Terrible Terrible news for 6.0 lovers...

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Guys, I have terrible news for those of us who love our 6.0's. I received this email from TW the other day:

"Thank you for contacting Tennis Warehouse. It appears that whatever Wilson Prostaff 6.0 85 racquets we have left are the last batch of that specific racquet. Once we sell out, we will not be able to order anymore in stock. Please email or call 1-800-883-6647 if you have any further questions or concerns, we will be happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

Quinn Wong
Online Service Representative
Tennis Warehouse
Toll Free 1-800-883-6647
www.tennis-warehouse.com "


I guess all I can say is grab them while you still can. I ordered 3 more today.
Best of luck, and I sure hope is isn't the end of an era for such a great frame
 
If you actually recieved that email for real, then that sucks. I play with the 95. That probably won't be around too much longer either.
 
From what I was told any frame can be re-ordered providing that a minimum of 200 are taken at a time by a vendor, then Wilson makes them up. Maybe they just mean temporarily.
 
Well if this helps clarify things, this was my original email I sent to them:

"Dear TW,
I am wondering how much longer the Wilson Prostaff 6.0 85 rackets will be available. There has been mention on your message boards that TW will no longer carry them after 2006. Is this true? I plan on purchasing a few of these rackets as Christmas gifts, so I would like to know if I should clear up funds now to buy them, or whether they’ll still be around come the holidays (and thereafter)."

But if what you say is true about Wilson making any racket available as long as a vendor order 200 of them, then I'd say its only a matter of time before they will come back (that is, if they ever leave).
 
You may want to post this question in the "TW Questions/Comments" forum, as I don't believe that's true. The CSR may be thinking that this is the last batch for this regular shipment or the last batch for this year. My understanding is that TW gets regular quarterly shipments of the PS 6.0 85/95 based upon an order that's placed at the beginning of each year, but if they run out in between shipments, they cannot order addtional units to fill their stock until their next quarterly shipment arrives. Perhaps that's what the CSR was thinking of? Don't quote me on this as I'm not 100% sure that's how TW places their orders so it's best to ask Chris or Don at TW directly.
 
Never fear. There is a cheap solution.

Reading the myriad of post on these boards concerning the 6.0, you see that everyone plays the PS 6.0 because it has a small head, is low powered and heavy, thereby imrproving technique and control. Its what a "real" player uses. The 6.0 purist is having none of this new-fangled, hyper-tech, space aged material nonsense that calls itself a modern tennis racquet. They even recommend said 6.0 to struggling beginners as the best way to really learn the proper way to play tennis.

Well, follow that logic and there is a dirt cheap solution. Go visit a few thrift stores in your local area. Be patient, it may take a few trips. Pick up some gently used, player quality wood frames like the Kramer Pro Staff. You can get them for $2-5 a piece. String them with some high quality string.

You have now made the next logical step in the "smaller, heavier, low powered is better" path to tennis greatness. You think the 6.0 teaches proper technique? Take on some heavy, Pure Drive generated topspin with one of these babies. The PS 6.0 will feel like a granny stick after a few weeks wielding one of these wooden treasures. Once enough of the 6.0 cult has been converted to the joy of wood, the 6.0 will be tossed on the tweener scrap heap and never missed. :)

-k-
 
netman said:
Never fear. There is a cheap solution.

Reading the myriad of post on these boards concerning the 6.0, you see that everyone plays the PS 6.0 because it has a small head, is low powered and heavy, thereby imrproving technique and control. Its what a "real" player uses. The 6.0 purist is having none of this new-fangled, hyper-tech, space aged material nonsense that calls itself a modern tennis racquet. They even recommend said 6.0 to struggling beginners as the best way to really learn the proper way to play tennis.

Well, follow that logic and there is a dirt cheap solution. Go visit a few thrift stores in your local area. Be patient, it may take a few trips. Pick up some gently used, player quality wood frames like the Kramer Pro Staff. You can get them for $2-5 a piece. String them with some high quality string.

