Wilson BLX Six.One Team Racquets Customer feedback
Comments: I bought this racket last week and I played several times and it feels really great. I used to
play with a lighter version and 100sq inch. After changing to this, I get a better control. But I am getting severe clot in
my lower palm. I am not sure if I am holding it wrong and I need to check with a trainer. Can someone help me here
how this can be avoided. One reason is I am switching from very lighter racquet to this one but how can I get used to
this?
Comments: I'm 153cm, 40kg player and this racquet gives me all the power and control I need. Seems to
have a 100sq.in head. Worth a demo!
Comments: I just bought this racket from tennis warehouse last week and im already benefiting from the
results my old stick was the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick and I was having real problems with control and the weight of
the stick. The six one team does everything I want out of a racket its just great.
Comments: I am 15 years old and play about 6 hours every week. I bought this racquet and felt great. It
gives you a lot of control and power, and let you play very hard and attack every shot. I recommend it!
Comments: I really like this racquet because this racquet gives you more power but at the same time a
lot of
control.
Comments: I have been using this racquet now for about 1 month and it feels great. You just have to
swing the ball
and it gets into the court. It is a very comfortable racquet and it seems that you have nothing in your hand. It gives a lot
of crunch
and crisp to our palm. At net, you can punch each and every ball very easily and it has a very great swing speed. I
recommend this
racquet to all the base liners and volleyers. That's my point of view.
Comments: After switching from a Babolat Aero Storm Tour which strung weighed 12. 3 ounces I noticed
how much
control it gave me. I originally wanted to try a lighter racquet but now added led tape to make it weigh about 11.7
ounces. I play
three hours a day, 5 times a week and it holds up great and so does my arm. I would highly recommend this racket for
the
intermediate player. For more advanced players I would recommend putting lead tape on it.
Comments: I find it quite stable and it works for me because I usually play in all around game. Indeed,
whenever I
take full swings at the ball or simply want to block it in with a slice, this racquet performs perfectly. Combined with the
LiveWire
XP 17 it gives a nice pop and controlled feel. I really like it for that. I have improved dramatically, almost, when it comes
to my
groundstrokes and slices. I also feel better hitting my backhand, which is really powerful when I get it right in the
center of the
frame. The only gripe I could possibly have with the racquet is that I cannot generate as much spin off its small head as
with the
other racquets I have used. The spin only becomes apparent once you start to make an effort to brush up the ball and
angle your
face upwards.
Comments: This racquet is very maneuverable and quick feel in your hands and a great racquet for all-
courters.
The head size is small (95), so if you are looking for a big friendly sweetspot you should look elsewhere. If you have
good strokes
and good hand-eye coordination, you will enjoy this flexible player's racquet. It plays entirely different from the
stiff/heavy
Six.One 95's. The Six.One Team is best described as a light, maneuverable, comfortable racquet with excellent control.
There is
zero free power in this racquet, but the trade off is that you can take good swings at the ball and it won't fly on you.
Whether you
are a 3.5 NTRP or a 5.0 NTRP, keep the string tension in low 50's and use 17g.
Comments: I came to this racquet searching for control in a lighter
frame. This racquet did satisfy most of my needs for control, but the
light weight of the stick can cause it to be a bit shaky on mishits or
on shots with pace if you don't generate racquet head speed (shouldn't be
a problem, for the light weight allows fast speed). I placed some lead
tape on the sides for stability and it plays much better with more pop
and weight. I would recommend this racquet if you want control and a
lightweight racquet.
Comments: I am a smaller player but play top 100 in my section in Boys 16s. I had previously been
playing with the
Pure Storm Tour but the weight just became to much. I demoed several sticks and ended up with this one. So far I am
loving it!
Arm issues have stopped and the racquet is far more maneuverable than my Pure Storm Tour. I also have to disagree
with those
who claim the stick is to light and unstable for serious players. I play with some of the top players in my state and so
far this
hasn't been an issue. Also nothing a little lead tape cant fix. Great racquet.
