Any Info on the 2013 Wilson BLX Blade? - Page 8

Automatix · 11-11-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

Maybe with Wilson qc You can pick one in the low 320s

Yep...

For those who haven't read the blog entry by Jason from TW:
"It is a bit tough to judge these Blades because for the two sets we received, the swingweight difference was over 20 points."

Power Player · 11-11-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

I am disappointed that they didn't lower the swingweight to 325. 330+ sw with 2 pts hl balance makes for a pretty sluggish stick.

Its honestly not sluggish. The main thing to do is just get make sure what the sw is of the one you demo/ buy because there are sluggish ones that spec out in the 340s. The ones i have are both 331 and you wont have any issues since they are under 330 grams of weight as well.

parasailing · 11-11-2012, 04:43 PM

I personally didn't like the current BlX Blade mainly due to the sluggishness. I can hit with a PSTGT which has a SW of 330 but for some reason, the balance of the BLX Blade didn't feel as headlight. Then again, it could be the poor Wilson quality control at play as I only tried one and at the time, didn't really understand all the difference variables at play.

I guess when I get one from TW, I am going to tell them to find me one that is the lightest and highest HL pts to start off.

Xonemains · 11-11-2012, 04:50 PM

Any decent tennis player needs to have a sw of around 330 or higher.

Otherwise most times, you will be overpowered by the opponent. Unless you have really really fast RHS consistently.

Yes, blade is suited to the more advance level players, but thruth is, anybody can get use to it. Even the beginners.

mrmo1115 · 11-11-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by parasailing

I personally didn't like the current BlX Blade mainly due to the sluggishness. I can hit with a PSTGT which has a SW of 330 but for some reason, the balance of the BLX Blade didn't feel as headlight. Then again, it could be the poor Wilson quality control at play as I only tried one and at the time, didn't really understand all the difference variables at play.

I guess when I get one from TW, I am going to tell them to find me one that is the lightest and highest HL pts to start off.

I agree para...for some reason the blade felt so sluggish but I am okay with the PSTGT. Are you planning on maybe switching to the blade? Have you ever tried the head speed? If yes..thoughts on comparison to PSTGT?

Power Player · 11-11-2012, 04:59 PM

Wow, you guys must have gotten some heavy sw blades or you just hate the even balanced sticks beause the pstgt to me is definitley a slower racquet than the blade.

parasailing · 11-11-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmo1115

I agree para...for some reason the blade felt so sluggish but I am okay with the PSTGT. Are you planning on maybe switching to the blade? Have you ever tried the head speed? If yes..thoughts on comparison to PSTGT?

I will give the blade another shot especially given the 16x19 string pattern. I tried the Speed and it's not as good as the PSTGT. It's just not as solid especially when returning serve bombs but will try the new Speed when it comes out next year

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Wow, you guys must have gotten some heavy sw blades or you just hate the even balanced sticks beause the pstgt to me is definitley a slower racquet than the blade.

Maybe hence the reason I will give the Blade another shot but I prefer higher HL points since I can swing those type of racquets a lot quicker than racquets with lower than 4 pts HL.

parasailing · 11-11-2012, 05:59 PM

I had both an Aero Storm Tour GT with SW of 330 and a Pure Storm Tour GT with SW of 333. Both were similar in HL balance and the Aero was slightly lighter so that would suggest the Aero being easier to swing but for me, the Pure Storm had better balance throughout the racquet. The Aero felt unevenly balance if that is possible with more of the weight being in the throat of the racquet whereas the Pure Storm were evenly distributed across the entire racquet.

The Pure Storm Tour as easier to swing than the Aero Storm Tour so sometimes there are other factors invovled.

Hankenstein · 11-11-2012, 10:22 PM

Got the Blade 98 16/19 2 days ago. Will try it tonight. Its strung with Wilson Sensation from the factory

Torres · 11-12-2012, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Shellovic

http://www.yves-tennis.fr/product.php?id_product=1243

Enjoy!

That's a brilliant background photo on that website - Djoko, Nadal, Murray, Fed - crossing Abbey Road a la The Beetles.

roundiesee · 11-12-2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Torres

That's a brilliant background photo on that website - Djoko, Nadal, Murray, Fed - crossing Abbey Road a la The Beetles.

Dammit, how do you get rid of the main webpage, LOL!? The background photo is way more interesting!

