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[hifromhenry]

Remember Pete Sampras' racquet, the Wilson ProStaff 6.0 85?  It's back:

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_Pro_Staff_60_85_Racquets/descpageRCWILSON-W6085.html

[Winx]

Cool!
10pts Head light?  I don't think I can wield such a legendary Weapon. xD

Nice to know. Thanks bro! 

[Tennis_Guy]

The inside of a Pete Sampras' st. vincent racket








Images came from priority one  www.p1tennis.com

[hifromhenry]

nice pics, TG.  now i see what 'braided graphite kevlar' means.
a few years ago i had the more forgiving 95in version, i still miss those racquets. 

[hifromhenry]

Seeing the broken racquet, I wonder if Sampras ever broke a racquet.  I'm guessing never.  But does anyone know?

[Tennis_Guy]

Seeing the broken racquet, I wonder if Sampras ever broke a racquet.  I'm guessing never.  But does anyone know?

yup he most certainly did after all he is human and i think those pics are from pete's stock.  Since his tension is so high i've seen him break rackets just by mishitting the ball.  I recall one time he was returning one of goran's serve and his racket literally almost broke in half 

How about this video... Sampras' serve goes through Rafter's strings!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VajDAbK_as

[hifromhenry]

I've been reading user reviews on the ProStaff 6.0.  It would be awesome to wield this weapon and experience what the rave is all about, firsthand.  But alas, it requires physical attributes I don't have.

There was even someone who said he would use this stick in the first set.  Then in the second and third sets when their arm is tired, use a more forgiving stick like the KFactor 90.  Interesting concept, maybe worth a try!

[Tennis_Guy]

I've been reading user reviews on the ProStaff 6.0.  It would be awesome to wield this weapon and experience what the rave is all about, firsthand.  But alas, it requires physical attributes I don't have.

There was even someone who said he would use this stick in the first set.  Then in the second and third sets when their arm is tired, use a more forgiving stick like the KFactor 90.  Interesting concept, maybe worth a try!

I used to have the 85's a while back and sold it to another PTO member (mikki) cause I was associated with another brand before.  The 85's sweet spot is so much sweeter than any of 90's, it's hard to explain you have to experience it, specially if you just get the right tension, the pop you get is worth the weight of the 85's. 
The weight makes it very stable even if the racket is so head light...  you can try it and i know someone who is willing to buy it if you don't like it 

[GugaKuerten01]

Ang daming gumagamit ng racket na to na mga superstar sa tennis during the 80's and early 90's.
Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, Jim Courier, Stefan Edberg, Chris Evert to name a few.


Binalik na nila yung Wilson ProStaff 6.0 and POG.
Ang best racket ng Wilson at Prince.

Sana yung Head Protour 280/630 din.
Na talagang ginagamit pa ng mga pro hanggang ngayun.

[Tennis_Guy]

Sana yung Head Protour 280/630 din.
Na talagang ginagamit pa ng mga pro hanggang ngayun.

That's the racquet I miss the most... some lead tape on the 3 and 9'oclock and your good to go.  Got them before from holabird at $60 each brand new sobrang sulit, now it goes for around $100> for a used one on ebay   Not as heavy as the 85's, the original prestige and the POG OS but plays just as sweet.  If ever Head decides to sell these again i'll get a bunch in a heartbeat



here's an alleged pic of a protour 280 with CAP head guard in LM Prestige PJ on sale for $200 AUS

[hifromhenry]

I used to have the 85's a while back and sold it to another PTO member (mikki) cause I was associated with another brand before.  The 85's sweet spot is so much sweeter than any of 90's, it's hard to explain you have to experience it, specially if you just get the right tension, the pop you get is worth the weight of the 85's. 
The weight makes it very stable even if the racket is so head light...  you can try it and i know someone who is willing to buy it if you don't like it 

I remember when I played with the more forgiving 95 version, it demands you to use your whole body and coordination.  And when you do, the shot is really solid.  I can only imagine the 85 probably takes it to another level.  I would try the 85 if I were 10yrs younger, or with 10lbs more muscle and as much less fat , but at this time my Yonex gets me thru!

I used to know someone who used the Puma Boris Becker racquet of the 80s.  I think they were even called Estusa back then.  He loved them so much, one racquet was already cracked, but he still played with it.  His one handed backhand down the line was just sweet and solid.  I think his racquet largely made the shot possible.

[Tennis_Guy]

Never got the chance to try the estusa's 

here's the video review of the 85's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En6d0HZsRZw&feature=related

[hifromhenry]

Never got the chance to try the estusa's 

here's the video review of the 85's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En6d0HZsRZw&feature=related

first time i've seen TW playtesters in a video.  nice! those guys are GOOD. 

[GugaKuerten01]

I remember when I played with the more forgiving 95 version, it demands you to use your whole body and coordination.  And when you do, the shot is really solid.  

