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A worrisome trend in humor sites, stealing content and not providing citations, has been extending more and more into the world of web comics. Because they're just images, they are much easier to steal than videos and other dynamic content, and anyone with minimal Photoshop skills can remove identifying marks on these comics. The extent of this trend came to my attention from a post on the blog for the

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December 19, 2001 Opinion Editorial: Sen. Lucio bids farewell to a Senate colleague
December 10, 2001 Sen. Lucio appointed to Agriculture Policy Board
December 5, 2001 Opinion Editorial: Regionalizing appointments of regents to U.T. and A&M boards bodes better for Valley
November 27, 2001 Sen. Lucio Creates Border Colonia Advisory Committee
November 26, 2001 Sen. Lucio to hold first meeting of the Interim Senate Subcommittee on Border Affairs
November 23, 2001 Sen. Lucio to introduce bill that will rename the Queen Isabella Causeway
November 21, 2001 Opinion Editorial: Causeway Letter
November 21, 2001 Opening of the Queen Isabella Causeway
November 16, 2001 Sen. Eddie Lucio recognized by Texas School Counselor Association for legislation
October 29, 2001 Sen. Lucio to speak at Diabetes Seminar in Brownsville
October 3, 2001 Sen. Lucio comments on Comptroller Rylander's Texas War Relief Package
September 28, 2001 Letter to President George W. Bush on Laser Visas
September 28, 2001 Sen. Lucio expresses feelings on retirement announcement by Sen. Buster Brown
September 28, 2001 Sen. Lucio to be presented distinguished award by Mexican government
September 26, 2001 Sen. Lucio to hold press conference on Queen Isabella Causeway (Audio Only)
September 24, 2001 Sen. Lucio to hold press conference on Queen Isabella Causeway to update the media and public
August 9, 2001 Sen. Lucio expresses concern over heat and ozone days with early start dates "Reminds parents to stay in tune to their school calendars"
July 26, 2001 Sen. Lucio invites media to Rio Grande Valley Psychological Association Meeting and Dinner
June 28, 2001 Sen. Lucio honored by San Antonio Hotel and Motel Association and the San Antonio Tourism Council for his work on the School Calendar Bill
June 26, 2001 Bill signing ceremony in McAllen and swearing in of J. Rolando Olvera, Jr. as District Court Judge
June 19, 2001 Landmark Border-related initiatives become Law
June 15, 2001 Landmark Measures authored by Border Chairman Signed into Law
May 24, 2001 Sen. Lucio and full Senate concur with School Calendar Bill - Redefines Local Control
May 22, 2001 Senate approves bill sponsored by Sen. Lucio that tightens reinvestment requirements for Community Housing Development Organizations
May 21, 2001 House passes historic legislation by Sen. Lucio allotting $175 million to Border counties to pave colonia streets and build access ways to public roads for colonias
May 17, 2001 Senate confirms appointment of Tomas Cantu to Texas Structural Pest Control Board
May 15, 2001 House of Representatives approves School Calendar Bill by Sen. Lucio
May 14, 2001 Border Chairman requests Blue Ribbon Committee to develop Economically Distressed Region Base Budget Initiative
May 11, 2001 Senate confirms Mr. Rudy Gomez to Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
May 10, 2001 Texas Senate Passes Landmark Reforms to the Texas Housing Agency
May 9, 2001 Statement from Sen. Lucio on the A&M Bonfire Lawsuit Bill Voted Down in the House
May 9, 2001 Sen. Lucio enhances Maggie Dittman bills through measure approved by full Senate
May 9, 2001 Full Senate confirms three Rio Grande Valley appointees to state boards
May 8, 2001 Senate approves of measure preventing insurance providers from denying coverage to autistic patients
May 3, 2001 Senate passes bill by Sen. Lucio giving jurors a third sentencing option in capital crime cases for the first time in Texas' history
May 2, 2001 Sen. Lucio passes bill reducing car registration and title fees in full Senate
May 1, 2001 Senate Health and Human Services Committee passes bill sponsored by Sen. Lucio making Interagency Council for the Homeless advisory committee to TDHCA
April 25, 2001 Senate approves Sunset Coastal Coordination Council Bill sponsored by Sen. Lucio
April 25, 2001 Senate confirms appointment of Howard T. Pebley to One Call Board
April 19, 2001 Landmark bill adding Life Without Parole as sentencing option in capital cases passes in Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
April 18, 2001 Sen. Lucio passes historic legislation in full Senate that will lead to paved streets and full access to public roads for colonias
April 17, 2001 Sen. Lucio's bill creating a port infrastructure fund passes in full Senate
April 12, 2001 Sen. Lucio passes bills in full Senate that increase money for Housing Trust Fund through general obligation bond
April 10, 2001 Sen. Lucio creates task force to evaluate Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement rates through legislation
April 5, 2001 Sen. Lucio announced approval by full Senate of two Rio Grande Valley appointments to statewide service agencies
April 4, 2001 Sen. Lucio's bill creating a port infrastructure fund passes in Senate Business and Commerce Committee
April 3, 2001 Historic bill by Sen. Lucio expanding membership of Texas Transportation Commission approved by Senate
March 29, 2001 Sen. Lucio passes landmark transportation funding legislation
March 27, 2001 Full Senate approves more reasonable start date legislation for Texas public schools
March 27, 2001 Sen. Lucio passes measure creating advisory committee on pediatric diabetes
March 26, 2001 Senate Finance Committee Approves Budget
March 22, 2001 Sen. Lucio appointed by Lt. Gov. Ratliff to Agriculture and Rural Development Committee of Southern Legislative Conference
March 22, 2001 Texas Senate passes Sunset Bill by Sen. Lucio with modifications to State Commission on Judicial Conduct
March 21, 2001 Sen. Lucio announces approval by Senate Nominations Committee of two Rio Grande Valley appointments to statewide service agencies
March 19, 2001 Sen. Lucio announces Mexico will repay portion of water debt to the United States
March 14, 2001 Senate Committee on Education approves Senate Bill 108
March 12, 2001 Sen. Lucio sees passage of Senate Bill 693 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 21 in Senate Committee on Business and Commerce
March 7, 2001 Sen. Lucio announces changes to School Calendar Bill to be taken up in Senate Education Committee
March 6, 2001 Full Senate Passes Sen. Lucio's landmark bill regulating proliferation of colonias with amendment to expand law statewide
March 5, 2001 Senate approves Sen. Lucio's SCR 25 asking the U.S. President and Congress for $11 billion in funding for NAFTA-related road funding
March 1, 2001 Sen. Lucio invites Rio Grande Valley Media to reception and breakfast for Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff
February 28, 2001 Senate Nominations Committee approves Sen. Lucio's constituent to Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners - Ms. Rachel Gomez, L.V.N.
February 27, 2001 Sen. Lucio gets approval from Senate Committee on Natural Resources for bill that clarifies and expands GO TEXAN and GOTEPP Programsto enhance promotion of Texas agricultural products.
February 23, 2001 Sen. Lucio announces approval of Ms. Laurie G. Lozano to the Texas Commission on the Arts by the Senate Nominations Committee
February 21, 2001 Senate Committees Pass Landmark Colonia Legislation
February 14, 2001 Sen. Lucio announces confirmation of Mr. Nicholas Serafy by Senate Nominations Committee for Texas Youth Commission
February 14, 2001 Sen. Lucio holds a press conference on "Transportation and Workforce"
February 7, 2001 Sen. Lucio joins effort to reduce nursing shortage in the state
February 7, 2001 Sen. Lucio files legislation to help prioritize public school counselors' responsibilities and to commission study of counseling duties
February 2, 2001 Sen. Lucio files measure to allow Border counties limited ordinance making authority to improve living conditions
January 17, 2001 Press Conference Requesting Federal Border Official.
January 25, 2001 Sen. Lucio to file Senate Resolution requesting President Bush and Congress to allow an exchange of health information between Mexico and Texas
January 23, 2001 Sen. Lucio issues statement concerning needs of Border to be addressed by 77th Legislature
January 10, 2001 Sen. Lucio to host Roundtable Discussion on Education for lower Rio Grande Valley - CORRECTION: State Education Commissioner Jim Nelson to attend morning session only due to time constraints
January 10, 2001 Sen. Lucio to host Roundtable Discussion on Education for lower Rio Grande Valley
January 9, 2001 Sen. Lucio to file measure that establishes a three-member Texas Education Commission for increased representation
January 3, 2001 Lucio Appointed to Powerful Senate Committees: Finance, Border Affairs, Business & Commerce, and Natural Resources


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William L. "Bill" Biwersi
MADISON-William L. "Bill" Biwersi, age 66, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 13, 1946, in Madison, the son of Lester W. and Thomasine (Miller) Biwersi. Bill graduated from Lodi High School, where he loved track and football. After high school he was drafted and served in the Vietnam War. Bill was very proud to serve his country. He was united in marriage to Connie Lovick on Feb. 27, 1971. Bill was a member of the D.A.V. and Dane American Legion. He worked for Oscar Meyer for 15 years, and for 25 years at USPS, retiring in 2008. In his spare time Bill enjoyed volunteer coaching Track. He was a charter member of the DeForest Booster Club. He enjoyed biking, spending time outdoors and time spent with his family and friends. Anyone who knew him loved him.