Comments: Absolutely top notch racquet. Has excellent feel and good power without being
uncontrollable. The flex
feels great and doesn't get pushed around by heavy hitters. I am a tennis academy director and I hit daily with high
level juniors
and I can vouch for the solid feel of this one. Easy to get around but still stable. Very customizable as well. A-1 stick
from Wilson.
Comments: This is my second stick after Babolat Aeropro Drive. Babolat gave me a monster spin but I
change my
stick because I wanted to improve on other aspects of tennis such as footwork, court positioning etc. 6.1 team is a
excellent
choice for intermediate players seeking game
improvement. Here are some pros and cons in my opinion
Pros: Excellent control maneuverability. Best suited for one handed backhand.(You can easily hit Roger style (BH).
18*20 string
pattern helps players to refocus on other fundamentals of tennis such as footwork and ball positioning rather than
relying on
topspin to get the ball into the court. Cons: Not suited against hard hitters. May not help higher NTRP players.
Comments: I bought this because I wanted more control than I could get out of my Babalot AeroPro
Drive. I've been
playing less than two years, and I also wanted a less powerful racquet that would force me to use my feet and body
rather than
just 'arming it.' I love it. This racquet has great control and feel. Solid on impact. I can get almost as much topspin as I
could with
the Babalot and get a good pop on the serve. I hit fewer balls out, which gives me the confidence to take a long, full
swing. I'm
6'2" and a former college football player, but at 50 years old, I just find it easier to swing than the Babolat. After a
month I added
two things to get a little more power: lead tape under the end cap to bring it up to 11 oz., and a loose stringing at 53
lbs. (By the
way, I tried natural gut because they were on sale, and at 53 lbs. they lasted forever-- I played over 50 times before I
changed
them- unbelievable!). Not for beginners, but you don't have to be a 4.5 or better either. If you can generate decent
power and hit
a smaller sweet spot, you will love the control, feel, and maneuverability of this racquet.
Comments: If you are looking for a lighter version of the heavier 18 X 20 Dunlops, Wilsons, Princes, etc.,
then this
racquet is worth a test drive. I hit with a full swing with plenty of topspin and a one handed backhand. This is a
racquet I can
swing with tons of confidence for hours without getting tired. There is not a shot I couldn't make if I could get to the
ball. There
was no need for me to add weight, but this is a great stick for customization if your game calls for a heavier version.
Comments: Just too light and unstable for serious players. Probably OK for younger juniors and lower
NTRPs.
Almost no plow, and gives a harsh unforgiving feeling when hit hard. The tight string pattern probably doesn't help in
the
forgiveness department. It's even worse if you hit off center. Even though spec-wise this isn't a "stiff" frame, the tight
pattern ends
up making this light frame feel stiff, which is not a good combo unless you're looking for wrist and elbow problems.
Poly in this
stick is not a good choice. If you're a Wilson devotee but can't quite swing the regular Six.One's, try the BLX Tour or
Surge. Both
light racquets, but more stable and forgiving.
Comments: I have traditionally played with Wilson rackets, even after a short stint with the Aero Drive
GT. My all
time favorite is still the original Pro Staff. I have used the Wilson Six-One Tour, but found it punishing on the arm,
becoming
heavier especially as the game goes on. The Six-One team BLX is more forgiving, lighter, good feel...great control and
you can rip
your shots with power. Highly recommended.
Comments: I demoed this racket quite a while back and I was very impressed, however I found my racket
of choice
in the blx tour limited this year. Then the blx team 6.1 came out and I demoed it. It was the 4th best racket I have ever
tried
behind blx tour limited, hyper hammer 5.3 and k-blade team 104. The feel depth and easy power was a joy to hit with
from the
baseline. The team blx 95 was great at net for volleying. The tight string pattern allowed me to slice well and to hit
easy topspin
shots effortlessly. I would say that honestly as I stated already that it is the 4th best racket I ever hit with. Wilson has
done a great
job trying to improve their rackets and satisfy the customer demands and keep up with the trends. It is a reason why so
many pros
pick Wilson as their racket of choice. It will be interesting to see what will be the next step in the technology upgrading
in the
rackets to come in this new decade.
