Holdfast44ID
Semi-Pro
I suggest stringing between 44-47 lbs. 44 works best for me after going down from 47 with full poly.
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2019 Wilson Blade
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where is the pain? same here.. been using hyper g 17 at 49/46 for about close to 8 hours of hitting... no TE but yeah... some shoulder and slight tightness in forearm etc... I do think even though, it does not feel stiff HyperG does work the elbow a bit...
Comfort i would recommend Grapplesnake Alpha or Signum Pro x-perience... they are both high on comfort. very high and very respectable strings.. XP could be deemd to have a little bit too high of power for some's liking...
Injured Again
Hall of Fame
I will echo the sentiment of those who say that your string tension might be a little bit High. I strung my demo of the 18X20 at 46 pounds and thought I could go a couple of pounds lower.
An idea might be to try one of the known soft poly strings if you still want a full bed, something like Cyclone Tour in a thin gauge at somewhere around 46 pounds.
FuzzyYellowBalls
Legend
Great advice, thanks. The pain is on the inside of.my elbow, think of the part my elbow might touch my ribcage if I put my arm onto my side. I wonder what tension tw strings full poly demos at, the demos were fine.
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
That’s actually golfers elbow. I’ve struggled with it in the past - stiff strings, stiff racquets, racquets with a lot of weight in the head, or any combination thereof are all culprits. I like to arm the ball on the serve and forehand too which doesn’t help.
Also, unfortunately string tension is not an apples to apples comparison. So knowing what tension TW used may not be that helpful. 50 lb on a manual lockout will not be the same as 50 lb on a constant pull. Stringer technique is a factor too, for example, I pull my crosses tight because I apply pressure to them while they are tensioning (I use a constant pull). In my opinion tight crosses help with stringbed longevity. Also I don’t have to straighten the crosses much after I take the racquet off the stringer which the OCD in me appreciates.
Best thing you can do is isolate one or two variables and compare results. It’s definitely an iterative process. Good luck!
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DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Remember not to get over 46 pounds with 4G. The lower you get the better feel and pocketing you ll have.
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
Try IsoSpeed cream. One of the softest polys available. Thinnest gauge is 1.23m. Decent spin and is a bit more lively (similar to Hyper G in that regard) than most polys.
Used tourna silver 7 tour 21/20 kgs.
Ice code 1.25 really had that ‘alu power’ magic for a longer time than alu power. Maybe for 3 or 4 hours. Will have to test it again. But all of the sudden at my 4th hit with it, it had dropped tension like crazy. Like 5 kgs on rackettune which is one of the highest I had ever seen. Was still playable and comfort was there, but the magic was long gone and balls started to sail
topspn
Legend
Try Tierone Black Night 1.23 a softer poly with very good playability and consistency
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Damn, I grabbed some Ice code to try after your initial review. This doesn’t sound good compared to Max power rough.
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CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
All right, this baby is ready to go for tomorrow.
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gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
All right, this baby is ready to go for tomorrow.
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Nice! Can you message me details about how to acquire new old stock like this frame? Thanks!
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Lozannois
Rookie
I am not thaat surprised... I tried it once and I found the level of power higher then average and level of control lower than average with the ball flying sometimes... Maybe the best version of ice code is the 16g (1.30)? I will try it soon...
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I can tell you my opinion on ice code 1.20 in one week. My experience with 1.25 strung at 21 kgs was very good. To me it was better than alu power when fresh, and it lasted longer. But it had a sudden extreme tension drop of 5 kgs after about 10 hours.
Rslyon, which I loved in my Angells, I hated in my blade. Lyon felt stiff and very boardy in the blade v7. Couldnt get enough feel and power.
Might try it again at 19kgs. At 21 it was too stiff.
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Folk,
Session two with blade 18x20. Just not working for me. I’m more used to the traditional heavy weight and headlight balance. Mine spec is exactly as posted online and just not loving balance. But to each their own! Thanks for all the info on this thread and look for mine on classified.
Session two with blade 18x20. Just not working for me. I’m more used to the traditional heavy weight and headlight balance. Mine spec is exactly as posted online and just not loving balance. But to each their own! Thanks for all the info on this thread and look for mine on classified.
is tailweighting or adding a leather grip out of the question?
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
It’s option but not sure I’m loving the 18x20 as well.
parasailing
Legend
So after a few more hours hitting with Hyper-G, it has lost the pop and tension maintenance is not as good as Hawk Touch. The string feels dead and doesn't have the snap back as before. I think it doesn't have the durability of Hawk Touch so time to restring it and see how Technifibre Black Code 4S feels.
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
To the 4G 1.25 fans: the v7 18x20 with this string is fire. I wouldn’t usually buy it but I got several sets heavily discounted. This setup gives you a very predictable response and has a soft, rubbery plushness. By contrast the revolve 1.25 felt plasticy (still soft though). I think the string’s firmness matches the frame’s softness really well and reels in some of the power. Swing out, no problem, however, if you don’t commit to the stroke, the ball will not have much on it. I wouldn’t consider it a spin machine in terms of loop or rpm, but it hits a very heavy ball. I understand the hype around this setup now. Strung at 44 on my constant pull, I do not think I would go higher.
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
18/20s are great. The more even balance definitely takes some getting used to.
Interesting... my hyperG adventure is going pretty good.. power is low for sure but spin is plenty.. control is very good... i think maybe few lbs lower would put the power back... what really works for me is that picks up the launch angle nicely.. good string... borderline elbow comfort.. walking the thin line of discomfort/comfort.. ill try few more strings.. cut the hyper g now...alpha and signum pro-xperience are next..