Bill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Connie; sons, Troy (Aimee) Biwersi and Mark (Jennifer) Biwersi; five grandchildren, Kiera, Kyan, River, Gabriel and Kenzie; mother, Thomasine Biwersi; brother, Douglas (Liz) Hauda); and sister, Thomasine Ann Thompson. He was preceded in death by his father.
Details of a Celebration of Life will appear in Tuesday's paper. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care and support. "To my friends…what a ride!" On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Hi LLLadies,
I discovered I had a lipase issue when pumping for Lilah when she was already 11 months old. So I'm checking this now with Beatrix... I pumped some milk last week and froze it. I checked it today - it does not have excess lipase. Does this mean I am good to go to start pumping for my freezer stash without scalding? Or should I scald half of it just in case? I just don't want to freeze a bunch of milk and have Beatrix go to the sitter with vomit milk on her first day.
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Home List of Titles Plasma-enhanced synthesis of bioactive polymeric coatings from monoterpene alcohols: a combined experimental and theoretical study
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/89052
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- Plasma-enhanced synthesis of bioactive polymeric coatings from monoterpene alcohols: a combined experimental and theoretical study
- Author(s)
- Bazaka, Kateryna; Jacob, Mohan V.; Truong, Vi Khanh; Wang, Feng; Pushpamali, Wickrama Arachchilage Anoja; Wang, James Y.; Ellis, Amanda V.; Berndt, C. C.; Crawford, Russell J.; Ivanova, Elena P.
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- This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of a novel organic polymer coating for the prevention of the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the solid surface of three-dimensional objects. Substrata were encapsulated with polyterpenol thin films prepared from terpinen-4-ol using radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition. Terpinen-4-ol is a constituent of tea tree oil with known antibacterial properties. The influence of deposition power on the chemical structure, surface composition, and ultimately the antibacterial inhibitory activity of the resulting polyterpenol thin films was studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), water contact angle measurement, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and 3-D interactive visualization and statistical approximation of the topographic profiles. The experimental results were consistent with those predicted by molecular simulations. The extent of bacterial attachment and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) production was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal scanning laser microscopy (CSLM). Polyterpenol films deposited at lower power were particularly effective against P. aeruginosa due to the preservation of original terpinen-4-ol molecules in the film structure. The proposed antimicrobial and antifouling coating can be potentially integrated into medical and other clinically relevant devices to prevent bacterial growth and to minimize bacteria-associated adverse host responses.
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- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Molecular Simulation
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Industrial Research Institute Swinburne
- Source
- Biomacromolecules, Vol. 11, no. 8 (2010), pp. 2016-2026
- Publication year
- 2010
- FOR Code(s)
- 03 Chemical Sciences; 06 Biological Sciences; 09 Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Atomic force microscopy; Bacterial growth prevention; Polymer coating; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Terpinen-4-ol; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
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- American Chemical Society
- 1525-7797
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- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 American Chemical Society. The publisher does not allow institutions to archive either the accepted manuscript or the published version of the article.
- Additional information
- This study was supported in part by Advanced Manufacturing Co-operative Research Centre (AMCRC); an Australian Postgraduate Award; an Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Postgraduate Award (AINSE PGRA) and two Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Awards. The authors acknowledge funding and support from the Rural Industry Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC); the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry of Australia (DAFF) as a part of Science and Innovation Award for Young. Supporting material for this paper is available at http://pubs.acs.org.
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- Andy Milstead: Row crops and cattle a winning combo
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• "This year will be the first since I started farming that I haven't added some land," says Tippah County, Miss. farmer Andy Milstead.
• "But I'm not concerned. Right now, with row crops and cattle, I really don't see a need to expand. Rather, I want to do more to improve on what I'm already doing."
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GETTING READY for another season, Andy Milstead makes a burndown application on one of his fields near Walnut, Miss.
Andy Milstead always knew he wanted to be a farmer, the same as his father and grandfather had been here in the hills of Tippah County, Miss., not that far from the Tennessee state line.
"But," he says laughingly, "my mother wasn't too happy about my career choice. Dad died in 1999, and Mother thought I ought to put my ag econ degree to work and get a job with a company that had a good retirement program.
"So, after I graduated from Mississippi State University in 2002, I went to work for a big co-op in another state — and it took just two days for me to know that kind of life wasn't for me. I didn't have the slightest doubt about what I wanted to do the rest of my life. I knew the farm was where I wanted to be."
He came back to the family's home place outside the town of Walnut, rented a small amount of acreage, and has gradually expanded his row crop/cattle backgrounding/trucking operation.
"I've been fortunate," he says. "Things have just fallen into place, and the operation has grown every year. I've been able to pick up additional land almost every year, and am now at a size I'm comfortable with."
Ten years later, he says, "I haven't regretted one minute of it. I've been blessed to have been able to grow, to add a full-time employee, and to be making a living in the community where I grew up. Even my mother now accepts that farming is what I was meant to do and that I can put my degree to work in running an efficient operation and using effective marketing tools.
"Ben Adams came to work with me four years ago part-time, and as business picked up he was able to join me full-time. He's been a real asset to the operation."
Now, Milstead is farming 750 acres of row crops and backgrounding 800 head of cattle annually. From 2004 to 2006, he also ran a small livestock feed business, "but as the farm needed more of my time, I decided to get out of that. We've also done some custom harvesting and livestock hauling — I recently bought a truck/trailer rig for that."
Altogether, he farms about 60 different fields, but all are within a 7- or 8-mile radius, "so I don't have to do all that much moving of equipment." The largest field is 65 acres, the smallest 1 acre.
"I've grown corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton," Milstead says. "My grandfather grew cotton, and my father last had cotton in 1981. From the time I started farming on my own, I wanted to grow cotton. Each year, I'd say I was going to do it, but something would happen and I'd put it off.
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"Starting in the fall of 2010 everything just fell into place — the weather was good and we were able to get some land bedded up. The price of cotton moved up and in 2011, I planted my first cotton crop. The weather was great, and even with one field that didn't do well, I wound up with an 830 pound average and was able to sell at a very profitable price. I planted Phytogen 375, which performed really well. With the high corn and soybean prices in 2012, I didn't plant any cotton, but I will have some this year."
His cotton is ginned at Farmers Gin at Ashland, Miss., and he sells it through Staplcotn. Most of his grain goes to ADM at Memphis.


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Library, arts alliance open joint facility
March 1, 2012 —
HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) and the Wayne County Public Library (WCPL) will celebrate the grand re-opening at their new office and classroom space at 812 Main St., in the Jason Torrey Land Office on Friday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. WCPL's Executive DirectorTamara Murray, said, "During tough economic times, non-profits need creative strategies to support programs, personnel and events. Collaboration is a paradigm shift, a new way of thinking and relating to resources, values and expertise that encourages individual sustainability and shared success."
The first course held at the new ground-floor Main St. facility will be "The Secret Lives of Plastic Bags," the first of a new series of eco-friendly craft classes, on Saturday, March 3. On Saturday, March 10 the classroom will offer "Travel with Watercolor", a workshop where participants learn about using pocket-sized watercolor sets that allow them to take their painting along with them. Start times, registration fees, and WCAA member discounts vary per class, so visit or contact the arts alliance for details. Email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 570/390-4420.


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Blue-Who?..Rockies take Two
4-17-11 Cubs vs Rockies Game 3
Weather: 68 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 29 mph, L to R.
Att: 42,212
At this point in this series the Rockies and Cubs are tied at 1-1.
First bobblehead game of the year and it's a cool one. Lots of folks showed up early. They showed up early because it's the Ubaldo Jimenez commerative no-hitter bobblehead and there's only 10,000 of them.
Hunter and I got ours 🙂
We sort of missed our chance to go onto the field for autographs so we stayed in the pavilion for batting practice.
Gary X has proved to me in a very short time that he is a master at autograph collecting.
Staying turned out to a wise move as I snagged my first homerun ball on the fly. I can't tell you how good it felt and it was a nice catch to boot. In my head it was nice to know I still got it. I gave that ball away to a little guy there with his folks.
Once again Hunter showed his Pops how it's done and by the end of BP he managed to snag four baseballs, two of which he gave away to young Rockies fans. Hunter "gets it" and I couldn't be more proud of my guy.
Here are a few pre-game shots.
Best shorts of the game.
Some VERY cool dudes I work with.
Captain Earthman trying to "Phone Home"
Here are the game shots in absolutely no order.
I call this one "Flying Cargo".
Here's a breakdown of the Helton/Herrera collision over by first base.
I see this at every game. So here's:
"That person who wears a Broncos shirt to a Rockies game"
I'm sure I'll have at least one of these a game for ya.
In what was a tied game going into the 8th inning. The Rockies decided it was time to end the stalemate and opened up a can of something?
Rockies scored four runs to make the score 9-5. Huston Street did what he normally does in the ninth, and the Rockies take two out of three from the Chicago Cubs.
Here's Homeboy Tom Helmer doing what he normally does.
I recently did a phone interview with Michael Posner who works in the Commissioners Office. It was arranged by Sarah Leer of MLB.
Michael is the Program Director for the Baseball Authentication Program for Major League Baseball.
I have wanted to interview a Baseball Authenticator for a long time and with the help of Queen Geri and Sarah, Michael and I had very informative chat for about twenty minutes.
