✨NEW✨ Wilson Pro Labs Racquet Review: 💙 Ultra Pro (H19) 💚 Blade Pro (H22) ❤️ Six.One 95 💛

Title is first impressions, but this is basically a review of the new Wilson Pro Lab collection without any modifications. A full review that will include a comparison to a customised version and the pro stock version will come out after, in the usual full edited format.
P.S my backhand sucks ass right now, cut me some slack it was windy - give me some time! 🤣
Timestamps
Intro: 0:00 - 1:50
Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19: 1:51-5:36
Wilson Blade Pro 16x19: 5:37-10:59
Wilson Six.One 95 Pro Staff: 11:00-14:43
The specs of the racquets and strings used are below:
Wilson Ultra Pro (H19 - 18x20)
- 336g strung + overgrip & dampener (w/ 4g @ 10&2 + 4g @ 3&9)
- 97sqin, 21mm beam, 328 swingweight, 32cm balance, 65 RA Unstrung
- Strings:
- Double AR Twice Viper 1.25mm 42-40lbs
- Yonex Poly Tour Pro Blue 1.25mm & Head Velocity MLT - 42-44lbs
- Diadem Solstice Power 1.20mm - 44lbs
Wilson Ultra Pro (H19 - 16x19)
- 332g strung + overgrip & dampener
- 97sqin, 21mm beam, 321 swingweight, 31cm balance, 65 RA Unstrung
- Strings
- Double AR Twice Viper 1.25mm 46-44lbs
- Yonex Poly Tour Pro Blue 1.25mm & Head Velocity MLT - 45-43lbs
- Diadem Solstice Power 1.20mm - 45lbs
Wilson Blade Pro (H22 - 16x19)
- 331g stung + overgrip & dampener
- 98sqin, 21.5mm beam, 334~ swingweight, 32.5cm balance, 65 RA Unstrung
- Strings
- Solinco Tour Bite 1.25mm - 48lbs
- Solinco Tour Bite 1.25mm & Head Velocity MLT - 45-48lbs
- Diadem Solstice Power 1.20mm - 48lbs
Wilson Six.One 95 Pro Staff
- 355g strung + overgrip & dampen
- 95sqin, 22mm beam, 331~ swingweight, 31.5cm balance, 70 RA Unstrung
- Strings: ISO Speed Cream 1.23mm
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1️⃣ Harris Heller - Neon Renegade
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[@kyzersoze.musicology]

Dude you’re racket reviews are amazing… you pick the best rackets too!

[@svlagonda7417]

Great to see you back!

[@ACTennis]

Thank you for always supporting 🙏🏼 appreciate it

[@AlexfromHollywood]

Nicely done review M8... I like how you just get to it. Your analysis makes perfect sense to me..THX!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Alex

[@djblackwing737]

Finally! Been waiting for your review.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks for watching! hope it was useful! 🙂

[@TennisFamily]

Though it's a first look, already covering so many details. Loving the content and intro.

[@ACTennis]

🤣Yeah probably not a good idea LOL

[@TennisFamily]

@@ACTennis I know u got tons of good things to come. Lol

[@msalvs]

Excellent review, I'm glad YT recommended this video and I've already subscribed. I've only tried my friend's BP and it hits like a truck. I also agree with you on the volleys, for me it's definitely a balance issue. If I were to get one of the three pro labs racquets I'd probably get the six.one, I've played with the HPS 6.1 when I was young and liked it very much. I remember it hitting a very powerful ball and although I didn't know about racquet flex then, it was nothing like the stiffer racquets of today.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! good to know when someone experiences the same to know i'm not going bonkers - 6.1 95 is definitely a great racquet, always has been

[@nibpicky]

Awesome review as always!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks as always! 🤣

[@richhuangtennis9210]

Loving the content. You actually went really deep for a “first impression”. You can’t tell me my videos are detailed now 😂. Keep it up bro. I might ask u to do some of my editing

