weighting is great for people who like to free swing and hit powerful groundstrokes. The frame has very nice access to power, while at the expense of a little control. I loved hitting my forehand with this frame, and got the Roddick Pure Drive senesation while striking them from the baseline. The difference between the K Pro Open and the Pure Drive from the baseline was I didn't have trouble keeping my backhand in play. There is wonderful access to spin. I mean, NASTY spin. Extreme western forehands need to check out this frame from sure. I could blast forehands flat, with nice pace, and I got some nice angles from both sides due to the spin potential. This frame came into its own in the midcourt. I LOVED approach shots with this racquet. I didn't really like volleying with this racquet but it didn't matter because I was finishing off way more short balls than I usually do. This was a good feeling because honestly, who doesn't like hitting winners? haha. Defensive shots were also nice. I could block the ball back no problem, and the ball still seemed to have a nice amount of pace.
This was a great return racquet. The frame is very stable and solid feeling from all areas on impact, a feeling that I enjoyed while using this frame. I did notice a lack of feedback at times. What I mean by this is sometimes I would hit a shot, and literally felt like I didn't hit anything if that makes sense. The shot would come off as I wanted usually, but it just felt like I had barely hit the ball. It was strange. However, the shots I wanted, came off with the depth, spin, and power I wanted. I was taking nice cuts at my serve return, and the lighter weight, even with lead tape let me swing freely even against big servers. I really enjoyed the gorund game with this frame.

Volleys are the worst part of this frame. I give them a 7/10. The lack of feel I complained about at the baseline was noticeable on the volleys. My volleys are weaker than my groundstrokes, so I need a little bit more feel at the net when volleying. I would hit some volleys, and the lack of feel made it hard for me to judge what I needed to hit. I couldn't just take a huge cut and not worry about it like I was doing at the baseline. This was troubling on my touch volleys. I noticed I almost completely abandoned this shot while using this frame. It is nice for aggressive, flatter volleys attempting to go for depth and pace however. No shock to the arm however, and it is very maneuverable at the net on any kind of shot. The lack of feel is my big concern here though.

Serves get an 8.5/10. This frame is a serve BEAST. loved it on the serve. My power was incredible with this frame. The weaight allowed me to generate good swing speed, and the access to power just let me crush my serve with this one. My flat serve was awesome. Control was not lacking on my serve, and the string pattern offered great access to spin. Slice serve was great. I could get nasty out wide on the duece side, and slice very nice up the T on the ad side. My kick serve was as good as it's been with any other frame with this racket. Good pace, and excellent jump on the ball. This was a very enjoyable serving frame.

Overall I think this is a very under rated frame. For people looking for a lighter weight players racquet, and cant handle the weight of some of the others may want to check this out. If you like the net, and come in frequently, I would tend to shy away from this and maybe look elsewhere. However, if you have a big serve, and camp out on the baseline, this frame may be a good choice.
 

Kal-El 34

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Kal, I'm a big hitter, with a great forehand, with not that much spin, I love to attack the net thanks to that forehand + 1hbh. I'm searching for a good frame, according to you what would be better: PDR or Rad Tour ?

oddly enough, I have never seen a 1 hand backahnd using the PDR. They may be out there, but around Illinois and now Florida I am yet to see it. My backhand I really had difficulty controlling with that frame. However, it was awesome on the forehand.

For power alone on the forehand, the PDR is as nice as it gets. It performs well at the net, and allows for big serve potential as well. If you can control your backhand, this may be the way to go.

When you say rad tour, I don't know if you are talking about the LM tour, the FXP tour, or the MG Pro (new tour). I loved the LM tour all around. Not as much power as the PDR, but I could rip my backhand as well and had nice control. The FXP was not that great, and I really had trouble keeping strings in the frame, as I did with the MG radical pro.
 

crosscourt

Professional
oddly enough, I have never seen a 1 hand backahnd using the PDR. They may be out there, but around Illinois and now Florida I am yet to see it. My backhand I really had difficulty controlling with that frame. However, it was awesome on the forehand.

For power alone on the forehand, the PDR is as nice as it gets. It performs well at the net, and allows for big serve potential as well. If you can control your backhand, this may be the way to go.

When you say rad tour, I don't know if you are talking about the LM tour, the FXP tour, or the MG Pro (new tour). I loved the LM tour all around. Not as much power as the PDR, but I could rip my backhand as well and had nice control. The FXP was not that great, and I really had trouble keeping strings in the frame, as I did with the MG radical pro.


I experimented with the PDR for a while. I have a one handed backhand and enjoyed hitting backhands with it.

cc
 

vasquez90

Rookie
EXO3 Rebel Team Review

Kal El - good stuff. would be curious to hear what your take is on the EXO3 Rebel Team version - any plans to review that stick?
 

Kal-El 34

Hall of Fame
Kal El - good stuff. would be curious to hear what your take is on the EXO3 Rebel Team version - any plans to review that stick?

i would review it if yall want. i hit with it breifly and was not real impressed with it. I could spend some more time with it though as I have it for demo at a club very easily.
 

jessey

Rookie
Kal, I've bought myself an APDC based on your review; like I said, they really need to pay you : )

Will post some of my feedback once I've hit with it.

Keep the good stuff coming man.
 

AndrewD

Legend
well are the people at your club using the nCodes is huge need of switching frames? If not, why not just stick it out with the nCode?

Wilson players generally will have an issue switching brands just because of the grip and they come to know that Wilson feel. Maybe have them try an Avery frame, or one of the new Adidas frames? A lot of nCode lovers HATE the [K]factor series. If they want to stick with Wilson, maybe try other frames like a K Blade Tour or 98 or a K Pro Tour or Open. I've seen quite a few of our nCode people using the KBlade tour.

Yes, they're all down to or just finished their last frame, that's why they're looking for replacements.

They've tried and didn't like the Blades (was the first recommendation to them). Of course, it's not actually the nCode 'whatever' they like, it's the 6.1 in a form that isn't so stiff it becomes painful. It's a bit like the large number of Prestige Mid users who, when presented with the LM Prestige said 'its junk'.
 

Kal-El 34

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Yes, they're all down to or just finished their last frame, that's why they're looking for replacements.

They've tried and didn't like the Blades (was the first recommendation to them). Of course, it's not actually the nCode 'whatever' they like, it's the 6.1 in a form that isn't so stiff it becomes painful. It's a bit like the large number of Prestige Mid users who, when presented with the LM Prestige said 'its junk'.

i hear ya on the K factor frustrations with the 6.1's. the new ones are certainly stiffer and more demanding frames. The K Pro tour may be a good option for them if they are searching for a wilson frame in that case. it's more of a prostaff kind of feel to it, but a little less taxing. I found it easier to hit than the 6.1.
 

Keifers

Legend
Kal-El,
Let me add my thanks for your excellent work here. I particularly enjoyed reading your reviews of the K88 and AG100.

Cheers.
 
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