Yes Sir, ako din one of my favourite racket is the Prostaff 6.0 95.
All-court racket talaga, tapus comfortable sya kasi maganda yung flex nya.
Mejo magaan sya ipalo, parang kulang ng plow-through, hindi naman ako mahilig mag add ng lead tape. pero i want a heavier version.

Actually, parang k61 tour lang talaga performance ng 6.0 95 although mas solid ang k61 tour because of the added weight and stiffness. Downside lang, mas nakakapagod gamitin k61 tour if topspinner ka. Kung flat hitter ka, hindi gaano.


Kala ko nga yung Dunlop Biomimetic 200 eh same playing characterictics ng 6.0 95 kasi halos pareho ng specs(although the 6.0 has more open string pattern). Pero laki ng pinagka-iba lalo na sa power level..

Kaya benta ko nalang bio 200 ko.

The Prostaff 6.0 95 is under the kfactor PJ na pinagtripan ko gawin

[Tennis_Guy]

I remember when I played with the more forgiving 95 version, it demands you to use your whole body and coordination.  And when you do, the shot is really solid.  

Yes Sir, ako din one of my favourite racket is the Prostaff 6.0 95.
All-court racket talaga, tapus comfortable sya kasi maganda yung flex nya.
Mejo magaan sya ipalo, parang kulang ng plow-through, hindi naman ako mahilig mag add ng lead tape. pero i want a heavier version.

Actually, parang k61 tour lang talaga performance ng 6.0 95 although mas solid ang k61 tour because of the added weight and stiffness. Downside lang, mas nakakapagod gamitin k61 tour if topspinner ka. Kung flat hitter ka, hindi gaano.


Kala ko nga yung Dunlop Biomimetic 200 eh same playing characterictics ng 6.0 95 kasi halos pareho ng specs(although the 6.0 has more open string pattern). Pero laki ng pinagka-iba lalo na sa power level..

Kaya benta ko nalang bio 200 ko.

The Prostaff 6.0 95 is under the kfactor PJ na pinagtripan ko gawin

I think the dunlops are closer to Head in feel than Wilson's

[ron_rapido]

I remember when I played with the more forgiving 95 version, it demands you to use your whole body and coordination.  And when you do, the shot is really solid.  

Yes Sir, ako din one of my favourite racket is the Prostaff 6.0 95.
All-court racket talaga, tapus comfortable sya kasi maganda yung flex nya.
Mejo magaan sya ipalo, parang kulang ng plow-through, hindi naman ako mahilig mag add ng lead tape. pero i want a heavier version.

Actually, parang k61 tour lang talaga performance ng 6.0 95 although mas solid ang k61 tour because of the added weight and stiffness. Downside lang, mas nakakapagod gamitin k61 tour if topspinner ka. Kung flat hitter ka, hindi gaano.


Kala ko nga yung Dunlop Biomimetic 200 eh same playing characterictics ng 6.0 95 kasi halos pareho ng specs(although the 6.0 has more open string pattern). Pero laki ng pinagka-iba lalo na sa power level..

Kaya benta ko nalang bio 200 ko.

The Prostaff 6.0 95 is under the kfactor PJ na pinagtripan ko gawin

I think the dunlops are closer to Head in feel than Wilson's

I agree iba talaga ang feel ng Wilson especially ung ProStaff i still got the 95 nabenta ko na dati ung iba kong 85... but i still want a new one... Nag email ako sa tennis warehouse and they replied magkakastock cla ng ProStaff na 4 1/4 2nd week ng Nov. surely im going to buy 1 oorder ako sa tennis-warehouse...

[mikki_blinkme]

the best talaga yang ps 6.0 bad trip lang di ako karapatdapat dyan masyadong pwersado mga tira ko sa groundies. pero pag volleys at natumpak mo sweetspot walang makakapantay sasensation na mararamdaman mo... next dyan if not the best one of the best is yung POG.

[Tennis_Guy]

the best talaga yang ps 6.0 bad trip lang di ako karapatdapat dyan masyadong pwersado mga tira ko sa groundies. pero pag volleys at natumpak mo sweetspot walang makakapantay sasensation na mararamdaman mo... next dyan if not the best one of the best is yung POG.

mikki nasa yo pa ba yung 85's ko?

[mikki_blinkme]

the best talaga yang ps 6.0 bad trip lang di ako karapatdapat dyan masyadong pwersado mga tira ko sa groundies. pero pag volleys at natumpak mo sweetspot walang makakapantay sasensation na mararamdaman mo... next dyan if not the best one of the best is yung POG.

mikki nasa yo pa ba yung 85's ko?

wala na sir. nasa mas mabuti at karapat dapat na kamay na. nake kaido na.

[hifromhenry]

I just saw some of the 2012 Wilson rackets.  Very much like classic ProStaffs, with hard edges, but with paintjobs similar to the BLX's.  Wala pa sa website, not even in Wilson's.  Very tempted to demo them.