New ProKennex Ki 5 series - how are they?

[kailash]

I see TW Europe carrying the new Ki 5 series (320, 300, 280 & 260 grams).

Anyone got experience with these? Especially, the Ki 5 320 g is tempting as the specs are very similar to Head Graphene Speed Pro that I used to play with sometime back. GSP in an arm friendly package is something (and tempting)!

 

[leejayh]

I am very interested in these too. Though is seems they raised the stiffness on these compared to older models. Hope that is not true.

 

[kailash]

Following is feedback from crazyups on another thread:

"I got the Ki 5 320 that is only sold in europe now. It feels a little less stiff than 68 but that may be because of the kinetic beads that move inside and absorb shock. Headsize should be a bit bigger than the graphene speed pro which I think is really a 98 headsize. Anyway, my Ki5's are a bit bigger than my BLX blade 98. They are fantastic for me and I have some tungsten strips in the head and I have 2 overgrips instead of the regular grip."

 

[crazyups]

Yes, they are stiffer but still comfortable although I have added swingweight so that probably increases comfort. They are more powerful than ki q5 315 by a bit. What I like is that they are easier to customize to my specs because of the higher weight and swing weight but same balance as old ki5 and q5 yet more powerful due to stiffness and solidity. It only took me 15 years of experimentation to find the perfect racquet for me although I have never seen these specs before.

 

[KBD2000]

I wish Kennex would get going again. I loved my old 5G

 

[Doc Hollidae]

The deal on TWE is kinda random: Buy one adult racket and get a junior racket for free. Can't imagine a whole lot of people wanting a junior frame.