Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (16 * 18) or Wilson K Factor KSix-One 95 (18 * 20)
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Fed Kennedy
Legend
topspin comes easier with the open pattern. I also felt like it had more pop on serve. the 18x20 feels great at net and has nice slice touch. they are both awesome. you gotta try for yourself. In the end I slightly preferred the 16x18. They both seemed powerful for player racquets.
Fed Kennedy
Legend
vibration wise they both felt extremely smooth to me. I never use full poly setup though.
user friendly wise the open pattern is easier for me but that is prob because I played so many years with an open pattern.
user friendly wise the open pattern is easier for me but that is prob because I played so many years with an open pattern.
Serpententacle
Hall of Fame
For me 18 x 20 aided my control. I am an all court type player, but tend a little more to the baseline.
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BergTennis03
Guest
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Tennisman912
Semi-Pro
alextlit,
They are pretty similar except for the string pattern. They have the same swing weight (which is too high for a lot of people), weigh the same and feel pretty similar in play. I think the 16x18 definitely gives a bit more spin but is not as consistent in its response as compared to the 18x20 version. I prefer and play with the 18x20 version because it has a more consistent feel from the string bed, offers a bit more control (to me) and doesn’t seem to have any shots that “fly” on you like the 16x18 version does on occasion. The extra strings may help your serves out wide if you have the racquet head speed as well. Also, you can generate all the spin you need with the 18x20 version so don’t believe the hype that your spin will reduce dramatically, if you have good racquet head speed.
Yes, I could play with either but just prefer the tighter string bed for the added control I feel it offers. The difference is pretty subtle so unless you are an advanced player you may not notice much difference. If you can handle the swing weight, they are great sticks. Touch is definitely more sensitive and harder in the beginning because of the extra stiffness, especially if you are coming from a more flexible stick (like I did).
I don’t see many of them around myself and I am the only one who uses the 18x20 version in my area that I know of because I had to special order it and know most of the better players around. A long play test is a must to make sure you don’t develop arm problems after extended play.
Good luck with your decision. You really can't go wrong with either.
TM
They are pretty similar except for the string pattern. They have the same swing weight (which is too high for a lot of people), weigh the same and feel pretty similar in play. I think the 16x18 definitely gives a bit more spin but is not as consistent in its response as compared to the 18x20 version. I prefer and play with the 18x20 version because it has a more consistent feel from the string bed, offers a bit more control (to me) and doesn’t seem to have any shots that “fly” on you like the 16x18 version does on occasion. The extra strings may help your serves out wide if you have the racquet head speed as well. Also, you can generate all the spin you need with the 18x20 version so don’t believe the hype that your spin will reduce dramatically, if you have good racquet head speed.
Yes, I could play with either but just prefer the tighter string bed for the added control I feel it offers. The difference is pretty subtle so unless you are an advanced player you may not notice much difference. If you can handle the swing weight, they are great sticks. Touch is definitely more sensitive and harder in the beginning because of the extra stiffness, especially if you are coming from a more flexible stick (like I did).
I don’t see many of them around myself and I am the only one who uses the 18x20 version in my area that I know of because I had to special order it and know most of the better players around. A long play test is a must to make sure you don’t develop arm problems after extended play.
Good luck with your decision. You really can't go wrong with either.
TM
FuzzyDunlop
New User
I demo'd both versions from TW.
Oddly, I thought the 18 x 20 felt much heavier and sluggish (insofar as the stroke leading up to ball impact) - almost like a bat. Is this possible?
Oddly, I thought the 18 x 20 felt much heavier and sluggish (insofar as the stroke leading up to ball impact) - almost like a bat. Is this possible?
0d1n
Hall of Fame
Most likely bad quality control.
However, if strung with a heavy string (poly or gut) the extra mains and crosses can add a bit of swing weight.
I would say that if you are influenced by this difference in SW (added simply by the extra string in an 18x20 pattern) then you are using too much stick for you in the first place.
Just my opinion.
I think the 18x20 frame is more versatile but not necessarily better.
For example, if you're a string breaker with an open stringbed then the 18x20 will give your strings better durability. That opens up a lot of possibilites in regards to string selection-you may even be able to switch from poly to a syngut or multi.
The 18x20 will give more control without going to high string tension and will also give similar power as the 16 x 18 by lower string tension. I don't see any difference in control or spin in the two frames if you have equivalent string tension.
But the 16 x 18 is easier to string and the used market seems to prefer the 16 x 18.
For example, if you're a string breaker with an open stringbed then the 18x20 will give your strings better durability. That opens up a lot of possibilites in regards to string selection-you may even be able to switch from poly to a syngut or multi.
The 18x20 will give more control without going to high string tension and will also give similar power as the 16 x 18 by lower string tension. I don't see any difference in control or spin in the two frames if you have equivalent string tension.
But the 16 x 18 is easier to string and the used market seems to prefer the 16 x 18.
ok thank you very much
