A new year brings out the latest generation of Wilson racquets. For the 2010 year Wilson will be releasing the all new BLX line for consumers and touring pros.

And thanks to our friends at Tennis Express, we're able to bring you a full video review of Roger's new frame!



The first frame on my list is of course the frame of #1 ATP player Roger Federer The Wilson BLX 6.1 Tour Tennis Racquet. Composed of Basalt fibers, BLX is the new Wilson racket technology for THE PERFECT FEEL. Offering exceptional control, the Six.One BLX Tour is ideal for players with long and fast strokes, requiring good technique. The addition of BASALT fibers to the graphite matrix filters out the unwanted, extreme frequencies that are uncomfortable and distracting from the pure sensation of the racket to achieve a cleaner feel at ball contact. The Six.One Tour BLX has a 90 square inch headsize, 12.5 strung weight, and low power allowing for thundering ground strokes and serves along with the deft drop shots and volleys.

Comparing it to the previous K 6.1 Tour 90 .. see below, glad Wilson hasn't messed with perfection, but only improved upon it.


K6.1 Tour specs

Head Size: 90 sq. in 
Length: 27 inches
Weight: Strung— 12.5 oz Unstrung — 12 oz
Tension: 50-60 pounds
Balance: 8Pts Head Light
Beam Width: 17mm Flat Beam
Composition: 80% Karophite Black / 20% Kevlar
Flex: 66 
Grip Type: Leather 
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Swing Weight: 331
Swing Speed: Fast
Power Level: Low

BLX 6.1 Tour 90 Specs
 
Head Size: 90 sq. in
Length: 27 inches
Weight: Strung: 12.52 oz Unstrung: 12 oz
Tension Range: 50-60lbs
Balance: 9pts Head Light
Beam Width: 17mm Flat Beam
Flex: 65
Grip Type: Leather
String Pattern: 16 Mains/19 Crosses
Swing Weight:326
Swing Speed: Fast
Power Level: Low

You can see that the swing weight has dropped a tad, leans more towards the head light side than the prior model, and is a bit more flexible than the prior K 6.1 Tour. Also it's gained 2/100 of an ounce in heft.

And just for fun here's a photo comparing the 3 prior generations of Fed's racquet to the new BLX 6.1 Tour =D


For the rest of the Wilson BLX previews check out my blog Tennis & Stuff!

  I finally got a review of Roger Federer's new Wilson BLX 6.1 Tour 90 Tennis Racquet


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