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Wilson
nSix-Two Tennis Racquet Review
Wilson continues the evolution of its 6.2 series with the 2006 nCode Six-Two frames. All the racquets in this model line – past and present – have been light, moderately flexible and moderately powerful. It's typically popular with advancing juniors and adult players who like the way a light racquet helps them hit with greater head speed.
Both head sizes (95 and 110) offer spin-friendly open string patterns and lively string beds. These frames are wide but not stiff. It's an unusual combination that matches up well to the target market of players with faster swing speeds.
The light weight that makes faster swing speed easier also makes the nCode Six-Two's very maneuverable for reaction shots, overheads, and serves. Our intermediate play testers found the 95 to be a little too light and underpowered for baseline play. The 110 drew universal praise for its versatility, spin capability and power. Both racquets are light enough to allow a practical amount of tuning and customization with modest additions of lead tape. A little lead tape greatly improved the 95’s performance ratings from our adult play testers.
The combination of wide body profiles and open string patterns means the nCode Six-Two's has its limits when it comes to feel and control. With this latest edition, Wilson has reverted back to a conventional throat and shaft instead of using the more peculiar contours of the 2005 nCode n6. The result of the change is a racquet that looks more conventional, but hits with less feel than the previous model.
At the time this review is posting to our web site, we're selling three generations of the 6 series: the 2006 nCode Six-Two, 2005 nCode n6, and 2004 H6. The new 2006 versions meet our expectations, but the earlier models will be better values while you can still buy them. The nCode n6 and H6 offer equal or better performance at a lower price
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