Kfactor 95 16 x 18

[iscottius]

My tennis pro is sponsored by wilson and his current stick is the HPS 6.1 95 16 x 18. He did not take to the ncode 6.1 95 16 x 18 (too powerful). He is playing the Kfactor 95 16 x 18 and has told me that it plays and feels almost identical to the hps 6.1 95 that he has used for many years. The mutedness of the ncode 95 is gone and the racquet is crisp like the hps 6.1. The only differences he has noticed is the Kfactor swings a little easier and has possibly a tad more power.

So if you were a fan of the hps 6.1 you will probably like the kFactor 95. If you did not like the Ncode because it was muted and too powerful, you may like the Kfactor 95.

 

[ferocious4hand]

I love my ncode 95, will I like the K95?

 

[SC in MA]

iscottius: Thanks very much for this feedback on the K95. I'm a former user of the HPS61 and the n61 95 (16 x18 on both). I think this is the first feedback I've read on the K95 that has given me the urge to try one. A slightly easier to swing, tad more powerful HPS61 sounds just about perfect to me !

 

[superstition]

The only differences he has noticed is the Kfactor swings a little easier and has possibly a tad more power. If you did not like the Ncode because it was muted and too powerful, you may like the Kfactor 95.

Uhh...



The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters.

 

[Bogie]

reread the original post. he said it plays almost exactly like the hps 6.1 but with just a tad more power, meaning less than the ncode 95

 

[superstition]

reread the original post. he said it plays almost exactly like the hps 6.1 but with just a tad more power, meaning less than the ncode 95

What I quoted looks contradictory. It's from the original post.

 

[2handman]

let me try' let me try'

is the k factor a heavy frame similiar to n-codes and does it blast like the ncodes.This stick better not diminish my pace .what was a good hour wit da k-six like.Put the excitement aside.Its tough to admit when something stinks especially when your so anxious to use it know what im sayin player'Please give us jealous k-factorism a good review of what that stick is all about.Thanks 2handman T.O.

 

[federer_nadal]

SS, he is saying that the Kfactor has a tad (that means not much) more power than the HPS 6.1

He is saying that the Ncode 95 had too much power.

So obviously the ncode 95 has more power than both the kfactor and the hps 6.1

I dont see anything contradictory about the post if it is read properly

 

[StunLock]

SS, he is saying that the Kfactor has a tad (that means not much) more power than the HPS 6.1

He is saying that the Ncode 95 had too much power.

So obviously the ncode 95 has more power than both the kfactor and the hps 6.1

I dont see anything contradictory about the post if it is read properly

thats what i thought

 

[vkartikv]

The hps 6.1 wasn't as good as the classic 6.1. When is wilson going to come out with a clone of the original classic 6.1?

 

[superstition]

I dont see anything contradictory about the post if it is read properly

Read properly? I bolded two statements that contradict each other. Instead of paraphrasing, just look at those two statements and see that they're contradictory.

 

[0d1n]

Read properly? I bolded two statements that contradict each other. Instead of paraphrasing, just look at those two statements and see that they're contradictory.

No, they are not. In the context of the OP they make perfect sense and you're the only one that doesn't seem to get the logic.
Let me put it in simple terms...the logic of the OP is as follows:
POWER RATING
-----------------
HPS 6.1 < K-Factor < NCode => if you considered the NCode too powerful, but you liked the HPS 6.1 and you wouldn't be bothered by just a LITTLE BIT more power then you might like the K-Factor.
Are things still unclear? If they are...too bad.

 

[Fishbulb]

Read properly? I bolded two statements that contradict each other. Instead of paraphrasing, just look at those two statements and see that they're contradictory.

He is trying to say that the Kfactor swings a little easier and has possibly a tad more power. But it is still not as powerful as the nsix one 95.

"ncode 95 is gone and the racquet is crisp like the hps 6.1. The only differences he has noticed is the Kfactor swings a little easier and has possibly a tad more power"

 

[JSF1]

looking forward to trying the K95

Can't wait to try it out. I use the HPS 6.1 and also have a n6.1 95. I have always liked the HPS 6.1 better because of the feedback. Every time I think it may feel a little stiff, I hit with my inherited 5.1 Surge and then I live the HPS 6.1 again. I wonder how the flex will feel on the K95?

 

[iscottius]

Yes, all of you are correct except superstition (re my original post). The Kfactor 95 may have a tad more power than the hps, but less than the Ncode 95. It also swings a little easier than the hps 6.1. The power level difference between the hps and Kfactor is minimal and can probably be adjusted "dialed in" with string choice and tension, ie - poly etc.

 

[superstition]

I pointed out seemingly contradictory wording. Yes, I understood what he was trying to say. That wasn't the point. It was supposed to be a small joke. I didn't misread anything. The two statements I bolded seemed to contradict each other. Clarity is an important part of writing.

Kfactor...has possibly a tad more power.
If you did not like the Ncode because it was...too powerful, you may like the Kfactor 95.

 

[Smooothone23]

Public availablity on these?

