In the second of my racquet previews we have the all new
Wilson BLX 6.1 95 16x18 the replacement for the
K 6.1 95 16x18 tennis rackets.
Initial Thoughts
Replacing the K Factor Six-One 95, the all new
Six.One 95 BLX offers Wilson’s latest
BLX technology. The
Six-One 95 BLX brings an enhanced feel to a racquet designed to address the needs of a wide range of competitive players. The midplus head, tournament level weighting, and new addition of Basalt fibers make the feel of the
Six-One 95 BLX 16x18 one of the most sought after in the tennis world today. The power, response, and feel of this racquet make the
Six-One 95 BLX 16x18 the right choice for tournament players around the world.
Although similar to the
Six.One Tour 90 BLX, the
Six.One 95 BLX is slightly more forgiving on mishits due to its larger head.
Thanks to our friends at Tennis Express for this full on racquet review video of the BLX 6.1 95 16x18!
Note: The
Six.One 95 BLX comes in two different string patterns, the
16 x 18 and
18 x 20. This version, the
16x18, is a bit more open which will allow the string bed to bend a bit more on impact giving a slight edge in power and spin. The
18x20, contains a denser string pattern allowing a firmer feel and increased precision. By engineering
Six-One 95 BLX 18x20 to offer even more control, the type of player who will most effectively wield this frame are advanced players with long and fast swings.
Wilson's newest rendition of the 6.1 family is coming in five, count 'em five different versions! Also check out the
BLX 6.1 Tour 90, the
BLX 6.1 95 Team, and the new
BLX 6.1 95 Lite (A rather nice touch by Wilson on the Lite bringing more options to the table for those who love the 6.1 family.)
Comparing it to the prior generation:
K 6.1 95
Head Size: 95 sq. in
Length: 27 inches
Weight: Strung — 12.3 oz Unstrung — 11.7 oz
Tension: 50-60 pounds
Balance: 9Pts Head Light Beam
Beam Width: 22mm Flat Beam
Composition: 85% Karophite Black / 15% Kevlar
Flex: 71
Grips Size: 1 2 3 4 5
Grips Type: True Grip
Power Level: Low
String Pattern: 16 Mains/ 18 Crosses
Swing Weight: 325
BLX 6.1 95 (16x18)
Head Size: 95 sq. in
Length: 27"
Weight: strung: 12.3oz unstrung: 11.7oz
Tension range: 50-60lbs
Balance: 9 pts head light
Beam Width: 21.6mm Flat beam
Flex: 62
Power Level: Low
String Pattern: 16x18
Swing Weight: 319
Swing Speed: Fast
BLX 6.1 95 (18x20)
Head Size: 95 sq. in MP
Length: 27 inches
Weight: Strung — 12.3 oz Unstrung — 11.7 oz
Tension: 50-60 Pounds
Balance: 9 Pts Head Light
Beam Width: 21.6 mm Flat Beam Flex: 62
Grips Type: Wilson Pro Hybrid
Power Level: Low
String Pattern: 18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Swing Speed: Fast
Swing Weight: 319 
It looks like this is gonna be a bit easier to swing than the prior model, maybe, 319 SW. Everything else remains identical...stay tuned for a play test update.
Enjoy, and you saw it first @tennisnow.com!
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