Why does TW show a beam width of 18 vs 17 for K90 racquet?

[poncho]

Why does TW show a beam width of 18 and Wilson shows a beam width of 17? Surely this is not rocket science and you would think TW would be able to get this spec correctly by this time. Your opinion on this mistake!!!


[K] Six.One Tour
SPECS from Wilson's Web site
Headsize: 90"
Strung Weight: 12.5 oz.
Length: 27"
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Strung Balance: 9 pts. HL

Cross Section: 17 mm Flat Beam

Grip Sizes: 2 - 5
Stock Number: T7861U

SPECS from Tenniswarehouse
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
Mains skip: 7T,9T,7H,9H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 50-60 pounds

 

[noobplayer]

uhh no1 cares?

 

[poncho]

I do not think you speak for everyone

If you are buying this racquet, I think you would want to know the correct specs. TW Staff-- which is correct 17 or 18?

 

[armand]

17.78mm. You can round up, so that would get you to 18. But technically, you haven't crested the 18mm barrier. Really you could go either way, ladies' choice.

 

[noobplayer]

so the difference between 1 mm is a big difference? i would consider 2-3 mm different but 1 mm....who cares???

consult a ruler...look at 1mm...is that a "really" big difference? and r u saying that if its 1-2 mm off u wont buy it? i wasnt aware ppl were so anal on the beam width...ppl usually care more bout string pattern, head size, swing weight, etc. y r ppl even getting the k90, ps95 ftw! also demo first, specs are one thing but whether u play good with it and like it is another

 

[Sakumo]

so the difference between 1 mm is a big difference? i would consider 2-3 mm different but 1 mm....who cares???

consult a ruler...look at 1mm...is that a "really" big difference? and r u saying that if its 1-2 mm off u wont buy it? i wasnt aware ppl were so anal on the beam width...ppl usually care more bout string pattern, head size, swing weight, etc. y r ppl even getting the k90, ps95 ftw! also demo first, specs are one thing but whether u play good with it and like it is another

It makes a huge difference in the way the racket plays, even 1 mm.