Thanks

 

[Fishbulb]

I pointed out seemingly contradictory wording. Yes, I understood what he was trying to say. That wasn't the point. It was supposed to be a small joke. I didn't misread anything. The two statements I bolded seemed to contradict each other. Clarity is an important part of writing.

Kfactor...has possibly a tad more power.
If you did not like the Ncode because it was...too powerful, you may like the Kfactor 95.

That was hilarious!

 

[SC in MA]

Regarding the weight of the k95 vs n95 (both 16 x18).... This is hardly scientific nor any sort of sampling, but I held and swung both sticks yesterday (both were strung). I thought that the k95 felt and swung noticeably heavier than the n95, which really surprised me. Just an observation. I'm hoping that this is an anomoly and that most k95s feel and swing lighter than most n95's ! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to hit with the k95.

One other observation. The paint job surprised me in that I was expecting something more gaudy based on the photos I've seen. Before seeing it in person, I didn't expect to like it, however, I actually liked it a lot.

 

[sysulc]

I would like it! I hope I could have one!

 

[Craig Sheppard]

iscottius, just to clear this up... you're saying:

power level
HPS 6.1 < (K) 6.1 < nCode 6.1

Is the (K) 6.1 as comfortable as the nCode 6.1? If this statement is true: that the (K) 6.1 is a little less powerful and a little easier to maneuver than the nCode 6.1, and is at least as comfortable as the nCode 6.1, then it's definitely worth a try IMO.

 

[WhiteSox05CA]

^^I thought that the (K) Factors were very comfortable, I enjoyed hitting with them. And I liked the solid feel of the nSix-One.

 

[ollinger]

Impressions are swayed by what one wants to believe. A pro and I at a local club swung N6.1 and K 6.1 (95 inches) blindfolded (just swinging, obviously) and could not tell the difference in terms of maneuverability.

 

[WhiteSox05CA]

Impressions are swayed by what one wants to believe. A pro and I at a local club swung N6.1 and K 6.1 (95 inches) blindfolded (just swinging, obviously) and could not tell the difference in terms of maneuverability.

Haha, that's funny. I'd love to see some guy in a blindfold aimlessly swinging some racquets.

 

[SamBruin]

I think I'm going to like the K6.1 alot from what I'm hearing. The n6.1 had a bit too much power and felt too muted. The Wilson touring pros must have had the same feeling as me and demanded a new racket. I always liked the HPS 6.1 but felt that it was a tad too stiff and if the K6.1 plays very similar yet more comfortably I think I found my new racket.

 

[lioneldude]

What if i wanna switch from N6.1 95 to K6.1 Tour? Will there be any noticable difference other than a smaller sweetspot? In terms of the swinging/swingweight will there be much difference?

I've noticed they gave N6.1 95 a NTRP rating of 4.5 while N6.1 Tour has a rating of 5.0.

Kind advise please.

 

[thejackal]

Regarding the weight of the k95 vs n95 (both 16 x18).... This is hardly scientific nor any sort of sampling, but I held and swung both sticks yesterday (both were strung). I thought that the k95 felt and swung noticeably heavier than the n95, which really surprised me. Just an observation. I'm hoping that this is an anomoly and that most k95s feel and swing lighter than most n95's ! Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to hit with the k95.

could be the QC. i had to add 2-3 grams at 12 o'clock to one of my n6-1 95s for it to match the other (different plants, diff colored W at the throat).

 

[chrischris]

Anyone compared the Classic PRO staff 95 16/18
to the Kfactor sixone 95 16/18??
Is the Kfactor crisper?
Stiffer?

 

[chrischris]

RA flex?

 

[therecanbeonlyone]

I have the classic 16/18 and the Kfactor 95X (27.5"). From memory the Kfactor is stiffer. The extended length Kfactor just crushes the ball with that extra swingweight and stiffness. I've also own the PSC extended (which is 28" and 18x20) and it did didn't feel as stiff as the Kfactor. I can check RA as listed on the racquets later on.

 

[chrischris]

I have the classic 16/18 and the Kfactor 95X (27.5"). From memory the Kfactor is stiffer. The extended length Kfactor just crushes the ball with that extra swingweight and stiffness. I've also own the PSC extended (which is 28" and 18x20) and it did didn't feel as stiff as the Kfactor. I can check RA as listed on the racquets later on.

Ok yes thanks a LOT !
The 95x 16/18 would be great to try., hard to find nowadays!!!

 

[snoflewis]

Anyone compared the Classic PRO staff 95 16/18
to the Kfactor sixone 95 16/18??
Is the Kfactor crisper?
Stiffer?

The k6.1 isnt stiffer, but the feel was more harsh off the stringbed, even at the sweet spot. I dont think it's crisper than the classic 6.1 since the classic was in fact stiffer and had a much cleaner feeling, but your definition if crisp could differ from mine.

From my memory, when the k factor was released, it was a love it or hate it kind of response, especially since it came after the n6.1. I personally have the k6.1 at the bottom of my list of all the six one 95 16x18 rackets.