Any Info on the 2013 Wilson BLX Blade?

srvnvly · 03-17-2012, 06:38 PM

I know it's WAY too early to be discussing this, but just in case someone is 'in the know,' is there a version planned for next year? I think I read somewhere (maybe on the TW boards when all of the new Fed racquet) that the Blade line may be discontinued.

li0scc0 · 03-17-2012, 07:04 PM

I hope not. I was hoping they would go back to a thinner (20mm) beam with a higher stiffness (66-6

like the K.Blade. Frankly, the specs on the KBLADE were about perfect. 11.1-11.2, 325-327 SW, 67 flex. I adjusted with lead and leather and voila, perfection.
The BLX Blade felt dead, had too high of a swingweight, and too thick of a beam to be called a 'blade'. Plus, it was ugly (although the pink was kind of fun). The KBLADE was a sharp looking stick.

Arthuro · 03-17-2012, 07:21 PM

^^^Agreed. They messed up with the BLx Blade. I still have some K Blades, but I guess no one wants them anymore.

UCSF2012 · 03-17-2012, 07:55 PM

I actually like the BLX Blade. A lot. Very powerful with awesome placement. Low spin though.

li0scc0 · 03-18-2012, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Arthuro

^^^Agreed. They messed up with the BLx Blade. I still have some K Blades, but I guess no one wants them anymore.

Crazy isn't it? this was the top selling racquet at one time. The most usable 18x20, in my opinion.

chaddles · 03-19-2012, 12:09 AM

I used both K Blades & BLX Blade 98's and I found both to be great racquets, & no preference really. The K had a more direct feel while the BLX was definitely more muted. Great combo of power & control & when strung with a nice thin gauge string to generate a little extra spin & pop.

MomentumGT · 03-19-2012, 01:03 AM

I personally loved both the kblade & blxblade. I enjoyed the extra swing weight of the blx on the 2hb especially. I feel both are very similar to each other but I felt more confident with volleys with the kblade and felt I served better as well. Hope they don't discontinue this line.

-Jon

B A Y · 11-05-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthuro

^^^Agreed. They messed up with the BLx Blade. I still have some K Blades, but I guess no one wants them anymore.

I want some K Blades! I have two left but they are on there last legs ...

The new BLX blade was not very nice to my arm. It was better looking though..

I really hope the new ones are more like the K

fed27 · 03-17-2012, 11:25 PM

just bought 2 BLX BLADE.. lot of power yet easy to control.. have no idea about the KBLADE though..

gplracer · 06-16-2012, 03:31 PM

I have seen a lot of BLX Blades break right above the grip.

davedomart · 06-24-2012, 10:23 AM

He means prostock.

bert96 · 07-13-2012, 01:35 AM

so if the blade line wil be discontinued there has to be a following line like the steam and juice did this year, that replaces the blades, does anyone know something about that?

Automatix · 07-14-2012, 05:22 AM

AFAIK the Blades are indeed discontinued. Some new models will replace them though.

bert96 · 08-20-2012, 11:03 AM

any infos at this time??

drakulie · 09-04-2012, 05:53 PM

yes, there will be a new blade 98 and tour next year with some awesome cosmetics. all black with a hint of dark grey if I remember correctly.

tennisnut09 · 09-19-2012, 06:13 AM

monfils uses the new blade 18x20???

Bartelby · 09-19-2012, 06:20 AM

He's using the 18 mains in the photo.

gavna · 09-19-2012, 06:34 AM

Saw them at the Open a few weeks back....black with what I call silver trim - has Ampifeel in the handle. Wilson had customs sticks made for the stringers as gifts with each stringers name on them.......very cool

Federerkblade · 10-17-2012, 02:31 AM

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...37788316_n.jpg

just saw this 101 inch

srvnvly · 10-17-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...37788316_n.jpg

just saw this 101 inch

Racquet pron - giggity

Thanks for the pic, FKB!

03-17-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
srvnvly Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 707	Any Info on the 2013 Wilson BLX Blade? I know it's WAY too early to be discussing this, but just in case someone is 'in the know,' is there a version planned for next year? I think I read somewhere (maybe on the TW boards when all of the new Fed racquet) that the Blade line may be discontinued. __________________ "I filed it under H, for toy."

03-17-2012, 07:04 PM	#2
li0scc0 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,181	I hope not. I was hoping they would go back to a thinner (20mm) beam with a higher stiffness (66-6 like the K.Blade. Frankly, the specs on the KBLADE were about perfect. 11.1-11.2, 325-327 SW, 67 flex. I adjusted with lead and leather and voila, perfection. The BLX Blade felt dead, had too high of a swingweight, and too thick of a beam to be called a 'blade'. Plus, it was ugly (although the pink was kind of fun). The KBLADE was a sharp looking stick. __________________ 5.0 game with 2.0 consistency. Babolat Pure Control Team 98 (348g 330 SW 9.5pts HL)

03-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
Arthuro Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 446	^^^Agreed. They messed up with the BLx Blade. I still have some K Blades, but I guess no one wants them anymore. __________________ (3x Prince Exo3 Rebels 95, W:360 g, SW:360kg/cm2, Bal:10 pts HL) (Premier Attack 17 g) (USRSA & PTR certified)

03-19-2012, 12:09 AM	#6
chaddles Semi-Pro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Down Under Posts: 518	I used both K Blades & BLX Blade 98's and I found both to be great racquets, & no preference really. The K had a more direct feel while the BLX was definitely more muted. Great combo of power & control & when strung with a nice thin gauge string to generate a little extra spin & pop. __________________ Organix 9 - M: Klip Armour 17 X: Alu Power @54/50, M2 Pro @ 52/50

03-19-2012, 01:03 AM	#7
MomentumGT Semi-Pro Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 601	I personally loved both the kblade & blxblade. I enjoyed the extra swing weight of the blx on the 2hb especially. I feel both are very similar to each other but I felt more confident with volleys with the kblade and felt I served better as well. Hope they don't discontinue this line. -Jon __________________ http://www.momentumgt.com/

06-24-2012, 10:23 AM	#11
davedomart Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 438	He means prostock. __________________ 3 Wilson K Six.One Teams, 325 grams, 2 pts. HL ,SW 334, Pro Supex Big Ace 16 lime @ 56 lbs. Proud owner of a Klippermate!

08-20-2012, 11:03 AM	#14
bert96 New User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 73	any infos at this time?? __________________ Wilson Tour BLX Pro's Pro Black Force @ 25/24 kg