Six one team 95... still relevant?

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Hi:

What are your opinions on the Wilson six one team 95? Would it still be a good racquet with a little bit of lead at the top of the handle or do you think it's better to get a more "modern" frame?

I used one of those racquets (ncode version) for a long time (more than 10 years). I switched to an ultra tour when it started to break and give me some wrist pain. Now I'm thinking on getting a new six one team (the white-red one that was re-released in Europe), and lead it up a little bit, since I end up playing more defensively with the UT. The full six one 95 scares me a bit, since I'm not sure I'll be able to handle that much weight.

Does anybody still use that model?

Thank you!
 
It's too light.

If you like the 6.1, but the find the standard 95 too heavy, then get the 309g Asia version, or the 309g 95S.
 
Check out some technifibres. I'm using the 315 xtc and it, for me, has a "manageable 6.1" vibe that doesn't feel watered down. I loved the old Hyper Prostaff 6.5, which the 6.1 teams are based around, but never felt like the n, k, etc versions really measured up. HERE is the kteam compared with a couple of technifibres which might get at what you're looking for. At least worth the $15 for demos.
 
Definitely still a relevant stick if it jives with your swing and play style. Might be a little light, but after looking at the European version specs, it could make a real nice platform stick if you’re willing to customize.
 
Pitti said:
Hi:

What are your opinions on the Wilson six one team 95? Would it still be a good racquet with a little bit of lead at the top of the handle or do you think it's better to get a more "modern" frame?

I used one of those racquets (ncode version) for a long time (more than 10 years). I switched to an ultra tour when it started to break and give me some wrist pain. Now I'm thinking on getting a new six one team (the white-red one that was re-released in Europe), and lead it up a little bit, since I end up playing more defensively with the UT. The full six one 95 scares me a bit, since I'm not sure I'll be able to handle that much weight.

Does anybody still use that model?

Thank you!
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I have a kfactor version of the six one team 95. It’s a great feeling stick. Solid six one feel. It’s a platform stick so definitely needs lead. Lowered powered than my modded UT though even when leaded up to the same specs.
 
I have a pair of the BLX2 Six One Team 16x18 version. I added 3g lead at 12 and 2g at the top of the handle. It is 295g unstrung, after adding an overgrip, strings and dampener it is 318g. It is more than enough at amateur level. Plenty of power with full poly at 21/20kg or with a hybrid at a little higher tension. I have recently seen a video of Dominic Thiem using a Six One Team at the age of 17.


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Since only a small fraction of recreational tennis players hit anything close to a modern stroke, any tennis racquet made of graphite is relevant today.
A 1980's Lendl with his Kneissl White Star Pro mid would handle any 5.0 on the planet with a Pure Aero and "modern strokes" .

The best frame for you matches how you like to play and your swing plane. A Six One 95 suits a flatter ball striker with a more attacking game. If you are a defensive baseliner hitting loopy top spin, I can tell you that, yes, the Six One is irrelevant to you.

As someone that grew up with wood, I can play any racquet out there at a similar level. But I hit flatter, prefer to dictate and play an all court game. I greatly prefer player's frames rather than tweeners as my game is built in driving through the court from corner to corner. But I can play anything from a 93 to a 107 to that purpose.
 
Thank you everyone.

I'm in a midpoint. I feel that a six one team would definitely need weight. But I have never played with a racquet as heavy as the full six one 95. They say it's a great racquet and I'm sure it would fit my style according to what @Dartagnan64 said (I'm a flat shot hitter, all court attacking player). My technique is not bad for an amateur, although it has suffered from years without playing. My footwork can improve, but when I'm 'on' and focus on it... it works. I think I would be hitting late with such a racquet, and maybe I would get tired with it. That's why I had thought on leading up the six one team a bit. But again, I'm not sure.

I enjoy the UT, but I find that although it has a great sweetspot and feel, I just can't accelerate its head as I did with my old 6.1. team. Maybe it has something to do with the smaller head. On the other hand, I don't want a very light racquet that can end up giving me arm or wrist problems...
 
Also, which racquets could be a good alternative to a 6.1 team with more weight, or to a 6.1 with less weight?
 
6.1 user here, but after 2 months of not playing due to the courts being locked up I found myself using my "cheater" racket much more. It's a Dunlop CX 2.0 that lighter and bigger but feels similar enough that I'm able to switch to without much difficulty. I do miss the plowthrough from the extra mass of the 6.1 though.

I also have an "Asian" NCode 6.1 at 309g (same weight/balance specs as the later 6.1S) but even though it's 4g heavier (on paper) than the Dunlop it feels like the swingweight is much lower, and it takes me longer to adjust when I use it.
 
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