THE MIGHTY PRO STAFF 90 THREAD

[rayo_fed#1]

Hi guys,
Look what i found last week.I just can't believe it !!!!, for just 2.50 dlls in 8.5 condition.
Another Prostaff 90 to the collection.

 

[Bender]

Hi guys,
Look what i found last week.I just can't believe it !!!!, for just 2.50 dlls in 8.5 condition.
Another Prostaff 90 to the collection.

wot, life is not fair

 

[ohiostate124]

So when’s the 90 reissue coming?

 

[Capulin Zurdo]

Hi guys,
Look what i found last week.I just can't believe it !!!!, for just 2.50 dlls in 8.5 condition.
Another Prostaff 90 to the collection.

Great get! The K90 is one of the goat midsize racquets IMO.

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Hi guys,
Look what i found last week.I just can't believe it !!!!, for just 2.50 dlls in 8.5 condition.
Another Prostaff 90 to the collection.

Beautiful! The best of the series, IMO. Now mosey over to my grommet petition and sign it! These things eat them!!! [emoji6]


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[Shlove]

Got a new one if anyone wants message me

 

[one-hand]

Getting back to my PS90. With good mechanics and timing, it feels incredible. I don't know if anything on the market can compare.

 

[TennisHound]

my favourite Pro Staff Tour 90s

https://flic.kr/p/26KHEKg

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[Shlove]

Guys message me an offer if anyone is interested in a 9/10 condition K90.

 

[ttc2000]

I haven't played with my ps six one 90 since last June and it has been left@home.

After many months of using the Red Laver Cup RF97A I thought I would give the ps six one 90 a go in doubles.

It is strung with Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut and Luxilon Alu Power Rough in June last year.

I was amazed again with the accuracy and spin I was generating from serves whether first or second and slice backhands.

It just feels much better than any other mid size raquet.

Volleys felt great as well.

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[Ctbwally]

I just tried a K90, I thought it would be too heavy nope... it felt amazing! Solid, dialed in, not cumbersome. Seriously enjoyable racquet!

One of the most enjoyable racquet I’ve played with that is well beyond my skill level

 

[ttc2000]

I just tried a K90, I thought it would be too heavy nope... it felt amazing! Solid, dialed in, not cumbersome. Seriously enjoyable racquet!

One of the most enjoyable racquet I’ve played with that is well beyond my skill level

Welcome to the Pro Staff 90 thread.

I just picked up a mint condition PS90 for a very good price.

How fortunate is that, I couldn't believe my luck.

The seller didn't know that ps90 was short for pro staff 90 and sent me pictures of a Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 in mint condition.

Then I said I was after the pro staff 90.

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[Rally]

I've made the switch to the RF97, I'm sad to say. I finally figured out how to play with the racquet with 2 years of on and off play with it. I hope this doesn't mean my membership to the PS90 club is revoked. I still keep both of my 90s in my bag, one strung and ready to hit with at a moment's notice.

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[BounceHitBounceHit]

I've made the switch to the RF97, I'm sad to say. I finally figured out how to play with the racquet with 2 years of on and off play with it. I hope this doesn't mean my membership to the PS90 club is revoked. I still keep both of my 90s in my bag, one strung and ready to hit with at a moment's notice.

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If it’s good enough for Roger.....


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[Rally]

If it’s good enough for Roger.....


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I was actually dead set on switching to the VCORE Pro 97 330 after a very happy 20-25 hour playtest in December and was waiting for a sale on them hopefully during this year's black friday. Unfortunately in February I had some bad tennis weeks where my timing was horribly off on my 90s and I needed the RF to get me to go back to basics. Yes I know how funny that sounds, but I actually cleaned up my mechanics with the RF because it was so sluggish through the air and forced me to take slow easily timed swings. I played better on my 90 again after warming up with the RF for 30 minutes but in match play I don't have that luxury. When I saw the clearance sale on the black/white RF97 for so cheap and knowing I gelled with the all black one in my bag, I jumped on a pair of matched black/whites. If they weren't so cheap, I would have held out for the VCOREs and not gotten the RFs at all.

