Pro Staff 6.1 95
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Based on what you say you like in rackets I think any Wilson 6.1 you picked up would fit the bill. If the price is right would depend on which model of 6.1 you are looking at. The latest model is a BLX and costs about $200 USD, later models such as the Kfactor should be priced at least 1/2 this price.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
It's only a good racquet for you if you like to play with it. Sorry for mastering the obvious there, but if you could let us know what your current racquet is, along with the general sort of play you enjoy, that might help some of us to give you some better ideas about this racquet's potential "fit" for you.
The 6.1 Classic is among the all-time greats for serve and volley work in my humble opinion. I'm a 4.0 all-court player, but I've also held my own in a few 4.5 doubles settings where I've found this frame to really shine. But it's no exaggeration when our pals here point out that it's both heavy (mine weigh 12.8 oz.) and rather stiff. I'm now 45 and although I've enjoyed those racquets for the better part of two decades, I'm finding that other frames with extra flex like the Volkl C10 also have much to offer me.
As stiff racquets go, the 6.1 Classic is actually somewhat comfortable. Not sure if it's the kevlar component in its layout or the inherent stability that comes with its extra heft. I've certainly sampled lighter racquets with some extra backbone to them that could feel especially harsh on off-center contact. Lower string tensions have helped me to get along with this frame too, but with its extra pop on volleys and serves, I've found better control and comfort around the baseline with the softer racquets.
The 6.1 Classic is among the all-time greats for serve and volley work in my humble opinion. I'm a 4.0 all-court player, but I've also held my own in a few 4.5 doubles settings where I've found this frame to really shine. But it's no exaggeration when our pals here point out that it's both heavy (mine weigh 12.8 oz.) and rather stiff. I'm now 45 and although I've enjoyed those racquets for the better part of two decades, I'm finding that other frames with extra flex like the Volkl C10 also have much to offer me.
As stiff racquets go, the 6.1 Classic is actually somewhat comfortable. Not sure if it's the kevlar component in its layout or the inherent stability that comes with its extra heft. I've certainly sampled lighter racquets with some extra backbone to them that could feel especially harsh on off-center contact. Lower string tensions have helped me to get along with this frame too, but with its extra pop on volleys and serves, I've found better control and comfort around the baseline with the softer racquets.
I play a good 4.0 maybe 4.5. I use the Babolat pure storm LTD gt. Before that I used the BLX 6.1 tour. I play an all court game use a single handed backhand and play with mainly flat groundstrokes. I occasionally serve and volley to mix things up. I like to slice the ball and keep it low. M first serve speed average is about 155 km/h. I have just started playing in a few local tournaments.
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
The 6.1 Classic is the most slice friendly frame I've ever played. A couple of our pals here who have also used that frame have agreed with me on that point, too. In a word, it's deadly.
I've never had tennis elbow, but now that I hit a one-handed topspin backhand, I've experienced a little more soreness in my wrist and elbow on occasion after using this frame. I will note that I'm seeing less of that now that I'm back to moderate weight lifting two or three times a week. Although I've dropped my string tensions by maybe 5 lbs. using 16 or 17 gauge syn. gut, I've found that there's just a little more harshness with this frame than with let's say my Volkl C10's.
This racquet delivers nice crisp feel and solid pop that can be hard to find in other frames and it ought to really plow the ball well for flat hitting. I found better success in the back court with more flexible racquets because I noticed much less of a need to measure my strokes than with my 6.1's, which can be a little "hot". The C10 for example allows me to swing away and land a lot more shots, but it does have slightly less authority around the net as well as less of the "deadly" factor on the slice. I like to slice on both sides, probably because the 6.1 is so good for it.
I've never had tennis elbow, but now that I hit a one-handed topspin backhand, I've experienced a little more soreness in my wrist and elbow on occasion after using this frame. I will note that I'm seeing less of that now that I'm back to moderate weight lifting two or three times a week. Although I've dropped my string tensions by maybe 5 lbs. using 16 or 17 gauge syn. gut, I've found that there's just a little more harshness with this frame than with let's say my Volkl C10's.
This racquet delivers nice crisp feel and solid pop that can be hard to find in other frames and it ought to really plow the ball well for flat hitting. I found better success in the back court with more flexible racquets because I noticed much less of a need to measure my strokes than with my 6.1's, which can be a little "hot". The C10 for example allows me to swing away and land a lot more shots, but it does have slightly less authority around the net as well as less of the "deadly" factor on the slice. I like to slice on both sides, probably because the 6.1 is so good for it.
