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Victoria Azarenka has just signed with Wilson. Azarenka seems very excited to be joining Wilson and Im sure she got a nice signing bonus to match.

I’m extremely excited to be changing to Wilson’s new Juice racket. The power and spin that I feel with this racket is insane and I look forward to seeing what I can do with it

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APPEARANCE / STYLE
Anyone who has been involved in tennis for a while will immediately recognize the Wilson Six One 95 design.  It has the tried and true flat-beam construction with added material on the ‘hoop’ at 3 & 9 o’clock.  This 2012 model has an attractive Red/White/Black color theme with striped accents.  I think it looks great—a classy design, not overdone—for a traditional player’s racquet.

TECHNOLOGY
The Wilson Six One 95 BLX features 2 of Wilson’s newest tech features:

1. Basalt (BLX):  Basalt fibers are woven into the frame to reduced unwanted frequencies (vibrations) and to provide better feedback and feel.
2. Amplifeel:  A new handle technology that provides enhanced feel by using graphite & basalt planks, Foam, and a softer butt-cap.

SPECIFICATIONS
The Wilson Six One 95 BLX has a 95” head and weighs 11.7 oz. unstrung.  It has a choice of string patterns:  a very open 16 x 18 pattern or a tight 18 x 20.  The label on the racquet says it is 12 pts head-light and its flat-beam cross-section is a thin 21.6mm wide.  It is rated by Wilson as appropriate for skilled players with a long stroke.  It is the standard 27” length.  This play-test utilized the 16 x 18 string pattern.

GROUNDSTROKES
Experienced baseliners will greatly enjoy the performance the Wilson Six One 95 BLX delivers.  Its weight (as one of the heavier racquets Wilson makes) really counteracts the force of the incoming ball.  And the amount of power it delivers for a 95” racquet is fantastic! (but you must have a full and fast swing to gain maximum benefit).  I was also pleased with its accuracy—as long as I hit in or near the “sweet-spot”.  One note about the weight:  even with its 12 point head-light design, the racquet is a bit slower coming around than a lighter racquet.  And late-hits can cause all kinds of trouble, including injury.  So be sure to demo this racquet and make certain its right for your game.

VOLLEYS
The Wilson Six.One 95 BLX was very accurate at the net.  It felt very stable and solid.  It was a bit slower than a lighter racquet—but that was to be expected.  It was not very forgiving, however, on “off-center” hits.  Any hit near the hoop would really twist the racquet in your hand and the where the shot went was “anyone’s guess.”  But again—this is a racquet designed for players who rarely miss the center of the strings!

OVERHEADS
Overheads / smashes were outstanding with the Six One 95 BLX.  It really propels the ball and is dead-on target.  Anyone who plays with this racquet will really, really look forward to “sitters”.

SERVES
Serves were also excellent with the Six.One 95 BLX.  And for many of the same reasons overheads were great—good power, great accuracy, and wonderful “feel”.  Its weight and balance allows fast racquet-head speed.  It is a great weapon for the server.

SPIN POTENTIAL
The Wilson Six One 95 BLX tennis racquet is available with two string patterns:  16 x 18 (more spin/power) and 18 x 20 (more control).  I used the 16 x 18 and noted that it provided a predictable and adequate level of spin/slice etc. I was a bit surprised, however, with the great job it did with drop-shot performance (really cool!).

CONCLUSION
The Wilson Six.One 95 BLX is a racquet best suited for players in the 4.5+ NTRP category.  It is a time-tested design with the addition of new technology.  Any player who has the ability and confidence to swing fully, attack the ball, and can provide sufficient power will absolutely love this racquet.

Written by Greg Christopherson, a long-time tennis player and a professional racquet stringer who lives in Oceanside, Calif.

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APPEARANCE / STYLE
If you like the appearance of the Six One 95 BLX you will also be pleased with the style of the Six.One Team BLX—they are identical in appearance.  The Team BLX features a nice Red/White/Black color scheme and reminds me of some “old school” racquet designs.  My play-test racquet had a black Wilson “Performance Hybrid” grip which seemed to have just the right amount of tack & moisture control.

TECHNOLOGY
The Wilson Six One Team BLX features 3 of Wilson’s newest tech features:

1. Basalt (BLX):  Basalt fibers are woven into the frame to reduced unwanted frequencies (vibrations) and to provide better feedback and feel.
2. Amplifeel:  A new handle technology that provides enhanced feel by using graphite & basalt planks, Foam, and a softer butt-cap.
3. Double Holes:  Increased diameter on grommet holes to allow more string freedom which increases the “sweet spot” and adds power.

SPECIFICATIONS
The Wilson Six One Team BLX has a 95” head and weighs 10.2 oz. unstrung.  It has an open 16 x 18 string pattern.  The label on the racquet says it is 4 pts head-light and its flat-beam cross-section is a thin 20.7mm wide.  It is rated by Wilson as appropriate for skilled players with a long stroke.  It is the standard 27” length.

GROUNDSTROKES
I was immediately comfortable at the baseline with the Six.One Team BLX.  Its lighter weight allows rapid acceleration for aggressive playing styles.  It is a control-oriented racquet (smallish head-size, thin beam) and, therefore, you must provide the power!  But when you do, you will certainly be pleased—it allows you to shoot for the “corner pocket” with confidence.  It is a solid racquet with very little vibration or other distractions.

VOLLEYS
The good news is that the Six.One Team BLX is very quick at the net.  It light weight and head-light balance equates to fantastic maneuverability.  And speed often equates to success when facing incoming volleys at a rapid-fire pace!  It was even more accurate than I anticipated (I believed the open string pattern and Double Holes may lessen accuracy—I was wrong!).  The “less than good” news was that it was very unforgiving on hits near the hoop.  Any ball that hit near the frame really made the racquet try to twist in my hand—a bit more than I believe it should, even considering its light weight and 95” head-size.  But it is, after all, a racquet designed for skilled and advanced players.

OVERHEADS
The Wilson Six One Team BLX is excellent when hitting overhead smashes.  It is easy to generate power (via head-speed) and control was good.

SERVES
Serves were very good with the Wilson Six.One Team BLX.  I was able to generate sufficient power on flat serves and pretty good spin on 2^nd serves.  It did not offer the control or the power potential of its sister racquet (Six.One 95 BLX) but I did feel as if I could serve “all day” without tiring.

SPIN POTENTIAL
The open string pattern of the Wilson Six One Team BLX, combined with the ‘Double Hole’ technology seemed to help it generate good spin and slice.  The strings are able to “bite” the ball a bit more due to its design and a player can really hit H-A-R-D without fear.  Big Swing + Ball Bite = Spin!

CONCLUSION
The Six One Team BLX is an update and modification of proven technology.  It is a control-oriented, medium weight, and very easy to maneuver racquet.  It should be a consideration for players in the 4.0+ NTRP categories who have a full swing and are seeking more control.

Written by Greg Christopherson, who is a long-time tennis player and a professional stringer from Oceanside, Calif.

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