Comments: This is a great racquet to play with. It definitely is more for control than power but it hits
good power
shots also. You can still hit very fast serves. It is a good racquet for doubles and singles. Hits good volleys, topspin,
and backspin
shots. It is lightweight. I like this racquet a lot.
Comments: This is the best racket I have ever played with! This racket is very solid, offering loads of
control. Wilson
has done it again. I have a control style game and this was the perfect combo. For me. Love it.
Comments: My main racquet was the K-factor 6.1 95, which provided good feel on groundstrokes and
excellent
service power. However, after a heavy tennis schedule, I began to develop tennis elbow. I switched to the BLX 6.1 95
Team, and it
allowed me to continue playing. There is a noticeable loss of power, however the feel is the same. Now that my tennis
elbow is
better, I will continue using the Team model, which is lighter. I lack power on "levered down" returns of serve and
volleys,
however I realize that I must move forward and have better footwork now. The weight balance of the K-factor 6.1 95
allowed me
to hit shots without the best footwork. I've become a better player with the BLX Team model. I highly recommend it! It
is not a
beginner's racquet. It is best for more experienced players.
Comments: I originally purchased the BLX 95 Six-One Tour and really liked the feel of the racquet
however it tired
my forearm after about a set/half (hour or so) of play where I found myself starting off well, only to lose matches by
the end of a
1.5 to 3 hour game. Backhand was the shot that tired first, struggling to get topspin finding many shots hitting the net
and with
for forehand flattening and going beyond the baseline. Wasn't so much the racquet not performing, it was more that
my wrist and
forearm simply tired and by the latter stages of the matches I ended up losing the feel for the shot and tried to
compensate by
hitting harder to shorten the points....with no success.
Comments: Got this frame because I'm playing a lot more doubles now, and figure it would be helpful to
have a
lighter & slightly large headsize frame upon the net. Usually use the 6.1 Tour (K & BLX) & I thought sticking w/the 6.1
family
would be ideal. Wow, this racquet is totally different than I expected...it's light and hollow. It felt very unstable; the
"ping" noise
is endless even w/a dampener. The double holes didn't help either. Not sure why this frame is in 18X20 pattern. The
glossy
paint job looks very cheaply made, compared to 6.1 Tour. I suppose to counter the lightweight, it made it extremely
head heavy,
which was awkward. Overall it doesn't feel very solid. This frame plays very similar to K Bold, and somewhat like a K
Tour. The
price tag Wilson set on these are unreasonable, considering K Bold is half the price and near identical.
Comments: I ordered this racket, I saw many people comment about slice being good and I like to slice.
When I hit
a slice for the first time, I felt very comfort and I could feel that the ball had good spin on it. I like this racket.
Comments: I ordered The BLX Six.One Team from TW early this year. It was a bit light, so I experimented
with some
lead tape (final weight is 337g).
Good directional control. On the serve I can aim for short and sharper angle, probably due to the closed pattern. Volley
is
noticeably good. I hit topspin strokes, and I have no trouble generating spin with this stick. It is now a stable stick with
power and
control.
Comments: I play with the aero pro drive gt but my friend have this Wilson racket I tried it and it was
treat in feel
and control but has lack of topspin because of its 18 by 20 string tension.
Comments: After demo-ing many rackets from different manufacturers, I fell in love with this frame. It is
easy to
handle and generates plenty of power with generous control. I find it easy to hit topspin or slice on either side. I like
most about
this frame is the power and control on serves.
Comments: It's a great stick once you get used to it. Good on the serve and on the run. It provides a
good control
so don't hesitate to swing out on this racquet (go for your shot and you will be pleased). Highly recommended.
Comments: This is a great frame. I still play with the Prostaff 6.0 Original 95 and this is quite similar. It's
much
lighter and it moves through the air very nicely. I use it to play on the red clay where the ball just gets so much heavier
and thus
the weight of this racquet on the dirt is perfect. I can swing freely and not worry too much about it going out. Good
balance,
absorbs shock well, very solid, would definitely recommend it, no question.
