I’m playing about 4-5x a week and have 3 v7 blades. I rotate them as strings break. I’ve had them about 1.5yr and all three are starting to chip in various places just from normal wear play no abuse.
I really like this racquet but that’s my biggest complaint is paint.
Should I just pick up 3 more blade v7 and store them or should I just try and repair the frames every 6 months or so with putty / paint.
At the rate I’m chipping them I don’t see them lasting another year or so before I’ll need new ones.
the 2015 blade 98S was such a unique good frame. i havent found anything quite like it.I've been playing with my Son's V7 18x20 for a few weeks and I do like it. I've been playing the PA for a couple years -- never LOVED it. Came from the 2015 Blade 98S -- I still have two. I might demo a V8 in in 16m and 18m just to check them out and the V7 16 if I still can.
It does not have the spin potential of the PA -- I've been adjusting to it -- it still has plenty of spin - it just takes a little more "umph" in some cases. I like the control and feel of the racket much more than the PA.
I think I'm going to restring one and play with it this week.the 2015 blade 98S was such a unique good frame. i havent found anything quite like it.
I know this is an ancient post I'm responding to...but did you try the Gravity Tour? How did it compare to your weighted-up MP? How did the weighted-up MP play? (others have said that it doesn't respond well to lead tape). I am currently playing GTour extended 1/4". It plays great but I would like a little more spin and was wondering if I should try the MP (and probably extend it as well). Would love to hear your experience.Interesting. Have you hit the gravity MP? I’m hitting it weighted up to 12 ounces, 7pt headlight, A few grams in the hoop, most weight in the handle with a heat shrink sleeve and leather grip.
Hi can someone link the OEM Wilson blade V7 black replacement grip? I want to try taking this leather off and I trashed the original black one out ha. Do they sell the same one that came original with the blade? I see a bunch online but not sure which one that went with the blade.
Hi can someone link the OEM Wilson blade V7 black replacement grip? I want to try taking this leather off to reduce static weight. I trashed the original black one. Do they sell the same one that came original with the blade? I see a bunch online but not sure which one that went with the blade.
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Just switched in September to this from the Pure Drive. I love the Pure Drive, I really do. I can’t bring myself to sell them. However, my arm issues were a challenge. I have a V7 18x20 and love it. I get more in and I have some confidence. I feel pretty consistent and I am really enjoying hitting with it. I find this amazing because it is so different than the Pure Drive, smaller head size, less power, and tight string pattern. It has only been like 10 sessions, but my groundstrokes have benefited, though backhand slice is mediocre, and volleys need some work. That’s all adjustment though. I really look forward to using it each time, excellent control.
Anyone still play with this?
I will get a second in the spring get or if I see a good deal.
*Context, 4.5 baseliner, mid 40s.
Could be. Which version is it? There’s always the usual stuff to try - looser tension, softer string, cushion grip, etc. you could try and add a little weight at 12, but imo the PD works best without weight.Played doubles tonight with it, I just can’t get past mediocre to crap volleys. I switched to my Pure Drive briefly, that racquet is so awesome to volley with, but I had to switch back to the Blade shortly after because of arm pain. Would it be the swing weight screwing me up?
For me swingweight doesn't muck me up as much as static weight or balance on volleys. You might just be more used to your PD if that's your goto frame. This stick volley's pretty great for me, but different strokes for different folksPlayed doubles tonight with it, I just can’t get past mediocre to crap volleys. I switched to my Pure Drive briefly, that racquet is so awesome to volley with, but I had to switch back to the Blade shortly after because of arm pain. Would it be the swing weight screwing me up?
I'm just about hitting 30 hours on this setup — I normally only keep in polys for about 14-20 hours max, but tension and feel is still holding up great still. Overall dt has only dropped 8lbs since stringing; strings are starting to not snap back in place but really this frame and this pair of strings...*chef's kiss*Just found the God Tier hybrid setup too, NRG2/Yonex Strike at #50/46. Unbelievable combo in this frame.
Restrung at 48/44, this is it — this is the god tier setup.I'm just about hitting 30 hours on this setup — I normally only keep in polys for about 14-20 hours max, but tension and feel is still holding up great still. Overall dt has only dropped 8lbs since stringing; strings are starting to not snap back in place but really this frame and this pair of strings...*chef's kiss*
I remember demo-ing this frame way back when with a fb of 4g and that's a no no for me, but really find this frame plays well with a stiffer string in it even in half bed. I think I'll revisit NRG/Strike even lower maybe 48/44