You have now made the next logical step in the "smaller, heavier, low powered is better" path to tennis greatness. You think the 6.0 teaches proper technique? Take on some heavy, Pure Drive generated topspin with one of these babies. The PS 6.0 will feel like a granny stick after a few weeks wielding one of these wooden treasures. Once enough of the 6.0 cult has been converted to the joy of wood, the 6.0 will be tossed on the tweener scrap heap and never missed. :)

-k-
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I'm actually using the PS 6.0 95. Secondly NEWER doesn't mean BETTER and your statement is ridiculous because people should use what they like for whatever reason they chose.
 
There are other places which sell it, you know? When it comes to buying something, if tw doesn't have it, its not the end of the world.
 
netman said:
Never fear. There is a cheap solution.

Reading the myriad of post on these boards concerning the 6.0, you see that everyone plays the PS 6.0 because it has a small head, is low powered and heavy, thereby imrproving technique and control. Its what a "real" player uses. The 6.0 purist is having none of this new-fangled, hyper-tech, space aged material nonsense that calls itself a modern tennis racquet. They even recommend said 6.0 to struggling beginners as the best way to really learn the proper way to play tennis.

Well, follow that logic and there is a dirt cheap solution. Go visit a few thrift stores in your local area. Be patient, it may take a few trips. Pick up some gently used, player quality wood frames like the Kramer Pro Staff. You can get them for $2-5 a piece. String them with some high quality string.

You have now made the next logical step in the "smaller, heavier, low powered is better" path to tennis greatness. You think the 6.0 teaches proper technique? Take on some heavy, Pure Drive generated topspin with one of these babies. The PS 6.0 will feel like a granny stick after a few weeks wielding one of these wooden treasures. Once enough of the 6.0 cult has been converted to the joy of wood, the 6.0 will be tossed on the tweener scrap heap and never missed. :)

-k-
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Ha! In conjunction with this, you will also need better footwork. To that end I suggest also playing in very heavy high top workboots and a scuba belt. When removed, your movement will be effortless..Federer does this. Work the combination of the small heavy wooden frame, workboots, and scuba belt repeatidly until you throw up and in no time, you will have amazing technique coupled with amazing footwork and be destined for amazing greatness..this is a very little known secret..pls keep it to yourself as we dont want eveyone knowing the secret to playing amazing tennis ;O

ps. i also very highly recommend those Tretorn pressureless balls..you know the ones..they come in a cardboard box and feel like you are hitting boulders...this will make your tennis arm and shoulder even stronger than the heavy racquet alone..oh....and to be a real playa, string up your woody real tight just like Samps.
 
Regulator said:
Ok I was just informed by TW that they will have more in January in all sizes. So this is a false alarm people.
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Darn. I was hoping to see the return of the Jack Kramer Autograph instead.
Now there will only be more of the PS 6.0 granny sticks.

-k-
 
This is a way to create demand for a product by means of shortage. Demand drives supply. Low supply creates a demand. If it's true then too bad for TW, as there are plenty of other places to get a new PS 6.0 85.
 
Ya probably dont know the story of Ray Jay Robinson.
While many think tennis was a sports of the nobles and gentlemen.
Tennis started in the corn fields of north carolina.

Jay was the best player, could easily beat federer is he was alive, he would practice with those slave ball and shackles and still be able to run up in time to the net.

Moral of the story, start buying lead not for your racquet but for your feet. Go to your local sports store and get a huge pack of fishing lead weights.

Note: Rofl, just a funny comment, no disrespect to anyone. (netman and mojo, lol good post ahahaha)
 
TaintedWisdom I love your idea about the weights.

Do you know of a product or how to setup putting weights around my wrist and ankles? Something that can go up to 20lbs a piece without being too bulky. Example dumb bells.

Minimum 5lbs a piece.
 
LOL on a serious note though, adding weight for training is a good idea.

This is the 2nd forum I ever joined (concerning tennis) before this it was tennis.com there I'm known a bit more. But anyways, I been boxing for almost 3 years now (about to quit it just for tennis X_X) and I use lead weights on my ankles and a full weight suit that add a lot of extra pounds. Normally I can go 10 rounds practicing with no problem, with those on I'm dead by the 7th.

