Extended alternative to Blade Pro 16x19 v7

RigsOfChad

New User
What are my options if I like the Blade Pro 16x19 v7 but ultimately want an extended frame (27.7" to 28")? Extending the Blade Pro itself would be too hefty in static weight and SW.

Proposed options:

1) Is there a comparable Angell frame?

2) Use a service to extend a regular Blade 16x19 v7 98 or 100 to the desired length?

Any alternatives? Thanks!
 

Injured Again

Hall of Fame
I did a couple of extended demos with the v7 Blade 16x19 and 18x20 when they were first released. I really like their feel but also want extended length (and larger headsize) and extending with an XTP buttcap isn't the route I want to go.

You might give the current SW102 or the previous SW104 a try. The SW104 is my current racquet and with string choice you can end up with a similar impact feel to the v7 Blade, though you'll be really hard pressed to get the same high launch angle as the 16x19 even with the thinnest and highly shaped poly. Worth a demo though, and the lineage of the frame does show through although the v7 Blade is, in my opinion, a much better racquet overall.
 
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