[@ACTennis]

Bahah your one is off the cuff my dude, no comparison 😁 thanks man, my editing is amateur i just spend more time on it haha

[@abelsicat6097]

great videos man! Keep up the good work!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks mate! new tennis channel? subbed! all amateur tennis content is the bomb 😁👌 love it

[@abelsicat6097]

@@ACTennis thank you so much! 🙏☺️

[@josealfredotirado5934]

Love the review, i just bought the six one 95. It's a beauty of a racquet, it looks really good, love the cosmetic. About the racquet itself, it plays really stable, even with the 18x20 string patern you have a decent amount of spin. Even throught it's a stiff racquet i didn't feel any kind of pain in my elbow (which i do with the RF97), good power but it's on the lower side, i will try lead tape later. Really good feeling racquet, the conection with the ball is great. The downside is that is too demading, if it's right on your wheelhouse it's a must try, and the other problem is the price, even amount racquets it's a really expensive one, so only if You Will commit to this racquet it will be worth spending so much

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! you have almost identical views as I do with the racquet and same with the stiffness vs. the RF - i use to use the nCode 95 when i was 15 years old and recently have transitioned back to heavy racquets, so it's more in my spec range, more so than the stock version of the Blade Pro in with it's head heavier balance Definitely only worth buying this if you like the paintjob, since you can get the Kfactor or BLX reissues im sure on 2nd hand market for less than half the price i would imagine

[@ksagstertohi6156]

You are really good. Your strokes look like Federer’s. Thank you for your review. It’s the most comprehensive, informative review I’ve ever seen. Excellent attention to detail without getting boring or overwhelming. Outstanding!

[@ACTennis]

Thanks alot mate, too kind of you to say 🙂

[@youzywx]

Great video! Hope to see the pro staff six.one 95 18x20 review!

[@ACTennis]

Working on it 🙃

[@nightshiift6664]

Awesome video, I was waiting for this, I think you the first one to review Wilson pro labs. Hope the see the comparison between h22 and blade pro soon

[@ACTennis]

Thank you sir - Mr. Tennis Family was the first to do a nice detailed one on the blade pro already, different language but has subtitles, very detailed 🙂, will try my best to fulfill an accurate review 😁

[@huynguyen-iu1xp]

Great video!!!

[@ACTennis]

Tyty 🙂

[@huynguyen-iu1xp]

@@ACTennis I’m looking at getting these for my collection as well

[@ACTennis]

@@huynguyen-iu1xp These are great picks for sure 🙂

[@williamyu9476]

Hey mate fantastic reviews! God knows we have had 6 lockdowns.

[@ACTennis]

And still in the 6th haha unbelievable 😅

[@adamcang4683]

Brilliant!

[@ACTennis]

Always showing your support! thanks man 😁

[@bobby7459]

Great review. Looking forward to the blade pro headlight reviews...it would be nice to get the 18/20 review if you want to throw more money away :)

[@ACTennis]

Thanks 😁 Lol not available in Australia yet actually!

[@Abe-Lau]

@@ACTennis when it will be available, will you buy it?🤨🧐🧐🧐

[@ACTennis]

@@Abe-Lau nah just wasting money then lol

[@Abe-Lau]

@@ACTennis lol

[@nicolasaugspach6987]

Hello AC Tennis How are you? I do own two Ultra Pro 97 18×20 I really enjoy them.great rackets solid frame you can go for tour shots.I string them with a Hybrid of Luxilon Alu Power in the mains and Luxilon 4 G in the at 45 lbs and works like a Rolex.all this Pro Labs line from Wilson is excellent.the racket itself reminds me a lot from tje Head Pro Tour 280 great Racket from the 90 nineties Guga U used it and won his first Roland Garros in 1997 Thomas Muster used it too so many other players.Nicolas From Argentina.Send Good Vibes to our enormous Delpo hopefully he can comeback soon to a Tennis Court.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks Nicolas, hope he can return soon, one of my favourites to watch, appreciate the comment 😁

[@maili6985]

Man. Your top spin is massive.

