by Glenda Thompson

Created on: May 16, 2008

Let's start with the Wilson entry level racquet, the Wilson Graphite Pro. This is an excellent choice. It is a lightweight racket and can be used for all levels of players. The Graphite Pro features Power Block Technology which puts more graphite layers at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and this increases the players power when hitting the ball. The racket has a full graphite composition frame with a headsize of 103 sq inches and is lime green in colour with a black frame. Specs: The Headsize is 103 ins; Weight unstrung is 280 g and the string pattern is 16 x 20.

Moving on the n5 Force Wilson racquet. This racket is for the stronger player. It is 20% nCoded Hyper Carbon/80%nCoded Graphite. nCoded racquets have nono-sized silicone oxide crystals which permeate the voids between the carbon fibers. This significantly strengthens and enhances the stability of the overall carbon matrix.. NCoded racquets are twice as strong and 2 times more stable. They are also up to 22% more powerful than ordinary racquets. Stronger and even more resilient, nCoded racquets play better. Specs: Headsize: 98" / 110";Strung Weight: 279 / 275 g;Length: 27.25";String Pattern: 16 x 20;Strung Balance: 37 / 37.7 cm;Cross Section: 25.5 / 26.5 mm Dual Taper Volcanic Beam

Finally, there's the Wilson K Six-One 95, the racquet of champions! Described thus by the World's top seeded tennis player, Roger Federer, "My new (K) Six.One gives me incredible feel!Ncode with Nano Technology was great already, now with (K) Factor, Wilson has taken racquet technology to a whole new level. I love what (K) factor does for the control of my game"

The new Wilson K Six-One 95 racquets are the first choice among Wilson touring pros. It's also a 2007 update of Wilson's most popular players' racquet. There are three versions: the down to earth standard length version with the original Pro Staff 6.1 95 18x16 stringing pattern, a more control-oriented adaptation with a denser 18x20 string pattern, and a half inch longer version with the 18x16 pattern. Power, combined with the K SixOne 95's other good qualities, is what makes this racquet an extremely popular alternative to a no-compromise control frame. Interestingly, the racquet is user friendly enough for a junior or adult intermediate that wants to transition into their first players' frame, and yet trusted enough to be the #1 Wilson frame on the pro tour.
Specs: Length: 27 1/2" Head Size: 95" Weight: 12.3 oz strung Balance: 9pts. HL Cross Section: 22mm Type of Swing: Fast and long String Tension: 50-60 Flex: Stiff Features: True Grip Pattern: 16 Mains/18 Crosses

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