Wilson Steam 99S Review - Pictures, Videos, Feedback and Video Review
Bonus Coverage: More 2013-2014 Racket Sneak Previews
(from Babolat, Head, Wilson, etc...)
Close-up HD Pictures of 2013-2014 Rackets
Research and Background Info on Wilson Spin Effect Technology (SET)
TW Playtesting:
ITF Testing Lab and Wilson's TV commercial:
Info on patented technology - 3000+ RPM averages with 4G Lux strings:
Tennis.com's interview with Wilson (TrackMan: Doppler Measurement of Spin)
http://www.tennis.com/gear/2012/09/gear-talk-wilsons-john-lyons-part-1/39374/#.UJdQeIWmCcY
http://www.tennis.com/gear/2012/09/gear-talk-wilsons-john-lyons-part-1/39374/#.UJdQeIWmCcY
Tennis Bargains Review of Wilson Steam 99S
Pros:
- Lots of Spin
- High Arch and Trajectory
- Well Rounded Racket with Solid Defensive/Offense
- Designed for 3.5-4.0+ players
- For Flat hitters, racket adds safety with extra net clearance
- Moon-ballers' dream; Ground stroke nirvana
Cons:
- Less control in general, Open patterns typically are less precise than Closed pattern rackets
- Steam 16x15 (open) vs Blade 18x20 (closed)
- Must generate racket head speed for Spin to get control (requires moderate to fast swing speed)
- Racket will break strings faster, requiring thicker gauge strings (15g or 16g)
- Poly Luxilon 4G recommended
- 1-Hand Backhanders' nightmare (for the opponent) :)
