Wilson Kpro Tour

Head Size:
96 sq. in. / 619 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 300
Stiffness: 62
Beam Width: 22 mm/24 mm/22 mm Tapered Beam
Composition: 100%Karophite Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Leather
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 50-60 pounds

This is a very low powered midplus with a fairly open string pattern and an interesting head size (96 sq. in.). The racquet will do no work for you and has only an average sweet spot. The lack of power is due to (and balanced by) the racquet's maneuverability. The very low swingweight allows players to whip it with ease, but power will only come from the player or from stringing at the lower end of the spectrum. The 16x19 stringbed is open to an extent, but the spacing is fairly dense. This results in only average topspin, but a slice that is more flat than a racquet of similar headsize and a more open string pattern (such as a 6.1 95 16x18). Control is above average for a racquet in the 11.5 ounce range.

Groundstrokes:

The maneuverability of the racquet allows for early preparation on forehands and backhands. At the same time, the racquet's lack of heft doesn't add any pop to shots; players must have solid strokes with full swings and proper mechanics to hit powerful shots. The dense string spacing robs the racquet of some spin but seems to add a bit of depth to groundstrokes as it flattens them out. Control is a non isssue with this racquet; players are able to put the ball where they want, even if the shots have less pace. Counterpunchers are likely to love this racquet.

Volleys:

This is an area where the racquet shines. The maneuverability of the racquet allows players to respond quickly to reflex volleys and half volleys. The racquet is hefty enough to be stable for putaways. Feel will be determined by the stringjob; with the denseness of the stringbed.Gut,a multi or a hybrid containing a multi or gut will give the most feel and allow for touch shots, whereas a poly job jay feel jarring at net.

Serves:

Just like groundstrokes, serving with the Kpro Tour requires good mechanics. You have to know how to hit the sweet spot for any power. Control is the main strong suit for the racquet. The weight offers ample headspeed for serves. Kick serving is quite easy due to the maneuverability, but flat serving suffers from the lack of heft.

Returns:

The racquet will not provide much pop when blocking the ball back, but its maneuverability allows players to take bigger cuts at returns.

Overall:

The Kpro Tour is an excellent racquet for players who are confident in their strokes and have good mechanics. It will not do any work for you, but if you know how to hit the ball, it will reward you with great control. The racquet is an excellent candidate for customization. A bit of lead in the handle and on the upper hoop helps out with power and stability in a big way.