Comparison wilson Blade 100 vs 101 square inches

[myfavoritesportistennis]

I cant see a difference, the 101 (left) it is supposed to be bigger but the Blade 100 (right) is bigger and roundier shape ?
Im I blind ???

 

[TennisHound]

The 101 has a traditional Blade shape, while the 100 rounded. The 100 looks bigger though. I prefer the 101 shape, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about the 100

 

[GoArmyTennis]

The problem is comparing stock photographs of two different racquets that have different head shapes, both of which are round, with square inches.

One head shape is clearly more circular and one is more oval shaped. To me, this is far more important of a factor than 1 sq inch as the sweet spots and swing weights will be different. 1 sq inch of difference is far less of factor than the head shape and other factors between the two racquets.

 

[phanamous]

The 101 16x20 pattern is actually more open than the 100 16x19 which is very dense in the sweet spot. They play very differently as a result but are my 2 faves in the Blade line having tried them all.

100 is better for control and flat hitting. 101 is better for spin and suits my extreme forehand and 1HBH grip better though not as accurate.

 

[myfavoritesportistennis]

The problem is comparing stock photographs of two different racquets that have different head shapes, both of which are round, with square inches.

One head shape is clearly more circular and one is more oval shaped. To me, this is far more important of a factor than 1 sq inch as the sweet spots and swing weights will be different. 1 sq inch of difference is far less of factor than the head shape and other factors between the two racquets.

Bro, the 101 is it supposed to be bigger.

 

[myfavoritesportistennis]

The 101 16x20 pattern is actually more open than the 100 16x19 which is very dense in the sweet spot. They play very differently as a result but are my 2 faves in the Blade line having tried them all.

100 is better for control and flat hitting. 101 is better for spin and suits my extreme forehand and 1HBH grip better though not as accurate.

what is 1HBH grip ? doesnt both come with the new grip tapper ?

 

[GoArmyTennis]

Bro, the 101 is it supposed to be bigger.

It is bigger. By 1 square inch.

 

[myfavoritesportistennis]

It is bigger. By 1 square inch.

I cant see it, Im I blind ?

 

[GoArmyTennis]

I cant see it, Im I blind ?

You're looking at stock photos or renderings that are also probably zoomed in/out differently. In real life, the 101 will be 1 sq in. bigger than the 100. The 101 will just be more oval than the rounder 100.

 

[ericykchan]

it's just a 1% difference. I don't think I can tell even holding them side by side.