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Agreed. My 18x20 is stock plus a Wilson pro overgrip. All in weight is just under 329 grams strung with 1.25 poly. Balance is 3.5-4 HL and swingweight is 334-335. This thing is a freight train. Unreal how big it hits and how stable it is for such a low static weight. Two handed backhand is fine, but forehand is sacrificing a little racquet head speed (I am 6’5, I have long arms), but the slower swing speed actually helps my consistency.
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Power Player
Bionic Poster
Balance is awesome if you have more modern strokes. Very personal there but you get a light swinging frame with a big sw it can be great fit.
Did short ball drills for 30 minutes in the heat late in the week and i can get real sharp angles with this frame.
Did short ball drills for 30 minutes in the heat late in the week and i can get real sharp angles with this frame.
Those with elbow issue should try synthetic gut. It plays well and you will be surprised bit the sweet spot is.. The new Blade seems to work very well with it. Strung mine at 50 pounds. 16 gauge, feels and plays great with no wrist or elbow pains. Downside you will string more often, but really a step up for poly pains. Over time ploy takes a toll of joints.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Main thing i notice after weeks of using the blade is that my arms feels nothing. Its fantastic. Full poly and lots of hitting and i really only feel it in my legs. Really love this frame so much.
And yeah syn gut would be a nice alternative if needed. Low cost and the 18x20 will keep it around for a little bit before it breaks.
I personally like 1.25 gauge poly in this frame even though i know a lot of you all like 1.20. Seems like the 1.25 gives me a lot of time and doesnt die or break too quickly.
And yeah syn gut would be a nice alternative if needed. Low cost and the 18x20 will keep it around for a little bit before it breaks.
I personally like 1.25 gauge poly in this frame even though i know a lot of you all like 1.20. Seems like the 1.25 gives me a lot of time and doesnt die or break too quickly.
I don’t get the hype in Hyper G (pun intended). Sure, at its peak, it probably has the best combination of control and spin. Unfortunately, that peak lasts for a good couple of sets. Playability is trash. It’s also deceptively stiff. It’s the string that gave me golfers elbow.
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
Let’s be honest, what string is good for more than a couple sets? Most lose playability and I can’t think of one that feels great from the moment it’s strung to the moment it snaps.
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gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Supposedly 4G is a head above the rest. We shall see. Revolve 1.25 white played pretty well for about 4-6 hours and then dropped off really fast. Strings stuck out of place like a synthetic gut or multi.
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Chadalina
Guest
Are you playing with someone named Junior? Looks like a buddy of mine
Power Player
Bionic Poster
4g is a string that should retain playability for a while. 1.25 should give you 8-12 hours depending who and how you play. At the price its at its tough to pull the trigger when max power rough is around but i may revist it. I used it a lot in the 2011. That was a really stiff combo though.
Nope.
Nope.
tennisBIEST
Professional
2 16x19’s
Static 332 grams
3 pt HL balance
SW 344
51/49
Pros Pro BlackOut Mains
Pros Pro Black Force Crosses
Static 332 grams
3 pt HL balance
SW 344
51/49
Pros Pro BlackOut Mains
Pros Pro Black Force Crosses
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
jbdbackfan
Semi-Pro
Thanks everyone here for blade questions and comments. My frame hit classifieds hope it can be nice addition for someone here.
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FedGR
Professional
Anybody has issues with the paint on the V7? How is everybody's PJ holding up? Both my V7s have about 15 hours on them and they both look great without any paint peeling or marks but I don't know if that's because the PJ is hardy or I am being extra careful with the rackets.
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Same, easily double the hours, maybe more. No issues with the paint so far.
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parasailing
Legend
I probably have over 20 hours using the Blade and so far, paint holding up. I guess we will find out paint durability a year down the road.
Znak
Hall of Fame
Speaking of paint, really cool how Wilson lets you make a custom PJ, too bad they don't offer it on the v7s:
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Custom Wilson Blade 98 18x20 CV Tennis Racket
Designed for today's big-hitting, aggressive game and now customizable by you! The Blade 98 18x20 is now updated with Countervail technology.
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Somebody said in november they will start offering customization for v7 and clash... i would go for it if it wasnt for the QC.. at least at TW i got identical specs as my other one which i love. This racuqet truly ended my relentless 1 year racquet search...Speaking of paint, really cool how Wilson lets you make a custom PJ, too bad they don't offer it on the v7s:
Custom Wilson Blade 98 18x20 CV Tennis Racket
Designed for today's big-hitting, aggressive game and now customizable by you! The Blade 98 18x20 is now updated with Countervail technology.
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Fxanimator1
Hall of Fame
Holding up much better than my ProStaff’s did, they were chipped within 2 weeks, by just putting them in my bag.
ChaelAZ
G.O.A.T.
Got well over 20 hours of hitting and even scrapping court without any issues.
tennisBIEST
Professional
Hahahahaha!!! I used to hit with a Head Graphene Touch Speed MP that came to me way off at a 340+ SW so I’ve come to love the more even balance high swing weight feel.
i don't get that. To me it maintains tension and playability really well. TW playtesters thought it did maintain it's characteristics pretty consistently as well.. they actually rated it pretty high for a co-poly. It has also decent scores for tension maintenance and playability duration (depending on the gauge) in string forum as well. My experience confirms similar. Maybe it's the strings pattern or something but I would definitely not describe it as "launchy hot mess".. far from it.
holding up ok. 1st one had a tiny paint chip first day.. no idea how it happened but nothing since... my 2nd one is my fault.. after i got my 2nd one and was doing all the scientific lab measurements in the dining room table (weight, balance, sw manual)... i was so excited with matched pairs and shadow swinging flew out of my hand and landed on the floor... scratched side of the head just a little bit but no biggie...luckily missed the furniture or else wife would have killed me.. drives her insane when i do shadow swings in the house.. hahah
