How does the Wilson KPro Tour compare to the KBlade Tour?

[vmosrafa08]

What are the differences between the two racquets?
Here are the specs compared:

KPro Tour

Head Size:
96 sq. in. / 619 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.4oz / 323g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 300
Stiffness: 62
Beam Width: 22 mm/24 mm/22 mm Tapered Beam
Composition: 100%[K]arophite Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Leather
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,8H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 50-60 pounds

KBlade Tour

Head Size:
93 sq. in. / 600 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.8oz / 335g
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 323
Stiffness: 65
Beam Width: 20 mm Straight Beam
Composition: 100% [K]arophite Black w / X Loop Weave At 3 & 9 o'clock
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson Leather
String Pattern:
18 Mains / 20 Crosses
Mains skip: 8T,10T,8H,10H
One Piece
No shared holes
String Tension: 50-60 pounds

 

[gh65721]

KPro tour needs lead badly, it gets pushed around playing it stock, good access to spin, great serving stick. KBT plays very solid stock, seems like it plays bigger than 93 sq inches, sweetspot is big. Access to spin is average.

 

[jazzyfunkybluesy]

The KBT offers more control, is very low powered and offers alot of feel. The KPT offers more spin is also low powered, creates vibrations and has a hollow feel. I have both racquets but don't use them.

 

[tarkowski]

KPro tour needs lead badly, it gets pushed around playing it stock, good access to spin, great serving stick. KBT plays very solid stock, seems like it plays bigger than 93 sq inches, sweetspot is big. Access to spin is average.

My sentiments as well. Both good sticks for customization, but KBT much better out of the box. For me, KPro tour would benefit from a higher SW... which is where the lead comes in.

 

[tarkowski]

The KBT offers more control, is very low powered and offers alot of feel. The KPT offers more spin is also low powered, creates vibrations and has a hollow feel. I have both racquets but don't use them.

Hey jazzy - just curious: with owning both sticks and using neither, what stick have you settled on?

 

[Adam_mtl]

KPro tour needs lead badly, it gets pushed around playing it stock, good access to spin, great serving stick. KBT plays very solid stock, seems like it plays bigger than 93 sq inches, sweetspot is big. Access to spin is average.

Agreed. I played with KPT for about a year, but not before adding a good 15 grams of lead to it. Otherwise, it really lacks stability against heavy ball hitters and can be shaky at net too.

KBT: more plow-through, but 18x20 string pattern limits spin acces.. I often felt like I had to try too hard on serves to really get the ball to slice or kick high.

 

[jazzyfunkybluesy]

Hey jazzy - just curious: with owning both sticks and using neither, what stick have you settled on?

KPS 88 the most solid racquet on the planet.

 

[vsdtrek]

I have the KPT and agree with all above comments. Played against a big hitter last week and unless I had the frame moving properly into the volley, it was pushed around big time.