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I started a similar thread about the K90 and since I occasionally use my PS88's I wonder how many people have stuck with this frame as their main stick.
I played it occasionally. Original weight and swing weight are so much for me. So I took of the bumper guard and grommet strips and fitted it with individual grommets, as facilitated me to swing more easily and fluently.
The KPS 88 is still my go-to racquet when I want to win. I'll play with the PS 6.0 85 when I'm out to have fun, but it's clear how ~25 years of racquet development has paid off in the 88.
I feel like the KPS 88 was designed to use modern co-poly strings. I love hitting heavy groundstrokes that clear the net by ~6 feet and kick back at my opponents. It may be a limitation to my technique, but I have a much harder time doing that with any other racquet, so the KPS 88 is here to stay.
Played with her yesterday. Definitely took some adjustment. Just a fraction more lag time needed bringing her forward to the ball. And you definitely can't jerk forward from the takeback, you need a nice smooth acceleration. But when you do this, POW!! The feel is so addictive. You just feel a little buttery nudge from the ball as it is getting crushed. Also, on blockbacks, she just stays in place at contact, no jolt or getting pushed back. What a dream.
Finished the session with little bits of yellow fuzz all over her beautiful face.
I played it occasionally. Original weight and swing weight are so much for me. So I took of the bumper guard and grommet strips and fitted it with individual grommets, as facilitated me to swing more easily and fluently.
Have you tried the KPS88 with full gut yet? Best feeling in the world! Serving with that is what I used to hit my fastest serve.
-Fuji
I just ordered a set of Klip natty gut to replace the X1 BP for my 88. I can't fuchen wait to hit with it!
Finished the session with little bits of yellow fuzz all over her beautiful face.
If you ever have any ex's for sale........I have 5 PS88s. 88 is my wife. But i am prone to extra-marital flings and frequent one night stands.
See that's what I thought too, that I needed to get into something with a little larger head size. The Head Youtek Speed Pro is 98 in with a swingweight that is the same on paper as the KPS88. The static weight is just slightly lower however. So I used it for almost a year but I came to the realization that I wasn't really anymore consistent with a larger head size. So it seemed like I was giving up the KPS88's slightly better control for nothing. Hence why I went back to it.
If you ever have any ex's for sale........
Lately looking to get into something with a little larger racket head size...Anyone have any ideas on similar plow through and heft with larger racket head?
Had the K90 but couldn't hit with it after the KPS88- too head light.
Headsize of 88 is deceptive in the sense that it has a relatively large sweetspot (can be compatable to most MPs).
I think the real issue could be SW. Hit the gym and get stronger, for you will never get a comparable exp with another stick.
Headsize of 88 is deceptive in the sense that it has a relatively large sweetspot (can be compatable to most MPs).
I think the real issue could be SW. Hit the gym and get stronger, for you will never get a comparable exp with another stick.
Are KPS88 and K90/BLX90 grommets interchageable??
I don't play with it regularly. But it sure is hard to put down for good.
It's truly a special racquet in my opinion.
what tension do you guys string the gut at?