Finally hit with the Blade Pro V9 16 & 20....

[Boredsurfer]

and it really does play like if a V14 PS97 and a 6.1 95 had a baby Softer feel than PS, solid as a 6.1 - best racquet in Wilson's line up for my game. Then I hear that the Carve 97 is basically the same thing at half the price - man the holicism never ends!

 

[TennisHound]

These are such good racquets, but the SW on these is usually over the top.

 

[Boredsurfer]

These are such good racquets, but the SW on these is usually over the top.

I know that Wilson's quality control is all over the place - the SW's on both felt like 325 and 330 respectively.... I was expecting 340 tbh You could call TW and ask for 299 SW and I bet there will be one in stock

 

[2ndServe]

Thought they go through the air pretty good so it felt like less swingweight even with the same sw number as other rackets

 

[Boredsurfer]

Thought they go through the air pretty good so it felt like less swingweight even with the same sw number as other rackets

Agreed. It felt like a softer PS 97 with a slightly larger sweet spot for me or just a more solid, stable (higher twist weight) Blade... which makes total sense

 

[Trip]

@Boredsurfer - What's your level?

 

[Boredsurfer]

@Boredsurfer - What's your level?

4.5 - 5.0 mechanics, true SoCal 4.0 USTA tournament ranking probably (in SoCal 4.5 is reserved for "played in college")

 

[Trip]

Gotcha. Would you say the BP has a skill floor, and if so, might it be right around where you are, perhaps a shade lower? (Obviously you want mature, long strokes, etc.)