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Wilson BLX six.one Tour

This racquet is what is categorized as a midsized frame. The head being 90 sq inches and weighing 12.5 oz strung, it’s considered a control frame meant for players with a strong knowledge of the game and good technical strokes. However I started playing tennis with the K Factor 6.1 Tour and while it was less forgiving than most of my friend’s wal-mart racquets and I struggled early competing ultimately the frame helped me learn some of the basics as well as some of the complexities of modern tennis.

I hit with this racquet several months ago, right around the time it was released. I demoed the frame from Midwest and overall just hated it. It felt so heavy almost like a hammer, and the feel was so muted it was like hitting with a metal bat over a wooden one. Anyways after some time after that experience I was playing with a guy who was using one, curiosity got the better of me so I asked to switch racquets for a few minutes just to see if the frame was as bad as I remembered. Here comes the strange part, instead of feeling heavy it felt solid, instead of feeling muted it just felt a touch duller than other racquets. I was further intrigued, I demoed it a few more times before completely deciding to put my Yonex’s up for sale and buying three of these racquets.

Ok….so now time for the actual review

Ground strokes – The way this racquet handles ground strokes is by far my favorite attribute of this frame. With the 90 sq inch frame you have a lot more control of your shots, the 16×18 string bed allows for both good spin and control, and the weight of the frame makes it seem like they need to invent a new word for “plow through”. Basically if you get set up and have a good target in mind this racquet will not miss. You will definitely notice the dampened feel no matter what frame you used before but it shouldn’t affect your game or ground strokes in anyway. The solidity of the frame allows for deep penetrating shots on both wings and adapts easily to both topspin and slice. My one handed BH was one shot were I felt the biggest difference in the positive. Because of its thin beam I was allowed to maneuver the racquet through the air like a knife and its heft meant I could always rely on a penetrating shot back to my opponents side whether I had time to go for the full motion or was subjected to blocking it back. One thing I really liked about this frame was how well it took to poly’s strung at low tensions, my favorite combination thus far has been stringing with ALU Power at 44lbs. The low tension allows to get even more depth on the shots while also helping to add a bit more spin, all while not sacrificing precision and control.

Volleys – To be honest I don’t volley much; I am a singles player who is still learning to approach net. However, recently I have been trying to work on my net game. I find that this racquet despite contrary belief is a great stick for being up at net. Because of its heft and solidity it really allows you to make a short and controlled swing, which is so crucial for volleys. For touch volleys you are able to really hold the racquet loosely and let the racquet do all the work. Allowing the ball to hit and be absorbed by the frame coupled with its weight and firmness makes for a killer drop shot volley. The thin beam helps tremendously maneuvering the racquet quickly through the air in transition when reaction time is at a premium.

Serve returns – With the weight and solidity of the racquet it really takes well to shorter swings that return to your opponents side with a good amount of depth and pace. The aforementioned ability to take well to both topspin and backspin allows an opportunity to mix up returns to keep your opponent off balanced. Of course when you do have time to take a full swing you can take the advantage right back and put your opponent of the defensive using the control and power offered. Cross-court, down the line, wherever you might be targeting this racquet will offer all the necessary tools to allow you to play your absolute best.

The best thing about this racquet maybe that because its a smaller and heavier control frame, it takes to customizing very well. Whether you drop or raise string tension, add lead tape, increase or decrease grip size, one thing will remain constant and that is a solid crisp shot from anywhere on the court

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Wilson Six One 95 Reissue

One of the most iconic racquets of all time, the Wilson Six-One 95 series (which started with the famous Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 Classic , has been relaunched by Wilson in Europe in a new white/red paint job. I haven’t been able to find the racquet on a lot of the online retailers however, only a Swedish one called “Racketspecialisten” and Pro Direct Tennis so far. I might buy a few myself from there.

Here is the link to buy the Wilson Six One 95 reissue model from Pro Direct Tennis . Or buy the Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 Classic anniversary model

Wilson Six One 95 users – courtesy of Talk Tennis forums.

Juan Martín del Potro 18×20 TITLES: 19 SGL 1 DBL Roberto Bautista Agut 18×20 TITLES: 4 SGL Philipp Kohlschreiber 16×18 TITLES: 7 SGL 7 DBL Leonardo Mayer 18×20 TITLES: 1 SGL 1 DBL Thomaz Bellucci 18×20 TITLES: 42 SGL 1 DBL Lukas Rosol 18×20 TITLES: 2 SGL 3 DBL Kyle Edmund 18×20 Daniel Evans 18×20 Dušan Lajovic 18×20 TITLES: 1 DBL Denis Shapovalov 18×20

And that’s only the list of currently active players!