In the near future I hope to actually chat with a Baseball Authenticator that works at Coors Field and get a feel for what he does. I plan to do this blog entry in two parts so look for Part 1 in the near future.
Great stuff about baseball authentication… Really nice guy, I learned a lot from Michael.
I"m "D" The Rockpile Ranter and if you haven't noticed I'm upping my game.
I'm thinking about giving "Live Blogging" another shot. I'm a little better prepared this time so we'll see how it goes.
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Another great blog D. My favorite pic is the one of Herrera leaping – just hanging out in mid-air! I'm very interested in reading about the authenticator program. You should write it like a magazine article, and try to sell it to Sports Illustrated or a baseball magazine or somewhere. It's probably something most fans (except yours) don't think or know about. You'd be doing our entire country a great service! Maybe Alanna Rizzo would interview you for Root television! Then you'd go on the Tonight Show or Letterman . . . maybe not. But it's something to imagine! See you at the ballpark soon! -Geri
Man this entry is loaded with shots! I think you are enjoying your new camera, I know that I am. Great that the Rox pulled out a win in this game to take the series. I went Monday night and nearly saw a no-no by Timmy Lincecum. Excellent that you snagged your first BP HR catch of the season. This is the year that you get a gamer! I can feel it!
– Peas Out, Ken
Hey D,
WOW!!!!! Those are some unbelievable shots you got. You really should do that for a living!
So glad we didn't get swept by the Giants. The team's got to figure out how to win more games against them.
When's your next game. I'm definitely going May 1st but might try to go before then.
Keep taking those amazing pix!
Queen Geri- Thanks, actually Sports Illustrated has done an article already about the same thing. As always I appreciate your support and kind words..Thanks for your help with this too.
KEN-Yes I am, the game homer will happen someday. I got a feel'n it'll be special🙂
R-LUV-Wish I could do it for a living, I love taking pictures at Coors Field. AGREED, glad this wasn't a sweep. My next games are April 29 + 30th and possibly the 1st.
Hey man, awesome blog this year so far.
I was curious, ar those front row outfield tickets available to purchase at the box office? Im planning on flying out to Coors over Memorial Day weekend and Im just curious if that front row is for like, season ticket holders only or something.
Anyway, man. Once I confirm Im coming out Ill drop you a line. I dont know if you remember me from last year at the Royals game. We regonized each other but really didnt say hi. Lol. But I high fived you. Good stuff
WAYNE-Thank you and I think I remember you from KC. It's hard to get a ticket in the front row as they are all season ticket holder seats now. Every now and then you see one on Stubhub. Unfortunately you can't just go up to the ticket window and get a seat there. Let me know when you'll be out and I'll see if I can make that game. Take care brotha…D


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When SRM developed their wireless PC VI, we were pleased to offer the reliability of the SRM PowerMeter system with the unbridled simplicity of the ANT+ compatible wireless system -- just a crank and a computer and nothing to spoil the beauty of your racing bike. Now with the arrival of the latest PowerControl version, the SRM PC 7, your simplicity and convenience gets upgraded to a smaller and lighter package with a longer battery life.
If one powermeter is the Pro's choice, it has to be SRM. And part of having so many units on bikes in the peloton means that SRM gets top-notch feedback from those using their systems. Reports from the field indicated that the PC VI was tricky to fit between aero bars on some rider's setups. So the German trailblazers at SRM took it back to the drawing board and created a newer, sleeker, and narrower version. You'll see that the button layout on the PC 7 is now at the bottom enabling the squarer shape. Two other major improvements were made as well. It uses a Li-polymer battery to improve run-time to 120 hours as compared to 30 hours for the PC VI. It will spend more time on your handlebars and less time on the charger. And the PC 7 also now has a motion sensor. It will detect your ride start and turn on automatically.
The SRM PC 7 has a backlight display that makes it easier to read in certain atmospheric conditions. The display will show your current Power in watts, Cadence, Speed (mph/kph), Heart Rate, Energy (Kj), Training Zones, Intervals, Temperature (F/C), Altitude (m/ft), Ride Time, and Clock with averages and maximum figures for each value. You can set the PC 7 to record and store data at intervals ranging from 0.5 to 5 seconds. The recording interval will determine how much total data can be stored in the unit. Shorter intervals means more data per hour, so you'll fill up the built-in memory faster. For reference, a one second interval will yield 130 hours of memory to store your ride data before you'll need to download via the integrated mini-USB interface.
The ANT+ compatibility allows the PC 7 to sync with all SRM wireless crankset PowerMeters and any ANT+ or ANT+Sport speed sensors and heart rate chest straps. It comes with SRMWin software, but you may also use Training Peaks, WKO+, and other power analysis software to review your data.
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There are a lot of Ant+ head units available nowadays and it seems that most riders overlook the Power Control 7 in favor of devices with GPS function. Here's why the PC7 is the best option if you're concerned about the accuracy of your power data.
The SRM records data on an 'event based' basis. That event is a full revolution of the crank arm. With each full revolution of the cranks, your data is collected and sent to the head unit. What happens when you don't finish a full revolution of the crank is where the PC7 has it's value over other head units. Data is sent from the crank to the head unit in bundles once every four seconds (one recording per second). Every time you coast, without finishing that last pedal stroke the crank can't quite process that last bit of data so it assumes that you continued at the same intensity that you were just riding at for those final 3 seconds before sending off that next bundle of 4 data points. So for three seconds that should show a value of 0 watts, your device is actually recording three seconds of whatever intensity you were just riding at previous to 0 watts. Every time you stop pedaling there'll be three seconds of data that are incorrectly recorded.
With the SRM PC7 and the SRMWin software, these erroneous data points are cleaned up. If you're using any other ANT+ head unit this is not the case. When looking at a road race, crit, mtb, or CX file (any ride where you stop and start pedaling frequently) this can have a very significant implication on the quality of the data you've recorded.
If you're going to train with power, you ought to record the data as accurately and precisely as possible and the SRM PC 7 bundled with an SRM wireless crankset allows you to do this better than any other ANT+ head unit on the market.
Great review, thanks Travis!
thank you ... explains a lot!
Can you use this head unit with a Quarq...
Can you use this head unit with a Quarq crank power meter?
waip932190, This computer is only designed to work with the SRMs. If you have a Quarq, your best bet is the Garmin or the Joule.
Yes you can. I have it paired with my Red Quarq. You need to enable the SRM setting in the settings of the crank. basically, get the Quarq app on the apple store, get a USB stick and you can connect tot he crank to enable this
Can the srm 7 be used indoors. Is the...
Can the srm 7 be used indoors. Is the backlight strong enought to read.
marp696161, The display is fine indoors. The backlight just provides a bit more contrast for those days its hard to see.


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Comments: I have being playing tennis for 40 years and use all the best racquets available. This racquet is a
superb product. I tried the newer 6.1 BLX and decided to go with the older K 6.1, in terms of stability and power it will be very
difficult to improve on it. This is the climax!
From: Alex, 7/12
String type and tension: Luxilon ALU Power Big Banger @ 53 lbs
Comments: I've used this K Factor a couple of times now, and i have to say it's a
great racquet. I feel like I have much more control now, as I rarely
hit a shot long and and can swing harder and more freely without
worrying so much about the ball flying on me. At first, serves felt
much weaker than with my Liquidmetal 4, but it just needs some
getting used to. I am going to put some Golden Set SnakeBite 16
strings on them at 58 pounds, which should give me some more bite.
Overall, a beautiful racquet that boosts confidence.
From: Thomas, 6/12
String Type: Wilson NXT
Comments: Loved this racquet, I play with a 6.1 90 BLX, still my racquet of choice but I occasionally switch around
to this one when I feel I'm hitting off and weaker. Really easy to swing with this racquet, can generate really good headspeed, as
well as a good combo of power and spin. The 95 headsize gives a bigger sweetspot than the BLX. Probably the best serving stick
I've had, definitely got some extra pace and much more kick. This racquet though is a bit stiff, which is why I didn't make the full
switch, a bit harsh on the arm sometimes, so I didn't want to risk the injury. A bit lacking in control as well compared the BLX but
not by much. Overall this is one of the best racquets I've played with, it suits my game, a better alternative to the BLX in terms of
power and pace if you need to get some juice on the serve. I've played with the KProstaff 88 as well, I think this racquet could be
called a more user-friendly version, but still a bit stiff, and doesn't have that whip I get from the 6.1 90.
From: Ahmed, 1/12
Comments: Awesome service from Tennis Warehouse. Ordered from UK on late Sunday US time and the racquet
arrived on Wednesday in UK around 1pm. That's fast. I had custom strings as well. This racquet is awesome. I normally play with
weight around 280-290 grams unstrung, I was worried I wouldn't be able to handle this new racquet. But instead I was able to
handle it perfectly and was able to pull off a lot solid shots and was able to hit the corners and lines. Once I got the racquet going,
I didn't need to put much effort into the shots to return the fast and powerful balls hit at me. Serving with this racquet is also
great. I think I have found the right racquet, I will be using this racquet for many years as long as I don't break it and Tennis
Warehouse don't stop selling it.
