I thought that’s what you meant, 25th wasn’t sold in the states — I only ordered it because Wilson didn’t sell a comparable model at the time and the euro was weak enough to cover shipping. http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/Wilson_Pro_Staff_61_Classic_Racket/descpageRCWILSON-PS61C.htmlTwo of the Red/ White 6.1 95's 18x20. Thought that was the 25th anniversary. If it's not I'm not buying another racquet.![]()
I didnt have the ncode 18x20 so I cant compare.How does the 25th compare to ncode 6.1?
I see where it's 12.6 in stock form. That's heavier than my RF97's now. That's a great racquet though. 69 on the stiffness chart. That's a stiff frame.I thought that’s what you meant, 25th wasn’t sold in the states — I only ordered it because Wilson didn’t sell a comparable model at the time and the euro was weak enough to cover shipping. http://www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com/Wilson_Pro_Staff_61_Classic_Racket/descpageRCWILSON-PS61C.html
nCode is MUCH softer feeling than the 25th IMO. 25th is still nice but definitely has more "bite" (dare I say harsh feeling?).How does the 25th compare to ncode 6.1?
If I remember right early classic came with leather, then later cushion aireThe leather grip probably makes it feel firmer than it is. I usually like them but on a stiff 18x20 which feels so lively and connected anyway it really doesn't need it. I don't think the original PSC came with one?
Just need to chime in here - I installed a Cushion Aire grip (what else?Fitted a syn grip to the 25th - it really softened the impact. Weight went down 14g to 347g strung - basically regular six one weight, no surprise there. The general firm feel, huge power potential & general rock solidness really reminds me of my old K95's - maybe it is a K95? It's addictive to play with whatever it is.
Fitted a syn grip to the 25th - it really softened the impact. Weight went down 14g to 347g strung - basically regular six one weight, no surprise there. The general firm feel, huge power potential & general rock solidness really reminds me of my old K95's - maybe it is a K95? It's addictive to play with whatever it is.
All 3 of my 25a's got put on the RDC before customization. All are 69Im sure 25a is 72 despite some web sites say 69. And the best thing is that it has the comfort of a 69
Strung?All 3 of my 25a's got put on the RDC before customization. All are 69
Not 100% sure, I'll ask Roman when I'm in next. 69 Strung might be 72 unstrung.Strung?
A few of mine were 345 swingweight stockThe power is of a 72. I dont know why
awesome story, never leave us againSo I'm back to the 6.1 95 after a long absence. Below is my story.
Currently: I'm returning to the game after a 2-year-long break. I played once a week this summer but in doubles almost exclusively and with low level players. I'll be playing indoors this winter with worthy opponents.
I started playing around 10 years ago but I've had long breaks during that period for various reasons, so I really only have around 6 years of experience.
I started with a cheap Walmart racquet before I knew I liked the game then once I determined that I did, I bought a Head Flexpoint Instinct Team, which turned out to be a horrible racquet: light, stiff, evenly balanced. I sold that after a few months then bought an nCode Six One 95 16x18 which I kept for two years. This is the racquet I really learned the game with. Then I figured a second racquet would be a good idea so I could continue playing while one was getting strung. I demoed the k95 but didn't like it. I can't be so precise with the differences but I didn't like the feel at all. I ended up buying a BLX2 6.1 95 16x18 as my second racquet, but liked it more than the nCode because it was more comfortable. The only thing I didn't like is that the grip was bigger than on the nCode, even though they were both L4s. To feel the bevels more, I started using a leather grip and added some lead to counter balance it, but after a while, the racquet was too heavy for my shoulder, and decided to sell them in favor of the Pro Staff 95. I loved the feel of that one and played with it for a long while, customizing it heavily. The feel with a fresh multi job was just amazing (I play with poly now), and the thin box beam is just beautiful.
Then I realized that even though I loved the feel, the probability of being hit by lightning was higher than hitting the sweetspot consistently, so I sold everything, demoed a few racquets (Pure Strike 18x20, Tour G 330, Ezone Ai 98 and Ezone Ai 100) - Ended up with two Ai 100s with which I was able to improve my game a lot - i needed the free spin it gave me over the Ai 98. I disliked the feel and the hollow sound they made but loved how easy they were to use.
Then I stopped playing, and here we are. I start again and I just don't like the feel of those racquets, still, so I figure "What the hell, let's just try the good old 6.1 95 again". These are easy to find but I didn't want to pay the price of admission. However, two weeks ago, I found locally, at a pro shop, 2 BLX2 6.1 95 16x18, one was brand new (!!!), the other in 9.5/10 conditrion - $80 each (that's CAD). Needless to say, I fell in love all over again with those racquets. I just love the control, the mass makes volleying and returning serves so much easier, serves have more pop, and groundstrokes benefit from the control too. Of course, if I don't commit to my shots, the ball goes nowhere. I can't cheat with this one, but when I do commit, and trust myself, I get rewarded and it's a great feeling.
Of course, I can't find grommets. Not a problem for now but it will be eventually. Actually, I found some for $25 USD but haven't pulled the trigger. I've never tried the 18x20, perhaps I would like the re-release. Of course, I suppose the closest thing to the 16x18 would be the Duel G 330, but I didn't like the Tour G 330 when I demoed it: I thought it was cumbersome somehow, compared to the 6.1.