My stamina, and movement increased almost exponentially since I started using those things (but I also been running a bit more, so is not an scientific experiment). Overall, adding weights to your ankles help A TON. You build up much faster footwork which is a must in boxing. I guess these things could be applied to tennis, and I would not be amazed if they allready being applied.

I'm a total noob when it comes to tennis, as I just started but between boxing and workingout I have years of experience. I guess, some of those skills will come in handy and some can be passed down, like the ankle weights lol.

Edit: I used the 10 pound ones on each ankle but they go up to 20lb.
Also, those 2 1/2 pound wrist weights could really increase stroke speed. lol now I'm thinking of getting those (we used regular 5-10 pounds dumbells and did short jabs and hooks in practice, but never wrist weights... ummmm sounds interesting)
 
I dont get it. I emailed TW regarding the racket. They tell me they will no longer be available once sold out. Then TW goes and tells someone else the opposite!!!

I'm always been a fan of TW's customer support, but this is one instance where they messed up badly. Well I glad its not the end of the 6.0's, but I wish this never would have happen. My blood pressure is not alot higher than it ever should be
 
NoBadMojo said:
Ha! In conjunction with this, you will also need better footwork. To that end I suggest also playing in very heavy high top workboots and a scuba belt. When removed, your movement will be effortless..Federer does this. Work the combination of the small heavy wooden frame, workboots, and scuba belt repeatidly until you throw up and in no time, you will have amazing technique coupled with amazing footwork and be destined for amazing greatness..this is a very little known secret..pls keep it to yourself as we dont want eveyone knowing the secret to playing amazing tennis ;O

ps. i also very highly recommend those Tretorn pressureless balls..you know the ones..they come in a cardboard box and feel like you are hitting boulders...this will make your tennis arm and shoulder even stronger than the heavy racquet alone..oh....and to be a real playa, string up your woody real tight just like Samps.
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NBM is right, I'm afraid....even though I own a Prostaff Original, and it plays great, I rarely use it these days.
However, it's not the same scenario as someone refusing to budge and continue using a Donnay Borg Pro or Dunlop Maxply Forte in the mid-80s when everyone else has moved onto larger and better frames, but I can see the comparison.
 
War said:
However, it's not the same scenario as someone refusing to budge and continue using a Donnay Borg Pro or Dunlop Maxply Forte in the mid-80s when everyone else has moved onto larger and better frames, but I can see the comparison.
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Hey, watch it! ;) I continued to use a Dunlop Maxply Fort until 1987 when just about everyone had switched to graphite racquets. :eek: But this time is different. Really. ;) LOL
 
netman said:
Never fear. There is a cheap solution.

Reading the myriad of post on these boards concerning the 6.0, you see that everyone plays the PS 6.0 because it has a small head, is low powered and heavy, thereby imrproving technique and control. Its what a "real" player uses. The 6.0 purist is having none of this new-fangled, hyper-tech, space aged material nonsense that calls itself a modern tennis racquet. They even recommend said 6.0 to struggling beginners as the best way to really learn the proper way to play tennis.

Well, follow that logic and there is a dirt cheap solution. Go visit a few thrift stores in your local area. Be patient, it may take a few trips. Pick up some gently used, player quality wood frames like the Kramer Pro Staff. You can get them for $2-5 a piece. String them with some high quality string.

You have now made the next logical step in the "smaller, heavier, low powered is better" path to tennis greatness. You think the 6.0 teaches proper technique? Take on some heavy, Pure Drive generated topspin with one of these babies. The PS 6.0 will feel like a granny stick after a few weeks wielding one of these wooden treasures. Once enough of the 6.0 cult has been converted to the joy of wood, the 6.0 will be tossed on the tweener scrap heap and never missed. :)

-k-
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words of wisdom here. in fact i have a "new" (never strung) jack kramer. played with the jk for a number of years til a collegiate player donated a PS85 to me. that PS85 was so dope in it's day. really helped me increase my skills. :mrgreen:
 
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