A racquet can't sell if they take it off of the market. But they don't take a racquet off the market just because it didn't sell. Look at the Wilson Six-One 95s. They were a huge seller but they took it off of the market anyway.
It's probably also because the older players have far more experience so they already know what works in a tennis racquet and are less likely to switch to something new or to what some pro is using just to be trendy. Younger players are in general more clueless and impressionable and have a stronger need to be trendy and be with the "in crowd" and use what others are using and care much more what their peers think of what they're using. Most older players are secure enough in themselves not to succumb to peer pressure.
Amen to that ^
So I looked at the racquets a bit closer and it's definitely more boxy. Maybe that's why I think it has even more feel than the previous. I wish they would get to 9-12 pts HL like my old Six.One 95S or the RF. That would make the racquet perfect!
So it the one Grigor using atm a custom 95 with a 97s paint job?
Did you hit with his frame or something else that was 93 18x17? I did a rough comparison of the 93 and 97 and they appear to be very close in pattern, mainly wider outer mains to get that string out of the shared hole.
The reason mids are on the out isn't because they're inherently better or worse (as some on this forum would stubbornly have you believe), but because the general public at large has realized the difficulty of playing with them, and wants something a little bit easier to use. I'm a high level player and I've done the exact same thing, going from the super flexible small sweet-spot 315Ltd to a 98 sq Yonex to help me reach my tennis goals. What's more, when set up properly, some of these more powerful midplus racquets can play with really nice feel and touch. I've worked in a tennis shop and sold/strung many racquets, and even when price isn't an objection (as it wasn't for many of our customers), I can probably count on one hand the number of people who would knowingly buy a racquet that is difficult to play with and requires them to be "on" with their footwork, technique, and fitness close to 100% of the time. Most people know they're not professionals, and just want to go out there, hit a few nice shots, and have a good time. I say whatever gets people on the court is good.
Lopez is great fun to watch, I agree. Imagine his work ethic and willingness to go against the grain, growing up in the Spanish system with his kind of game. I bet as a kid he had tons of pressure to switch his backhand up and become much more of a grinder. Great fun to watch though. I think he has one of the best serves on tour.
IDK need to ask @moon shot or one of the other guys on this board. Maybe @PeterFig can answer that question. I have been out too long to know
FYI...TW has the 6.1 95S on sale again as of yesterday.
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Most people believe he's using a custom PS 93 with the PS 97S paintjob.
Thats impressive photoshopping! Looks like the blacked out racquet is nearly identical to my current (new PS97S)@Raizu Thanks for the pics.
The sides of the frame at the top of the grip, just a bit below the 'n' of Wilson, are very straight and don't begin to taper out directly from the handle as the previous model did. It reminds me quite a bit of the 2014 Pro Staff 95 which had a similar transition from handle to throat.
Did the center crosses move or is it the PWS? I think I'm seeing slightly different spacing of mains around the throat tie off, but I can't tell for sure
PS97S v10.0 was the frame geometry he was playing with at the time that frame was first released, he then experimented with a boxier frame geometry and the PS97S v11.0 was updated to match that.
But what's he using now underneath the paint?PS97S v10.0 was the frame geometry he was playing with at the time that frame was first released, he then experimented with a boxier frame geometry and the PS97S v11.0 was updated to match that.
Same reason Head hasn't released the new Speed racquet. Release dates are after the US Open. Apparently Juniors will be using the new Speed paint job during the US Open but not the pros. I was also surprised Dimitrov didn't have the PJ
Yes, there is and there has always been. Look at this picture from 2014 AO, you can clearly see the lead tape coming out from the bumper guard.
Give me a day as tomorrow I'm swamped and I'll look closely and even take some measurements and get back to you.I was looking back at the pics linked to by wilson fan, and realized with both racquets on the floor I could reflect the image and compare.
Thats how I originally noticed several of the differences between frames. The head guard length, PWS position, and throat contour stood out to me. In comparing the product photos there appears to be some minor differences in grommet spacing that appears slightly reduce density in the edges of the stringbed. @Raizu or someone else with both, could you take a look and see if there is any appreciable difference? Think of it as a spotters guide if you are watching an old match.
Yes ... I'm súper agreed with that ...
Oh, I think I was confused by guys buying them at the Wilson booth, notice TW is still on presale. Thanks.
That thin beam looks looks pretty sweet.
He repped the 95S before the 97S prototype. Apparently they prepared his 93 with 95S paint. Maybe it was for fallback if he bailed on the 97S
haha, a good one.
