Wilson Blade Club - Come on in you crazy kids! - 2013 info and more welcome :)

Prostaffer · 09-05-2012, 05:52 AM

Hey Kids! Got some solid info for all here...

The picture that was on twitter of Serena's hitting partner with a blade was indeed the future paint job! No more gold or pink versions

All I have is that the lineup stays the same minus the lite and a new 98.

Tour 93
Blade 98 (Two Versions not just cosmetic)
Team

No word on stiffness ratings so I'm not sure if they are going back to the K Factor stiffness on the 93 and 98. I believe they reversed it for BLX correct?

Yes Amplifeel in all versions.

Here's a link to the PJ as posted by BeerTennis

http://yfrog.com/kkusgzanj

Thanks mate!

Bartelby · 09-05-2012, 05:54 AM

I always thought a tour weighted 98 would be a hit.

Prostaffer · 09-05-2012, 05:56 AM

I add lead to my 98 in the handle at a lil at 3/9/12.

I doubt Wilson would do it as I see a TON of jr's playing this stick.

On the other hand the 93 is a sweet stick too. Just wish it had more free power on the serve.

borgpro · 09-05-2012, 03:58 PM

Tour 93 with an 16x19 pattern would be so nice...

paulorenzo · 09-05-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Prostaffer

Here's a link to the PJ as posted by BeerTennis

http://yfrog.com/kkusgzanj

Thanks mate!

isobutiful!

Up&comer · 09-05-2012, 05:11 PM

If I could have changed one thing about the 98 it would be a heavier static weight and definitely a more headlight balance.

Prostaffer · 09-06-2012, 05:29 AM

Weights will stay the same as will the string pattern on the 93...the 98 however...

YesTennis · 09-06-2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Prostaffer

Weights will stay the same as will the string pattern on the 93...the 98 however...

Don't hold out on us!!! Hopefully they'll be an open pattern available on the 98.

フェデラー · 09-06-2012, 07:43 AM

God I miss my tour 93. That thing was truly remarkable. I've since switched to the k90 and BLX 90 which I love a lot, but I miss the bigger headsize for some reason. Can't wait till next year. I really hope they make one with a box beam like the one Dimitrov uses.

subz · 09-06-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by フェデラー

God I miss my tour 93. That thing was truly remarkable. I've since switched to the k90 and BLX 90 which I love a lot, but I miss the bigger headsize for some reason. Can't wait till next year. I really hope they make one with a box beam like the one Dimitrov uses.

Then it won't be called a Blade

I hope they make the 98 closer to the nBlade 98...

フェデラー · 09-06-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by subz

Then it won't be called a Blade

I hope they make the 98 closer to the nBlade 98...

Well even a regular 93 i wouldn't mind. A 93 box beam from wilson would be my dream racket.

novak.20v · 09-06-2012, 06:50 PM

Wonder why they strayed away from the black & gold.

I was kinda diggin' it, even though I'd never switch to a blade.

mrmo1115 · 09-06-2012, 06:54 PM

Release date info?

YesTennis · 09-07-2012, 04:54 AM

? Two string patterns for the 98

Djokofiets · 09-07-2012, 05:04 AM

I'm using the blade 98 blx version. I really like them but they are a bit too hh for me. I'm going to try to put on a lther grip for some extra weight on the handle

mrmo1115 · 09-07-2012, 02:40 PM

I have some info for you guys! Confirmed that there is a 16x19 98. Know someone who made the switch already

Release date is January-ish.

Automatix · 09-08-2012, 01:02 AM

Jankovic supposedly played with a blacked out 27,5 inch Blade with a 16x19 string pattern.

YesTennis · 09-08-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmo1115

I have some info for you guys! Confirmed that there is a 16x19 98. Know someone who made the switch already

Release date is January-ish.

Thanks!! Good news. I think there a lot more people that may now be interested in trying the Blade with an open string pattern.

yemenmocha · 09-08-2012, 05:41 AM

where is the weight distribution on this racquet? same for the nBlade?

If I wanted to have a neutral racquet be as close as possible in BALANCE, where would the weight probably go?

I always thought the nblade seemed a tad heavier in the 10 through 2 o'clock range.

mrtrinh · 09-08-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmo1115

I have some info for you guys! Confirmed that there is a 16x19 98. Know someone who made the switch already

Release date is January-ish.

do you have any pictures or evidence to prove this? before the blx blade was released people kept saying there was a 16x19 blade and all we received was a pink blade

. I hope your source is correct! i always wanted a blade with an open string pattern

09-05-2012, 05:52 AM	#1
Prostaffer Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 436	Wilson Blade Club - Come on in you crazy kids! - 2013 info and more welcome :) Hey Kids! Got some solid info for all here... The picture that was on twitter of Serena's hitting partner with a blade was indeed the future paint job! No more gold or pink versions All I have is that the lineup stays the same minus the lite and a new 98. Tour 93 Blade 98 (Two Versions not just cosmetic) Team No word on stiffness ratings so I'm not sure if they are going back to the K Factor stiffness on the 93 and 98. I believe they reversed it for BLX correct? Yes Amplifeel in all versions. Here's a link to the PJ as posted by BeerTennis http://yfrog.com/kkusgzanj Thanks mate! Last edited by Prostaffer : 09-05-2012 at 05:54 AM.

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mrmo1115 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,812	I have some info for you guys! Confirmed that there is a 16x19 98. Know someone who made the switch already Release date is January-ish. Last edited by mrmo1115 : 09-07-2012 at 02:49 PM.