From: Tony, 10/11
String type and tension: Luxilon Big Banger Rough at 58 lbs
Comments: Wow! I used to play with the Head MicroGel Radical MP and switching to this my shots were more
controlled and had way more spin. The smaller head size took some getting used to but once I did this racquet became a sniper
From: Danny, 9/11
String type and tension: Kirschbaum Pro Line II at 56 lbs
NTRP Rating: 6.0
Comments: I've yet to hit with this racquet, but I wanted to comment on the superb look and feel of the stick, as
well as the fantastic service from Tennis Warehouse. By far the best service and fastest postage I've ever witnessed. I ordered the
racquet with custom hybrid stringing on Friday (Australian time) and it arrived Monday morning. Fantastic! The stringer also did a
fantastic job. Thank you so much Tennis Warehouse.
From: Matthew, 9/11
String type and tension: Signum Pro Poly-Plasma 17 at 57lbs, Luxilon ALU-Power Ice at 55lbs
Comments: I gave up on Wilson Prostaff's for a number of years after getting shoulder problems from using an
ncode 6.1 18 x 20 with poly a few years ago. After trying many different flexy frames, I figured I'd try the 6.1 one more time with
the open string pattern and with a softer string and lo and behold, I really like it. I can use a very relaxed swing and let the heft of
the frame do the work. I get great spin and placement and even with a poly hybrid, if I give myself a day or two in between
sessions, my shoulder is no worse off than with my KI5 and the power level is much higher than with my Pro Kennex. Where this
frame shines is on serve and at the net. If my arm holds up this will be a keeper. I will go with full gut next string job and I should
be fine.
From: Bill. 5/11
String type and tension: Tourna Multi Irradated 16 @ 58 lbs
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Ok, I usually don't care much about this kind of stuff to bother posting a review, but having played with
this racquet I had a feeling of "Where have you been all my life." I play with a eastern one-handed backhand and eastern forehand,
and this racquet suited me perfectly. It had incredible control, and it is much easier to hit a wide variety of spin. Volleys were great
also. Although the power rating is low, it forces you to create your own, and often I find myself pinning my opponent to the fence.
Don't be fooled with this racquet YOU can generate crazy pace and spin. But there are a few problems, the racquet is very much on
the heavier side so if you have trouble with heavy racquets in general, this one is no exception. Serving takes a while to get used
to, as it is tough to get fast racquet head speed on it. Smaller headsize was a huge problem in the beginning when I used it but
you'll get used to it quickly, if you frame hits frequently with a bigger headsize you should avoid this racquet. Also if you are
someone who has trouble with generating pace, then avoid this racquet as you will need good technique and form to generate any
sort of power. But in all, this racquet is perfect for someone who is a bit advance and familiar with the game.
From: Anon. 5/11
String type and tension: Babolat Pro Hurricane 17, 59 lbs
Comments: This racquet is amazing. Great control combined with moderate power. This racquet is grade A and if
you try it out you for sure will be taking one home.
From: Palmer, Lexington, North Carolina, United States. 5/11
String type and tension: Forten @ 57 lbs
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: I've been playing with the Ksix-one 95 for over 2 years now and don't ever plan on changing. When I
first started using the K95, I didn't really get a good feel from it but after hitting with it for a couple of days, it started to grow on
me and when I put in a full bed of Pro Supex Big Ace, it got even better. With the new strings, I got more pop, feel, control and a
lot of spin. I still had to generate more power on my own but that's something I like. After snapping my strings, I used full
Tecnifibre Syn Gut which was a mistake and went back to the good ole Pro Supex.
From: Andy, CA, USA. 5/11
Comments: I have only had the Wilson KSix-One 95 racquet for about a year and a half but it has been an awesome
racquet to use. Of course as with all racquets it is not a one size fits all racquet. Here are some of the things that have made me
stay with this racquet over some of the other racquets that I have demoed and tried out. 12.3 oz. Strung Weight: This racquet is a
heavy-weight among racquets. At first it is kind of hard to get used to since I was using a 8-9 oz. racquet and I was afraid of
losing the speed and agility I had with my older racquet but I quickly found that extra weight is more toward my style. It took me
about 2-3 weeks to get used to the heavier racquet but the weight really helped me power through my shots. My wrists and
shoulders got much stronger, improving my serve and my overall groundstrokes. I could hit heavier balls that I normally had
trouble with. 8 points Head Light: This is probably the biggest reason I love this racquet. It's one of the heftier racquets out there
but with all the weight being in the handle it seems lighter than it should be. Most heavy racquets are hard to maneuver around at
the net but with the head of the racquet being so much lighter it moves around quite quickly allowing for great reflex volleys and
overheads. 95 in. Head Size: I have always had trouble keeping my shots from going out. My power was hard to control and I had
a hard time putting enough spin on the ball. The smaller head size caused me quite a few unforced errors in the first couple
months but quickly became beneficial as I had a lot more control on my shots.
From: Anon. 4/11
Comments: I've been so consistent since I used this. I hit powerful serves, groundstrokes, excellent angles in
volleys, anything.
From: Arden, Manila, Philippines. 4/11
String type and tension:F orten Poly @ 55 lbs mains/crosses
NTRP Rating: 5.5
Comments: OK, FINALLY, I can do this. Don't laugh, but until now I had been using my vintage Dunlop Max 200G
Pro (85 sq in). As I am getting older, I have had the foresight (not necessarily the need) to find something to replace them; I
wanted something with similar specs and playability but with 10 more square inches.
I've purchased and hit with too many racquets to name. By chance I grabbed a 4 3/8 (18x20) demo of this fine specimen and
immediately fell in love. I can honestly say this is the first racquet I have hit with that plays just as good as or slightly better than
the 200G. I am 6'2" 210 lb with a Steffi Graf type forehand (meaning I am slightly behind the ball), and I rely greatly on the slice
backhand for both offense and defense; however, my primary attacking style is the serve and volley. I haven't liked previous
versions of the 6.1 especially on serves and backhands, but with this gem I have pinpoint placement with power on serve, and I
can hit penetrating shots.
From: Martez, Hill Air Force Base, US, U.S.A. 4/11
Deciding between Luxilon Big Banger/Wilson Sensation hybrid and Volkl V-Fuse @ 55 lbs.
NTRP Rating: 4.5+
Comments: I'm so glad this racquet came back to the warehouse! It has excellent control, insane power and superb
plow through. It may tire my arm for using it for a week straight, but it definitely served as an extension to it. In fact, I had given
up my brand new Aeropro Drive GT for another stick. Bravo Wilson, well done. I like them better than the BLXs.
From: Adir. 4/11
String type and tension: Forten Poly 16 @ 55lbs
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: This racquet is plain amazing. From by top spin forehand to my flat backhand, my slices, volleys, and
serves, this racquet is the way to go. I tried the Head Liquid Metal, Babolat Areo Pro Cortex and wilson once again beat the
competition. With the super thin beam I was able to control all my shots for pin point accuracy, then for the big winner. With its
low power, anyone will be able to swing as hard as they like and still hit near the baseline. I am a 3.5 player but still highly enjoy
this racquet to hit with, The K-Six one 95 his one of the heavier racquets I've used but then allows me to hit a very penetrating
shot. I highly recommend this racquet for all those hit alot of spin, and hard....I love this racquet and never would go back to the
other competition...way to go Wilson you done it again with a perfect Racquet.
From: Nick, North Carolina, U.S.A. 02/10
String type and tension:Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex 16G
NTRP Rating:3.5
Comments: Great stick! I would definitely recommend getting the 18x20 to give ya a little more life out of the
strings. It seems a little heavy, and took about a week for my arm to get used to it. You feel like god when you hit it in the center.
From: Boom Boom, 02/10
String type and tension:58 lbs
Comments: I've had this racquet for one year, and I am very satisfied with it. I admit that it has some areas of
opportunity, like the small sweet spot that does not forgive out-of-the-center hits and the elbow pain you will get if your timing
is not right. However, when hitting the ball right, there is no other racquet like this one. Great control, feel, and spin. Even
though the racquet has not much power and I am not a big hitter, I am still able to hit some winners once in a while. Great racquet
From: Ricardo, Mexico
String type and tension: Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex 16, 62 lbs
NTRP Rating: 3.5
Comments: I received a demo of this racket just today through UPS, as
well as the K Six-One Tour 90 and the Dunlop Aerogel 200. I must say,
this one stood out. The spin capability was INCREDIBLE, especially since
I use a full western grip. I was cranking balls deep into the court with
awesome precision. My volleys increased ten fold. I can get a low ball
with ease and slice with much back spin. My serves are much more
powerful with much more spin. 10/10, a MUST DEMO!
From: Bryce, Ohio, USA 01/10
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: This is a great racquet with good control and solid groundstrokes. Volleying is a little more difficult for
me due to the size of the head. The main problem is that this racquet is giving me a serious case of tennis elbow.