Comments: This racquet is really good. The spin is great and maneuverability is too. They should add a
little more
weight to it though. I used to use the k-factor version and this one is a little stiffer and has more feel. The pop on all
the shots is
great especially the serve but the slices are the easiest to hit. Overall, this racquet is pretty good.
Comments: This racket absolutely the best racket in the world! It gives you the perfect combination of
spin, control,
and power. It is great for people who are 5"+ and 12 years or older. It is also perfect at the net, and give you precise
touch. I
bought this racket in a heartbeat, and so should you!
Comments: Used this stick tonight in a USTA singles match for the first time and never used it before. It
is very
stable being that it absorbs power and control is decent. I could not find a first serve but later as the match wore on I
found it. I
do like the Wilson Pro Open BLX for serving a bit better. Volley's were great and groundies were decent, the racket
performed well
on soft touch and hard shots. I'll have to play with this one some more
Comments: I like this racquet a lot. It gives a lot of control so don't hesitate to go for a power shot.
Once you get
used to this stick, it's quite friendly. Due to its low stiffness, you can hit a pretty good angle with your double-
backhand. I highly
recommend this. Keep in mind, the more you try on different racquets, the more confused you will get b/c each
racquet is made
for different player or purpose.
Comments: Wayyyyyy better than the k factor version. The new BLX feels a lot more crisp than the last
version and
more stable. I think this racquet would be better if it had a 16x19 string pattern.
Comments: This is a great stick! Very accurate and easy to play. I can master all spins on serves and was
very
confident hitting a second serve anywhere in the box, whether topspin or slice. Since it's only 10.7 once, it gives me
too much
power on first serves and fast shots. I am switching to the same racquet but the heavier version of it. I believe the 12.2
once (that I
previously demoed) should give me more control on flat shots and hard first serves. Other than that I recommend it. It's
very solid
on all shots.
Comments: Tried this at the suggestion of the Club Owner (thanks Bobby) and liked this frame so much,
I sold all
my Prestiges and bought three. I've just gotten too old to swing that heavy frame. I agree with the earlier post about
the grip, it is
simply awful, so I stripped it off and bought some Tennis Warehouse leather (try it, so much better than the others).
Good power,
good spin, good control, what's not to like?
Comments: Honestly I really didn't like this racquet whatsoever. It doesn't have any plow and I prefer a
more open
string bed. That said its saving grace was the maneuverability at net for doubles play, which is why I got it in the first
place. Very
forgettable in my opinion. I'll just stick with my Volkl.
Comments: I just got it last night and I'm very much pleased with it. I was previously using Wilson
nCODE SIX.ONE
TEAM. I was very much happy with my nCODE. But, I decided to change my racquet to Wilson BLX SIX.ONE TEAM. I just
hit the
courts today. I was very pleased with my BLX stick. But, I just hate my Wilson Hollow Core Strings. I'm gonna change my
strings to
Babolat Pro Hurricane. Hopefully these strings should satisfy me.
Comments: Plays very similar to the previous KSix-One Team, but it feels slightly stiffer. This could be
the "blx"
material in the frame or a slight change in the production line mold. I like it. I felt the K6-1 team was a little too flexible
(especially in the upper half of the frame) for my taste, so a slightly stiffer frame is an improvement. As with previous
comments, I
have to agree with that new Wilson hybrid leather grip - just no good. I too removed it; replaced it with the Wilson
leather grip and
the Wilson pro overgrip......to me, this is the best combination of what I'm looking for - feel/sensation of the bevels
and comfort. I
also have to agree with a lot of the comments on the "improved" blx technology - see all the reviews under the blx tour
90. I play
approximately 3-4 hours a week. Now, I'm not a pro, but I think I play enough. But I cannot really feel a big change or
vibration
improvement with the blx fibers in the frame.....at least not enough to go and get rid of my Kfactor 6-1 team and buy
more blx 6-
1 team racquets. There is certainly not that much improvement in feel or performance to switch and spend more
money. I'm 40
years old so I really appreciate the lighter weight. I use to play with the old prostaff 6.0 95 and then the tour 90 frames.
