The deal
Cheapest ever! Wilson must be dumping this racquet. I've seen most places discount it to at least $150.
A decent racquet for the beginner or intermediate tennis player. See previous posts about this racquet as there are a lot of happy users of the frame.
After further testing I've realised an advanced player will need a fair amount of lead tape or weight to the racquet to keep it stable.
Pretty easy access to power from this racquet. Control is good, but lacking if you hit long strokes/ are an advanced player. Would recommend more control oriented strings like polys or lower powered synthetic gut over multifilament strings.
Understanding racquet specs info graphic
Shipping to NZ, GST & TennisDirect's awful website design
Shipping and GST are included in above price for the racquet.
If you add more items to the shipment it will remain $18.17 AUD as far as I can see. Have tried NI and SI postcodes.
Be advised that Tennis Direct does not include NZ GST into their webpage prices, but for the sake of clarity, I have.
Once you set the destination to NZ, it becomes $90.90 AUD/racquet + $18.17 shipping + $16.36 GST. GST is calculated after shipping charges are added, not before. A very annoying move by the website.
While you're at it, pick up some Wilson Tour Premier Grass Balls (white) for ~$8.50 NZD ($8.35 AUD)
They are a tournament ball being sold at $8.50/can for 4 balls. That's cheaper than your typical rubbish "Championship" tennis balls. They are grass balls, but they will play alright on hard court but will fluff up and become slower. Downside is the white felt. If you take this into a competition expect someone to take issue with the colour. Otherwise actually competition legal. If you want yellow balls, they are available from Rebel for $10 or $12.50 per 4B can until Sunday 15th