From: Denny, San Diego, CA, USA, 01/10
String type and tension: 60 lbs
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: This racquet is so far my favorite racquet ever. I kind of bought this on a whim because I love Wilson
racquets. I had previously been using the k6.1 team which I like, but it wasn't very nice on my arm and I couldn't make it work for
me. This racquet how ever is very nice with my game. I use heavy topspin on my forehand and backhand and with the open
string pattern it made it very easy to access the spin. My serve has always been my week point because I'm not very consistent
with it but it came a lot more naturally with this racket for some reason. Forehand was very consistent when I bent my knees and
swung with a lose arm. Backhand was easily my favorite shot because I found I could place it with ease. Volleys were clean and I
just need to work on them more before they are amazing. all in all 9.5 out of 10 stars
From: Adam Perkins, Kansas, United States. 01/10
String type and tension: Mains: Wilson KGut 58 Crosses: Luxilon Original: 58
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Great Racket with wonderful feel. Its power is easy to generate with the weight that it has. The open
string pattern generates a TON of spin its crazy I use a full western grip and this racket has helped me create the types of shots
how i want when I want. The only problem that I have with it is that the uhh nothing nothing at all there is nothing wrong with this
From: Phil, Texas 12/09
String type and tension:56 Wilson super spin and Wilson Enduro tour
Great racket, lots of control but it is heavy. It feels good for the 1st few matches but after a while, my elbow really began to feel it.
You must have good mechanics to take advantage of this racket - definitely for advanced players.
From: J.R, Bronx, NY 12/09
String type and tension: Wilson Sensation
NTRP Rating: 3.5
Comments: Excellent racquet. I am using the Asian version so it's a bit lighter. Serving with this racquet is epic and
performing spin leaves you with wonders.
From: Nicolai, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 11/09
String type and tension: Babolat Pro Hurricane @ 60lbs
Comments: This racquet is great. I get so much more spin on my groundstrokes and serve than my old KBlade 98.
Volleys are good. It's a little clunky at the net because of the weight. This might be because I am a freshman on my high school
varsity tennis team, and I'm not that strong. The pros of this racquet are way better than they single con of this racquet. You wont
be disappointed buying this racquet.
From: Stewart, Houston, Texas, United States. 11/09
String type and tension:mains-Kirschbaum spiky shark 16 at 59, crosses-Wilson Reaction 16 at 59
Comments: This is a great racquet! The pros: Excellent stability, good level of power and control if strung at right
tension with poly strings. Cons: No two sticks are the same weight. I bought my first stick in April this year and its less head light
(even balance) than stick I bought last week. I played with the more head light racquet last night and it feels like my tennis elbow
has made a return, albeit not as bad as when I used to play with the K Blade 93.
From: Anon, Brussels, Belgium. 11/09
String type and tension: Luxilon Big Banger
Comments: This racquet provides a very solid response. Evey shot feels great and you can take charge of the point.
Much better than the ksix one 95 team racquet. That was way too light and not stiff. Overall Amazing racquet.
From: Matt, Grand Rapids, Michigan 11/09
String type and tension: hybrid
Comments: I'm sorry to say but this frame really has a couple of issues if you compare with previous Pro Staffs.
First of all it has become too stiff, and that has made the sweet spot a tad smaller than on my Hyper pro staff carbon. The feel of
the ball on impact is now also to dampened for my taste. Further it is to overpowered and unpredictable for my taste when
swing'ing out full throttle. The ball bounces off the stringbed too quickly, and that makes adjustments in the hitting moment
impossible. Since the introduction of the Pro Staff in the '80s, I have really loved this range and have had a lot of the different
frames in this range over the years. The outstanding feature was always the predictable response. I more or less had the Wilson
logo tattooed in my forehead... My guess is that Wilson with this K-factor-frame has tried to broaden the target customer by
putting in more power and dampened feel. And it might be the "right" decision, but for me personally, I prefer my old Hyper Pro
staff. They have more feel, more predictability, easier to put in last minute topspin with the wrist; more players stick. Upside on
the K-factor might be stability, softness on the arm on impact and power, but again: that is not what I hoped to find. Finally: if
you are buying more than one frame, be sure to weigh them and check that the balance is the same. The three frames I bought
was quite different in both weight and balance. Please Wilson: put the old Hyper Pro Staff Carbon 6.1 back in production, with
precision in weight and balance... I've only got one playable frame left...
From: John, Sweden, 09/09
String type and tension: Hybrid soft nylon cross and Babolat Hurricane mains tension 53
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: First off this racquet is NOT heavy at all. It's definitely "HEAVY" in racquet terms, but the head light
balance makes it quite maneuverable. So don't let the weight intimidate you. Maybe if your a freshman in high school I can see
why some would think it's heavy. If you're not strong enough, just hit the weight room. First thing I noticed was the POWER of this
racquet, whew! TONS of plow through and stability. Because of my very long, and fast swing style, many balls sailed long on me in
the beginning, but once I held back a bit and put more spin on the ball, I was in groove with my groundstrokes. Like many other
reviews have said, this is an excellent racquet for serving. I could tell the weight of the frame really added more pop on my serves
when compared to my other racquet. Also noticed more punch on my volleys. The frame is very rock solid at net. If you have the
strength, shots, and skills, this racquet is only going to make your game better. So go get a bagful NOW!
From: Jonathan, Philadelphia, PA 09/09
String type and tension: Wilson Ultimate Duo 58 lbs
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: I've been only playing tennis for 2 years and I never found a racquet that has more control than the
KSix-One 95. I love this racquet. It feels nice when i do my ground strokes and serves. Very consistent.
From: Mik, Sac, Ca 09/09
String type and tension: Babolat Pro Hurricane 57lbs
Comments: This is a great racquet: good spin potential, a lot of power, and above average control. The swing
weight is gigantic, but that gives it amazing plow. You will no be pushed around with this racquet. The one complaint I have with
this racquet is the high stiffness. It gave me tennis elbow and I switched to the NSix-One 95 and my elbow problems have since
gone away. So if you're elbow and shoulders can take the hit from this racquet, it's a good buy.
From: Anon. 8/09
Comments: This is simply an exquisitely crafted racquet. Prior to my obtainment of this marvel, I was hopelessly
lost when it came to the game of tennis. This miraculous racquet has endlessly aided me in my quest to surpass my excellent
friend, Phun. When I came across this racquet, all my prayers were answered. With it, I was able to maintain impeccable control on
my strokes whilst generating significant power. A warning to Phun, my old friend, henceforth, you shall never best me again.
From: Ferdinand, Liverpool, Great Britain. 8/09
String type and tension: Luxilon Big Banger 58
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: This racquet is fantastic! But first things first, I am from Hong Kong and the racquet I bought was the
Asian version which only weighs lighter at 310g (10.9oz) unstrung. Nevertheless, putting some lead tape to match the stats of the
European or USA versions is fine too as my coach does this with the X version of this racquet which only has a different swing
weight of 30g less than the one displayed at tennis warehouse.
I'm used to playing with a 105 headsize frame and switching to a 95 sq.in was really frightening. Strangely however, this actually
benefited me as swinging with a smaller head size helped me generate a lot of pace on the ball due to more racquet-head speed.
Even my dad, who uses the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick GT noticed a significant change.
Plus, thanks to Wilson's new Karophite Black Technology and the slightly smaller head size, I had a lot of control on the ball which
kept my balls from sailing long, unlike racquets of bigger headizes. For players on the lower side of intermediate players (like me),
I do recommend stringing the racquet at 55 pounds because it balances out the control and power while still maintaining excellent
feel and touch.
Surprisingly, I also found that despite having a smaller headsize, I didn't find any dead spots in the racquet so it was quite
forgiving. The open 16 x 18 string pattern gave me plenty of spin which kept my balls smudging the line every time. My volleys
were usually stable which allowed me to end points fairly quickly.
From: anon. 08/09
Comments: I like this racquet! It is good at first, even thinking the head size maybe too small. I recommend for any
player having experience because it maybe too hard for beginning players to hit with it. Good control and also for power.
Sometimes when I'm playing with a friend my volleys feel so good to hit and am always winning points. Ground strokes are so
powerful and accurate if you try to hit with power and accuracy. All in all this racquet is good one!
From: Phun, Akron, Ohio, USA. 08/09
String type and tension: Tecnifibre X-1 Biphase, tension 58 lbs.
Headsize: 95 sq in.
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: At first I was afraid of the headsize (I used to use a 100sq in) but after using it it felt exactly like a
100sq in, maybe even better! Awesome on groundstrokes, slices and serves. Especially on volleys :)!
From: Keith, Vancouver 08/09
String type and tension: Wilson NXT 16
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Perfect combination of SPIN & POWER, Great on VOLLEYS, AMAZING racquet for SERVING!!! Get this
racquet! The best ever!
From: Gabriel, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 07/09
String type and tension: Luxilon big banger alu @ 58
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Love that it's head light and it makes it easy the maneuverability quite easy. The sweet spot is pretty
average but the feeling on hitting it just right is great. As a player racquet it is truly about control and with the right strokes this
thing will do anything you want. It's on the heavy side most definitely but unless you're swinging this stick for 3 hours you won't
be troubled. Great
groundstrokes, precise serving, and great for experienced players and
people looking to get better, A LOT better.
From: Ken, Toronto, Canada. 7/09
String type and tension: Babolat Pro Hurricane (Main) Babolat Xcel (Cross) 56lbs.
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: Been playing with this racquet for about 2 years and its a great frame. It definitely requires solid
ground strokes but I have never played with a frame that is so solid through the hitting zone. Contact feels great every time and it
offers the option to hit kick, slice, and flat serves all very well. Would highly recommend it.
