Wilson PS 6.0 95 x KTour 90
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the Town Sherif
Semi-Pro
head size and swingweight are different for the two. sweetspot is small on both.
Coda
Semi-Pro
the k90 is more solid all around while the 6.0 95 has a dead upper hoop but is very solid
the k90 weights a little more and the 6.0 95 swings lighter
the k90 has both more control and more power (if swung as fast as the 6.0)
I would say that the sweetspot is comparable, with the 6.0 slightly larger although the weight distribution on the k90 made a somewhat forgiving racket with a good sized sweetspot. I would also say that the 6.0 is slightly more forgiving than the k90.
I made the transition from the 6.0 95 to the Asian k90 and will likely switch to the US k90 due to grip sizing problems, although I don't feel the US k90 to be impossible to use as a 4.0.
the k90 weights a little more and the 6.0 95 swings lighter
the k90 has both more control and more power (if swung as fast as the 6.0)
I would say that the sweetspot is comparable, with the 6.0 slightly larger although the weight distribution on the k90 made a somewhat forgiving racket with a good sized sweetspot. I would also say that the 6.0 is slightly more forgiving than the k90.
I made the transition from the 6.0 95 to the Asian k90 and will likely switch to the US k90 due to grip sizing problems, although I don't feel the US k90 to be impossible to use as a 4.0.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Coda,
Could you please elaborate on what you mean by "grip sizing problems"? I've found the same grips sizes between the Asian and US versions to be the same.
Coda
Semi-Pro
Breakpoint, I need at least a 5/8 plus overgrip and as you know I can only get the AK90 in a 1/2. I could add more overgrips to the Asian, but that dulls the bevels out and then I'd have to tinker with the lead tape which I don't really enjoy to balance out the extra weight in the handle. If you have some other recommendation that doesn't add weight, that would be appreciated.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Coda, OK I see.
Unfortunately, building up the grip always involves adding weight, but at least the weight is added to the handle so it doesn't increase the swingweight nearly as much as if the weight was added higher up in the frame. Maybe you can try using a heat shrink sleeve just to see how it feels for you (retains feel of the bevels better than adding overgrips does). It will definitely add some weight (~0.6 oz.) but seeing how the AK90 starts off pretty light, the increase in static and swing weight may be acceptable to you. If it doesn't work for you, you could always cut the heat shrink sleeve off.
Good luck.
Unfortunately, building up the grip always involves adding weight, but at least the weight is added to the handle so it doesn't increase the swingweight nearly as much as if the weight was added higher up in the frame. Maybe you can try using a heat shrink sleeve just to see how it feels for you (retains feel of the bevels better than adding overgrips does). It will definitely add some weight (~0.6 oz.) but seeing how the AK90 starts off pretty light, the increase in static and swing weight may be acceptable to you. If it doesn't work for you, you could always cut the heat shrink sleeve off.
Good luck.
Coda
Semi-Pro
breakpoint, I've really put some thought into the heat sleeve option, but I had my rackets matched and they came out to 12.3 oz (due to QC at wilson, one of my AK90's was lighter but a higher SW and the other was heavier but a lower SW and that's how I ended up with the specs I've got now). If I was going to put a heat sleeve on that puts me at 13 oz and with that weight I might as well get a few k90's and have AK90's for my collection. What a mess...lol.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Coda,
I gave this much thought as well when I tried to get some AnCode90's in 4 1/2 grips a while back but they were no longer available. I also thought that if I had to add a heat shrink sleeve to a 4 3/8 AnCode90 that I might as well just get the US nCode90. However, what you have to remember is that when you add a heat shrink sleeve that all the weight will be added to the handle, so although the total static weight may be close to that of the US version, it should still have a lower swingweight and swing much easier than the US verison.
I gave this much thought as well when I tried to get some AnCode90's in 4 1/2 grips a while back but they were no longer available. I also thought that if I had to add a heat shrink sleeve to a 4 3/8 AnCode90 that I might as well just get the US nCode90. However, what you have to remember is that when you add a heat shrink sleeve that all the weight will be added to the handle, so although the total static weight may be close to that of the US version, it should still have a lower swingweight and swing much easier than the US verison.
leonardtay
Semi-Pro
BTW Guys, it is possible to get 5/8 grip authentic AK90s... very very tough to find but they do exist you know.
Coda
Semi-Pro
that's true breakpoint, thanks. I did try this with two 6.0 95's I have and it made it 13 pts hl. I hit with it for about 10 minutes, found it to be awkward and demoed the k90 and fell in love and then went after the asian version. I guess I should try it before placing an order for a few k90's from TW. Have you played with any that are that headlight and felt comfortable with it?
Coda
Semi-Pro
do you have any leads?
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Are you sure they were not modified and are 4 5/8 from the factory? I've never heard of one. In fact, it's even getting tougher getting Asian versions in 4 1/2.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
I added a heat shrink sleeve and leather grip to a Slaz Pro X-1 and a leather grip and two overgrips to my AG100 and both are pretty head light but they both play fine for me.
The thing with the PS 6.0 95 is that it starts out so headlight already at 10 pts. HL stock, so that's one frame that it probably wouldn't work for. I estimate my X-1 at about 9 pts. HL and my AG100 at about 10 pts. HL after the modifications, which are still fine for me.
Lets get back to the main topic...I am finding hard to dial in to the PS 6.0 95, I need to be on a good day to be consistent with it on groundstrokes. But based on answers it sounds that this would be the same for K90.
I play well with Diablo Mid, but do not like its muted feel and touch on volleys. Would the Prince POG Mid be a better alternative? ie similar forgiveness on groudstokes as the Diablo Mid but better raw feel from racket and better on volleys??
ie Would the POG Mid be similar to a Diablo Mid but with similar feel as PS 6.0?
I play well with Diablo Mid, but do not like its muted feel and touch on volleys. Would the Prince POG Mid be a better alternative? ie similar forgiveness on groudstokes as the Diablo Mid but better raw feel from racket and better on volleys??
ie Would the POG Mid be similar to a Diablo Mid but with similar feel as PS 6.0?
