Players using Wilson Steam 100 16x20

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Just arrived, conditions 9.9/10
 
Second hand market, perfect conditions, cheap price, a bit light, I have to add 9 grams, now it's 296 grams, 32 cm balance, 297 SW, I'll strung next week probably with Explosive Spin from Dunlop
 
lidoazndiabloboi said:
With the popularity of the Steam 99 and 100 on tour, Wilson should really bring back both rackets under a new name and color, and differentiate it from the Blade, especially since Blade paintjobs already consist of Blade and H22 users.
What racket colors has Wilson not tried, maybe yellow?
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Why don't we use Blade Pro or Ultra Tour 100 (the latter has similar profile with 16x20, 27.25, and 100 sq in head size)? I can get a Steam with Blade gloss PJ but need to know what the benefit of this racket is...
lidoazndiabloboi said:
I agree, I have both, and they are nothing alike
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lidoazndiabloboi said:
I don't think the any of the Steam line was popular. Wilson had combined the Steam 99 and 100 line with the 96 (N/K tour 95 ), and I don't think that helped either racket line. Plus the "Steam" name, just isn't attractive to me.

Now, the problem with the current retail offerings is they are way too light.
Wilson Blade Team V8 - (Steam 99) - Unstrung 280g
WIlson Blade 101L V8 - (Steam 100) - Unstrung 274g
These are usually offered at a much lower price, so "serious" players might not look at them as quality rackets.

Wilson should look at Head and how they revived the IG Speed MP into the Gravity Pro. Update the mold, throw on a new PJ, make a more playable spec for club to advance players, and introduce it as a new racket line. And have all the players on the current list switch over to the new PJ. They dont need to continue to market as the Blade. You have Sabalenka already, you have Tsitsipas, Khachanov, Humbert, Jarry, Korda. Blade users will continue to use the Blade as it is a great overall racket, regardless of who is using it.
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I also wondered why the 101 V9 is cheaper than other Blades? Is it bader racket? Material worse? Or great racket for junior tournament player?
 
Sontheim said:
I also wondered why the 101 V9 is cheaper than other Blades? Is it bader racket? Material worse? Or great racket for junior tournament player?
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I'm guessing since its a much lighter racket, its marketed the younger players, or more beginner players, so price point is lower. It's also possible the graphite/materials used are of less quality, but I have no proof of that, just throwing it out there. From some of the users on the forum that have tried it, they say the racket is very stiff.
 
lidoazndiabloboi said:
I'm guessing since its a much lighter racket, its marketed the younger players, or more beginner players, so price point is lower. It's also possible the graphite/materials used are of less quality, but I have no proof of that, just throwing it out there. From some of the users on the forum that have tried it, they say the racket is very stiff.
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Also my fear that Graphite ist worse..but no Proof...think yonex Ace is also cheaper than Game and Feel model because other Material..but in Wilson Homepage it is hard to find information about 101L and Material...

Interesting that some find it stifft..is there a Thread?
 
lidoazndiabloboi said:
I agree, I have both, and they are nothing alike
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Argentino a morir said:
I have a steam 100 and a shift 99 300gr and they are very very similar in terms of power and control. Shift has a little more plush feel
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fed1 said:
Wow, we must have different Steams!! I have a pro stock 100 with a Blade V9 paintjob and also have used the Shift in the past, they feel nothing alike.
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Like it or lump it, you asked for the Steam, you got a Shift instead.
 
ABus said:
From what I hear, when the new Ultras are released, there will be a pro stock Steam painted as a new ultra. Will have to wait and see.
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Is it "there will be" or "will have to wait and see" ?? My rep, who knows I use the Pro Stock Steam 100, has not mentioned anything about that racquet or something close to it being released.
 
this is a different form wilson Steam 96


Head Size:96 sq. in. / 619 sq. cm.
Length:27.25 inches / 69.22 cm
Strung Weight:11.10 oz / 315 g
Balance:0pts EB
Swing Weight:330
Beam Width:22.5mm
Tip/Shaft:22.5mm / 22.5mm
Composition:Basalt
Power Level:Low
Stiffness:70
 
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I’ve just acquired an used steam 100 from a local guy. The weight seems to be way to be out of space. I took off the grip and its weight is 292.7g. There is no lead on the head as well as under the grommet. No silicone is inside the handle.

Any thoughts?
Thanks
 
cuonglaiphoto said:
I’ve just acquired an used steam 100 from a local guy. The weight seems to be way to be out of space. I took off the grip and its weight is 292.7g. There is no lead on the head as well as under the grommet. No silicone is inside the handle.