[@ACTennis]

Haha i wish, those balls might be a bit more loopy because im playing against the wind, but I do generate more on my main racquet

[@anthonymacaluso2671]

What kind of swing weight does the 6.1 have? How does it compare to head pro tour 2.0 mainly for power/stability/feel?Is it worth spending the extra money over the head? I’m surprised you found it unstable considering the hefty weight. I figure it’d be more demanding than my current duel g 330 racquet. Nice review!

[@ACTennis]

PT is more rock solid, the swingweight is just about 331, not super unstable , just ever so slight I used 6.1 long ago so i love this frame, but the price difference wouldnt be worth it since the PT2.0 experience is also high up there More penetrating power for sure, feel is going to be much more crisp and direct with not so much ball pocketing What you're really paying for is the paintjob, since this is basically a reissue not a modernised 6.1, you might be better off buying the 2017 red/white reissue for like nearly half the price i've yet t get around to my full playtest, still alot on my hands with Blade Pro full indepth review, but as i swap out strings, my opinion may change just to let you know!

[@testtest-ul9jm]

great video!! Do you reckon there is much difference from the pro stock version, the one they give when sponsored? thank you

[@ACTennis]

Play wise it's basically the same, the only major difference is feel, but these ones are a solid and high quality as any pro stocks i ever tested, great releases IMO

[@2ndAveScents]

AC, do you recommend adding lead to the inner hoop at 3 and 9 specifically for stability? Will I see any increase in stability putting lead under the head guard?

[@ACTennis]

3&9 is immediate for decreasing the twisting, so yeah basically direct stability, but adding lead in the hoop in general will increase some quality of stability It doesnt matter if you add under head guard, just the higher up the lead the higher the swingweight points it will increase, 12 would be most immediate power, 10&2 is balance of the two, stability will generally have the most significance at 3&9, but some racquets may be less in the top of head

[@PURETENNISsense]

I use the Wilson Pro Staff 97 Countervail with Diadem Flash in mains and Tecnifibre Black code in cross. Have you used this racket? What do you think the difference is with the model you have in the video vs the previous model that I use? I love the balance of the racket, feels awesome! My last PS I used was Wilson Hyper Carbon Pro Staff 95.... that racket was amazing too!

[@ACTennis]

The one in the video is actually a re issue of the Hyper Pro Staff with the new paint job haha, so you'd be right at home with it, but it obviously is expensive as to buy instead of just using the old ones the latest Pro Staff 97 v13 just released going to be quite similar to what you have, except your one is very muted in feel because of the counterveil tech, the newest one removes that tech, so it has a little more feel to the ball, not a ton more, but noticeable - playwise it will come out similar, but maybe a little less power and more control because the main strings in the middle are slightly tighter together IMO not worth getting the new v13 if your ones are still in good shape and you enjoy it - if you do want more feel in the same package, the previous version to your model was the original Pro Staff 97 (red/black) one might be half the price on 2nd hand market to buy & also has even more feel than the current v13 Hope that doesn't confuse you LOL

[@PURETENNISsense]

@@ACTennis this was perfect! Thanks for the insight. I was considering the v13 but can't get myself to pay for 3 of them.

[@LaSalviaBodysurf]

seems like the Pro Staff 97 v13 would be in between the Ultra Pro 16x19 and the Blade Pro 16x19 right? stiffer and more powerful than Ultra but thinner, easier to use and smaller headsize than Blade Pro. Also I read it has more control now than before ( dont know if its enough, didnt have any control for me last version ) , maybe because im used to 18x20 lol Would be a great racquet to review with those, great video!

