blx Racquets are known for their top of the line quality. With BLX, Wilson introduces a new material into their highly respected line: Basalt. Basalt is a natural volcanic rock used in manufacturing and made into fine and ultra fine gold fibers. Basalt fibers are environmentally friendly and superior to other fibers in terms of thermal stability, sound insulation, vibration assistance, and durability. Wilson introduces a new material into their highly respected line: Basalt. wilson blx Racquets Basalt is a natural volcanic rock used in manufacturing and made into fine and ultra fine gold fibers. Basalt fibers are enviornmentally friendly and superior to other fibers in terms of thermal stability, sound insluation, vibration assistance and durability.wilson blx With the new BLX line, Basalt fibers are woven longitudinally with the innovating [K]arophite Black to create the most advanced composite ever in the industry. Players will find the ultimate in frequency reduction while retaining the performance of carbon fiber in terms of lightness, responsiveness, stability and ridgitiy. 

Basalt added into Wilson racquets filters out unwanted frequencies (i.e vibrations) that reach the hand to deliver a clean feedback and sensation for the perfect feel players demand!Replacing the K Factor Six-One 95, the all new BLX Six.One 95 offers Wilsons latest BLX technology. The BLX Six-One 95 brings an enhanced feel to a racquet designed to address the needs of a wide range of competitive players. The midplus head, tournament level weighting, and new addition of Basalt fibers make the feel of the BLX Six One 95 16x18 Tennis Racquet one of the most sought after in the tennis world today. As a derivation from Roger Federer's racquet, the power, response, and feel of this racquet make the BLX Six-One 95 16x18 the right choice for tournament players around the world. The addition of the Basalt fibers into the graphite matrix reduces unwanted vibration for a more comfortable feel. The 2012 edition of theWilson BLX Six One 95 16x18 Tennis Racquet picks up where the previous generation left off, now with the improved feel of the Amplifeel handle system in a sharp new graphic. Continues the use of Basalt fiber (BLX) technology for improved feel and frame feedback, offering classic feel in the same tradition as the previous-generation Pro Staff 6.1's. Open 16x18 string bed further enhances control and spin potential for advanced players. Specifications are nearly identical with the past generation Six One 95 BLX. Expect great feel and frame feedback for the advanced player with an established fast swing style. Please Note: Wilson does not include a cover with this racquet.