ck's archive: [k] blade tour

Continuing a trend, I've switched to a yet smaller and heavier tennis racquet. This time, It's the Wilson [K] Blade Tour:

As in the past, I'm moving to a more demanding frame, which is a big draw. This forces me to work on hitting the ball consistently and correctly, and so long as I do that, it rewards me with excellent spin, power, and placement.

I tried to use a racquet with the same head size (93 square inches) two years ago and found it utterly impossible. It's neat to see that playing year-round has actually made a significant impact in my game.