Any thoughts?
Thanks
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The manufacturer unstrung specs are supposed to be 295g. So if you put on a new grip, it'll be just slightly over.
 
lidoazndiabloboi said:
The manufacturer unstrung specs are supposed to be 295g. So if you put on a new grip, it'll be just slightly over.
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I totally understand it. I was assuming that if I put the regular wilson pro grip, the weight should be around 10-11g. Supposedly the racquet is over specs like 5-6g. I somehow feel it's very head heavy.
 
cuonglaiphoto said:
I totally understand it. I was assuming that if I put the regular wilson pro grip, the weight should be around 10-11g. Supposedly the racquet is over specs like 5-6g. I somehow feel it's very head heavy.
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Not unheard of imo. I got a used steam and mine is the same as yours, was a bit surprised no foam handle. How long is yours out of interest, mines coming in at 27.5"...
 
Rubiks said:
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Not unheard of imo. I got a used steam and mine is the same as yours, was a bit surprised no foam handle. How long is yours out of interest, mines coming in at 27.5"...
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I just got a measurement with the Yonex Regna 100 and DR 100, they are literally identical.

Talking about the performance, the Steam is indeed a great one. The feeling is really outstanding when hitting on the sweet spot. Power, spin, service are great as well.
 
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I got a chance to grab this Steam 100 limited edition. From the pictures, it seems have PWS, and the throat looks different to regular steam 100 too. Could be different mold?

Anyone tried and experienced hitting with this one?

Thanks
 
cuonglaiphoto said:
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I got a chance to grab this Steam 100 limited edition. From the pictures, it seems have PWS, and the throat looks different to regular steam 100 too. Could be different mold?

Anyone tried and experienced hitting with this one?

Thanks
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Looks like a Tour 95 mold to me with the throat
 
Here is an updated ranking of players using a Wilson Steam 100 (all under Blade paint).
13 in top 100 and 5 in top 25! This is good data- Wilson should market this and release as a pro version in one of their silos!

M. Andreeva-7
Badosa- 9
Anisimova-16
Haddad-Mia-17
Ostapenko- 24
Raducanu-47
Pavlyuchenkova-49
J. Cristian-66
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro- 69
Blinkova-75
Sorribas Tormo-85
E. Andreeva-97
R. Montgomery-100
L. Jeanjean-107
Martic-112
Parry-113
L. Fruhvirtova-161
T. Preston-213
B. Fruhvirtova-289
 
WacTennis2017 said:
Wilson should market this and release as a pro version in one of their silos!
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An inspired idea @WacTennis2017. Given how Pro endorsements influence consumer decision making, you'd think they'd have thought of this. Or maybe they have. Maybe, as brand names, they can sell more Blades to women than Steam 100s. Deeper still, it'd reveal that Wilson's been using pro endorsements to sell one of the lowest-powered control frames on the market as some kind of a power frame-- and the Steam is an extraordinary power frame in the hands of these top pros-- they might be a bit peeved about it.
 
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Brando said:
An inspired idea @WacTennis2017. Given how Pro endorsements influence on consumer decision making, you'd think they'd have thought of this. Or maybe they have. Maybe, as brand names, they can sell more Blades to women than Steam 100s. Deeper still, it'd reveal that Wilson's been using pro endorsements to sell one of the lowest-powered control frames on the market as some kind of a power frame-- and the Steam is an extraordinary power frame in the hands of these top pros-- they might be a bit peeved about it.
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the Steam is coming back but only the 99 i believe as the Ultra Pro
 
Ah, yes. I get it. The 100 seems the more coveted one, indeed. I wonder why Wilson chose the 99 to bring back. Any insight, @fed1?
 
Brando said:
Ah, yes. I get it. The 100 seems the more coveted one, indeed. I wonder why Wilson chose the 99 to bring back. Any insight, @fed1?
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2 of their favs use it - Kostyuk and DeMinaur (possible they also felt a pro should have a smaller headsize and having a duplicative 100 would compete with the Ultra 100)
 
fed1 said:
But the biggest future star, Andreeva, uses the 100.
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she sure does - and yet Kostyuk has her own shoe line and clothes with them and DeMinaur is I guess their biggest ATP player - although they will no doubt give Andreeva, Badosa and the other Steam 100 players the Ultra paintjob as well. I think honestly its more just they felt like the 100 was too similar to a regular Ultra 100 (or better) and the 99 was more different
 
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