The
lighter frame certainly makes playing easier now. My serves feel more like "throwing" the ball again; I'm able to get
around on my
one-handed backhands faster (especially on return of serve); can react faster on volleys and other emergency shots.
Also, my
shoulder feels better after hours of playing.
Comments:Had 2y experience with K95 20x18 as my favorite racquet, but always struggled with
overheads and
serves. 1-h backhand tended to be flat, very difficult for me to produce topspin on this wing. Changed to Volkl PB Mid
93; this
solved many of the problems. With doubles, I am still too slow even with the a bit swifter Volkl. So I tried the lighter
brother of the
K95 for doubles. Now, I am thinking to make the change for singles, too. In the topspin groundstroke and smash
department this
racquet is miles easier to handle. Surprisingly, I find myself to be more precise with the 95 Team. Long slices lack a bit
of oomphh
in comparison with the heavier racquets, and it is not as easy to block a fast ball back to sender; on the other hand, you
haven't:
even when returning fast serves or with half volleys, it is always possible to produce some kind of short, controlled
stroke. After
having played sticks in the 340g and above class, I am glad to have stepped down a bit.
Comments: Tried this out again, great racquet with great feel, power, comfort, and even spin despite the
18x20
string pattern. Volleys feel great, but where this racquet really excels is slice. I wish this was heavier, but I can always
add lead
tape. The grip is useless just get a leather grip and add an overgrip because I have no idea what Wilson was
thinking with this grip.
Comments: After using the highly disappointing six one 95 box, I tried this. This racquet has a great feel
even on
off center hits, nice power, and nice flex. I wish this came in a 16x19 string pattern and was heavier but not as heavy as
the 95's. I
also have to mention that the paint job is even worse than the 95's. Overall, a 8.5/10.
Comments: I hit about 3 hours with this wonderful stick. The racket is light, power is easily generated.
Spin
potential is content, for my taste. I have used most of the Wilson KFactor/KBlade series, and this BLX is definitely on the
top 5. I
found slicing on this racket more effective, and easier, due to the improved feel. Volleys had pop and depth, serves
powerful yet
not too overwhelming. Winners from all over the court, drop shots easily made. Definitely a racket worth getting a
demo, try it out!
If your looking for a racket, with power easily generated and maxed feel, this racket is just right for you!
Comments: Bought a second after liking the first. I found that I needed about 6 grams of lead at 3/9 to
make it
equivalent in weight and balance. After getting both the same, then began tuning until I got what I wanted. That's the
nice thing
about lighter racquets- room to add weight...added quarter ounce under the trap door in the handle and 3 grams total
lead
weight at 3/9 and now it is a great racquet for me at about 11.1 oz. Also added Babolat syntec grip and a little lead
under handle
to make up for the weight difference.
Comments: Very light. Generates lots of power. Volleys are crisp and the best aspect is its control. It is
just
awesome.
Comments: After demoing this racket for 1 hour I decided to buy it. I'm used to a 100 sq. inch head size
so it took
a little while to transition but after that I was rocketing cross-court forehands constantly. Very spin friendly. I made 29
out of 30
and was very impressed with the control considering how light the racket was. Tried serving and on the very first serve
hit it on
the T. It was also very spin friendly on the serve too. A MUST try racket.
Comments: I first bought the BLX Six-One 95 and it was an awesome racquet, very solid, and allowed me
to take
big cuts at the ball and power my forehand cross-court and down the line with confidence. But, being a smaller framed
person,
the racquet was just too heavy for me. So I got the BLX Six-One Team and I'm loving it. It's very easy to maneuver and
its lower
weight allows me to get plenty of acceleration and consequently generate TONS of topspin off both wings. It has ever
so slightly
more power than its heavier sibling but provides generous amounts of control. That being said, it is still underpowered
enough to
allow me to take full swings without too much fear of having the ball sail long. I lost some ability to really plow through
the ball,
but gained a lot access to pace in the form of topspin. In some ways it is the racquet I've always wanted, providing
plenty of
control, plenty of access to spin, and it allows me to take a big swing when I want to really go for my shots. It's very
maneuverable. For me, it's all around awesome.