My 4 25th Anniversary are actually rather close in spec - not close to the TWE average, mine are 340-345sw as well, but close to each other.Update: I could measure sw with the machine.
My psc25 is 347 !
You were right @moon shot . Quite heavy, awful Wilson QC
Yeah, someone messed that up. I wonder if it could be on the TWE end. Wilson never made a 6.1 18x20 that was less than 332sw. I don’t know what strings they used or maybe they copied the wrong value in.But it should be 326
I do agree with moon shot, no way this stick has a 326 sw and that's nearly impossible considering a 340g unstrung static weight frame.Yeah, someone messed that up. I wonder if it could be on the TWE end. Wilson never made a 6.1 18x20 that was less than 332sw. I don’t know what strings they used or maybe they copied the wrong value in.
Everyone that I have seen measure it is around 345 so it seems like Wilson did good and TWE misrepresented it.
Absolutely, that’s also what I think of it…pretty close power (not as easy), same plow, same ball heaviness, same stability but way more control and way, way better feel than the RFA. With the black RFA I used to get shoulder pain after 2 hours of match play but not a single ache with this one. I feel so much more confident with the 25th anni classic and service power doesn’t drop as much as it did the RFA with match play time which means I get less tired with the Classic.I bought a few 25A last year but finally opened one up last week to get it strung. Seems like a nice racquet, almost like a RF97 but with way more control. I'll need a few more sessions with it to get a better feel for it. I'm using Velocity / Cream @50/48 right now. Might bump down the cross tension a little, 18x20 is tighter than I expected (I normally play 16x19).
A rather late follow up: I was getting renewed elbow pain after have GE last March. I switched out the leather grips for the old perforated Cushion Aire at a restringing. Much more comfortable. Specs are now 352, 32.1, 343Not 100% sure, I'll ask Roman when I'm in next. 69 Strung might be 72 unstrung.
A rather late follow up: I was getting renewed elbow pain after have GE last March. I switched out the leather grips for the old perforated Cushion Aire at a restringing. Much more comfortable. Specs are now 352, 32.1, 343Not 100% sure, I'll ask Roman when I'm in next. 69 Strung might be 72 unstrung.
If you're still looking for grommets, Tennis Warehouse Europe looks like they have grommets for the 2014 blx3 in stock. I'm assuming this is the 2014 model with parallel drilling since that was the most recent 6.1 95, but haven't confirmed with them directly.guys are we all hooped finding grommets for these racquets ? kinda sucks Wilson can't help us, I bought my 2014 blx3's new, and in 2018 I CANNOT find any grommet sets for the parallel drilling version (Blx3)
I've got the 16x18 and after 4 years, still can't imagine changing this racquet, however, it demands you stay in good health/shape and swing with good racquet head speed.
From what I've read, the nCode 6.1 95 is weird in that it has a very slightly different drilling pattern than all the other 6.1 models (PSC, Hyper, K6.1, BLX, etc). I don't know if any current bumper guards will fit, or if even the old bumper guards for the other 6.1s will fit either.Happy Friday every 6.1ers! I am a happy and proud owner of nCode 6.1 95s.
Quick question - I need to order stuff quickly and one item has been elusive. I have an old nCode six one 95(16 mains) and need to replace its bumper guard (Grommet is alright). Does anyone know which current bumper guards can be used? Also, I am wondering where I can buy the bumper guard for Prostaff 6.0 85. Seems they were all discontinued at TW (actually I already asked them but no luck). Thanks in advance. PS) If the subject has been previously discussed, sorry about that. I just came across this thread and don't have to time to read all (will do, I promise!)
Thanks for the quick feedback, BenC.From what I've read, the nCode 6.1 95 is weird in that it has a very slightly different drilling pattern than all the other 6.1 models (PSC, Hyper, K6.1, BLX, etc). I don't know if any current bumper guards will fit, or if even the old bumper guards for the other 6.1s will fit either.
The bumper guard is (most usually) attached to the top grommets like so (see leftmost piece):Thanks for the quick feedback, BenC.
Actually I have not replaced any of bumper guards/grommets on my racquets including nCode 6.1. so I am not sure if I understand how they work 100%.
What if, I purchase a closest one among wilson's bumper/grommet set (always sold together I guess?) whatever it may be, then widen the holes intended for grommet (strip?)? The grommet I currently have on my 6.1 is fine. Bumper guard and frame itself underneath it are badly worn by previous owner. I just anticipate it would require some work to re-insert the grommet since it had been deformed slightly.
I was envisioning something like this : Two pieces.The bumper guard is (most usually) attached to the top grommets like so (see leftmost piece):
Yep, have definitely seen people discuss doing that here. I think you can also find a "generic" bumper guard but I think it's still cheaper to cut up a bumper guard meant for a different racket. Good luck.Wilson Six.One 95 16x18 Grommet 6,00€ 3+ available. ONLY in Europe. Probably not a perfect fit for nCODE however as you said earlier.
If BumperGuard and Grommet are actually one piece like this, only possibility remaining would be cutting up one into 20-something pieces with one grommet each. I envision string job will hold them in place. Haha surprising level of trouble! Thanks!
Got it, thanks!!Yep, have definitely seen people discuss doing that here. I think you can also find a "generic" bumper guard but I think it's still cheaper to cut up a bumper guard meant for a different racket. Good luck.