Wilson Blade Club - Come on in you crazy kids! - 2013 info and more welcome :)
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So am I, I just hope that the beam width won't be more than 20 mm this time.
Automatix
Legend
If specs are supposed to be the same as the older generation of BLX frames then the beam should be 20,2mm.
However that's the target spec. Unfortunately although Wilson states that the BLX Blade Tour has a 20,2mm the reality is it has a 22-21mm beam:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Wilson_BLX_Blade_Tour/descpageRCWILSON-WBLXBT.html
At least that's what TW came up with.
Time will tell...
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Do you guys think that the new ones will have more flex? I ask because the pic of the 16x19 has a different recommended string tension. The current version says 53-63 , and the new one says 50-60.
Just some hopeful speculation.
Just some hopeful speculation.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I just looked at mine and it says 53-63. Blx blade 98.
shaneno
Professional
Wow you sure yours is real man? i know bunch of player that had N,K, and BLX 98's and all them have 50-60. and they have like 4-6 of the blx 98.
tennisnut09
Rookie
The blade team = 53-63
Power Player
Bionic Poster
RacquetBros, it is the blade 98 demo from a legit tennis store. Just snapped pics for you.
bowchikawow
Rookie
Anybody have a release date for the new Blade's in the U.K or Europe?
Also will the new tour also come with a leather?
Also will the new tour also come with a leather?
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...3x403/563875_381713645230524_1337788316_n.jpg
just saw this 101 inch
just saw this 101 inch
royfrombigd
Rookie
RacquetBros, it is the blade 98 demo from a legit tennis store. Just snapped pics for you.
I had the same issue with a BLX Blade 98 I bought from TW used. It stated 53-63 tension range. Racquet tension on the website list 50-60 and when I called TW, they said to call Wilson. The Wilson guy seemed annoyed, but stated that the tension to be 50-60. Called TW back and, after a hold, stated they have been receiving calls about this but to call Wilson back. I got frustrated and started looking at several other Wilson delears. It's about 50-50 for those who list it as 50-60 and those who list it as 53-63. I had 4 total at the time and the others were all 50-60 and I honestly couldn't tell the difference, but I did end up sending it back to TW. Obviously, Wilson has made some with that racquet tension range, but I understand why it's so frustrating not getting a straight answer. Your racquet is legit.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I think the earlier releases may have been a higher tension range. I have 2 straight from a tennis shop, and they were the early demo releases just like the ones that will come out next month with the new pj. Both say 53-63. Its an interesting little quirk.
Murray_fan1
Professional
So the demo's are gong to be released next month? Is this speculation or confirmed by your local shop? Really want to get my hands on the 16x19 version to see how it stacks up against my prestige.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Its speculation. Could be january. My shop gets wlsons pretty early though so i will be all over the steam and new blade demos as soon as i can.
Honestly with all the steam hype, i think the future is blading for many people here. It is the best light players stick with control and power that i have used. I guess it just matters what you like, but i like laser control and precision.
Honestly with all the steam hype, i think the future is blading for many people here. It is the best light players stick with control and power that i have used. I guess it just matters what you like, but i like laser control and precision.
Murray_fan1
Professional
Drak mentioned in another thread that he has heard Dec 2012 for the Blade line and Jan 2013 for the new Steam. So it makes sense the demo's might come a little earlier.
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couch
Hall of Fame
Yes, this was confirmed by our Wilson rep too. Getting ready to put our Wilson order in for next year in the next couple days. Really excited about what Wilson has coming out.
Bartelby
Bionic Poster
Its been up - its black with ninety eight in lettering down the lower hoop and shaft - elegant
steams been up as well
steams been up as well
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
let see some proper pics guys
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I wish. I don't think we know the flex and SW yet either. Really hoping nothing changes besides the PJ, because the BLX Blade plays perfect in stock form.
Drakulie has I believe. Check the Wilson home run thread.
Federerkblade
Hall of Fame
i thought the blade swingweight was just a few points too high,not by much at all though and I would have liked it 4 points HL stock.
it was a great stick for blocking back big serves
it was a great stick for blocking back big serves
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parasailing
Legend
What's your take on the current BLX Blade 98 vs the Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT? I had the old Wilson Pro Tour 93 with a 16x19 string pattern and thought it was pretty good but ended up switching to the Babolat Pure Storm Tour GT as it was more plush and still maintained the power.
Fuji
Legend
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Blade is a lot easier to use and is far better on serve for me. I also like the feel more as well. I have trouble finding weakness with this raquet, but i would say if you like to volley most of the time there are better options.
Thepowerofchoice
Semi-Pro
Saw one at my local shop. Not sure how the owner got it but he can't sell it yet. Will take pictures and post them in couple of days.
parasailing
Legend
My mistake, thought it was a 16x19 but just checked and it was an 18x20 pattern. It was a solid racquet but I hated the dense string pattern. This is in reference to the Kblade Tour 93.
Matchball
Semi-Pro
So, does this mean that you prefer the KBlade Tour compared to the new one..? I wonder how different the dense string pattern feels relatively to a prestige mid, which remains my reference stick.
I have only used a KBlade Tour 93 for something like 30 mins in the past and the only thing I remember was that I liked how it felt.
Fuji
Legend
Oh! Thanks for the clarification. The K Blade Tour has a pretty dense string pattern so I definitely see where you are coming from.
-Fuji
parasailing
Legend
I haven't had the luxury of trying out the new one like some of the people here on the forums. Tennis is not a very popular sport here since there are so many outdoor activities you can do.
I would say the Kblade Tour 93 was similar to the prestige but had a bit more power whereas the Prestige mid had more control.
xFullCourtTenniSx
Hall of Fame
Why is it that it's always the Blade that gets the best paintjob?! WHY OH WHY OH WHY?! Why not the 6.1 series?! Sigh... Guess I'll settle with the fact that the ProStaff 90 dominated the BLX paintjob and edges out the [K]Factor by a hair.
Matchball
Semi-Pro
Thank you !
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Hopefully not any different since the 98 specs are perfect.
As for light weight, that is the best part of the racquet. It has a SW in the 330s and a low static weight, so I actually hit harder than I did with my prior sticks which were 345 grams.
