Any Info on the 2013 Wilson BLX Blade? - Page 3

UCSF2012 · 09-04-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtech

Why on earth would you think Wilson will just discontinue the Blade 98 rackets? It is used by plenty of tour pros and it is the most popular Wilson frame with junior players all over the US.

Release a new model in the line? Sure. Discontinue or kill the line, highly doubt it.

Yea, and all they have to do is take the current Blade, put amplifeel strips on it, paint the racket a new color, and sell it as the 2012 version. Too easy a way to make lots of money. I'd be all over it if I were Wilson.

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!

Federerkblade · 10-17-2012, 04:57 AM

definitely racquet porn blades looks stunning

i wonder if the 16*19 will be a better option than my pro opens

dgdawg · 10-23-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

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

just saw this 101 inch

This frame looks sick!!

hersito · 10-23-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

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

just saw this 101 inch

you can see the 98 underneath it, paintjob is the same, I'll have to see it in person because I don't like it that much from the pictures, it looks to simple and lacking some color.

parasailing · 10-23-2012, 09:12 PM

I think that's the best looking Blade Wilson has ever made. I wonder if they will lower the SW on the racquet though. It has a really high SW for a sub 12oz racquet. Also offer a 16x19 string pattern option as well.

Federerkblade · 10-23-2012, 11:29 PM

they are definitely offering 16 by 19 which is what makes the release interesting. yes lowering the swingweight slightly would be nice. just would make it more wieldy

hersito · 10-24-2012, 05:14 PM

If you want a blade 98 lighter and with a lower swingweight try the Head MG MP or LM MP.

parasailing · 10-24-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hersito

If you want a blade 98 lighter and with a lower swingweight try the Head MG MP or LM MP.

I actually have the Head MG MP but like any racketholic, gotta try new racquets just for the heck of it

. Plus this BLX Blade has a really cool paint job and hoping they just lower the SW enough to wield.

Power Player · 10-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Nooo..the sw is perfect. It is weighted like an apd but has solidity, feel and much more control. The sw should stay the same since it gives you such a heavy ball...i want that nice sledehammer feel out of the lighter stick.

couch · 10-24-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

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

just saw this 101 inch

Sure it's not a Blade 104? That's what they are supposed to be coming out with.

JGads · 10-24-2012, 09:52 PM

Man that paintjob is sick.

star 5 15 · 10-25-2012, 07:14 PM

Anyone who has seen the racquet remember the shape of the beam. Past blades have all had the box inside with the rounded off outer part. I thought I heard somewhere this next gen Blade will have a box beam like 21 or 22 mm... like a prestige sort of mold? Those of you have seen it in person?

gplracer · 10-28-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gtech

Why on earth would you think Wilson will just discontinue the Blade 98 rackets? It is used by plenty of tour pros and it is the most popular Wilson frame with junior players all over the US.

Release a new model in the line? Sure. Discontinue or kill the line, highly doubt it.

Tour pros do not use this racket. They use something like the H22 painted like the blade.

Power Player · 10-28-2012, 09:09 AM

Dont tell david goffin that.

rlau · 10-28-2012, 10:03 AM

Or Filip Peliwo.

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10-17-2012, 02:31 AM	#45
Federerkblade Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 670	http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...37788316_n.jpg just saw this 101 inch __________________ Wilson Pro Open BLX 2012 modded to 335g lead at 10 and 9

10-17-2012, 04:57 AM	#47
Federerkblade Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 670	definitely racquet porn blades looks stunning i wonder if the 16*19 will be a better option than my pro opens __________________ Wilson Pro Open BLX 2012 modded to 335g lead at 10 and 9

10-23-2012, 11:29 PM	#51
Federerkblade Semi-Pro Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 670	they are definitely offering 16 by 19 which is what makes the release interesting. yes lowering the swingweight slightly would be nice. just would make it more wieldy __________________ Wilson Pro Open BLX 2012 modded to 335g lead at 10 and 9

10-24-2012, 08:07 PM	#54
Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,562	Nooo..the sw is perfect. It is weighted like an apd but has solidity, feel and much more control. The sw should stay the same since it gives you such a heavy ball...i want that nice sledehammer feel out of the lighter stick. __________________ 🐐ing