The Wilson Six-One 95 is a formidable weapon in the hands of attacking players and I’ve pretty much used all iterations of it through the years. This is the various models (from memory so please correct me if I’m wrong):

• Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 Classic

• Wilson nSix-One 95 (nCode)
• Wilson kSix-One 95 (kFactor)
• Wilson BLX Six-One 95 (BLX)
• Wilson BLX2 Six-One 95 (Amplifeel)
• Wilson Six-One 95 (with parallell drilling)

The new European-edition design of the Wilson Six-One 95 looks like this (see pics below). Keeping with the classic, clean, white and red design of the previous version. Thanks to poster “808” on TT forums for the pics.

You can buy the new Wilson Six One 95 from our tennis friends:

Europe Racquet Depot Pro Direct Tennis

USA/CANADA Tennis Express Do It Tennis Amazon

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hi just wondering if they will be coming out with the 6.1 95s?

Sadly, the idea seems to be to only re-launch the 18×20 332 gram version. Cheers / Jonas

Any clue why these are selling for $120 new? I guess there is no extra cost for RnD and marketing?

Hi Luke, I think the reasoning is that it’s just a re-issue, no new technologies or stuff that you can use to “justify” a 249 USD price tag. I think this is what a new racquet should cost, but that’s another story. Great frames! True classics that I love to bring out from time to time.

Cheers / Jonas

Have you played this along side the RF97A? I just played the RF97A for 2 hours and I really liked how solid it felt. (This is coming from my old hyper hammer 6.2 that was only 10oz. I used to be 4.0 player and i’m trying to get back into tennis after many years of not playing).

I want to try the six.one 95 and choose between the 2 because I think they are likely similar, but can’t find a demo of it. I’m thinking the six.one should play similar to the RF97A with maybe a little less power and more maneuverability due to the slightly smaller head size. Any thoughts?

Hi Jonathan, Yes, I have. The RF97A is more solid and feels stiffer, the Six One 95 flows easier through the air. Tough choice between the two, but the Six One 95 is easier to use for sure! A must-try since it’s such a classic racquet used by many players on the tour still today.

awesome! Thanks for your feedback. Looks like they are about the same weight and if i add a leather grip to six.one, i’ll probably be at the same heft and balance as the RF97A which i liked, but easier to swing with the 95″ headsize that I’m used to.

nice to get the 16X18 version

I’m a couple years late on this thread, but am wondering how this 2017 reissue compares to the 2020 Pro Lab issue of the Six-One 95 18×20 (which I believe is a reissue of the DelPo preferred model). Any info on that comparison would be excellent. Thanks!

Poly tones, I will let you know. I have the Pro Labs. Erosion and it is great. Amazing on serve, solid on grounders, and comfortable to use with no harsh vibes. I have a leather grip added so even more headlight than stock. I have (2) NOS re issues on their way to me so will reply back to this and let you know how they compare.

16 x 19 version did it all

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This year, Wilson has expanded their traditional-styled racquet line. For some time, we’ve had only the Roger Federer-inspired 90 square inch model or the Pete Sampras-styled 88 head size. For 2012, Wilson has added two larger head sizes to its “old school” series. Our test model, the BLX Pro Staff 95, is the #11 best-selling racquet on the market (according to the Tennis Industry Association Retail Audit for the 2nd quarter of 2012), right behind Federer’s 90 square inch model. Wilson is selling quite a few frames of this type; is it a good fit for your game?

Specifications Like the 90, the BLX ProStaff Six.One 95 is a throwback, in modern terms. A very narrow 18mm beam (1mm wider than the 90) on a 95 square inch head brings back memories of the 80s, but the weight has been lowered to 11 oz. (a full ounce less) for improved maneuverability and racquet head speed. Static balance is the same at 7 points head light (12 5/8”/321mm), but swingweight is down markedly, the 95 testing out at a moderate 310 vs a strong 329 on the 90. Flex is surprisingly lower (63 instead of 67). These numbers initially left me a little confused about Wilson’s direction for this frame: why would someone want a lower-powered version of the 90, even if it was easier to swing?

Groundstrokes The 95’s head light balance and lower weight make it much easier to get through the air than the 90, so topspin is much easier to apply. The open 16x19 pattern allowed for a more than adequate grip of the ball. The narrow beam, small head, and handle weighting set this frame up for one of the problems with the Pro Staff Six.One 90: shots hit above center lose power as the tip flexes quite a bit. The 95 seems a little better suited to reduced torque and twisting due to its larger head size, but you better hit it cleanly. This is still not a power frame, however: the head is small, the frame not stiff, and the beams are narrow, none of which help in power production. The lack of an aerodynamic beam design gave me more wind resistance than a more modern frame design would, but control was excellent and the feel was soft. The narrow-beamed, low-flex frame design offers great communication. When I hit a shot well, the frame gave me a nice, cushioned feel. On mis-hits, I was told immediately just where I’d hit it, as the flex and torque of the racquet head let me know exactly how I’d messed up. Though lighter than the 90, most of the 95’s weight sits below center, placing the sweet spot a little low, although it feels higher than its cousin. Slice shots seem to carry more power with less effort than those hit higher on the frame, and the open pattern bites the ball nicely for skidding approach shots. A soft flex makes for excellent touch on lobs and drop shots, something all-court players will appreciate.

Volleys The 95’s recoilweight (resistance to “kicking back” in your hand) is lower than the 90’s due to its lighter weight, but well-timed volleys show no ill effects ( maneuverability in quick exchanges is also much better). Touch is abundant, as the flexible frame combines with Wilson’s Amplifeel handle system to give you all the “good vibrations” and communicate precisely what’s going on.

Serves The light head and flexible frame make themselves apparent once again on serves and overheads as, while quick through the air, the shots hit higher on the frame aren’t as powerful unless you really strike them cleanly. If you do, you’ll find solid feel and control, along with good slice and kick serve options.

Overall The Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 95 brings “old school” racquet feel to a lighter-weight (for this class) frame, while leaving almost infinite customization options. You can swing it really quickly, producing a great deal of spin, and the soft flex takes some of the jolt away from your arm. Good players can take advantage of its control and will enjoy the feel from well-struck shots. Good doubles players (4.0 and above), and those of us who have a little less weight of shot (and more of body) than before will love its feel and execution at net, and should add it to their demo list.

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Wilson Six.One Team BLX - stringing to get power?

• Thread starter TripleB
• Start date Nov 1, 2013

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• Nov 1, 2013

I'm thinking of putting this racquet in as my 4th demo (along with PCG 100, 6.1 95S, and Rad Pro) due to the comfort, manueverability, and praise it get on volleys, but want to first make sure you can string this racquet to get some decent pop out of it. So, if you've played with the 6.1 Team BLX (2012 version), what string set up did you find work best with this racquet? And did you feel the power level of this racquet was adequate? Any other opinions you would like to give on the racquet would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks! TripleB  

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While I liked the racket, I just did not get enough power and it lacked some stability. I put on a leather grip and some lead tape and then it lost the maneuverability. I think that you should try the NEW 6.1 95s. The specs are ideal for what you may be trying to achieve. I believe they came out with this particular frame because the Team was to light and the regular version of the 6.1 was too heavy!  

I have played with it strung at: 55 with Sensation. Decent pop 50 with Wilson Shock Shield Mono. Enormous pop. Too much for to control 50 with Cyclone 17. Moderate controllable pop. Goldilocks. 60 with Gamma Wearguard 15L. No pop. Bear in mind that I have a full swing and good racquet head speed. When my wife used the frame, Sensation at 53 would have been just about right for her.  

SCRAP IRON said: While I liked the racket, I just did not get enough power and it lacked some stability. I put on a leather grip and some lead tape and then it lost the maneuverability. I think that you should try the NEW 6.1 95s. The specs are ideal for what you may be trying to achieve. I believe they came out with this particular frame because the Team was to light and the regular version of the 6.1 was too heavy! Click to expand...

KYHacker said: I have played with it strung at: 55 with Sensation. Decent pop 50 with Wilson Shock Shield Mono. Enormous pop. Too much for to control 50 with Cyclone 17. Moderate controllable pop. Goldilocks. 60 with Gamma Wearguard 15L. No pop. Bear in mind that I have a full swing and good racquet head speed. When my wife used the frame, Sensation at 53 would have been just about right for her. Click to expand...

I doubt there is any real difference in stability between 6.1 Team and 95S. Swing weight is identical. Difference is that 95S is around 5pts HL while Team is EB. Hitting weight will be practically identical. Choice of string and tension will be most important. I will wager that Team and 95S hit a very similar ball.  

I have my 16x18 Team at 11.3oz (lead at 3&9 and just under bottom cap) and use ALU Power Spin @ 53lbs.. The string, of the many I've tried, offers the most power.  

Power level on the 6.1 Team is low so its not really the right racket to be looking at if you're looking for power.  

Hi I'm Ray said: Power level on the 6.1 Team is low so its not really the right racket to be looking at if you're looking for power. Click to expand...

• Nov 2, 2013

I just received the 6.1 95 spin effect last night and while I did not hit with it yet it feels heavier than I imagined. I thought it would be a little more head light. Well, I will soon see what it's all about!  

Tamiya said: String a 6.1 with Sensation or NXT and they have nice pop Click to expand...

Tamiya said: String a 6.1 with Sensation or NXT and they have nice pop; just that everyone thinks they're pro & demands poly then declare them lifeless. Click to expand...

SCRAP IRON said: I just received the 6.1 95 spin effect last night and while I did not hit with it yet it feels heavier than I imagined. I thought it would be a little more head light. Well, I will soon see what it's all about! Click to expand...

I offered these comments in the Customer Reviews section. I eventually ended up returning to the PDs (I'm addicted) but enjoyed my time with this racquet. I strung them with Klip Detonator 17 hybrid (45 lbs mains/50 lbs crosses). Comments: I added 1/2 ounce to the handle and another 1/4 ounce split between 9 and 3, bringing the Six.One Team's static weight to just under 11.5 ounces. The racquet is sublime -- softer, more maneuverable and bigger sweet spot than the Six.One 95, but with more than adequate power and plow through. It's also very arm-friendly, a welcome trait coming off 3 years of using a Pure Drive. I am very pleased with this racquet and it responds well to customization.  

A lot of people (including TW) say these handles/grips run a bit large. Does anyone know if they run as large (or larger) than Babolat grips (which I think run at least one size larger than stated)? Thanks. TripleB  

Only the buttcap is bigger than usual .... Grip is OK  

TripleB you really find the 4D 300 that under powered. I have a couple of them so let us know how you make out with the lower tension. I use syngut at 55, hybrid at 50 or a full bed of poly at 48. Wouldn't mind hearing a few comparisons to some of the rackets you are trying out. Good luck.  

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I can chime in here also. I have two 4D300's, both with STBite16 gauge at 47lbs. I also have 3 Aero500's strung with Ice at 50 lbs., and weighted to 320 SW and 11 oz with lead tape at 3-9 and 16" under the grip. 500 can hit harder serves and overheads. Every other shot, it's very close, with more control and confidence going to the 300's, so I can hit out more, and feel the ball is going to land IN. I play serious tennis with the 300's. I also have a Bio300T, weighted to around 320 and 11 oz. But it's strung with Ice17 at 50lbs., and has less power than either my 500's or 4D's, but sufficient for most any set play. It's stiffer than my 4D, but the strings don't give much pop, compared to STBite16 and 47 lbs. Some "knowledgeable" string specialists say my strings have dropped tension more than 5 lbs., but they're wrong, because I have one racket that has 70+ hours of play, and another with less than 2 hours, and they feel very similar.  

Power is more than sufficient with the 4D rackets, certainly noticeably more power than my MicroGelOS, or any of my 3 Mfil or Aero200's. OTOH, I"m old at 64, seldom need to hit with 5.0 level players, mostly hit with 3.5-4.0 level players, and my peers say I hit most every shot harder than anyone of my bad ability.  

Grip on 2012 cosmetic is thicker than normal, and runs 1 size large. Grip was changed to Sublime on 2013 cosmetic, and is standard size. Buttcap is more knob-like as it is on all Wilson players frames. The frames i just received from TW were all 2013 cosmetic.  

Slippery said: TripleB you really find the 4D 300 that under powered. I have a couple of them so let us know how you make out with the lower tension. I use syngut at 55, hybrid at 50 or a full bed of poly at 48. Wouldn't mind hearing a few comparisons to some of the rackets you are trying out. Good luck. Click to expand...

LeeD said: Power is more than sufficient with the 4D rackets, certainly noticeably more power than my MicroGelOS, or any of my 3 Mfil or Aero200's. OTOH, I"m old at 64, seldom need to hit with 5.0 level players, mostly hit with 3.5-4.0 level players, and my peers say I hit most every shot harder than anyone of my bad ability. Click to expand...

KYHacker said: Grip on 2012 cosmetic is thicker than normal, and runs 1 size large. Grip was changed to Sublime on 2013 cosmetic, and is standard size. Buttcap is more knob-like as it is on all Wilson players frames. The frames i just received from TW were all 2013 cosmetic. Click to expand...

Rabbit said: Tell the truth, I got weak last Friday and demoed a Six-One 95 16X18. Couple of things stood out: power and loads of it. The frame, in my hand, was way more powerful than the 99S. Second, serving. I served like I remembered I used to. A guy I normally have trouble serving to, I aced about 6 times out of 9 serves and with old balls. There's something to be said for heft in a frame. I switched. Click to expand...

TripleB said: 6.1 Team BLX (2012 version) Click to expand...

I have been using this racket for a while now and to me it has plenty of power. If you like poly put some lux bb ace in at 55lbs. and it should have loads of power. I use blue gear at 68lbs. and it still has plenty of power.  

3 people I know who play Div 1 and Nationals U18 Juniors use this frame stock. The junior hits about a 120-125MPH first serves with it. Absolutely ridiculous frame to just plaster the ball with tons of Racket head speed! -Fuji  

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ALU Power at 48 or 50 lbs gave me good power with the 6.1 Team.  

• Nov 3, 2013

TripleB said: A lot of people (including TW) say these handles/grips run a bit large. Does anyone know if they run as large (or larger) than Babolat grips (which I think run at least one size larger than stated)? Thanks. TripleB Click to expand...

