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Wilson nSix-One 95

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Wilson • 2007
Wilson nSix-One 95  
Nsix-One 95PRICE: $200
BALANCE: 1 1/10 in. head light
HEAD SIZE: 95 sq. in.
FLEXIBILITY: Flexible
LENGTH: 27 in.
IDEAL SWING: Long
WEIGHT: 12.2 oz.
NTRP: 4.0–7.0
FIRST TAKE:
Roger Federer makes his competition look bush-league with the Wilson nSix-One Tour. But that stick, which features a 90-square-inch head, requires Federer-esque skill to handle effectively. For the rest of us, there’s this slightly more user-friendly version.
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Wilson Hyper ProStaff 6.1HOW IT TESTED:
Advanced players will savor the nSix-One 95 because it offers a tremendous amount of ground control (the kind where you can swing out and not worry about balls hitting the back fence) and the maneuverability makes it possible to launch a ground attack from anywhere on the court. You can also hit with a good amount of spin because of the open string pattern. Hackers beware: The nSix-One 95 is for players comfortable with every stroke; any mechanical deficiencies will lead to unforced errors and short balls. On serves, testers could hit with considerably more pace than with their normal racquets, though they struggled to consistently place the ball where they wanted. An update of the Hyper ProStaff 6.1, the nSix-One has a solid feel and extra stability, which may be a result of its nCode technology. Wilson fortified the frame by filling the microscopic spaces between the woven graphite fibers, the basic building blocks of a racquet, with silicone oxide crystals. Off-center hits still feel harsh, but you can hit your mark more often than not.

BOTTOM LINE:
A good racquet for heavy hitters just got better.
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Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
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