2019 Wilson Blade
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mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Thats why you give them to a friend you don't follow to post on their IG. No trail back to you, you dont get in trouble.
Just make sure nothing in the picture can be used to identify you of course
Power Player
Bionic Poster
What are some good IG’s to follow? It’s tough to search on there, for me at least.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
lol. Well, that was my mistake posting it but I figured the specs sheets and materials were already out. I hadn't even looked, so all on me. Normally if I am allowed to see stuff or demo early SOMEONE tells mei it can't be shown or such, and I am all good with that. Certainly NOT trying to get anyone in trouble
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
I have hit new 16x19 for 3 hours, for sure the clash technology in. Love the serve, and spin, depth comes easily, very soft, I guess still under 60. But, I don't like the feel, feel a little disconnected, and inconsistent string bed.
Love the look btw.
Love the look btw.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Nice man. I have a feeling the way to go with the Blade is the 18x20 pattern. It should solve the inconsistency of the string bed and give you more of a connected feel.
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Thanks! I will try. 16x19 doesn't give me a "WOW", I hope 18x20 will.
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Thanks! I will try. 16x19 doesn't give me a "WOW", I hope 18x20 will.
Harry_Wild
G.O.A.T.
New blades to release is in August!
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
Denser pattern, lower tension is where it's at.
Blade has that perfect density in the hitting zone but progressively opens at the edges.
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Blade has that perfect density in the hitting zone but progressively opens at the edges.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
It’s tough to choose one for me. I used the 18x20 and gravitate towards that. I remember the 16x19 didn’t really do much for me, but it was years ago.
The deciding factor may be the softness. The 18x20 will provide a lot more ball feel, especially since to so many people say that the clash tech robs frames of ball feel.
n8dawg6
Legend
yeah im a little worried it will feel even more rubbery and disconnected than the countervail version.
TennisHound
Legend
Why are there so many rookies in this thread who have tried the new Blade? And all their reviews are basically one liners?
2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
If it's anything like the clash, get ready for some power hotspots in the stringbed.
All the more reason to go 18x20, moderate tension, to gain some consistency.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
I dont think everything is a conspiracy. For example, Ryan has 124 posts. Thats a decent amount of effort just to pop in and say he kind of liked the new Blade but didn’t love it.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Yeah the Blade for me was always an 18x20 frame, but it seems like a decent amount of people like the 16x19. The thing about the 18x20 version is you can string it low and it hits a real heavy ball. I probably would not as interested if it was not so soft now. A soft frame that plays like a stiff player tweener is intriguing.
TennisHound
Legend
I know right, I’ve got my tinfoil hat on today...
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Thanks, it's not formal review, just my 2 cents. You can tell if sth is a good fit from first sec, such as test driving a car. I like the feel of Tec 315 Ltd, Angell K7, Vcore Pro 97, CX200 tour, Pacific Tour Pro 97, as well as old prestiges. I haven't got such feel of new blade 16x19. I used to hit with 18x20 CV, and I would say 18x20 CV is doing better for me, hopefully new 18x20 could give me better feel. Just a reference and I don't know if I would spend more time on this new 16x19.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Appreciate the feedback since I like the feel of the same frames you do. I would imagine the new Blade has more power than those, or no?
Dufur719
Rookie
Same
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
I wish Wilson just release a ultra tour with leather grip and 16x19 pattern...It will sell well....
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
From the shop, I got blade strung with Wilson revolve pro @52lb, while my Tec, CX200 tour are normally strung with hybrid with multi on main, poly on cross, mid 40s, and I weighed them up with lead tape..I would say blade is with easier access to spin, power maybe a little bit more, but since I miss the feel as well as the pop, I am not swinging 100% confidently, and I don't feel it brings extra power. One thing I feel the little bit more power is serve, I serves good with blade.
n8dawg6
Legend
funny, the 16x19 thing was what i thought immediately after i posted that. its really my only issue with the frame, otherwise i just add some lead at 3 and 9.
TennisHound
Legend
That’s what everyone wishes
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Then Wilson should listen to our voice.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
Ryanblessed
Semi-Pro
Please share!!!
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I will say, if you like the Blade line you will want to demo the newest. Can’t wait for everyone’s details and thoughts when officially announced [emoji1360]
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1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Can't wait also. No CV is a great start. Let us keep all info in here. No need making new threads just gets too messy
Argghh!! Just when I was coming out of racquetholism rehab...
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
Seriously I need to get my internet provider to put a child block on this website... hah..
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I didn’t find enough difference in the CV model to update from my 2015 Blade. The new Blade plays very different from the. Lash with the same tech. Feels VERY solid and forgiving at the same time.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
What’s the power level like? And did you use the 18x20?
Clash technology with a thinner beam would be more interesting.
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ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
I don’t know anyone with the 18x20 yet. I am waiting on that too.
I will post my thoughts when Wilson officially announces the stick. Suffice to say, power is not an issue, and controlled.
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TennisHound
Legend
It’s amazing how much real information on the new Blade there is in this thread.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
This was the best part about String Forum. People would post good info and pretty solid reviews and would actually post pics... but that site is dying/is dead. It is a darn shame.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
Bits of info are already here in the thread.
TennisHound
Legend
Why post bits? But, I detect some sarcasm, as if to say “There are bits of vague information in this thread, why in the world would you want anymore than that?”
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I think its pretty clear that people who used these frames were asked not to share details or pictures until release date. The fact that they are holding up to their end of the deal is fine by me. It was stated multiple times by ChaelAZ that he could not share much yet.
parasailing
Legend
For us racquet-holics, it gives us something to look forward to in August. In the meantime, gonna get a Gravity Pro to hold me over until the Blade is released in August. I just hoped they keep the list price the same as the CV and not try to jack the price to $249 list.
DJ-
Hall of Fame
Yeah looking forward to it. 2015 was best version for me. 18x20. No cv and a new material we shall see. A lot of blade users like the gravity pro so far.
1990's Graphite
Hall of Fame
The goat blade thread
