Capulin Zurdo
Hall of Fame
I agree, I like those square ps butt caps better.
The 6.1 Returns
- Thread starter stealthfighter69
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I agree, I like those square ps butt caps better.
NuBas
Legend
I wrapped my 2017 Six.One with a leather grip and the round cap is causing it to slip over time. I don't like the bulbous round end.
tennisgurl
Semi-Pro
Looks pretty gorgeous to me even with bumper tape and black finishing tape. Goes well with black grommets I think.Its a great looking racquet but you ruined it with your bumper guard tape and the black grip finishing tape
tennisgurl
Semi-Pro
If these weren't too heavy for me I would definitely get them!And most importantly, certainly helps that it looks gorgeous too
NuBas
Legend
There's a TEAM version that is lighter if you can find it.
I-hitballs
New User
Looks like a Pure Strike. It's still looks good but not very original.
Edit: nevermind, I just saw you can custom order the colors.
Edit: nevermind, I just saw you can custom order the colors.
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NuBas
Legend
No it doesn't look like a Pure Strike and no you cannot custom order colors for these.
I-hitballs
New User
Well it comes in multiple color choices (almost custom-marketing says custom) and yes that does look like a pure strike with the white/grey/orange paint scheme that was actually painted and not puked on. *cough Head Radical*cough
haqq777
Legend
Actually no, they don't look anything alike. I have to agree with NuBas here. I have two PS17 as well and besides the white color, they have not much similar. I have hit with themside by side and no one has ever confused PS17 with Six.One 95 or vice versa.
These are mine:
And if you want to get technical, Six.One 95 launched months before PS17 so yes, the Wilsons are pretty original. Launch date for Wilson Six.One 95 was June 1st and for the newer Pure Strike was Sep 8th. If anything, it is the PS17 that is not very 'original' if you want to see things that way.
Personally, I think both the new Strikes and Six.One 95 are beautiful sticks. Definitely agree with you on new Radical 'Spiderman' paintjob. Very eww.
haqq777
Legend
Not sure (I could be wrong) but I think I read somewhere that TEAM was a different mold altogether. Will try to dig that up.
PBODY99
Legend
@FedLIKEnot ;
@haqq777
Short run to tie off the gut.The string job is fine.
Personally, I dislike tying off poly on gut, so would I open up the 4th cross to tie off the poly at the top.
I do not want a high hit to over stress the gut with a poly knot on it
NuBas
Legend
Last time I saw it, it looked identical to the regular Six.One. The Team version is just lighter and I think there's a new one (same updated paint job) on the bay for sale.
NuBas
Legend
Played with the 6.1 today and starting to like it more. Initially disliked it cause it felt boardy being a 18x20 but I adjusted my technique and its working out beautifully. Solid, stable, plow, easy to swing and maneuver. Has same things I like about it like my PS90 but being a larger head size, gives me more forgiveness. Mine has a leather grip installed.
NuBas
Legend
So since it's now officially out (being sold online - likely on TW soon as that's where you all should be buying your gear!) ..... I can update this post. My favorite design while at Wilson: Pro Staff RF85 Limited Edition.
My first 'real' racquet was a PS85 way back when, so creating a design that pays tribute to elements from that racquet, and combines it with elements of the new RF97 was a real treat! I love how it turned out. Velvet paint with gloss 3&9, subtle design details, and the double lines of the original PS85 but in a greyscale treatment. I've had one in my bag for months and months but have only played with it a few times when not too many people were around.
If you had done this black paint job on the reissued 6.1 without the velvet paint just regular matte, it would have been soooo nice. Imagine that photo was the Six.One. it would look so good.
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I-hitballs
New User
Actually no, they don't look anything alike. I have to agree with NuBas here. I have two PS17 as well and besides the white color, they have not much similar. I have hit with themside by side and no one has ever confused PS17 with Six.One 95 or vice versa.
These are mine:
And if you want to get technical, Six.One 95 launched months before PS17 so yes, the Wilsons are pretty original. Launch date for Wilson Six.One 95 was June 1st and for the newer Pure Strike was Sep 8th. If anything, it is the PS17 that is not very 'original' if you want to see things that way.
Personally, I think both the new Strikes and Six.One 95 are beautiful sticks. Definitely agree with you on new Radical 'Spiderman' paintjob. Very eww.
Well I stand corrected regarding the originality. Yes they are both beautiful sticks. But I still think they look alike in that they have the same style (simple and elegant) and color scheme. Maybe the orange is different but my computer screen shows a perfect match. But no, they dont look enough alike to be confused with each other. Whatever the case, I like 'em.
ToastyTilapia
Rookie
There is a new series called the Clash which is entirely new and the ultra 95 is just the burn 95 in ultra paint. Unfortunately not the six.one mould.....
NuBas
Legend
Instead of introducing new series, they should introduce new price series like making more of the 6.1 2017 and bringing back the PS 90 then keeping both those lines under 150 dollars like they did with the reissue at 129.
And most importantly, certainly helps that it looks gorgeous too
Have two of those and looking for a tension for gut/poly. Play full poly TBHB7 at 47-49lbs. That looks like gut poly, what tension?
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McLovin
Legend
I think they should do a 'Time Warp' series. Start with the original Pro Staff Classic 6.1 si (what was that...1994?), then, 6 years later, the Hyper Pro Staff 6.1, then 3 years later the nSix-One, and so on... Essentially, roll back the clock 25 years, then start it rolling forward just as the original lines did. Maybe call it the 'WayBack Machine' line...
They should also do the original lines, meaning 16x18, 18x20, and the stretch/+ versions.
vsbabolat
G.O.A.T.
The original Pro Staff Classic 6.1 95 came out in 1991
NuBas
Legend
Something like what's shown in this video? Maybe I don't share same sentiments as you for the entire line up but I guess that would be cool however it may be too much to ask.
McLovin
Legend
Yeah, I’ve kinda lost track of time. I forgot I was using the Classic 4.2si back in ‘92.
On a side note,,,crap I’m old...
teachingprotx
Legend
I too used the 4.2 si loved it when demoing bought it and couldn’t keep a ball in the court / awwwwww high school tennis so much more fun than college tennis . No throat cutting
haqq777
Legend
To be honest, I don't remember exactly. I think it was 50/46. I will double check with my stringer and get back to you.
Thanks, I was thinking 52/48 so should work.
That’s exactly what I was thinking verbatim. Looks like Kei got a new paint job.