Automatix · 11-12-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by roundiesee

Dammit, how do you get rid of the main webpage, LOL!? The background photo is way more interesting!

Here you go.

Xonemains · 11-12-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Automatix

Here you go.

You d man automatix, what a great historic funny pic.

Notice how all is holding the racquet at the top of the handle except for the lefty.

God. Hate playing leftys. Lol, sorry back on topic.

JackB1 · 11-12-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hankenstein

Got the Blade 98 16/19 2 days ago. Will try it tonight. Its strung with Wilson Sensation from the factory

looking forward to your thoughts on the 16x19, particularly the swingweight.

mrmo1115 · 11-12-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

looking forward to your thoughts on the 16x19, particularly the swingweight.

Agreed..........

Torres · 11-13-2012, 04:36 AM

Apart from the head shape, the 2013 Blade looks just like the Donnay Pro One:

Specs aren't too disimilar either.....

Pro One
Length 27 inches69 centimeters
Head Size 97 square inches626 square centimeters
Weight 11.5 ounces 326 grams
Balance Point 13 inches33 centimeters 4pts Head Light
Construction 21.5mm Straight Beam
CompositionXenecore
String Pattern16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Flex Rating 64 Range: 0-100
Swing Weight 327 Range: 200-400

Blade 98 16x19
Headsize: 98 inches² (632 cm²)
Length: 27 inches (686mm)
Weight:±318g
Balance:±1 HL
Swingweight: ≈331kg•cm²
Beam: 21,5mm
Flex: ≈66RA
String pattern:16x19

JDMasFCK · 11-13-2012, 09:09 AM

Debating if I should get the 2013 Blade 98 in 18x20...Have a chance to get a brand new one for $160 with my choice of string.....hmm...

Hankenstein · 11-13-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmo1115

Agreed..........

(and JackB)
Its strung with Wilson Sensation so it will not be 100 % accurat compared to the 18/20 strung with 4G. I have to take photos of it first though before its used (for an article) and then i will use it hopefully on friday.

The design of this frame is really nice "live" and it feels exclusive so to say.

Hope to give you guys good news in the weekend that it lives up to your expectations =)

jcollura4 · 11-13-2012, 12:26 PM

jcollura4 · 11-13-2012, 12:27 PM

http://imgur.com/hXSnz

11-11-2012, 04:50 PM	#144
Xonemains Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 395	Any decent tennis player needs to have a sw of around 330 or higher. Otherwise most times, you will be overpowered by the opponent. Unless you have really really fast RHS consistently. Yes, blade is suited to the more advance level players, but thruth is, anybody can get use to it. Even the beginners. __________________ Donnay Pro One 16 x 19, 340g, Black polys.

11-11-2012, 04:59 PM	#146
Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,548	Wow, you guys must have gotten some heavy sw blades or you just hate the even balanced sticks beause the pstgt to me is definitley a slower racquet than the blade. __________________ 🐐ing

11-11-2012, 10:22 PM	#149
Hankenstein Professional Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: on the red dirt of Europe Posts: 1,102	Got the Blade 98 16/19 2 days ago. Will try it tonight. Its strung with Wilson Sensation from the factory __________________ No Guts, No Glory

11-13-2012, 04:36 AM	#156
Torres Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 3,643	Apart from the head shape, the 2013 Blade looks just like the Donnay Pro One: Specs aren't too disimilar either..... Pro One Length 27 inches69 centimeters Head Size 97 square inches626 square centimeters Weight 11.5 ounces 326 grams Balance Point 13 inches33 centimeters 4pts Head Light Construction 21.5mm Straight Beam CompositionXenecore String Pattern16 Mains / 19 Crosses Flex Rating 64 Range: 0-100 Swing Weight 327 Range: 200-400 Blade 98 16x19 Headsize: 98 inches² (632 cm²) Length: 27 inches (686mm) Weight:±318g Balance:±1 HL Swingweight: ≈331kg•cm² Beam: 21,5mm Flex: ≈66RA String pattern:16x19 Last edited by Torres : 11-13-2012 at 01:48 PM.

11-13-2012, 12:26 PM	#159
jcollura4 New User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 48	__________________ NTRP: 4.0/ 2012 Babolat Aero Pro Drive/ Dunlop Black Widow @55lbs Babolat Pure Drive/ Luxilon 4G Mains @50lbs Prince Syn. Gut Crosses @52lbs