[@ACTennis]

On paper it would seem like it, but actually not even in the same league of difficulty to use fron my first hits, the PS97 seemed to have more power and spin by and waaay easier to use compared to all the pro lab racquets, which doesnt show that the PS97 is a easy to use frame, but the pro lab ones require that much more effort haha Will be getting to the ps97 after i finish these ones though 🙂

[@hameedn.b7004]

Nice

[@cybernetennis]

Thanks for the review; yeah Wilson kind of hides these on their USA site.. because of all the issues you addressed. Their are precision tools that most of the time will need modification.

[@ACTennis]

Just been playing them now with some modifications and definitely does kick them up quite a notch 🙂 though i do prefer my usual racquets that i don't modify as much

[@msalvs]

Well, good luck modifying the BP with its 300-320 cm2*kg unstrung swingweight.

[@ACTennis]

@@msalvs Just need some handle weight and it does wonders 🙂 well unless you get a dodgy spec, then you have no hope lol

[@comadano]

Great reviews! How would you compare the six.one to the head pro tour 2.0 you reviewed?

[@ACTennis]

Balance is easier to handle despite the higher static weight, which lends itself to more power - feel obviously not going to be a comparison against PT2.0 being a much flexier frame, control is good for both of a preferential of point and shoot feel vs. more ball pocketing Very difficult to match many racquets to the serve capabilities of a 6.1 for both power and precision Perhaps out the box PT is more stable from memory, felt much sturdier at contact but havent used it in a little while now since im on so many other racquets, i think i will visit it again when i do the Six.One final review for a better comparison as my memory is a little rusty

[@comadano]

@@ACTennis awesome. Thanks for the thoughtful response!

[@oliverdesouza5741]

May I ask a couple of questions about the 6.1 95 please. Do you, or your friend, know if the version you can get at many places for around just $100 is a real version / has the same quality graphite etc? Since the Pro is $250 and previous official versions were >$150, I wonder if they've saved money somewhere on the current re-issue? Hopefully, it is. Secondly, on the basis that 'you can never lower SW when adding weight', I wondered how the 6.1 would swing if you lightened the handle area by using a thinner grip, or two overgrips, rather than the Sublime it comes with. Would you be able to give it a go assuming that would reduce the weight by about 5g, hence shifting the balance a couple of points towards the head and necessarily lowering the SW a fraction. I just wondered if that may make the head feel a little more solid, but without actually taxing you as the static weight should be around 345g. Cheers.

[@ACTennis]

There was a re-issue in 2017 for a much cheaper price, so it's surprising that this one was very expensive, just because they put on a new cosmetic They're all the same, all good quality racquets, most of them play relatively with the same characteristics, just some changes in stiffness / feel and power and stability, not a ton different though From my experience of lightening racquets from the handle, i don't think it changes the way the head feels, because at the end of the day, the original weight still remains at the head, i do that with alot of my racquets - with the 6.1, you need it to play with mass, that is how it gets its power / plow and stability, when you start removing from it, it ruins it a bit - 6.1 95 usually best around stock, no necessary changes needed

[@oliverdesouza5741]

@@ACTennis Thanks. Wish they had made a 6.1 95 at 309g (like the S) but with 16x18 pattern.

[@nicotesta]

I can't decide between these 3: Six One 95 (2020) 18X20 - The new Pro Staff 2020) 18X20 - the Babolat Pure Strike (3rd gen) 18X20.... Any recommendations?

[@ACTennis]

3 very different racquets lol, what are you looking for in a racquet? also, aside from the Six One, can you demo?

[@joaocampos2095]

How similar is that pro stock Wilson Six one 95 to the last 2017 18x20 Six one 95? Is it the same racquet? To me the specs look exactly the same. Nice video btw.

