Wilson ncode 90 USL

[Xanataos]

In Hong Kong there may be an USL(Ultra Super Light) version of nCode 90. The weight may be lighter up to an oz(~30g).

So far i know wilson has a weight system of 3 codings:
L: Light
SL: Super light
USL: Ultra Super light
L and SL are simliar, according to the guy in tennis shop, but USL will be much lighter.

Does anyone have same model of racquets but one with a much different weight? What will the feeling be? Less stable?

Also, if the weight is lighter, the swingweight will be lighter too. Will Wilson let it to have a lower swingweight, or re-adjust the racquet to have a swingweight similar to specs??

 

[tennisnoob]

I think its the same case for the Tour 90 which comes in a U.S version and a Japanese version. Needless to say the Jap version would be the USL model which is overall a lot lighter than the ones in the U.S.

 

[Xanataos]

ya the unstrung weight of Jap version is around 320g...

 

[Alex]

US version:
Stiffess is 66.
Weight is 12.0 oz.
Strung weight is 12.4 oz.
Balance point: (Before strung) 12 point head light.
(After strung) 9 point head light.

Japan Version (Asia version):
Stiffness is ____???
Weight is 11.2 oz.
Strung weight is less than 12 oz.
Balance point: (Before Strung) 9 point head light - Not 100% sure.
(After Strung) ????

From the look of it.
It is most likely the racquet's balance point will be around 3-4 point head light after strung. (Not too bad, it should be stable enough to take on heavy balls.) :?
What is the stifness on the Japan Version Wilson Ncode Tour 90??? Anyone... :wink:

 

[jings]

On the Asian version the specs on unstrung frame here are 320g and 8pts h/l. Didn't see a stiffness rating from memory, but will check. Just to confuse you I think you'll find the US n95 is a lighter frame but has a higher swingweight than the US n90. Overall the Asian n90 doesn't feel that light and pretty solid off the shelf - and if it follows the T90 path it will be pretty playable and stable, but all in scaled down version from the US model.

 

[Xanataos]

Yea. I am considering getting one. I have a nCode 95 L but I want to force myself to try even harder.

I can feel the weight of ncode 95, but i would like to try a lighter version of 90 because it will be less demanding. Maybe it will be better because I am in a bettter position to customize it due to its lighter weight.

 

[jings]

X, be careful here as lighter won't necessarily mean less demanding. I haven't hit with the n90 (US or Asian yet) but assuming they mirror what Wilson did with T90s, then the Asian version will be lighter and easier in that sense, but it still is a narrow beamed racquet requiring good mechanics, with a small sweet spot and ugly on miss hits. US versions of n90 appear more playable in many respects than the T90 so the Asian versions should follow, but bottom line these are player frames and are "demanding".

 

[Xanataos]

Roger to that.

 

[Rookie]

I think its the same case for the Tour 90 which comes in a U.S version and a Japanese version. Needless to say the Jap version would be the USL model which is overall a lot lighter than the ones in the U.S.

Actually, Tour90 is also having all 3 versions L, SL, & USL , and they all play very different. I got all 3 versions myself, but be honest, the USL is the worst among all.

Compare to the PS 85, which the Tour90 is way more powerful, with such a low swingweight and a high density string pattern. It easily make you over hitting the ball and cannot generate enough spin drive the ball down. But with the SL (the one I like most), is well balance in terms of power, swingweight. At least, I don't have to intentionally slow down my swing to keep the in court. For the "L" version, which is a bit too heavy, the loaded weight after strung, with over-grip, string damper is slightly over 380g. It really tearing my arm for one single set play.

After the introduction of the LM Prestige Mid, now all these 3 rackets are quietly sitting on my racket rack at home. My Prestige is really like an extension on my arm. :lol: :wink: