It seems like a lot of people are interested in what the pro’s play. They think, if the racquet is good for the top players in the world, it should be good for them, right? Wrong. It’s only in rare occurrences that an amateur player would benefit from using a pro racquet, since they are heavier and usually more difficult to play than most other models. The models you see in the stores are rarely also the exact same specs as the pro’s use them, because they usually customize them a bit, adding weight, changing grips, string patterns, etcetera. I started playing …
I have played with and play-tested loads of tennis rackets. Everything from lightweight Babolats to heavy-headed Wilsons to the beloved Dunlop 4D 300 Tour I play with now. It takes a while before you find where you’re most comfortable. Here is a little guide to rackets – going through different characteristics. You can buy them all from Tennis Express. Tennis Express has the best prices on the market and free shipping on orders above $75! Heavy vs light Lightweight rackets are usually for obviously lighter and smaller players, but also for players who need more power and have more arm-like swing. If you …
I have playtested a couple of rackets from the Wilson BLX line lately and here is a brief description and review of the Wilson Six.One Tour BLX, Wilson Six.One 95 BLX, Wilson Pro Tour BLX, and Wilson K-Blade Tour BLX. BLX is the update from the K-factor series and essentially means they have included Basalt in the composition to enhance feel. If you want to check them out you can buy them at Tennis Express for example. Wilson Six.One. Tour BLX Head Size: 90 sq. in. / 580.64 sq. cm. Strung Weight: 12.5oz / 354.37g Balance: 9 pts HL Swingweight: 333 …
Being a huge fan of Federer and his fluid, cat-like movement, and his liquid-whip forehand, I of course wanted to play with the same racket as him. So I went out and ordered the Wilson K-factor (the previous technology, now it is BLX) Six.One. On the first hit I noticed several things. The racket is pretty heavy to swing and as the head (“90) is very small you will frame some shots  (most rackets on the market that is around “95-“98 and in extreme cases “100). This is a players racket. When I played well the racket made me play …
