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these were unstrung specs for my batch of 2015 18x20 blades. three of them have been mentioned before by fellow users
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CiscoPC600
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Popped strings in both my VCORE 95s, so I had to hit with the 2013 Blade despite initially not liking the ALU Power Ice in it. Long story short: I loved it last night. Maybe the tension dropped a bit, but everything was working well. I'm just a racket addict and will probably never be cured.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
what tension and what balance point do you have your sticks at??
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
I believe I strung the ALU Power Ice at 49/46 lbs. No idea as to the balance point.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
very curious, i also like mine at that tension range
i currently have 2x 2013 w.blades(16/19) strung at 46lbs, FB polys (1x lux.element, 1x yptp), they feelgood 2me also at that LOW-ISH tension,, ill provably try 47/45lbs next time,,
i have them at 11pts HL for the 1HBH,,
i just looked and have my y.v.95(16/20), strung with w.sensation multifilament strings at 54lbs..
CiscoPC600
Hall of Fame
Mine is 18x20 though. I actually might jump the tension as I think the launch angle and power is a bit more than my VCORE 95.
DJTaurus
Hall of Fame
Tomorrow I am gonna test it too on my 98s 2015.
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
Got my 2015 18x20 racquet, need to string it up and will hit tomorrow morning.
I noticed something different with the paintjob; the 16x19 is a glossy finish, and the 18x20 is a mattted finish.
Is this normal?
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I noticed something different with the paintjob; the 16x19 is a glossy finish, and the 18x20 is a mattted finish.
Is this normal?
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gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Yes
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
Well, I hit an hour with it. Like you guys previously said, the 18x20 plays totally different from the 16x19. For me the 18x20 seems alot more head heavy, which messed up my timing, keep framing the ball more than usual.
I'm going to hit again tonight, hopefully I'll adjust better to the racquet. If not, you'll see it on the FS thread real soon
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I'm going to hit again tonight, hopefully I'll adjust better to the racquet. If not, you'll see it on the FS thread real soon
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
The 18/20 has a higher SW than the 16/19 and depending on what the actual SW is for your specific stick, it could be REALLY high (over spec) due to Wilson’s wild QC variation.Well, I hit an hour with it. Like you guys previously said, the 18x20 plays totally different from the 16x19. For me the 18x20 seems alot more head heavy, which messed up my timing, keep framing the ball more than usual.
I'm going to hit again tonight, hopefully I'll adjust better to the racquet. If not, you'll see it on the FS thread real soon
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I sold my first one because I needed something with a lighter SW. The two i now have are under spec with a lighter SW and Iove how they play.
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danbrenner
Legend
its funny that tsitsipas uses my fav blade. the 2012 blx black and silver. only he uses the 18x20
Lozannois
Rookie
What are the sw (unstrung) of your underspecs 18x20 Blade ?
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
291 and 297
Lozannois
Rookie
Nice ! And you know strung ? 291 is not too low ?
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anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
I just matched my two blades, stripped them of strings and grip before adding lead tape.
Each blade has a static weight of 292g, 1 has a SW of 300 and the other has a SW of 298.
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Each blade has a static weight of 292g, 1 has a SW of 300 and the other has a SW of 298.
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mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
No. I prefer to use 16g poly mains in the 18/20 blades because the pattern is fairly open. I also prefer a lower SW stick because I can always add lead to increase. I can’t remove graphite to remove SW if it’s too high for me.
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2nd Serve Ace
Hall of Fame
CV has got that same extra top grommet piece the 2015 has.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
No. They don’t fit.
acintya
Legend
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just remembered there is a Blade thread - not fully read it yet, but am excited by it. have also posted at the racquet of the decade thread.
am waiting for delivery of 2 x 2013 Blade 98 18x20. i believe it is a re-issue version. have read loads about the Blade line, so am quite excited about it and keen to find out what the spec variance between the two will be.
i think i will leave the spec as is, only to add the string (fb of multi or syn gut) and an 0.70mm OG (on L3). would be keen to understand how the lower strung weight and higher SW/more HH setup will play. i think the SW should be around 330/low 330?
my current main stick strung spec is around 344g/31.5cm/low 330SW - this is a 95 sq" and 16x19 racquet @54lb on fb of either multi or syn gut (1.30mm). wouldnt mind to lower the strung weight a little. lol
is there anything i should be aware of? should i string it lower than the 16x19 to start with? maybe start at 50lb for the mains and crosses and see how that plays?
