Bottle Rocket
Hall of Fame
Has anyone actually been able to measure a Blade Pro versus a V7, with a typical poly? What are the actually differences in strung specs, including swingweight?
Blade Pro vs V7 18x20 - spec differences?
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Bottle Rocket
Hall of Fame
That's super interesting for a totally stock racket. Have you ever tried the V7 Blade?
I'm not topspn but I imagine you are aware the Blade Pro is quite different than the regular Blade right? Totally different molds. I wished they had made it lighter for customization but at least mine were OK for spec and that is a different topic altogether.
While I don't have muchtime with a V7 Blade the V7 Blade reminded me a lot of my 2015 Blade. Regardless, the V7 (and 2015 Blade) feel quite different, like two different racquets as they are. Typical blades go through the air better for sure whereas the Blade Pro has much plow through.
baowow
Rookie
Blade v7 18x20 and blade pro 18x20 are two completely different racquets. I used the v7 for a while and still my most trusted stick in my bag. I used it in stock form then modified it to my current setup 27.25 inches, 336 grams with everything, 32.8 cm bal. Played the best with that specs for me.
Blade pro in stock form swings very heavy and almost unplayable unless you're hitting with someone that hits really slow. Feels really good though. Flex feels around 63 is my guess. I ended up matching the specs to my Blade v7. Been using it as my main stick. Swing weight feels a touch higher, more feel and power than v7. Really liking the setup. Really liking the RF97 too.
Blade pro in stock form swings very heavy and almost unplayable unless you're hitting with someone that hits really slow. Feels really good though. Flex feels around 63 is my guess. I ended up matching the specs to my Blade v7. Been using it as my main stick. Swing weight feels a touch higher, more feel and power than v7. Really liking the setup. Really liking the RF97 too.
You liked the Blade v7 18x20 over the Blade Pro 18x20 with both in stock 27" form?
Would you mind elaborating on that/ the difference of both in stock form (before the extended mod)
Which one have more flex? Power?
baowow
Rookie
My 2 blades setup are:
Blade Pro 18x20 335 grams strung 27.25 inches 32.8 cm balance.
Blade v7 18x20 335 grams strung 27.25 inches 33 cm balance.
I like Blade pro a little more, it's less muted and have a bit more free power. I can play with either one equally well though.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
Just measured my 2 V7 Blades. they are 334 and 335 SW.
roger presley
Hall of Fame
Blade Pro is more solid in every aspect than V7.
I've got 18/20 Blade Pro. Soon I will get my hands on Tsitsipas Blade and can't wait to compare it with Blade Pro
I've got 18/20 Blade Pro. Soon I will get my hands on Tsitsipas Blade and can't wait to compare it with Blade Pro