From: Judd, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 07/09
String type and tension: Prince Tour Mains, gut crosses
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: I upgraded from a Pure Drive (PD) and love the solid feel from this stick. With the PD, returning a heavy
serve or volley meant the racquet spinning in my hand - it just couldn't handle anything hit hard. With this racquet it never budges
and feels like a hot knife through butter. Going up in weight plus a smaller head size was a bit of an adjustment, but the more you
play with it the more comfortable it becomes. You will need to have solid ground strokes and great preparation to wield this one -
lack of solid strokes will result in a poorly returned ball. The open string bed closely resembled the PD so generating spin isn't an
issue. The only CON would be when out of position or stretching out for the ball or trying to make a last second adjustment, the
weight of the racquet prohibits vs. the PD. Overall great stick, if frustrated, give it time and you will become a believer. One wish,
make the head slightly larger for us 4.5ers...
From: Rob, Atlanta, GA
String type and tension: Babolat Pro Hurricane 17g 55#'s
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: This racquet is great until it fatigues, then it's too flexible and power is too tough to generate. Still a
good touch/feel racquet, but I miss the feel from when I strung it the first time (when I bought it) the crispness, I may/may not get
a new one.
From: anon. 06/09
Comments: A very great and versatile racquet. The cosmetic looks great with a Tournagrip. I like this stick with VS
Gut 17, it gives good spin and control. I found this stick to be better suited to smooth serve and volleying. Big hitting baseliners
can find this racquet to be a good partner as well. There's useful pop and control is spot on. I added lead to the head @ 3 and 9
and a substantial amount under the handle. Great racquet for everyone.
From: Anon. 6/09
Comments: This is definitely the best racquet I've ever owned! It's a beautifully balanced racquet that affords super
control. This racquet has been perfect for my all-court game. It has a generous sweet spot, and it's rock solid on ground strokes,
volleys, and serves. It is a player's racquet, which means you have to generate your own power and use proper swing
From: Bill, Eustis, Florida, USA. 06/09
String type and tension: Gamma TNT2 17, medium tension
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: Too light. The response outside of the sweet spot is very dead, something I experienced a lot when
taking a rip at returns. I string all with gut and still had trouble getting pace because of the lack of any heft. The Kps88 is much
more reliable. I did really enjoy hitting serves, because the light weight and maneuverability really helped me get good kick and
slice, also the open string pattern assisted me when flattening out for the big one up the middle. :-) Okay racquet, I just need
something with more heft.
From: Parker, TX, USA. 06/09
String type and tension: Babolat vs gut 16 58/56
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Just bought two of these and love them. I am still adjusting to the weight as I switched from a lighter
frame, but love the feel. The racquet is so solid from all areas of the court. Love the groundstrokes with this one. o doubt the
most solid frame I have ever tried.
From: Greg, Boynton Beach, FL, USA. 05/09
String type and tension: Gamma syn, 58
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: I've used this racquet for 2+ years and it is positively the best frame I've ever hit with. This racquet
does demand a powerful swing. It definitely will not do the work for you. It is heavy, stiff, and requires a precise stroke. Not trying
to belittle anyone, but those having tennis elbow problems should check their groundstrokes or use a lighter more flexible frame.
From: Mike, Jacksonville, FL, USA. 05/09
String type and tension: Luxilon, 55
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: This is by far the best racquet I've ever used. It is a control racquet, but also has a good amount of
power. I use a hybrid of Signum Pro Poly Plasma mains and Babolat Super Fine Play crosses at 60lb and it works like a charm.
From: Matt, California, USA. 05/09
String type and tension: Signum PPP + Babolat SFP 60lb
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Hi Henry in Montevideo. I am using a combination of the Tecnifibre NRG (for the crosses) and Tecnifibre
Red Code on my Wilsons KSix-ones. Works very good. Try it for a good feel and durability. Cheers, Adam!
From: Adam, Spain. 05/09
String type and tension: Tecnifibre NRG and Red Code
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Just hit with this stick and all I can say is WOW!! Great spin, great power, control and touch. Best suited
to 4.5+ level players.
From: Nick, Ft. Lauderdale, USA, 04/09
String type and tension: Tecnifibre red code 17, 57 lbs
NTRP Rating: 6.0
Comments: I think this is a great stick. I have been using the K-90 for several years now and wanted to see if this
racquet would give a little more pop on serve. It certainly does have more power than the K-90, but not quite as much feel and
control. Noticeably stiffer. Overall, a fair trade to get more free, quick points on serve and more power with less effort. Take a
off the groundstrokes and the ball will stay in. Volleys are great and on par with the K-90 (except for the drop volley!). No racquet
does all things perfectly well, but this is pretty close.
From: Anon, USA. 4/09
String type and tension: Prince synth gut 60#
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: I bought two of these three months ago and I cannot find the right string and tension. I felt very
comfortable with my former ncodes 6.1 using polys 16 at 56lbs, but although the Ks feel even more stable and solid than the
ncodes, the Kfactors are turning me miserable. I agree with most of the people here that this racquet is second to none at serves
and volleys. I hit flat, slice and kick serves more easily than before and my volleys are solid-rock. However, I can't recover my
consistent ground strokes with these. I guess that it's a matter of strings / tension. I tried different polys 16 at 56, 54 and 52lbs,
and this week I was playing with 48lbs... and I'm not even close. Will change gauge and then try to synthetics, which I was
avoiding due to string break (I'm play with heavy top spin both sides and second serves)... will see. Cheers!
From: Henry, Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay. 04/09
String type and tension: several...
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Very pleased to buy this racquet. Nice spin potential and great serve are benefits of this monster, but
some problems on the volleys are occurred with my play. Maybe in the future will improve when I get used to it everyone should
find the right strings for this monster. It gives the best precision and power; think of getting some polyester strings to reduce the
power of this racquet..will see..but finally I give all credit to Wilson. The feeling and spin of the ksix doesn't compare to any other
From: Alen, CROATIA, Zagreb. 04/09
String type and tension: Wilson sensation 16
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: So I demoed this stick for two hours, and I completely agree with every comment about the
phenomenal control, spin, power, and plow-through. The stability on volleys and groundstrokes is very impressive. I felt like a
surgeon at the net. The only problem was I woke up the next morning with tennis elbow, and I've never had tennis elbow in 19
years of playing. Took me a week just to recover. After searching the Tennis Warehouse forums, I discovered this racket has a
reputation for being an arm breaker - quite a few K95 users have developed elbow or shoulder injuries.
From: Anon, CA, USA. 4/09
String type and tension: Wilson sensation 16 58lbs
NTRP Rating: 3.5-4.0
Comments: Wow, if you are predominantly a baseliner with a relatively compact swing with good drive through the
ball, oh my gosh bee-geebers, go out and get a bag full of these tomorrow! The stability of this racket going through the ball is
amazing. I have owned that spot 6 inches from the baseline with this stick. Nice spin, great control. My 2hbh is coming along very
nicely, but is still in "coming along" mode and with this racket even an occasional off-center strike still puts the ball deep. Your
opponent can hit the ball as hard as they want and this racket will laugh at them! I did find the racket very stable and precise
volleying as well, although a bit slow maneuvering. It says it is balanced 8 pts head light, but it feels like much of that weight is
way out on the head. The only real issue I had was with serving. My main gun is still the PSC 6.1-95, not the lightest racket on the
planet, but I found getting the K-factor comfortably through my service motion a bit of a chug. And even felt a little twinge in the
elbow after a few pounds -- and my elbow never hurts. When I did get good contact it was as awesome as everything else it did.
Amazing control and solid power. This is one very sweet racket, BY FAR the best of all the rackets I demoed (our group has had a
demo-fest over the past couple weeks), if I was a bit younger and stronger I would already have my order in for a couple K-factor
16x18's ------ may still.
From: Kurt, Ridgecrest, CA, USA, 04/09
NTRP Rating: Old 4.0
Comments: Oh my gosh, I love this racquet. I got it on Wednesday (from my pro shop) and
have loved it. I played a match with it minutes after getting strings put on it and immediately won 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Keep in mind
that this was a BRAND NEW racquet, no break in period. Feels great on volleys, great on groundstrokes, nice control and good spin
potential. My serve became 3x faster after only ONE HOUR of playing with it. I would DEFINITELY recommend it to any ADVANCED
player looking to really get serious and get a racquet worthy of their skill. I'm 14 and I stepped up from a 110 sq. in Head Agassi
Extreme XL beginner's racquet.
From: Siddharth, Cary, NC, United States of America. 3/09
String type and tension: Wilson Stamina 16L
NTRP Rating: 4.0 (on a bad day), 4.5 (on a good day)
Comments: This is a great racquet. Great comfort, power and control. This racquet boosted the level of my game a
lot, my backhand became much better.
From: Anon. 3/09
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: This racquet is absolutely amazing! A friend of mine let me hit with his and it was HEAVEN! You do have
to find the right string, but once done you will be hitting angles with ease. I will be ordering mine soon. GET THIS racquet.
From: Marcus, Lexington, NC, USA. 3/09
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: If you're thinking about buying this racquet definitely go for it. You have to be a somewhat advanced
player, but this racquet has great control due to the right amount of stiffness and the handle-heavy balance gives extra pace on
serves and depth on slices/volleys. I am a advanced junior player and I highly recommend this racquet.
From: Ben, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 3/09
String type and tension: Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16 gauge/58 lbs
NTRP Rating: 6.0
Comments: For the legions of players who, like me, have been loyal to the 6.1 line in all its incarnations: Fear not.