TIA
am waiting for delivery of 2 x 2013 Blade 98 18x20. i believe it is a re-issue version. have read loads about the Blade line, so am quite excited about it and keen to find out what the spec variance between the two will be.
i think i will leave the spec as is, only to add the string (fb of multi or syn gut) and an 0.70mm OG (on L3). would be keen to understand how the lower strung weight and higher SW/more HH setup will play. i think the SW should be around 330/low 330?
my current main stick strung spec is around 344g/31.5cm/low 330SW - this is a 95 sq" and 16x19 racquet @54lb on fb of either multi or syn gut (1.30mm). wouldnt mind to lower the strung weight a little. lol
is there anything i should be aware of? should i string it lower than the 16x19 to start with? maybe start at 50lb for the mains and crosses and see how that plays?
TIA
are you still looking for new 2013 Blades?
edit - finally read the whole thread. good red.
have also read that you have got another one in May this year, so pls ignore my post
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TennisHound
Legend
Lol.Right lol, nah I’m good on racquets atm
The Blades arrived today and done a quick spec check
#1 307g & 32.2cm
#2 306g & 31.6cm
Not measured the SW yet - how can there be this much difference in headlight balance?
looks like #1 is closer to the unstrung spec. I think I will strung up the #1 and see how I like it and maybe try to match the #2 to it afterwards.....
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Both are excellent, but different in feel. The 2015 is more crisp and the feedback is more direct. The v7 is more dampened. Both hit a big ball.
FedGR
Professional
2015 has more direct feel on contact, V7 is more comfortable and has a lower launch angle. Everything else is quite similar, both are great.
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Having played the v7 and 2015 extensively, I actually prefer the kblade. It has a raw direct response and different weight distribution. It swings much faster than the others at the same spec (304 gram, 32.5 cm, 300 sw all unstrung). It has less weight in the head, which is concentrated at the tip (lower twist weight), and more weight in the throat. Love all three models though.
Thanks for that. Can I ask how did you match both in the end?
I looked at the serial number on both sticks and they are quite far apart, guess they were from different batches?
Even with the different spec/numbers, aren’t they supposed to play the same at the end of the day if all things equal..... Hahahaa
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Daphantom99
New User
Here's my blade
Estirpe Divina
New User
What about a blade 98 16x18? Or a blade 98 16x20? Would you like that Wilson create those frames?
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1HBHfanatic
Legend
isee yours! and I raise you one!!
good sticks, pleanty of power/spin
looks nice with the blue one. I am thinking blue and purple for mine.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
n8dawg6
Legend
the best lux there is after alu power and IF you dont break strings fast
1HBHfanatic
Legend
a 16/20 of this racquet would be perfect!!
spin and control on a 98" racquet!!
anhtuanngo
Semi-Pro
just don't string the last mains on each side of your 18x20 haha
1HBHfanatic
Legend
haaa, yeah, know what you mean,,
ive done that before on some of my other racquets, works sometimes!!, on these I think it would look a bit odd
interesting, thanks for sharing. i am currently off poly/co-poly, so i will start with syn gut (1.30mm) first on both to find my starting range.
will try to "match" both the Blade 98s and see how far i will get with the "new numbers/spec", then will try to string both to tomorrow when i get a chance.
i think what i try to achieve is low/mid 330g, 3 pt hl balance & around 330-335SW strung to start with and see how i like it.. lol
Estirpe Divina
New User
So few 16x20 frames on the market, a blade in that string pattern would be great.
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Daphantom99
New User
Nice.. mine is 18x17
Daphantom99
New User
What did you string it with and at what tension?
1HBHfanatic
Legend
ive tried these in many tensions
49/46 when doing a 2pc, 46lbs when doing 1pc
most people who I string for, like it at 52lbs
49/46 when doing a 2pc, 46lbs when doing 1pc
most people who I string for, like it at 52lbs
1HBHfanatic
Legend
closest thing to it is nishikorys racquet 95" 16/20 pattern
