No buzz for me.. the most common sound is the shotgun BOOOM!Just purchased a v7 18x20 off the TT classifieds and so far been very impressed by it. But on my 3rd session using I noticed a buzzing sound in the handle. This sound becomes more apparent on off center hits mainly towards the tip / 12 o'clock. I've read that some Blades have come with loose butt caps. Anyone else experienced this? The playability doesn't seem to be affected... it's more of a audio annoyance.
Same. Demoed the RF97 all black and loved if for serve, but at the end of a match, the v7 Blade is better overall...at least for me.No buzz for me.. the most common sound is the shotgun BOOOM!
did you try 4G with 18x20? it just gets a bad rep on comfort therefore i have never tried it before. I think i am going to give it a shot.... what tension are you stringing? i can manage hyperG-17g at mid 47ish... arm is fine... (just as reference if that helps)I’ve now played 2-3 competitive matches with the v7 16x19. The stick feels amazing even strung with a full bed of 4G. It leaves me wanting more compared to the 18x20 though. If I stick with the 16x19, I need to add weight to the head, likely at 3 and 9. It’s fine for rally balls, but against bigger hitters it gets pushed around. No surprises there, it’s a relatively light stick with some flex to it.
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Yeah, 4G is a fantastic string as a cross. Very good comfort and response. Tension maintenance is also very good.did you try 4G with 18x20? it just gets a bad rep on comfort therefore i have never tried it before. I think i am going to give it a shot.... what tension are you stringing? i can manage hyperG-17g at mid 47ish... arm is fine... (just as reference if that helps)
thanks!
did you try 4G with 18x20? it just gets a bad rep on comfort therefore i have never tried it before. I think i am going to give it a shot.... what tension are you stringing? i can manage hyperG-17g at mid 47ish... arm is fine... (just as reference if that helps)
thanks!
Would you be able to comment on control and power vs hyper g?Yes, my setup on the v7 18x20 is identical: 4G 44 lb on my constant pull (Babolat Sensor). I used to hate 4G because I only tried it in stiff tweeners. In a soft frame like the v7 it feels really good. You won’t have as much bite as hyper g, but the pocketing and longevity are better imo.
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Would you be able to comment on control and power vs hyper g?
Hyper g can be grabby at times so the launch angle is higher and sometimes unpredictable. 4g is very linear and predictable in response.Would you be able to comment on control and power vs hyper g?
Just purchased a v7 18x20 off the TT classifieds and so far been very impressed by it. But on my 3rd session using I noticed a buzzing sound in the handle. This sound becomes more apparent on off center hits mainly towards the tip / 12 o'clock. I've read that some Blades have come with loose butt caps. Anyone else experienced this? The playability doesn't seem to be affected... it's more of a audio annoyance.
18/20 by a very very large margin for meDid you have a preference for either of the v7 sting patterns after all was said and done?
Did you have a preference for either of the v7 sting patterns after all was said and done?
Did you have a preference for either of the v7 sting patterns after all was said and done?
That´s the same feeling I´ve got after I tested the Gravity Pro, great raquet but not for my age. This weekend I was watching the Spain Tennis Clubs inter- tournament, and there were two kids ,probably around 16/17 years old, both were hitting bombs , one was using the wilson clash and the other the Prince 100P ( 2019). I had the Prince100p and I get nowhere close to the speed and the pace that this kid was producing, frustrating to be honest. So at the end you have to choose what works for you, not what the racquet specs tell , bottom line, always demo when you can.I prefer the 16 × 19 as it is a lot more user friendly compared to the 18/20. At 52, I still like a control racquet but also want some pop when needed along with the great feel. It's still a very tight, 16 x 19 where not much if any control is sacrificed. The 18 × 20 would be a bit too demanding these days but 10 years ago or so, I would have preferred the tighter pattern.
That´s the same feeling I´ve got after I tested the Gravity Pro, great raquet but not for my age. This weekend I was watching the Spain Tennis Clubs inter- tournament, and there were two kids ,probably around 16/17 years old, both were hitting bombs , one was using the wilson clash and the other the Prince 100P ( 2019). I had the Prince100p and I get nowhere close to the speed and the pace that this kid was producing, frustrating to be honest. So at the end you have to choose what works for you, not what the racquet specs tell , bottom line, always demo when you can.
Before I bought the Blade, I was considering the Clash but was turned off by the beam width and I new the control was going to be horrible. Especially since I don't use poly strings. The new Blade 98 16 x 19 is real solid with good balance of control, power, feel and comfort. IMO one of the best control racquets made today!Just demoed the Blade 98. It was pretty good. I feel like this is a solid racquet that has kinda good strengths (but not great strengths), but no real weaknesses. Strongest strength would be its control.
Also demoed the Clash 98. It was pretty trash. Way too much power, hard to control (and I hit a heavy ball for a 4.0, or so people say). Launch angle is way too high. Honestly the worst racquet I've demoed, and my current racquet is a pure drive. People say it's a less stiff version of a pure drive, but I feel like I have more control with mine (even though it's not great).
I liked the Gravity Pro too. It was a bit heavier than the blade, had more power, and maybe a bit more control (not much). Not as good at the net though, as the Blade.
Right now trying to decide between the Gravity Pro and the Blade 98
A question mostly for previous Blade users: So nobody, not a single past Blader noticed that V7 is by far the least powerful Blade ever produced..... i mean you can’t even block the ball and return it with depth. In most cases if you want to produce a heavy ball you must be grounded and ready to take a full swing and also make contact on the sweatspot. Also it doesn’t give you the feel of producing heavy balls like the old blades and lacks the gold precision of 2015 Blade.... doesn’t give the same confidence on full cuts when going for winners. Feel is better than CV version but still too muted compared to 2015 and 2013 blade.
