Don Opici reviews the Wilson Six.One 95 BLX tennis racket

 

Name: Don Opici

Racket Tested: Wilson 6.1 95 BLX

Please rate the categories below 1 through 5 rating (1-poor 5-Excellent) 

Comfort: 5

Power: 4

Control: 4

Stability: 4

Feel: 5

Overall: 5

What is the first thing you noticed when you picked up the racket?

The first thing I noticed was how good the racquet felt in my hand. The comfort of the grip, the weight, the frame – everything just felt right about it. I used the nCode version of this frame for many years, so I had a feeling this would be an easy transition. Although they are similar in a lot of ways, this racquet took it to a whole different level.

What did you like about the racket?

I liked everything about it. It felt very maneuverable. It had the perfect balance of power and control. It was just a solid all around frame. It is very easy to understand why this is the most popular racquet on tour. It is an ideal player’s frame.

What did you dislike about the racket?

I honestly have no complaints. I fully intend on making this my racquet of choice immediately.

Overall, how did it play?

It played great. There was very little adjustment period. I went out and played a set my first time trying the racquet and felt comfortable with it. It was good all around the court for all strokes. It had plenty of pop, yet I never worried that I was going to overhit a ball. I could really swing freely and be confident in my shots.

Compares to:

It compares to all the Wilson 6.1 models (nCode, K Factor). The frame shape is just about identical to previous models, but the BLX technology has added something special to this version.

What type of player do you think this racket is made for? Ie Baseliner, serve and volleyer, all courter, doubles player, etc.

This racquet is for all court players. It felt great from the backcourt as well as at net. It may not be the best choice for beginners, but I can’t imagine too many players not feeling good with this racquet in their hands.

Bottom line:

Go pick one up right now! It is a great, all around, player’s frame. It is solid, has a great mix of power and control, and is maneuverable all around the court. If you are a beginner, I would suggest trying something else until you log more hours on the court. I would suggest it for anyone from a high school player, to a competitive junior, a college player, an aspiring pro, or one of the best players in the world.

 

 

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