What's the difference between these Wilson racquets?

[christinamaniac7]

Well looking at TWH's Wilson section and in the K-factor series racquets,i noticed there are 5 types of racquets with pretty much the same look but with different prices and names! :shock:

All are from "K-Factor Ksix-One" series W/ different names and different prices!

1.Wilson K Factor KSix-One Tour 90 Racquets
2.Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (16x18) Racquets
3.Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (18x20) Racquets
4.Wilson K Factor KSix-One Team Racquets
5.Wilson K Factor KSix-One X Racquets

i'd so love to know the difference between these 5 racquets and to know which one is more comfortable in everyone's opinion!?

 

[soggyramen]

1. a midsize racquet with a 90 square inch head. the least forgiving out of the named racquets. great power for a midsize and a pretty hefty weight but a great stick for advanced players.

2. an "upgrade" (i use that word loosely due to what people have to say about this one) to the nSix-One 16x18 which comes with a higher swingweight, stiff response, and a lot of power for a 95. many nSix-One users do not perfer this model.

3. same as #2 but in a 18x20 string pattern with more control, better feel, and less access to spin.

4. is a lighter version of a the KSix One 18x20 since it has the same string pattern but a low flex rating gives it a lot less power. basically a lower weight player's stick.

5. the K Six One 16x18 but with an added half inch of length but no change in original balance gives it a hefty swingweight of 360.

 

[tennisguyak]

Just click on them and look at the specs. Or better yet, here they are:

Wilson K Factor KSix-One Tour 90:

Head Size: 90 sq. in. / 581 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.5oz / 354g
Balance: 9pts Head Light
Swingweight: 336
Stiffness: 67
Beam Width: 18 mm Straight Beam
Composition: 80% Karophite Black / 20% Kevlar
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson Leather
String Pattern:16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (16x18 )

Head Size: 95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.3oz / 349g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 340
Stiffness: 69
Beam Width: 22 mm Straight Beam
Composition: nCoded High Modulus Graphite / Carbon Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson TrueGrip
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 18 Crosses

Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (18x20) Racquets

Head Size:95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 12.3oz / 349g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 340
Stiffness: 69
Beam Width: 22 mm Straight Beam
Composition: nCoded High Modulus Graphite / Carbon Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson TrueGrip
String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses

Wilson K Factor KSix-One Team Racquets

Head Size: 95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 10.9oz / 309g
Balance: Even Balance
Swingweight: 325
Stiffness: 59
Beam Width: 21 mm Straight Beam
Composition: nCoded High Modulus Graphite / Carbon Black
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast
Grip Type: Wilson TrueGrip
String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses

Wilson K Factor KSix-One X Racquets

Head Size: 95 sq. in. / 613 sq. cm.
Length: 27.5 inches / 70 cm
Strung Weight: 12.3oz / 349g
Balance: 7pts Head Light
Swingweight: 360
Stiffness: 68
Beam Width: 22 mm Straight Beam
Composition: nCoded High Modulus Graphite / Carbon Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson TrueGrip
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 18 Crosses

Just check out the important specs like head size, weight, length, stiffness, and string pattern.

 

[JediMindTrick]

K6.1 Team is the only one out of those five that is comfortable.

 

[pfchang]

K6.1 Team is the only one out of those five that is comfortable.

not quite. that can depend on strings.

OP, here's a general rule of thumb. if you don;t know much about it, don't buy it.

 

[babolat15]

^^^i would agree. although i would demo all of the frames, but if you aren't relatively advanced right now none of them might be the best for you

 

[Schills]

K6.1 Team is the only one out of those five that is comfortable.

Wrong. K6.1 95 16X20 is cushy if you ask me.

 

[christinamaniac7]

I'd like to buy a new racquet so i decided it be a Wilson K-factor series one,i'm not an advanced player so does it mean other Wilson racquets would be better than K-factor? if so,what does everyone recommend for a player in futures or lower level of play?

 

[Murray_Maniac]

Its very simple once you learn about them

K90- Only for the most advanced players.

K95's- For advanced players. 18x20 if you hit more flat & like a dead feeling stringbed. 16x18 if you hit with more spin & like a lively feeling stringbed.

K95 X: Swings the heaviest because of the extended length. But probably too heavy for most of us.

K6.1 Team: For beginners or players who need a really light racquet.

 

[Mdubb23]

Wrong. K6.1 95 16X20 is cushy if you ask me.

Wrong. The Volkl Pure Drive 14 x 15 is more cushy than the 16 x 20 if you ask me. If the 16 x 20 existed, you might have a chance at proving me wrong.

 

[christinamaniac7]

Which one of Wilson racquets ATM are with the same specs or are pretty similar to federer's hyper racquet which he used to play with in 2002/03??

 

[tennisfreak15347]

Which one of Wilson racquets ATM are with the same specs or are pretty similar to federer's hyper racquet which he used to play with in 2002/03??

federer never changed racquets for 6 years, he said, so that means he's still using that hyper carbon racquet but with a K90 paintjob. to clarify, it was also a custom mold, meaning the retail racquet was not even near it. However, out of the ones you've mentioned, the K90 is most similar to his racquet around 2002, which is also the exact same racquet he's using right now.

 

[johnnyblazini]

K95's- For advanced players. 18x20 if you hit more flat & like a dead feeling stringbed. 16x18 if you hit with more spin & like a lively feeling stringbed.

Could someone explain what is meant by "dead feeling stringbed" vs. "lively feeling stringbed"?

Also, does everyone agree that the 18X20 will provide better feel & precision?

 

[johnnyblazini]

K95's- For advanced players. 18x20 if you hit more flat & like a dead feeling stringbed. 16x18 if you hit with more spin & like a lively feeling stringbed.

Could someone explain what is meant by "dead feeling stringbed" vs. "lively feeling stringbed"?

Also, does everyone agree that the 18X20 will provide better feel & precision?