TripleB said: If I served like that I would have switched too....wouldn't even care if the rest of my game stunk with it . Here were my thoughts when I tried out the heavy version: Wilson Six-One 95: very solid, great amount of power (probably the most from any 6.1 racquet I've ever tried), slice is just amazing…so low and powerful, heavy topspin was above average if I had time to prepare…really couldn't whip the head of this racquet even though it is 9 points headlight…really missed the ability of whipping my crosscourt forehand at a sharp angle like I can with my Dunlop, enjoyed the pop I got from this racquet on serves which led to some free points, didn't like it as much on second serves because I couldn't get the spin I was hoping for on spin serves, so solid at net but a little slow and I couldn't ever get the touch dialed in with this racquet (at least with this string set-up), control is outstanding, even though there is only 6 grams difference between this racquet and my 200 Tour…I'm too much of a weakling to use this racquet. I just don't think I'm strong enough, or willing to put in the extra work to get strong enough, to handle this racquet. Pulled out my Dunlop AG 4D 200 Tour last weekend and even it felt too much for to feel really comfortable when playing doubles. Really loved the light feel of the Pro Kennex QTour 295 I demoed a while back...especially at net where I could just get the racquet in position to hit the volley any place I wanted and on returns where I could actually take a huge swing at the ball instead of just blocking the ball back. Unfortunately that racquet was a little too flexy to get enough pop. Glad you found a new love! TripleB Click to expand...

Rabbit said: And I did (I think). Problem is, you start every point with a serve or a return. Both of which lacked weight, especially my serve. We'll see how long I stay with the Six.One ) ). Right now, it's very promising as I've seen some "lost" attributes come back to my game. Click to expand...

Thanks for everyone's input on getting some pop out of this racquet. I've decided to string it at 49 pounds mains and 52 pounds crosses with the following strings in it at some point and time: Volkl Cyclone Tour 1.20 w/Volkl Classic Synthetic Gut (Black) 1.25 Solinco Tour Bite 1.20 w/ Forten Synthetic Gut Sweet (Natural) 1.20 Volkl Cyclone (Black) 1.20 w/Gosen AK Control 1.24 I'm thinking at 49/52 I'll be able to get some pop out of at least one of those string set ups. I'd rather start a little lower than a little higher (ie: would rather have too much power to start with than to start out thinking the racquet had no power) Thanks again for all your help!!! TripleB  

• Nov 5, 2013

I appreciate everyone's input...ordered 3 Wilson Six.One Team BLX racquets today!!! Had all three strung at 49 pounds on the mains and 52 pounds on the crosses. Strings (M/C): Cyclone Tour 1.20/Cyclone 1.20 Tour Bite 1.20/AK Control 1.24 Cyclone 1.20/Synthetic Sweet 1.20 Thanks again for all the input. TripleB  

I agree with rabbit, i switched six months back. Loads of power and spin. Full tour bite soft 16g at 44/41 is magic. No stability problems, just up your stick speed.  

Oh my..... Played tonight against a team I had struggled with and lost to before. My partner and I destroyed them. As a testament to others, like myself, on the boards who have let their brains rule their equipment choices, I offer this. I am 55 and started to think that I needed a lighter, more technologically superior frame to "help" me. I bought, in succession, the Babolat Aero Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Tour Team, Prince EXO3 Warrior, and Wilson 99S. All of these seemed to enhance my ground strokes. Problem is, my results didn't bear any of that out. I demoed the Wilson Six.One 95 (honestly thinking it was the light version). I was amazed that I got more spin with it than the 99S. When I swung at a sitter from the baseline, I had way more power and spin even though the string pattern was tighter (not by much) than the 99S. I played tonight against a guy who has been eating me alive on returns. By the middle of the first set, he was dropping F-bombs. And, he is one of the nicest guys on court. My volleys were what I remembered. I stuck them and they had weight. My ground strokes, once I adjusted for the decrease on launch and quit trying to whip the ball, were heavy and had way more pace. I guess the net of this is, do not overthink your game to the point that your mind rules your equipment choices. I grew up with wood, my strokes were predicated on heavy racquets. The Wilson Six.One 95 16X18 strung with gut is just plain awesome.  

Rabbit said: Oh my..... Played tonight against a team I had struggled with and lost to before. My partner and I destroyed them. As a testament to others, like myself, on the boards who have let their brains rule their equipment choices, I offer this. I am 55 and started to think that I needed a lighter, more technologically superior frame to "help" me. I bought, in succession, the Babolat Aero Pure Drive, Prince EXO3 Tour Team, Prince EXO3 Warrior, and Wilson 99S. All of these seemed to enhance my ground strokes. Problem is, my results didn't bear any of that out. I demoed the Wilson Six.One 95 (honestly thinking it was the light version). I was amazed that I got more spin with it than the 99S. When I swung at a sitter from the baseline, I had way more power and spin even though the string pattern was tighter (not by much) than the 99S. I played tonight against a guy who has been eating me alive on returns. By the middle of the first set, he was dropping F-bombs. And, he is one of the nicest guys on court. My volleys were what I remembered. I stuck them and they had weight. My ground strokes, once I adjusted for the decrease on launch and quit trying to whip the ball, were heavy and had way more pace. I guess the net of this is, do not overthink your game to the point that your mind rules your equipment choices. I grew up with wood, my strokes were predicated on heavy racquets. The Wilson Six.One 95 16X18 strung with gut is just plain awesome. Click to expand...

corners said: Any temptation to dust off your C10s? Click to expand...