This will play like an old friend. As you know, each one had its trade-offs. This one trades a bit of the solid feel of the NCode for a
bit more pop and a bit more feel. It also plays just a bit lighter. But all the differences are slight. It's still the same heavy-but-
head-light, control-oriented frame we've known and loved. I played great with it the first time--whispered "Wow" to myself a
couple of times. But the best things about this racquet are not what has changed, but what hasn't. I'm about to order my second.
From: Len, Indiana. 2/09
String type and tension: Gosen Sheep Micro 17 60lb
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Demoed this racquet for about an hour. Good overall but too powerful and stiff for my taste.
From: AAA, NY, NY. 2/09
NTRP Rating: 4.5 - 5.0
Comments: Very stable with a lot of control, I liked it. I play with the Pro Staff original 95, which I love and this one
is somewhat similar but I didn't like the high swingweight. For some reason it's higher than the heavier K-90 so that's a little
strange. But good frame, if you're used to using a 12oz frame or heavier, you will definitely love the feel and the way this thing
From: Anon. 2/09
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Until I found this racquet I had never realized my potential. I hit one ball with this racquet while I was
demoing it and haven't touched another racquet since. This is the best racquet on the planet in my opinion. The best combination
of solid feel, precision, and pop for punishing serves and approach shots in a racquet that I have ever played with. You do have to
find the correct stings to suit your game, however. But as soon as you do your opponents will be begging for mercy.
From: Doug, Stuart, Florida, U.S. 2/09
String type and tension:Synthetic gut hybrid @ 58/62 lbs.
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5-5.0; big server with a heavy forehand, a precise backhand, and a "touch" net game
Comments: This is the best racquet ever! I love it it has a very nice feel to it but it does not grip the ball whatsoever.
I decided to make a hybrid of Babolat Addiction and Wilson Super Spin and it works perfect. If you have the money then buy it you
will not be disappointed. Breaking strings is not a problem for this racquet.
From: Anon, Lincoln, NE, USA. 2/09
String type and tension:60
NTRP Rating:6.0
Comments: This racquet was an instant improvement for me switching from the KBlade98. At first I could notice the
headsize change, but after some practice it's not noticeable. The racquet fells very sturdy and is very easy to swing, allowing you
to put consistent power and accuracy on nearly all shot, be it forehand, backhand, serve, or volley.
From: Coty, River, KY, USA. 2/09
String type and tension: Gamma TNT2 @ 60
NTRP Rating: 3.5-4.0
Comments: Very solid feel through the ball and 16x18 pattern is good for spin generation. The racquet 1st had
Wilson NXT and it felt very nice at approx. 55lbs but quickly broke and I restrung with Enduro at 51 lbs. Tension loss after a
couple rounds was too much and racquet had too much power (string issue not racquet). With the right string and tension this
racquet has a great balance between power, control, and spin. Most impressed with solid feel through the ball at high swing
speeds and return of serves. Serve had a lot of power and action too!!!
From: Darryl, Atlanta, GA. 2/09
String type and tension: Wilson Enduro 17G at 51 lbs.
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Great racquet. I'm a high school player and it offers good control. A lot of people say that it is too
heavy, but I think you just have to have the muscle to use it.
From: Anon, USA. 2/09
String type and tension: 65lbs
Comments: VERY TRUE TO THE HERITAGE. I got the original 6.1 in 1992, my 1st ever good racquet and I still have
it. Have played with tons of sticks over the years till I finally got the K 6-1 team (16X18) as I missed the old, reliable feel of the Pro
Staff Classic. In many ways, the 6.1 has changed, the K6-1 is more user friendly, a bit lighter to swing so I guess some of the
reviewers here were disappointed as it feels less "solid". But I totally love it! The balance is the key, very head light in a regular
weighted racquet has been the appeal of Wilson Pro Staff frames down the years and in that respect, this one delivers. One old
review said of the hitting area of the original PS Class that it was "lively and reliable" and this is the 2nd big benefit that is retained
in the K6-1. I compared it to my existing stick at that time, the nBlade 106 and even though the headsize is significantly larger,
the K6-1 actually plays "easier." Very very satisfied with this stick. It totally lives up to the proud heritage in a more user friendly
package. Well done, Wilson!
From: D, X. 1/09
String type and tension: Toalson Hybrid
Headsize: 95
Comments: Awesome racquet... Amazing control, I was getting balls out because the tension was way to low for
me, I string at 60, 62. And my serves were just perfect so more consistent, more power, and more spin. Volleys were ok. Backhand
wasn't the best maybe that's just me...
From: Anon. 1/09
Comments: I did a lot of research before purchasing this racquet and I really like it. I actually bought it for my little
brother who plays varsity tennis in high school. I could really tell a difference when he used it. He wasn't used to the headsize but
from the other reviews I've read it's easy to get used to. He also likes to put a spin on the ball and I could see a big difference from
his old racquet. I am more of a power hitter and I loved the racquet the second I tried it. I really didn't notice the headsize that
much; whenever I hit the ball, it always felt solid and like I hit the sweetspot every time. A lot of people say that it weighs a ton but
it doesn't really feel like it unless you really think about it. I like it because you feel like your in more control when you hit it your
hardest, it doesn't feel like its hollow and made of plastic. My brother said it feels heavier but he's not as big as me and likes to
swing a little slower to put a spin on the ball. I can't really tell a difference. Either way the racquet works perfect and I would
recommend it for everyone. Hopefully this helped a little.
From: anonymous, IN, USA. 1/09
String type and tension: Wilson NXT 16 and tension is 55+2
NTRP Rating: 3.5 - 4.0
Comments: In answer to Gon, Spain, I have no string breaking problems, I have to say that it is a player problem
and not a racquet problem if the strings are breaking repeatedly. I love this racquet it very solid on volleys and groundstrokes. It
has nice pop on the serve. To utilize this racquet to its fullest extent I suggest that you have good stroke work. You do have to
generate your own power. Even if you don't have the best strokes this racquet will help you develop better strokes. Buy this
From: Clinton, Marion, IA. 1/09
String type and tension: Synthetic Gut, 57lbs
NTRP Rating: 5.5
Comments: Hello! I've been thinking in buying this racquet, but after reading the reviews I've see that there is some
people that have problems with the strings because it's broken very easily. Is this problem of the racquet or depends on the
technique of the player?
From: Gon, Spain. 1/09
String type and tension:60 lbs
Headsize: 95
Comments: Great racquet! Really good for serving and groundstrokes. Volleying is a little difficult at first if you are
not used to the headsize. I used a small headsize previously so I was already adjusted to it. Only problem I had with this racquet
was the strings broke very easily. I played with the racquet for only an hour, and the strings broke from an overhead. Then next
week they broke again when I hit a strong forehand. So if you hit hard with a lot of spin you might consider a racquet with a more
dense string pattern to avoid constant strings breaking. All in all it's a great racquet and I really like it!! TW Note: You can also
try a more durable string or hybrid with a more durable string in the mains on your regular string in the crosses.
From: Anonymous. 1/09
String type and tension: WilsonNXT 16 @ 55lbs.
Headsize:95sq in
NTRP Rating:High School Player
Comments: Firstly, I own a ProStaff 6.1 Classic (1995) and sorry, but this racquet DOES NOT feel or hit like PS 6.1. I
tried various tensions and strings with this racquet and cannot find the sweet spot since the summer of 2008. Secondly, yes it has
more spin potential but I lost a lot of control compared to my old PS 6.1. The US version is darn HEAVY (and I am 6'7"/220
Russian), very unfriendly near net for me. Thirdly, as some people already stated you need to swing fast to make it over the net,
yes it sometimes produces nice hits but only on perfect swings at full power. Forthly, the best strings I've tried so far with it are
Wilson Natural Gut combo X:16L/59lb M:17L/55lb ($35, gone after 2 weeks).
From: Tarabasik, Newport Beach, CA, USA, 12/08
String type and tension: Wilson NXT 16L @ 58lb
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 3.5-4.0 Club style, non-pro
Comments: Great racquet only issues are the stiffness of the frame is hard on my arm especially when coming from
a very flexible racquet. The weight is fairly manageable, and the solid feel spin I get from this racquet really is something but I'm
going have to drop the 16x18 and try the 18x20 because strings just don't last in this racquet. I'm ripping a set of string in a day
with it.
From: Anon, 12/08
Comments:Okay I will keep this feedback short and sweet. The stiffness and headlightness of this racquet make for
solid volleys and serves, and a lot of pop on groundstrokes. The weight on this racquet is deceiving because the racquet is so
headlight; it is very maneuverable. Do not be afraid to buy the K95, it's the best racquet out there.
From: Anon. 12/08
Comments:I hit with this racquet for two hours today and my first impression was yes, it is a powerful racquet. I
had been playing with a Head Prestige Pro, but as soon as I picked up this racquet my shots were going long. I'm using Babolat VS
Team 17 Natural Gut @ 60 lbs., so that probably adds to the liveliness of it. Pretty quickly I was able to dial in my shots, and a big
factor in that is that this really is an easy racquet to generate spin with. The Six-One 95 16x18 does in fact have easy access to
spin, without a doubt. Again, this was probably helped by using 17 gauge natural gut, but I use that same string and tension in
other racquets and definitely don't get the topspin that this racquet creates. Another first impression was that slice backhands are
deadly with this racquet - they just felt great and I was able to place them with ease. As for serves, again with the racquet
generating spin so easily, I was able to kick my second serve better than other racquets. Volleys felt very solid, and at 12.3 oz.
strung, it feels very maneuverable. The high weight and swing weight of it only made it feel solid, but didn't make it feel unwieldy.