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[wangs78]

I find the RF97 to play similar enough to a PS90 that I can switch between the too without too much adjustment. Very similar static and swing weights, and identical launch angles. The only differences are that the PS90 swings slightly faster, makes sharper slices and allows for more precise shotmaking, WHEN you are dialed in. Anyway, I like both, but tend to play with the RF97 and just mess around with the PS90 these days. My favorite racquet is still the 6.1 95 16x18 which to me is like a combination between the RF97 and the PS90. Unfortunately the paintjobs are so dated on the 6.1 that I don't play with it anymore even though I have 7 of them in the closet lol.

 

[Rally]

I find the RF97 to play similar enough to a PS90 that I can switch between the too without too much adjustment. Very similar static and swing weights, and identical launch angles. The only differences are that the PS90 swings slightly faster, makes sharper slices and allows for more precise shotmaking, WHEN you are dialed in. Anyway, I like both, but tend to play with the RF97 and just mess around with the PS90 these days. My favorite racquet is still the 6.1 95 16x18 which to me is like a combination between the RF97 and the PS90. Unfortunately the paintjobs are so dated on the 6.1 that I don't play with it anymore even though I have 7 of them in the closet lol.

I'm 100% with you on the 90 being the better racquet when dialed in. When I'm feeling good, that's the racquet I reach for first without any second thoughts. It is the most confidence-inspiring racquet I have ever used. Swing as hard as you want with full knowledge the ball is going where you want 9 times out of 10 and the other 1 time being a shank from too much RHS.

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[JoaoN]

Hi, i used to play with the PS90 (blx tour red and black) a few years ago, i switched because it was too heavy and on the second hour of play my arm was all tired and my play downgraded a lot. I tested the RF97 and Vcore pro 330 and had a similar problem. Great 1st set, terrible 2nd set, forget about the 3rd.

So i just settled for a customized Vcore pro 310g. Until yesterday i was fine, but looking around a website that sells used racquets, i found 2 k90 that they say is "pro stock", that has the same specs of the original pro staff 90, but weighting 320g unstrung and not 339g.

I am really wondering if this racquet will be a more manuverable PS90 without the heft. Has anyone played with something similar?

Thanks.

 

[deaner2211]

Hi, i used to play with the PS90 (blx tour red and black) a few years ago, i switched because it was too heavy and on the second hour of play my arm was all tired and my play downgraded a lot. I tested the RF97 and Vcore pro 330 and had a similar problem. Great 1st set, terrible 2nd set, forget about the 3rd.

So i just settled for a customized Vcore pro 310g. Until yesterday i was fine, but looking around a website that sells used racquets, i found 2 k90 that they say is "pro stock", that has the same specs of the original pro staff 90, but weighting 320g unstrung and not 339g.

I am really wondering if this racquet will be a more manuverable PS90 without the heft. Has anyone played with something similar?

Thanks.

Actually I believe that you have 2 Asian version K90s. The specs on those are 320 weight 9 points head light. I have the BLX asian version with the same specs and I use it when im playing hard hitters because it is easier to swing, otherwise I use my PS90.

 

[Bender]

Ever since my wrist injury my main stick has been the Pure Strike (One7) 16x19 but I do use my 2012 PS90 on a regular basis. I’ve set up my Strikes to match my PS90’s SW of 340 so the transition is easy.

Only difference is that the PS90 generates far more spin because the Strike’s sweet spot is very dense, whereas the PS90’s string spacing is more open and even throughout all 90 sq inches of real estate.

The 90 cuts through the air far better as well. I’m hesitant to revert to the 90 primarily because my wrist can’t handle too much mass near the handle. When I’m in good form the 90 does the two things I like most far better than the Strike does, ie serve + forehand.