Which pattern?A question mostly for previous Blade users: So nobody, not a single past Blader noticed that V7 is by far the least powerful Blade ever produced..... i mean you can’t even block the ball and return it with depth. In most cases if you want to produce a heavy ball you must be grounded and ready to take a full swing and also make contact on the sweatspot. Also it doesn’t give you the feel of producing heavy balls like the old blades and lacks the gold precision of 2015 Blade.... doesn’t give the same confidence on full cuts when going for winners. Feel is better than CV version but still too muted compared to 2015 and 2013 blade.
Which pattern?
And thank you for acknowledging me. Yes, in fact, my name is Nobody. I posted that the v7 18/20 is very good still but the v7 16/19 is not my cup of tea at all for many of the reasons you’ve mentioned.
A question mostly for previous Blade users: So nobody, not a single past Blader noticed that V7 is by far the least powerful Blade ever produced..... i mean you can’t even block the ball and return it with depth. In most cases if you want to produce a heavy ball you must be grounded and ready to take a full swing and also make contact on the sweatspot. Also it doesn’t give you the feel of producing heavy balls like the old blades and lacks the gold precision of 2015 Blade.... doesn’t give the same confidence on full cuts when going for winners. Feel is better than CV version but still too muted compared to 2015 and 2013 blade.
I dont have any of those issues and i used the 2011 for 8-10 months in the past. Sounds like you are talking about the 16x19 though
The v7 18/20 is a much better frame than the 16/19 if you like higher swingweight sticks. Right now, thanks to a friend, I playing with lower swingweight 2015 blade 18/20s. One of the top frames of all time for me.I purchased 16x19 without success. Then i purchased 98s and leaded up exactly to my 98s 2015 specs. Still generated less power. Launch angle is definitely lower on V7. My two main issues are NO HELP AT ALL when on defense and not the 100% precision of the 2015 where i exactly know where my ball is gonna land when going for winners.
To me V7 feels like a less plusher clash with improved feel but still far less connected than 2015 blade. Also i still can’t find accuracy on returns. V7 is better than 2015 on slice and volleys due to a more stable feel it gives and as a result you have a more control oriented feel. On serves I found them on par except on flat serve where V7 can extract more power.
The 2015 18/20 definitely has a unique combination of comfort, direct feedback, super connected feel, power and precision and is my favorite blade to date. The v7 18/20 is more dampened and is an excellent frame as well.Ok. I suggest everyone to playtest a 2015 blade. And then let’s talk about ball connection, feedback and feel.
The v7 18/20 is a much better frame than the 16/19 if you like higher swingweight sticks. Right now, thanks to a friend, I playing with lower swingweight 2015 blade 18/20s. One of the top frames of all time for me.
The swingweight of the 18x20 is 6pts higher than the 16x19's, and the twistweight is about 0.8 higher. It doesn't take much weight to change those numbers substantially. A few grams of lead at 3 and 9 would be more than enough to transform the 16x19 numbers into the 18x20 if someone were so inclined.
Sorry. I’m not buying what you are selling. I have a 2015 blade 18/20 with a super low unstrung swingweight of 291 and it is way more solid, stable, and maneuverable than the v7 16/19 I had which wasn’t as maneuverable. More lead won’t make maneuverability better than my 18/20.The swingweight of the 18x20 is 6pts higher than the 16x19's, and the twistweight is about 0.8 higher. It doesn't take much weight to change those numbers substantially. A few grams of lead at 3 and 9 would be more than enough to transform the 16x19 numbers into the 18x20 if someone were so inclined.
Ok. I suggest everyone to playtest a 2015 blade. And then let’s talk about ball connection, feedback and feel.
I hit with the h22 painted like a 2015 and i still am happy with my v7. No issues with power. The v7 is a beast.
Also i have said this 100x but swapping out the base grip for one not so padded like the Skin feel also makes a difference. I have zero issues with ball connection feedback or feel. Its like using an older head frame. Just string it up with some poly and go.
Ok. I suggest everyone to playtest a 2015 blade. And then let’s talk about ball connection, feedback and feel.
Been playing with my v7 18x20 a bit more. I'm liking it but still wonder if I may like the stiffer CV version better (I have both). Everybody rips on the CV version due to lack of feel, but I don't really know what that is lol. Is a stiffness of 66 enough to cause arm problems though?
The blade CV 18/20 was a beast on groundstrokes. Big heavy groundstrokes. The one word to describe what it felt like? It felt like a CLUB.Been playing with my v7 18x20 a bit more. I'm liking it but still wonder if I may like the stiffer CV version better (I have both). Everybody rips on the CV version due to lack of feel, but I don't really know what that is lol. Is a stiffness of 66 enough to cause arm problems though?
I like GOOOOOLLLLLDDDD!Anyone mess around with the kblade 98? How does it compare to the v7 and the 2015?
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Looks even better in person. Ballin!I like GOOOOOLLLLLDDDD!
the v7 has just a bit of flex and its like they purposefully made it noticeable. the 2015 has a more direct feel without that flex, but very comfortable regardless. thats my take, at leastOk. I suggest everyone to playtest a 2015 blade. And then let’s talk about ball connection, feedback and feel.
Anyone mess around with the kblade 98? How does it compare to the v7 and the 2015?
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Anyone mess around with the kblade 98? How does it compare to the v7 and the 2015
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