Wilson Pro Staff 95 vs Six One 95 16x18

8one6

New User
I'm coming back to tennis after around 10 years off. I used to play with the Wilson ProStaff 6.1 Classic (it looked like this).

It seems like Wilson has a couple racquets in their current catalog that seem like plausible descendants. Specifically the Pro Staff 95 and the Six One 95 (16x18).

Can someone offer an opinion about the general difference between these two frames? Strenghths/Weaknesses in general? Comparison to the ProStaff 6.1 Classic I used in my teens?

Thanks much.
 

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
Advantages of each racquet over the other:

Pro Staff 95:
Control, feel, comfort, maneuverability

Six.One 95:
Power, stability/plowthrough


I'd say that both racquets aren't exactly well suited to somebody who has been away from the game for an extended period of time as they are very challenging (the Six.One is very hefty and the Pro Staff is very low powered). I personally find the Pro Staff easier to use though due to the maneuverability and it is a great/easy frame to customize as you get back into the game.

The Six.One is the descendant to your former racquet.

Anyways, I'd recommend testing the racquets beforehand to see if you can cope with them after your lengthy break from the sport.
 
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fuzz nation

G.O.A.T.
My 6.1 Classics were a hefty 12.8 oz., which gave them plenty of stability and power, but they were also too hot for me to control around the baseline as I developed my serve and volley game into more of an all-court style. The racquet I moved into was the Volkl C10 98, which also has some heft and inherent stability, but also more flex and control. If you want to look at alternatives to the Wilson lineup, Volkl might have what you need.

The Six.One 95 is the current version of the old 6.1 Classic, but probably not quite as tree trunk heavy. Nice if you want to stay close the your old frame.

The Pro Staff 95 is both lighter and more flexible, so it more "mellow" than the 6.1 Classic. Lots of feel, spin, and control with that frame, but not the same inertia built in to hit the ball with the same authority. I know that if I had one of these, I'd need to tune it with a little lead tape to steady it up.
 

TennisCJC

Legend
ps 95: this racket has good feel, spin and control. Solid feel at impact for its swing weight but needs weight in head for more plow. It is woefully underpowered with SW below 310. I recommend adding weight to the head and counterbalancing with handle weight. If you customize it, it could be a great racket but it will likely end up with a static weight over 12 oz.

6.1 95 16x18: this racket has good plow, stability, and very good spin due to 16x18 pattern. The downside to this racket is the 16x18 string bed can be too lively at times. I used poly mains in this one to tone down the liveliness. This racket does not need customization for me as weight, sw, and balance were good. SW is high enough for plenty of power and stability. I suggest poly mains at moderate tension, or multi or gut with high tension to get some control.
 

BreakPoint

Bionic Poster
If you're used to the PS 6.1 Classic, get the Six-One 95 (16x18 ). It is a direct descendant of the PS 6.1 Classic. The ProStaff 95 will feel way too light, flexy, and underpowered for you.
 
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