 

[Rally]

Ever since my wrist injury my main stick has been the Pure Strike (One7) 16x19 but I do use my 2012 PS90 on a regular basis. I’ve set up my Strikes to match my PS90’s SW of 340 so the transition is easy.

Only difference is that the PS90 generates far more spin because the Strike’s sweet spot is very dense, whereas the PS90’s string spacing is more open and even throughout all 90 sq inches of real estate.

The 90 cuts through the air far better as well. I’m hesitant to revert to the 90 primarily because my wrist can’t handle too much mass near the handle. When I’m in good form the 90 does the two things I like most far better than the Strike does, ie serve + forehand.

Same with me and the RF97 vs PS90. I also like PS90 more on slice and drop volleys. Pretty much the only places I like the RF more when I'm playing my best with both frames is the flattened out backhand and purposeful heavy volleys.

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[JoaoN]

Actually I believe that you have 2 Asian version K90s. The specs on those are 320 weight 9 points head light. I have the BLX asian version with the same specs and I use it when im playing hard hitters because it is easier to swing, otherwise I use my PS90.

Thanks. I might give them a try.

 

[Nadal shall rise again]

Whenever I see this thread I have a sudden urge to string up my ps90... truly a gem. For whatever reason, I have always produced best results with the ps90 on clay, go figure

 

[BounceHitBounceHit]

Hi, i used to play with the PS90 (blx tour red and black) a few years ago, i switched because it was too heavy and on the second hour of play my arm was all tired and my play downgraded a lot. I tested the RF97 and Vcore pro 330 and had a similar problem. Great 1st set, terrible 2nd set, forget about the 3rd.

So i just settled for a customized Vcore pro 310g. Until yesterday i was fine, but looking around a website that sells used racquets, i found 2 k90 that they say is "pro stock", that has the same specs of the original pro staff 90, but weighting 320g unstrung and not 339g.

I am really wondering if this racquet will be a more manuverable PS90 without the heft. Has anyone played with something similar?

Thanks.

Those are Asian spec K90’s and are the Holy Grail. [emoji471]


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[servebot3]

Does anyone know the best place to snag the most recent edition? I've tried the bay and the classified section, but both seem pretty scarce.

 

[dnguyen]

So when’s the 90 reissue coming?

And when is the 95 with 17mm reissue coming as well?

 

[morten]

And when is the 95 with 17mm reissue coming as well?

I hope i hope... have you heard about it being released?

 

[Bender]

Those are Asian spec K90’s and are the Holy Grail. [emoji471]


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Are they? Never knew that

 

[dnguyen]

I hope i hope... have you heard about it being released?

We have to ask Wilson.

 

[kabrac]

Welcome to the Pro Staff 90 thread.

I just picked up a mint condition PS90 for a very good price.

How fortunate is that, I couldn't believe my luck.

The seller didn't know that ps90 was short for pro staff 90 and sent me pictures of a Babolat Pure Strike 16x19 in mint condition.

Then I said I was after the pro staff 90.

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Used to have 3 of these back when TW was fazing them out. $99 A PIECE!!!. Everyone was climbing aboard the RF97 train.

I have regrets for selling them

 

[taylor15]

Anyone interested in an Ncode 90? Needs a grip, and has been painted matte black. Has brand new, never strung grommets! (Figures someone would at least want those)

I’ve been wanting to finish it for a few years and just don’t play enough to justify taking it out.

 

[dnguyen]

Don't know why people think they will play better with RF's racquet?

 

[Rally]

Don't know why people think they will play better with RF's racquet?

It's too much fun to play with the 90. Nothing to do with Federer. Sure he might have been the reason for many to try the racquet out, but he's not the reason so many of us stayed.

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[taylor15]

It's too much fun to play with the 90. Nothing to do with Federer. Sure he might have been the reason for many to try the racquet out, but he's not the reason so many of us stayed.