[@ACTennis]

This isn't a pro stock really, it's pretty much the same, probably slightly softer, nothing special

[@jonathanchen1026]

My current Wilson blade 18x20 v7 specs are around 333g 341sw Would the new blade pro specs be similar? Edit: I recommend using Kirschbaum Pro Line Evolution 17 (1.25) String in the blade at low tension, it feels plush and great! I went with my usual tension of 48lb

[@ACTennis]

I think you could be fine in terms of swinging it, depends what game style you are if thats the case - this one will be less forgiving and you need to be quite precise, but if you already are like that, then you might like it alot as the feel is much more connected than the v7 blades being muted 🙂

[@niclasbrandenburg4752]

I play my Wilson blade 18x20 v7 at around 340 g strung. And have the pretty much same specs on this blade 18x20 pro. They both play well and I like them a lot, I think the only difference is that the pro one feels crisp in the head, and the regular one feels more muted. I personally like the pro one a little bit more but it really depends on what you like. I think k play pretty similar with these rackets the pro just sounds and play little bit crisper in the head. And the head shape is more rounded.

[@jonathanchen1026]

@@niclasbrandenburg4752 for me, I really like how the v7 feels but I don’t know if the blade pro would feel better or worst to me

[@ACTennis]

@@jonathanchen1026 Some people prefer the muted feel - anyway i added some weight to the handle today, it makes it much easier to handle that's for sure

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

Have a RF97 340g and am looking at a second racket ULTRA PRO , RF97 315 , BLADE PRO may get new ULTRA PRO

[@ACTennis]

Ultra Pro is a very advanced control racquet , if you have RF97 maybe you'll enjoy Blade Pro Or Pro Staff 315 is also good, kind of like an easier to use Ultra Pro

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

@@ACTennis thks some bargains on the RF97 315 versions can play with customizing think Wilson said FEB 2023 for new BLADE PRO'S and will we see a RF97 V14 update ???

[@clarencefong1107]

I love your content. Do you think you can review Technifibre TF 40 305 or Yonex Vcore Pro 310. I am interested in your opinion.

[@ACTennis]

Thanks! i wouldve reviewed the TF40 already but missed out on 3 months of hitting from lockdown, i'll see if i can get through all my current ones first and get around to it, but actually TF40 is probably in my top 3, and would be top 2 if it was a 16x19 - vcore pro 310 is also great in it's own right 🙂

[@clarencefong1107]

@@ACTennis Thanks so much for your quick response! I am wondering which string and what tension do you recommend for the TF 40 305?

[@ACTennis]

@@clarencefong1107 Because of it's launch angle and lack of spin potential i like anywhere between 40-46bs , just go with higher tension range if you want more control, but i think it has plenty I also prefer to use 18g or 1.15mm strings, that helps me generate alot more top spin and actually ends up being a pretty powerful racquet, but with lots of control - Msv focus hex soft 1.15mm - Tour bite 1.15mm - Hyper G 1.15mm - Dunlop black widow 1.18mm But if you like a lower launch angle, stick with any usual 1.25mm (16L) string and it'll be relatively similar with different strings

[@clarencefong1107]

@@ACTennis Thank you so much for your quick response. I currently string my TF40 with Tour Bite 17 gauge @ 52 lbs and it plays very well. Fantastic control, great feel and just enough power for me. The only issue is that I am starting to suffer a bit of left wrist pain, probably from my double handed backhand as I am a right hander. I am a 4.0 level player that play an all round game. I am wondering would you recommend me to try the Solinco Confidential on my TF 40? I heard the Confidential is a little bit softer and provide better ball pocketing with a little less control. I just want to know your experience with the Confidential. Do you think it will be a good string for the TF 40?

[@ACTennis]

@@clarencefong1107 Ive had a set of confidential laying around forever haha but havent had a chance to try it because of the lockdown - i think its definitely worth a shot, arm and wrist issues will be the complete wrecker to your tennis enjoyment, do anything to avoid having those issues - could also try tour bite soft in 17g as well

[@BuddyAcesRussia]

The H22 and the prestige MP, are they similar?

[@ACTennis]

Not really anything similar currently i reckon

[@johnnyhayes2232]

Do these wilson pro labs rackets come with leather grips as standard?

