THE FIGHT : Diablo MP vs nsix-One 95 vs Hyper Pro Staff 6.1
- Thread starter Guilherme
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The racket that "wins" is the racket that works best for you, as I'm sure you've heard before.
I have a couple of years experience with the HPS 6.1 and 3 days experience with the nCode 61 95. My nCode experience has been on clay only. I have no experience with the Diablo. My concern with the Diablo would be that it would too light for me. (I generally like to play with stock rackets, so I tend toward heavier stock rackets.)
In a nutshell, the nCode 95 plays very similarly to the HPS. The nCode is a little more dampened with a little more power and a little more solid feel. The nCode is maybe slightly more maneuverable.
On groundstrokes, I've had to concentrate slightly more to keep form and technique with the nCode to ensure balls don't sail. On the other hand, I don't think I need to exert as much effort while hitting out with the nCode to create good spin and pace, which is a real benefit on clay.
Topspin backhands are noticeably easier for me to hit with the nCode. Serves, overheads and service returns seem to be a bit easier to hit with the nCode. Stab shots are more solid with the nCode. The limited volleys I've hit seem slightly more solid with the nCode.
So, so far I've been very happy with the nCode and it appears to be a stick that suits me better than the HPS. However, I've only hit with it for 3 days against competition that has not really pressed me. I've very curious to see how I do with the nCode against stiffer competition, particularly against one playing buddy (a teaching pro) who hits with heavy pace and spin and usually with consistency. With this player, I generally first test his consistency and if its there, I then need to force action and not let him get too comfortable. I'm curious to see if I'll be able to control the nCode under these circumstances. My guess is that the nCode will help me against this player, but we'll see !
Anyway, I hope this helps you.
I have a couple of years experience with the HPS 6.1 and 3 days experience with the nCode 61 95. My nCode experience has been on clay only. I have no experience with the Diablo. My concern with the Diablo would be that it would too light for me. (I generally like to play with stock rackets, so I tend toward heavier stock rackets.)
In a nutshell, the nCode 95 plays very similarly to the HPS. The nCode is a little more dampened with a little more power and a little more solid feel. The nCode is maybe slightly more maneuverable.
On groundstrokes, I've had to concentrate slightly more to keep form and technique with the nCode to ensure balls don't sail. On the other hand, I don't think I need to exert as much effort while hitting out with the nCode to create good spin and pace, which is a real benefit on clay.
Topspin backhands are noticeably easier for me to hit with the nCode. Serves, overheads and service returns seem to be a bit easier to hit with the nCode. Stab shots are more solid with the nCode. The limited volleys I've hit seem slightly more solid with the nCode.
So, so far I've been very happy with the nCode and it appears to be a stick that suits me better than the HPS. However, I've only hit with it for 3 days against competition that has not really pressed me. I've very curious to see how I do with the nCode against stiffer competition, particularly against one playing buddy (a teaching pro) who hits with heavy pace and spin and usually with consistency. With this player, I generally first test his consistency and if its there, I then need to force action and not let him get too comfortable. I'm curious to see if I'll be able to control the nCode under these circumstances. My guess is that the nCode will help me against this player, but we'll see !
Anyway, I hope this helps you.
rooski
Professional
Haven't played the Ncode61 yet but I played the HPS61 for two years and have demoed (3 2hr hitting sessions) the Diablo MP. Well....these two rackets IMO are not even on the same page. The Diablo can't hold a candle to the HPS61 in any category.
On paper the Diablo MP sounded great...in reality (mine of course) it played horrible. It wasn't stable or solid feeling at all. The HPS61 (and I am assuming the Ncode version would be similar) is sooo solid...soooo stable, and an amazing weapon at net. One of my playing buddies said that I hit a much heavier ball with the HPS61 than the Diablo and thats the way it felt to me too. Some ppl are heavily modifying the Diablo MP with weight but I say if you have to do that much drastic customization, the racket is not for you.
Lastly, the only down side to the HPS61 is that it is stiff (68). Although I don't hear many ppl complain of arm problems with the HPS61...that is the reason that I stopped playing it. Supposedly the Ncode is a bit softer so I may well give it a try as well. I ended up with a i Prestige MP (didn't really like the LM version).