Rabbit....why not try the 95S? Best of both worlds?  

JackB1 said: Rabbit....why not try the 95S? Best of both worlds? Click to expand...

Personally, I just HATE to judge a racket when I'm playing my best, or my worse. I like to stick with a racket for at least 3 weeks, go through the ups and downers, play like crap, play like I thought I should, then decide on the good and bad points of my rackets. I'm still playing with my 4DAero300's strung with STBite16 at 47 lbs., 4 5/8 grip sizes. I rotate in a Bio300T weighted to 320 SW, a MGRadOS, 3 slightly differently weighted Aero500's (they all serve harder, and dwell time is much less), and 3 Mfil and Aero200's (FOR ME, heavier rackets serve much slower, both first and especially second serves). I know you are going to remember I quoted myself as a strong 3.5-4.0. But I do play doubles at the 4.5 levels. And out of 8 sets now, have not yet lost to next year's NorCal JuniorGirls top 30 in the 16 year old division. Some debate as to how this is possible, given this girl hits regularly with ranked 4.5-5.5 men. And, funny thing, I win through sheer power, spin, and of course, placement. Like some guy named Ferrer, you don't need a powerful racket to hit powerful shots.  

LeeD said: Personally, I just HATE to judge a racket when I'm playing my best, or my worse. I like to stick with a racket for at least 3 weeks, go through the ups and downers, play like crap, play like I thought I should, then decide on the good and bad points of my rackets. I'm still playing with my 4DAero300's strung with STBite16 at 47 lbs., 4 5/8 grip sizes. I rotate in a Bio300T weighted to 320 SW, a MGRadOS, 3 slightly differently weighted Aero500's (they all serve harder, and dwell time is much less), and 3 Mfil and Aero200's (FOR ME, heavier rackets serve much slower, both first and especially second serves). I know you are going to remember I quoted myself as a strong 3.5-4.0. But I do play doubles at the 4.5 levels. And out of 8 sets now, have not yet lost to next year's NorCal JuniorGirls top 30 in the 16 year old division. Some debate as to how this is possible, given this girl hits regularly with ranked 4.5-5.5 men. And, funny thing, I win through sheer power, spin, and of course, placement. Like some guy named Ferrer, you don't need a powerful racket to hit powerful shots. Click to expand...

• Nov 6, 2013

I have to say that I did not have a good first experience hitting with my new 6.1 95s. I found the sweet spot to be very small and the spin to be ordinary. With that said, I may have strung it up too tight. In addition, I strung the crosses looser than the mains as you would in more traditional setups. However, because there are more MAINS than crosses, I think my setup worked against me and created less of the so called snap back effect.  

SCRAP IRON said: I have to say that I did not have a good first experience hitting with my new 6.1 95s. I found the sweet spot to be very small and the spin to be ordinary. Click to expand...

Rabbit said: You know....to be honest, I did. I found that it just didn't play as well. I posted in one of 3B's threads about that. I strung one up with Prince Tournament Poly and Prince Synthetic and played a set of doubles. The adjustment from the 99S was just stark. It just wasn't as big an adjustment with the Six.One for some reason. On top of that, the Six.One is heavier than the C10! I find that I serve much better with the Wilson than the Volkl. And tonight just really sealed the deal. Ergo, I am willing to part with my stock. I played last night with 3 5.0s, all of whom were half my age. We rotated every set and for the first two sets, they teed off at me when I was at net. By the 3rd set they were hitting around me and laughing at how well I volleyed. This has been a true rebirth for me! Click to expand...

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Wilson BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 Racquet Review

This is perhaps the most impressive 90 yet, and we've reviewed them all the way back to the Pro Staff Tour 90. With the new BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 our testers found a more maneuverable feel, even though the strung weight is still in the 12.6-ounce range. With a slightly lower swingweight, this racquet came through the contact zone with some added zip. Our testers found excellent access to both topspin and slice, thanks to increased tip speed, with no sacrifice in stability. At net, this racquet received the highest praise from every tester. They all noted the excellent feel, and they felt the blend of maneuverability and stability was put to good use in both offensive and defensive situations. Our testers served with great consistency, speed and spin. The BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 offered such an impressive response, on seemingly every stroke, that it was no surprise that two of our testers considered making the switch. Advanced players should definitely take this one for a demo. The BLX Pro Staff Six.One 90 might just be your next racquet switch, too.