[@ACTennis]

No sir, none of them, silly aint it lol

[@johnnyhayes2232]

@@ACTennis thanks buddy, keep up the great content

[@h4h46]

all is well

[@Abe-Lau]

I will try my best to get more subscribers for you to make reviewing tennis rackets easier (so you do not have to pay as much from your pocket). You are taking reviewing these sticks srsly by buying them. Very cool work! :)

[@ACTennis]

Haha thanks alot for the kind gesture 😁 there's no real other way for me to do it, and not many others will, so I think it's a nice idea for some people to get the info since they don't all like to resesrch online forums and all 🙂

[@Abe-Lau]

@@ACTennis very helpful the racket nerds like me are very very thankful for your videos. the level of editing in your videos seems like you were a video editor. crazy good mate!!

[@ACTennis]

@@Abe-Lau Haha i wish, still just learning but doing my best , but definitely happy that some people are liking the videos 🙂🙏🏼

[@paqboii1907]

how does the 6.1 95 and the rf97 compare?

[@ACTennis]

RF97 will have a bigger sweet spot / more forgiveness, alot more spin, quite a bit more power, less control, a bit more harsh on the arm, and not as easy for serving

[@paqboii1907]

@@ACTennis thanks for that. Although that £320 price point is very off-putting considering you can get the 2016 6.1 reissue for around £80( albeit not as beautiful a paintjob) or that you can get the previous RF's for less than half the price of the Pro Labs 6.1

[@ACTennis]

@@paqboii1907 Yes i agree for sure, i did not like the price point at all, but i bought it for those curious to know about it, so you dont have to waste your money 🤣

[@mteca5093]

Which soft poly gives you most control?

[@ACTennis]

Probably looking at a lower powered soft poly, like T1 Ghostwire or Speed Cream, the other ones i mentioned are more power orientated, as usually a softer poly will provide more pop than the usual firmer poly

[@userdjee834]

try isospeed grey fire, although it's more medium than soft

[@zacharywan2004]

Did you buy it from the Wilson website?

[@ACTennis]

Yep, from Wilson Australia

[@johtodev]

Did you ever release the six.one 95 review?

[@ACTennis]

Working on some variation of the review now 😋

[@johtodev]

@@ACTennis nice! Can't wait!

[@paulg4641]

great work. Did you report the dint to wilson, a ball should not be causing that!

[@ACTennis]

Haha havent actually, ill give it a shot, i just assumed everything is super visible under black gloss that you cant tell under coloured PJs

[@paulg4641]

@@ACTennis marks yes, but a dint seems a bit suss..

[@ACTennis]

@@paulg4641 Yeah, was my initial thoughts, ill email them a pic and see what they say, cheers!

[@paulyeung962]

@@ACTennis If you get a dent on a ball....its a QC material issue and Wilson tends to be good on replacing the racquet.

[@ACTennis]

@@paulyeung962 Thanks man, will look into it for sure!

[@adimperial]

Hey are you still using Gravity?

[@ACTennis]

Yes definitely 😁

[@randomperson7445]

how can i get one of these?

[@ACTennis]

Wilson Tennis official website, just use search function 😊

[@tennisschulenetzroller728]

10:04 it‘s not an H22!? The grommets don‘t fit an H22!? Are you sure?

[@ACTennis]

Same mold different drill pattern and layup, doesn't make it the exact same racquet but doesn't make it any lesser of a racquet

[@tennisschulenetzroller728]

@@ACTennis wow! Thought it‘s an H22 finally available to the public. The H22 imo is the best racket out there! Did you compare the drill patterns? What‘s the difference? Are the BP‘s more open patterns?

[@ACTennis]

@@tennisschulenetzroller728 I didn't really check to be honest, wasn't super interested in the minor differences, just wanted to see if the BP was a good racquet, which is certainly is

[@OldSkoolLegend]

As someone who has a science based background.....if you realise how dangerous LEAD is.... you will love a racket like this that doesn't need customisation. You can't wash lead off with normal soap guys.