On paper the Diablo MP sounded great...in reality (mine of course) it played horrible. It wasn't stable or solid feeling at all. The HPS61 (and I am assuming the Ncode version would be similar) is sooo solid...soooo stable, and an amazing weapon at net. One of my playing buddies said that I hit a much heavier ball with the HPS61 than the Diablo and thats the way it felt to me too. Some ppl are heavily modifying the Diablo MP with weight but I say if you have to do that much drastic customization, the racket is not for you.
Lastly, the only down side to the HPS61 is that it is stiff (68). Although I don't hear many ppl complain of arm problems with the HPS61...that is the reason that I stopped playing it. Supposedly the Ncode is a bit softer so I may well give it a try as well. I ended up with a i Prestige MP (didn't really like the LM version).
I demoed the n six one 95 last week and yesterday just purchased two of them. What an awesome racquet i love it so much. I would recomend it is very powerful on serves, excellent on volleys, pretty solid on groundstrokes. I found it had plenty of control as long as plenty of power. If you dont like the n six one then demo the diablo mp it is a good racquet to if i didnt buy the n six one i would have bought the diablo.
Shane Reynolds
Rookie
I don't have much experience with the HPS 6.1 but when I did hit it, I started yawning a lot. The N Six One 95 is a fantastic racquet and it is hard to imagine a more appeal racquet to players. It has it all: power, control, spin and a comfy feeling. The only caveat for me was the weight - that would be too big of a jump for me to make unless my life changes and I get to play a lot more tennis. I bought the Diablo MP - I highly recommend you demo this racquet for at least 3 or 4 sessions before forming a response. It plays like a 10 oz racquet without any horsepower. I have yet to get a first serve in with this racquet and I have more radical mishits than I have ever had before. However, I am making progress and I'm trying to decide if I want to salvage this relationship or go back to the LM Instinct or even go completely crazy and buy a Pure Drive.
The Diablo MP is a great racquet with added weight. The control, spin potential, and whippy feel is just amazing. It's also got a very generous sweetspot for a players racquet. I used to play with the Classic 6.1 and that was stiff and had a sweetspot the size of a dime. Don't know how much different the newer 6.1's play though.
...I always liked the HPS 6.1, but wanted it to have a little more power while having a lower swingweight---the 2 biggest faults for me : hard for QUICK repeat volley exchanges, and CONSISTENT depth/power on groundstrokes. I demoed the Diablo MidPlus, and DID like it....just not enough to consider buying one....nice control...especially easy to hit sharp/short angle forehands... I'd consider buying one; just to have one...if I could get a REALLY good deal !!! I've been trying to get the demo of the nCode 6.1 for about 3 weeks now, with no luck...ugh!! BUT...along the way, I've tried the LM Prestige MidPlus and the LM Radical Mid....liked BOTH of them as well...Prestige was just TOO beefy for me at the net....and I've since BOUGHT a used Radical...what does THAT say ...!!! 
I have hit with the PS61 but own and play with the Diablo MP. I will agree the PS61 is a very stable racquet.
I went with the Diablo MP (Mid is totally different) because of its lighter swing weight. It hits very close to a players racquet but does not ware my arm down after 2 sets of aggressive hitting. Had to admit to myself I am only gonna get so good (the 3.5-4.0 player christo is refereing to).
I do occasionally wish my racquet had more behind it when returning heavy hit balls. Particularly if I don't get a solid clean hit. But I gain a lot of manuverabilty with the Diablo MP Plus spin, and control. I also like the flex and feel the Diablo offers.
The PS61 is such a popular racquet (for good reason) that it is almost unfair to compare it to any other racquet.
I went with the Diablo MP (Mid is totally different) because of its lighter swing weight. It hits very close to a players racquet but does not ware my arm down after 2 sets of aggressive hitting. Had to admit to myself I am only gonna get so good (the 3.5-4.0 player christo is refereing to).
I do occasionally wish my racquet had more behind it when returning heavy hit balls. Particularly if I don't get a solid clean hit. But I gain a lot of manuverabilty with the Diablo MP Plus spin, and control. I also like the flex and feel the Diablo offers.
The PS61 is such a popular racquet (for good reason) that it is almost unfair to compare it to any other racquet.