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True story. I bought this one originally jutnfir fun, but then I played 4 times per week. Now I’m at 6-8 outings a month. Ugh.

 

[wangs78]

I hope Wilson releases the RF90 at some point. It probably won’t be until he retires though.

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Don't know why people think they will play better with RF's racquet?

You do realize most people who are drawn to these racquets have probably played with the Pro Staff 6.0 85, before Federer was anything to anyone? The 90 was a natural progression for those folks.

 

[dnguyen]

I hope Wilson releases the RF90 at some point. It probably won’t be until he retires though.

Not with the face of RF like RF85.

 

[dnguyen]

You do realize most people who are drawn to these racquets have probably played with the Pro Staff 6.0 85, before Federer was anything to anyone? The 90 was a natural progression for those folks.

Yeah i realise that. If you just overlap ps85band rf97, its not much different in term of head size area.

 

[Bender]

Yeah i realise that. If you just overlap ps85band rf97, its not much different in term of head size area.

It's the stability that matters more than the head size tbh. A shank on the 90 for eg is still a shank on a 97. But off-centre hits are far more forgiving on the 97.

 

[dnguyen]

It's the stability that matters more than the head size tbh. A shank on the 90 for eg is still a shank on a 97. But off-centre hits are far more forgiving on the 97.

Its still the same. That's why S&V is dead. Bashing the ball from the baseline is boring.

 

[One Handed Dynasty]

Has anyone tried any of the 90’s from the Chinese site? The same guys that sell knockoff RF97’s with legit specs also sell a PS90 knockoff.


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[OTMPut]

Is anyone still rocking the KPS 88?

 

[wangs78]

Has anyone tried any of the 90’s from the Chinese site? The same guys that sell knockoff RF97’s with legit specs also sell a PS90 knockoff.


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Which site is that?

 

[Sander001]

This is my backup racquet now and it’s a killer on 1st serves especially. The mass and low power allows me to just pound it in with less fear of faulting

Kinda harsh on the arm though, is the BLX (red, black, gold) stiffer than the others? I have it strung with multi mains/polyester cross, 50/40lbs.

 

[wangs78]

This is my backup racquet now and it’s a killer on 1st serves especially. The mass and low power allows me to just pound it in with less fear of faulting

Kinda harsh on the arm though, is the BLX (red, black, gold) stiffer than the others? I have it strung with multi mains/polyester cross, 50/40lbs.

I have the KSixOne, which is the stiffest of all the iterations of the 90s. Strung with gut in the mains at ~53lbs and 4G in the crosses at 49. Very comfy and plush. It definitely takes good technique to wield it though. With better competition, I find myself late on many shots but against ppl at my level where I have time to get in position, nothing is better.

 

[Rob2D]

Is anyone still rocking the KPS 88?

It's still in my bag. Quite possibly my favourite racquet of all time. I was never quite good enough to use it though, so it only comes out every now and again for fun.

 

[dnguyen]

So when’s the 90 reissue coming?

Will it be Pro Staff 90 after PS85, that would be interesting!

 

[hurworld]

I picked one of these used on the cheap.

https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/reviews/WPS90/WPS90review.html

Figured I should keep one of Fed's racquets for remembrance.

 

[OTMPut]

It's still in my bag. Quite possibly my favourite racquet of all time. I was never quite good enough to use it though, so it only comes out every now and again for fun.

Nice to hear. I have 4 of these bad boys.
I don’t mind the score anymore. So not too bad for a few spectacular points here and there!

 

[Bender]

I picked one of these used on the cheap.

https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/reviews/WPS90/WPS90review.html

Figured I should keep one of Fed's racquets for remembrance.

I still have mine strung up with a cheaper poly but ready to go nonetheless. Used it a few times, still plays like a dream.

It's the only frame where I prefer having lead tape at 3&9 rather than at 12 though. You really miss the stability / twistweight once you get used to something larger like a Pure Strike or RF97A.