joeellis
Rookie
I'm starting to play tennis again after a 2 year absence. Before I stopped, I primarily used 2 Wilson racquets, the K Factor K Blade Tour and the K Factor 6.1 Tour (Federer). I liked both racquets for different reasons, but at times had difficulties with each.
The K Blade Tour was a great all around stick, but in certain situations didn't offer enough pop. On the run passing attempts being one example. I loved the control and feel it offered, but I need more pop for sure.
The 6.1 was the most solid racquet I've ever used. I loved the awesome plow through and sturdy solid feel. The primary problem I faced with it however, was the overall weight. As long as I had sufficient time to set up, I could handle the weight, but on quick reflex shots, I was handicapped.
That is a short synopsis. Now on to my questions. I want a racquet that has low/medium power with a weight in the 11 to 11.5 range. I normally buy 2 racquets of the same type and have them professionally modified to match. I prefer a relatively high swing weight, with a substantial HL balance. The racquets I'm currently using weigh 11.6 ozs. with a 8 pt. HL balance. I will not name the racquet, I just want to get back to Wilson. They work best for me.
I want the best compromise I can find between stabilty from the baseline, maneuverability at the net and enough power to not compromise control. I know. That is what everyone wants:???:
I have access to a couple of demos at my club. I may have to domo others from TW. The racquets I've narrowed it down to are:
BLX Pro Open
BLX Pro Tour
BLX Blade 98
BLX Tour Limited
BLX Tour
I would love to receive feedback and suggestions from players that have tried some of these. I plan to domo them all at some point, but most seem to come strung with poly at a medium tension. I normally use natural gut crosses and multi filament mains, strung to give me a good combo of power and control, so I will not get a totally accurate idea.
The K Blade Tour was a great all around stick, but in certain situations didn't offer enough pop. On the run passing attempts being one example. I loved the control and feel it offered, but I need more pop for sure.
The 6.1 was the most solid racquet I've ever used. I loved the awesome plow through and sturdy solid feel. The primary problem I faced with it however, was the overall weight. As long as I had sufficient time to set up, I could handle the weight, but on quick reflex shots, I was handicapped.
That is a short synopsis. Now on to my questions. I want a racquet that has low/medium power with a weight in the 11 to 11.5 range. I normally buy 2 racquets of the same type and have them professionally modified to match. I prefer a relatively high swing weight, with a substantial HL balance. The racquets I'm currently using weigh 11.6 ozs. with a 8 pt. HL balance. I will not name the racquet, I just want to get back to Wilson. They work best for me.
I want the best compromise I can find between stabilty from the baseline, maneuverability at the net and enough power to not compromise control. I know. That is what everyone wants:???:
I have access to a couple of demos at my club. I may have to domo others from TW. The racquets I've narrowed it down to are:
BLX Pro Open
BLX Pro Tour
BLX Blade 98
BLX Tour Limited
BLX Tour
I would love to receive feedback and suggestions from players that have tried some of these. I plan to domo them all at some point, but most seem to come strung with poly at a medium tension. I normally use natural gut crosses and multi filament mains, strung to give me a good combo of power and control, so I will not get a totally accurate idea.