Service returns felt very solid; no issues there. One thing I don't like about lighter racquets with larger head size is that when you
have to really dig for a shot, some racquets just don't have it. But a smaller head size and higher weight I feel really helps with the
stability you need when you are really digging for a shot, and this racquet felt great in that regard. Overall, I came away with a
very positive first impression hitting for two hours with it. Although, it is tempting to go with the 18x20 version because the
16x18 is a bit too powerful at times. I would hate to lose the ability to generate spin that this racquet clearly has.
From: Craig, Charlotte, NC, USA. 12/08
String type and tension: Babolat VS Natural Team Gut 17 @ 60 lbs.
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: I've been playing the 6.1 line since the Classic was introduced in the early 90's, and used the original
ProStaff before that. If you like to punish the ball on serves and groundies, look no further than the K95. It was made for crushing
a tennis ball. Just use a smooth controlled stroke and the watch the ball go right where you aim. I string it tight with syngut at
From: Keith, Richmond, VA, USA, 12/08
String type and tension: Gosen Micro 16g, 63lbs, (one piece stringing only, IMPORTANT!)
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 4.5
Comments: Great racquet overall. A little powerful at some points but great with a poly string job.
From: Abe, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. 11/08
String type and tension: Wilson enduro gold 16-58lbs
NTRP Rating: 3.5
Comments: Great overall racquet! A little headlight for me, put lead tape on the head for a more solid response.
From: Bob, CA, USA, 11/08
String type and tension: Babolat vs. Natural gut
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Best racquet out there. Great for volleys and serves. Do not be afraid to get this bad boy.
From: Anon. 10/08
Comments: This racquet was the best I ever tried. It has very good control and power. I like heavy racquets so this
was perfect for me. The string does not break that often because I use Prince PolyBlend with it strung at 62 tension. I would
recommend this to other players.
From: Rahul, Northville, Michigan, USA. 10/08
String type and tension: Prince PolyBlend and 62 tension
Headsize: 95 square inches
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: First of all don't be afraid of the weight of this racquet because the balance is very head light so the
stick feels pretty light in hand and very maneuverable. Also I compared this racquet with Liquid Metal Radical, and all I can say is
that this stick is way more forgiving, you can swing much slower with this one and the ball will still go with nice pace since the
weight of the racquet will do all for you... Less demanding than Radical. I saw some comments that this racquet has no feel, well I
have it strung at 55 and am using dampener and there is still plenty of feel. You can generate a lot of spin also.
Some players who used to play with 18x20 will find that this racquet has too much power, but just add a little spin and that's. Just
like to to add that this stick is stable like truck.
From: Vook, SR. 8/08
String type and tension: head c3, 55lbs
Comments: As I started getting really interested in tennis and joined USTA group lessons, I switched from the Head
Liquidmetal 8 to the KFour midplus. I played pretty well with it for awhile but as I improved I couldn't hit as hard with the large
headsize without the worry of having my shots go out. This also applied to my serve. I switched to this racquet about 2 weeks
ago, and I love the control and feel. It took 2 days to get used to the weight but when you do I played great. Solid hitting,
awesome control and feel.
From: Sam, New York. 8/08
String type and tension: Prince Syn Gut 57lbs
Headsize: K Factor K6-1 95 16x18
NTRP Rating: 4?
Comments: This racquet in no way is a great racquet. Don�t know what many of the previous reviewers are
talking about when they say how good it is. I have played tennis all of my life and grew up in Europe and I know quite a bit about
tennis racquets (of course I am not trying to take away anyone's perception of the racquet and this review does not apply to those
players). Lots of players in my club have switch from it to something else. Objectively speaking and first of all, the last versions of
this racquet had a lot more feel than this one. Second, it is difficult to maneuver (feels very heavy) and tough to whip around.
Once your arm gets tired you are done hitting good shots with it. Third, It is also very stiff. There are a lot of other better racquets
than this one out there. I bought two of these without trying them thinking that they would feel similar to the old versions, but
that was not the case. Hopefully the next one will be better.
From: Fernando, Dallas, TX, USA, 08/08
String type and tension: Prince Synthetic Original, 60 lbs
Headsize: 95
NTRP Rating: 5.0
Comments: Fantastic overall racquet! I felt "tightly" coordinated using this racquet, almost like a pro. My
groundstrokes had immense "weight" and precision. Volleys were sweet as the weight of the racquet made hard shots easy to
deflect. This racquet is surprisingly powerful, in fact it may even be slightly too powerful than I may have hoped personally,
however a higher string tension with the great spin potential helps. The big plus would have to be the serve as the racquet felt
lighter than I expected yet it crushes the ball-even when I don't swing that fast I could still serve bombs-amazing! This racquet is
also very, very stable even in hard hitting conditions, I found it especially helpful hitting against opponents who generate tons of
topspin. All things considered, this racquet is a definite upgrade compared to the previous models (ncode etc.)
From: anon, Auckland, New Zealand. 7/08
String type and tension: 52 pounds Luxilon Big Banger
Comments: I demoed this one along with Fischer M Speed Pro Number One, and the Fischer is noticeably lighter
and more maneuverable, which also means I can get more racquet head speed. I thought that since the Fischer swings lighter it
wouldn't be as stable as this Wilson, but it's miraculously not true. I hit with both one after another and I honestly can't tell a
difference in stability and that plow-through feel, but since I can swing the Fischer faster, I get more pop and spin on serve and
get more backhands back in play. Anyone who wants to buy this Wilson should demo the Fischer first. Also, the Fischer has a no
tolerance guarantee, which states that all racquets with this guarantee will weight exactly the same, to the gram. That is fantastic!
From: Derek, SF, CA. 6/08
String type and tension: Wilson NXT 16 TW prestrung tension
Headsize: 95 16X18
NTRP Rating: 4.0
Comments: Great racquet. It produces a ton of spin, which is a good thing if you're the player who swings for the
fence. I thought it would be a little heavy for me but it wasn't. I know why this is the number 1 selling racquet in the world.
From: Samuel, 06/08
Headsize: 95


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Charles I. Pentland Jr. asked for a county tax abatement for new residential construction in Tivoli.
Pentland said the new development is behind the Canales Cafe on the east side of Tivoli.
"On Jan. 10, I bought 6.25 acres," he said.
Pentland has built three small cabins with a second story to go up on one of them. Seven will be built all together.
"This will give you seven more taxpayers," he told the court.
The court voted to give Pentland the tax abatement that the county has in place.
In road matters, Tivoli rural resident Larry Landgraf asked the court to reconsider his request to move River Road.
"This court thinks it owns River Road... you just have an easement," he said. "I think I could sue the county and have it moved but fighting is not practical. Sharing the cost is reasonable."
Robert McGuill, county attorney, told the court the road is not on the list of county roads but was designated a public road with public access in district court.
Although the road is not a designated county road, McGuill said the county had maintained it for 40 years. McGuill will research the matter and the court will revisit the item at the next meeting.
Landgraf said he will not restrict access but wanted the road rerouted for safety purposes.
In Elderly Services transportation matters, Frances Herring told the court she has had difficulty finding rides to her dialysis sessions.
Herring wrote a letter and presented it to the commissioners then gave a brief explanation for her request. Herring said she has been keeping records of how many times she is the only passenger in the county vehicle.
"As a lifelong, taxpaying citizen, I do not understand how you can deny me a ride when others continue to ride," she said in the letter. "Ms. Collins said it costs too much to take me, but it costs the county no more to let me ride in a car that has an empty seat. Is that really fair? I don't think so."
The county judge said elderly services had agreed to take the dialysis patients for three months, until they could find another ride.
"Miss Herring has only been riding since January, but the others have been riding for as long as three years," Mascorro said.
The court will revisit the matter on Sept. 25 during its next meeting. Both Herring, her doctor and another dialysis patient will be placed on that agenda.
The county-furnished rides to dialysis are scheduled to end Sept. 30.
In Juvenile Justice matters, the county designated 11 detention and residential services that have contracts approved by the Refugio County Juvenile Board on Friday, Aug. 10.
"How many juvenile cases do you have?" asked Commissioner Ann Lopez.
"Eight are on the case load," said Kate Jones, of the Juvenile Justice Center.
In other matters the commissioners:
• Approved a request from Edith Collins to apply for grant funding for elderly services and to pay her a 5 percent grant writer's fee for the grants she obtains.
• Acknowledged the employment of Jennifer M. Davis as a dispatcher for the sheriff's department, effective Sept. 1, at a salary of $32,879 per year.
• Acknowledged the employment of Whitney S. Smith as a secretary for the district attorney's office, effective Sept. 16, at a salary of $34,790 per year.
• Acknowledged the status change of James E. Bauer III from animal control officer to class II road hand in Pct. 3, effective Sept. 16, with a salary change from $34,050 to $33,246 per year.
• Acknowledged the employment of Richard C. Tovar as a roadhand for Pct. 3, effective Sept. 5 at an hourly rate of $12 per hour.