Groundstrokes - Score: 85

Though there was essentially no change in the static weight of this latest version of the Six.One 90, a faster feel made this edition easier to use. Chris enjoyed the improved maneuverability. He said, "I found this racquet to be a more user-friendly version of the Six.One 90. I found I could get it around quicker, and I was able to generate more tip speed. My faster swing provided me with more pace and spin, and that enabled me to be much more creative and aggressive with my shot making. While the Pro Staff 6.0 85 is still surprisingly quick for its weight and has always felt faster than the 90s, this one has closed the gap slightly. Comparing all of the 90s, I still really like the feel of the K Factor version, but this one felt better than the BLX racquet it replaces. The feel was less muted, and I felt more in touch with the ball at contact. One thing I've always loved about this racquet is the plow through. I hit some very clean and powerful down-the-line winners thanks to the weight of the racquet. It also felt rock solid on my backhand slice, which I loved hitting with this racquet."

Granville agreed with Chris. He added, "It only took a few groundstrokes to recognize my old friend in a new suit (white tuxedo, no less!). It has the same great feel at impact, soft flex (65 RA) with that 'launch' readiness if and when needed. When it's time to pound the ball down the line it feels like a good drive on the golf course -- you can feel the graphite shaft and composition working for you. It's one of the most head light and maneuverable racquets I've played with in a long time, and perhaps the best part, there was a noticeably more open sweet spot. Another benefit was that I was getting good depth with my regular stroke and did not have to make any adjustments due to its flex. This is the friendliest version of the Six.One to date, allowing for a wider audience. This is definitely a winner for those players capable of handling such a weapon."

Troy said, "To be effective with this racquet I felt like I had to constantly be on the gas. I was having to work a little more than I would have liked to keep my shots landing deep in the court, especially on the two-handed backhand. With a lower swingweight compared to the BLX and K Factor versions, I noticed that there was a slight drop-off in power. I was placing my forehand with a lot of precision, allowing me to pick my spots. I really enjoyed hitting the backhand slice, finding it to be a really penetrating shot that stayed low off the bounce. This stick provided a lot of feel on slice and drop shots, but I felt it was definitely underpowered on my topspin shots. I never felt comfortable rallying with my two-handed backhand with this racquet."

Mark found the heft helped his groundstrokes. He said, "Ordinarily, a racquet with a static weight of 12.6 ounces is just out of my range to use effectively. However, I found the weight and balance of this new offering from Wilson to benefit my groundstrokes. The new Pro Staff Six.One 90 felt very neutral off both wings. It did not add anything to my own power level, but it did provide a very predictable response off the stringbed. After a short adjustment period I loved it from the ground so much that it has become a racquet that I would seriously consider switching to. It took a fair amount of swing speed to get the ball deep with pace and spin, but this was very comfortable. A hybrid of a low tensioned poly (main) and softer cross string provided great ball pocketing. It also seems like this racquet is made for the deft drop shot or slice backhands that stay low."

Volleys - Score: 86

A combination of mass and maneuverability made this racquet deadly at net. A well established player at net, Granville commented, "Scalpel alert! At 8 points head light, this racquet seems to anticipate the ball. I was waiting for the ball to arrive at my racquet! It's crisp and decisive with touch and power. There is nothing this racquet cannot do at the net (or anywhere else.) This is a serve and volley racquet. Pete, this has your name all over it!"

Chris was fond of the feel. He said, "This racquet was very solid and precise at net. I was amazing myself with the accuracy and consistency of my touch volleys. When punching the ball deep, the racquet offered a clean feel. I was able to be aggressive without having to force my shots. All I had to do was catch the ball out in front and use the weight of the racquet to punch the ball away. I also enjoyed the mass when picking up a tough low volley or when I was stretched wide, as it helped me keep my volleys deep and offensive."

Troy enjoyed the increased mobility. He said, "The increased maneuverability really shined at net. When a racquet's swingweight decreases I typically notice less stability in the head of the racquet. In this case stability wasn't sacrificed. I found that I could get good depth on my volleys, unlike my groundies, and I could also carve some sharp angles when needed. As Granville commented, this racquet has a scalpel-like feel. The increased maneuverability was helpful in doubles when I needed to hit a reaction volley or in quick exchanges against the other net players."

Mark was wowed by the stability, saying, "Other than not being able to move it fast enough to reach every passing shot, I felt pretty comfortable at net. As long as I got all of that mass in place, the stability it provided was second to none."