Comments: I just played 2 hours with this excellent stick and I must say I totally agree with KD Bourne...
I have
played with a lot of players frames most recently: K six one Tour, K blade Tour, K Pro Tour, N Six One 95, Dunlop 4D
200 Team,
Babolat Pure Storm Ltd. I am an all around player with developed full strokes so I look for a racket that gives me
supreme control
and feel/touch. I have found that I liked the feel of the Six One 95 the most and the kind of game I play with it, an all
around game
instead of a baseline bashing style, a style I can also turn too. Played with the aero pro drive for a while but wasn't
satisfied with
that type of play. Strange thing is that when I play with the six one 95 my friends commented I played smarter tactically
and I won
a lot of matches because of that. BUT my arm just couldn't handle the hefty weight (didn't have that problem with the K
six one
tour though) and it left me with an irritated elbow. So I figured I'll try the lighter version and played with the n code 95
team which
has the same specs as the BLX team. It played great but it lacked power, so I am happy to say that this BLX version not
only feels
buttery smooth and more solid but it also plays heavier then it's weight class, I could relax and hit terrific topspin with
my full
western grip but I could also rip my shot flat for a winner on any ball midcourt. An important attribute to this frame
(next to the
feel) is the fabulous control it reminded me of the Babolat ltd, the second best frame on my list. It had me feeling like
the king of
the court, the amount of control gave me extreme confidence. I played on hardcourt today, tomorrow I'm hitting the
slow red
clay.... Can't wait to get a hybrid poly/gut string and some weight customization... Pleasant hitting everybody:)
Comments: Switched back to Wilson after I played with the new Prince XO3 Red. 6.1 Team is approx
same weight as
Prince but plays much lighter and generates much more pace. Easy to maneuver on groundies and volleys. Great stick.
Comments: This is an update to a previous post...I've added a total 4 grams of lead tape (9 - 3
points)...adds much
more power and stability to this already fine weapon...indeed!
Comments: I just got this two days ago and I can't be more pleased with it. As a matter of fact. I'm
ELATED!! I'm a
52 yr old former 4.5 all-court player (still in pretty good shape!) that just started playing again in September 2009. My
former
racquets (Wilson Pro Staff 6.1...the "Rainbow". You know the one Stefan Edberg played) was way too heavy for me after
all those
years of not playing and my arm was suffering something fierce hitting that thing. I bought two Babolat AeroPro Drives
in
September and wasn't all that impressed with them. Great baseline racquet but it basically didn't do the job for my all-
court game.
I hit a friend's K Factor Team and really like it...he also works in the tennis industry and told me that the new BLX 6.1
Team would
probably be more to my liking since I'm really a "feel" player and preferred a lighter weight tour spec racquet.
I have to say he was right...this racquet has great spin and is quite powerful from the baseline. My backhand (my best
shot)...all I
have to say is the CONTROL and FEEL with this racquet is AWESOME! I could zing it crosscourt with great topspin, power
it down-
the-line flat at will or slice and dice it with ease...Volleys had great control, pop, feel and landed deep into the
backcourt. I could
kick-spin serves to the outside or cannon it flat right down the T... basically placing it where I wanted. I liked it so
much better
than the K6.1 Team, I bought two! I would recommended this racquet to any adult all-court or doubles players looking
for better
CONTROL and FEEL or to the strong junior player looking to transition to a "tour" spec racquet. CONTROL AND FEEL...if
you're that
type of player, then you will find this racquet a wonderful scalpel for fine surgical precision on the court! Wilson...the
have far
exceeded my expectations with this new model. I LOVE IT!!
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