Similar Steam 100?

Dbrizz

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These specs look magical. What current offering is closest to Steam 100? Thanks Emma


  • Head Size: 100 sq. in.​
  • Length: 27.25 inches​
  • Weight: Strung — 11 oz Unstrung — 10.4 oz​
  • Tension: 53-63 Pounds​
  • Balance: 3 Pts Head Light​
  • Beam Width: 23mm​
  • Composition: Graphite/Basalt​
  • Flex: 65​
  • Grips Type: Wilson Pro Hybrid​
  • Power Level: Low-Medium​
  • String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses
    Mains skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H
    One Piece
    No Shared Hole​
  • Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast​
  • Swing Weight: 316​
 
According to Racquetfinder, the Pacific BLX2 X FAST LT frame is VERY similar. Just 0.5mm thicker, but the other specs are almost exactly the same down to same RA. TW does not sell Pacific frames, but they can be found online at pacific dot com.
 
Have you considered the Wilson Burn 100S v.4? It's also offered in lighter versions.


Overview
Wilson brings back one of their most solid spin machines. With the Burn 100S v4 will gives intermediate and advanced players a power for spin machine. Boasting an 18x16 Spin Effect string pattern, the Burn 100 S puts a tight grip on the ball, resulting in easier access to spin. With its 326 swingweight, the 100S comes around with decent speed to deliver a solid feel at impact. Made with a firm Carbon Fiber Graphite, the Burn's response feels crisp and powerful. This stick also features Parallel Drilling which helps the strings soak up more vibration and transfer greater energy to the ball. From the baseline this racquet rewards full swings with enough pop to control the action. It also provides very easy access to spin, making this a great racquet for the aggressive topspin player who likes hitting heavy spin-loaded balls that drop hard and explode off the court. Although the 11.2 ounce weight is manageable for intermediates, the 326 swingweight gives it enough plow through for the more advanced player. At net the 100S comes around quickly to deliver a solid and lively feel. On serve the combination of spin, precision and pop will give you the ability to force some very weak replies. Ultimately, this powerful and spin-friendly weapon is dangerous in the hands of an aggressive player.

Specifications
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.58cm
Strung Weight:11.2oz / 318g
Balance: 13.1in / 33.27cm / 3 pts HL
Swingweight: 326
Stiffness: 72
Beam Width: 23.5mm / 25mm / 23.5mm
Composition: Graphite/Countervail
Power Level: Low-Medium
Stroke Style: Medium-Full
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast
Racquet Colors:Black/Orange
Grip Type: Wilson Pro Performance
 
These specs look magical. What current offering is closest to Steam 100? Thanks Emma


  • Head Size: 100 sq. in.​
  • Length: 27.25 inches​
  • Weight: Strung — 11 oz Unstrung — 10.4 oz​
  • Tension: 53-63 Pounds​
  • Balance: 3 Pts Head Light​
  • Beam Width: 23mm​
  • Composition: Graphite/Basalt​
  • Flex: 65​
  • Grips Type: Wilson Pro Hybrid​
  • Power Level: Low-Medium​
  • String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20 Crosses
    Mains skip: 7T, 9T, 7H, 9H
    One Piece
    No Shared Hole​
  • Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast​
  • Swing Weight: 316​

The Wilson Blade101L has a very similar, if not the same exact mold. But the specs are quite different and lighter. And from people that have tried both, they say the two rackets play very different.
 
Interesting to find out supposedly that Emma is also using a Steam 100. ("Emma Raducanu's racquet" - tennisnerd)

So, like Badosa and a bunch of other WTA players.. ("Paula Badosa racquet")

I'm not sure about this , but this steam 100 "ancestry" with the 27.25 length and 16x20 string pattern could be going back to Henin's racquets of the nTour, nTour Two, then the k-factor ktour 95, then her endorsed blx tour 95 by the time she retired. Then the steam 100 in 2012-14, then also years later of maybe variations with the ultra/ultra Tour/CV, and burn 95's , but all of them still keeping the 27.25 length and 16x20 string pattern.

(nTour 95 review/specs), (nTour Two 95 review/specs), (kTour 95 specs), (blx Tour 95 limited), (steam 100 blx review)


Interesting old short 2013 thread on the Steam 100 BLX (here).
 
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