Serves - Score: 87

This racquet offered excellent control, while players could use its heft to generate power. Troy was able to hit a variety of serves. He said, "I was able to generate a lot of spin and kick on my serves. I felt like I could get a lot of racquet head speed, and the amount of control really allowed me to be aggressive on serve. I was mixing up serves comfortably, and I enjoyed hitting my kick serve the most. I usually don't hit a flat serve, but with this racquet I felt like I could go for it on the first serve with success. There's not a whole lot of power being supplied from the racquet, but if you like to crank it up on serve this stick gives you all the control you can ask for."

Enjoying the mass when serving was Chris . He said, "I often serve bigger with a heavier racquet, and that was the case here. My serves had some extra zip and penetration with this racquet. I used Luxilon ALU Power at 2 lbs under mid tension for the majority of the test. That set-up provided an excellent combination of spin and control on serve. With power coming from the weight of the racquet and control and spin from the stringbed, I was serving as well as possible."

Granville experienced excellent precision. He said, "There is no getting around the fact that this racquet is 12.6 ounces. It does feel heavy, especially if you are not familiar with the heritage. Once this racquet got moving, though, it did a lot of the work for me. The mass forced the ball to 'pancake' a bit (not like the 85, though), which in my mind tells me accuracy is going to improve. I was hitting both corners with confidence. While I didn't get any extra power on the serve, with the proper set-up (string type, and lower tension) I would not discount the possibility for bigger hitters."

Feeling at home on serve with this racquet was Mark . He said, "Same thing here as on my groundstrokes. Without much of a transition, I was able to serve well enough that I would already play tournaments with this racquet. It didn't help my second serve any, but that's not a racquet issue."

Serve Returns - Score: 80

Though the maneuverability was challenging for some, others relished the solid feel when returning. Granville took advantage of the mass when returning. He said, "I always enjoy good mass when returning serve, and this Six.One 90 delivers that. When I was out in front of the ball I could drive it (tee-off) deep to either side."

Enjoying the solid response was Chris . He said, "I was licking my lips at anything hit out to my wings when returning with this racquet. The solid response had me confidently taking a cut at anything I could. Serves to my body gave me more trouble. The weight of the racquet helped me push the ball deep, and if I was unable to add spin when fending off a body serve I was missing long. I got better at blocking the ball back and recognizing how much depth the weight of this racquet would give me, but in tight situations I still had a tendency to push the ball deep. However, anything I could swing at was just absolute joy, and this made it a great racquet to steal the offensive in both singles and doubles."

Troy wasn't finding the depth he had hoped for. He said, "The lack of depth that I was experiencing on my groundstrokes was evident on my returns as well. More often than I would have liked, my returns were landing near the service line and setting up my opponents with an easy forehand approach. I found some success with hitting the backhand slice return, which allowed me to establish the point instead of being on defense right away. I had the ability to place the ball effectively in doubles, and the lack of depth wasn't as much of a detriment as it was in singles."

Seeking better maneuverability was Mark . He said, "I was most challenged from this position in the court, and I would guess it has something to do with the heavy static weight and me not being able to maneuver it quickly. The Six.One Pro Staff 90 was stable for sure, I just need to do some more bar-dips and pull-ups to swing it effectively."

Overall - Score: 86

Chris - "I loved the power, stability, spin, control, feel and maneuverability (which all felt improved for me). Thankfully, I also think the cosmetic has improved, as I was not a fan of the previous one."

Troy - "A ton of control. It really allows aggressiveness on the forehand and serves (Federer's two best shots!)."

Granville - "It comes with a leather grip (no brainer) and has the same great feel of previous Six.Ones. It also offers good depth on groundstrokes. A solid performance stick."

Mark - "I must admit that I do like the flat white color that dominates the paint scheme of the frame. Stable, predictable, and very control oriented; it is one of my favorites out of all the racquets arriving new for 2012, so far."

Chris - "None. I've never considered switching to the Six.One 90 before, but this one definitely got me thinking about it. I thought it was a really nice playing racquet, and I thoroughly enjoyed this playtest."

Troy - "The power was lacking on my groundstrokes. I preferred the higher swingweight on the two previous models of this racquet."

Granville - "There's really nothing to complain about. It's good looking, but the white color takes some getting used to. I did not like the hybrid set-up in one of the demos. It seems to be sensitive to string type and tension."

Mark - "It is just a little heavy for me, and I would probably swap out the leather grip for a synthetic one."

Technical Specifications

Babolat rdc ratings.

(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)

Playtester Profiles

Chris: 5.0 all court player currently using the HEAD Youtek IG Prestige Midplus. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.

Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a customized Wilson KBlade 98.

Mark: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a one-handed backhand. He currently plays with the Dunlop Aerogel 4D 200.

Granville: 5.5 all-court player currently using a Wilson K Factor Six-One Tour 95. Granville is an aggressive player who uses an eastern forehand grip and goes continental on everything else, hits with a flat swing and a one-handed backhand.

Review date: December 2011. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.

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