Blade 93- my first impressions...

[hoosierbr]

Good stuff. Gonna take her for a dance.

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by quest01

A got this racquet less then a week ago and its awesome. One word that describes this racquet is "precision". I could hit a dime with my forehand or serve with 100% accuracy, its so nice. I strung it with luxilon alu power and it doesnt matter how hard I swing, the ball just goes in the court. Its just an amazing feeling. I dont think I've hit with a racquet that has more control then this, maybe the ps 85 reissue but nothing else from what I've used.

Thats kind of neat that your racquet came with a cover.

How does this racquet compare to say the Pure Storm Tour GT or Pro Staff 6.1 BLX 90 or the Kblade Tour 93?

[Jacklondon00]

Originally Posted by donnayblack99

I hit with the K Blade tour last year. As I remember, it was harsh and "tinny." It was ok, but nothing like the new Blade 93. The new Blade is not "tinny" at impact... when you hit the ball, you hear the thwap sound and you don't feel it in your hand, wrist or arm. I was never into "technology" for racquets, but the amplifeel in the handle makes this stick muted and cushioned. I love it...

I was not going to take this review seriously until I read the above quote. I also hit with the K Blade and BLX Blade and "harsh and tiny" is exactly how I would describe them. They didn't feel solid or more forgiving at all compared to my PC600's despite the slightly larger headsize. I strung them quite low as well with soft poly, so was very surprised at the poor performance.

So this new stick is good hah? Not convinced just yet, could be different strings and tensions at play, but I won't completely discount this stick now.

[quest01]

Originally Posted by parasailing

How does this racquet compare to say the Pure Storm Tour GT or Pro Staff 6.1 BLX 90 or the Kblade Tour 93?

The only racquet I can compare it to is the blx 90 and it has more control but less power due to the dense string pattern and lower weight. I've never used the other racquets you mentioned.

[GoSurfBoy]

2nd takeout tonight with this frame. TW was kind enough to send it out early (thank you), and I actually wanted to NOT like it...

...but it's the best frame I've hit in a long time. Closest competitor for me is the Donnay X Platinum 94, but it weighs a bit more (real weights checked).

I recently made the switch to 18 mains, still getting mad spin, but the added control when I flatten out. More than enough power.

I'd played the K Blade Tour for a bit, but went back to 16 main BLX, Pro Staffs, and then pro stock Wilson 93's.

Made the final switch to the BLX Blade Tour about 4 months ago. I've been pretty happy with it.

This new iteration is just a bit more everything. Even without leather, there is a VERY connected feel to the frame, great pocketing and dwell (even strung too tight, as most demos are), and a bit more pop. Specs are virtually identical, but it feels faster (strung weight, Babo dampener, 11.9, 5-6pts headlight).

Going to add a few, without question.