Pro Stock Blade question

[myfavoritesportistennis]

Is the new Blade pro from Wilson Pro Labs actually the H22 ? or is it just the mold ?

 

[Keizer]

Is the new Blade pro from Wilson Pro Labs actually the H22 ? or is it just the mold ?

This has been discussed in other threads in the “Racquets” forum but long story short, the H22 comes in many layups. Blade Pro is the H22 mold with (presumably) one of those layups.

 

[myfavoritesportistennis]

This has been discussed in other threads in the “Racquets” forum but long story short, the H22 comes in many layups. Blade Pro is the H22 mold with (presumably) one of those layups.

Yeah, but im asking if it has the same or similar specs, stiffness, feeling, control, power, maneuverabilty etc ?

 

[malagabee]

Wilson doesn’t even publish the swingweight. I had to look elsewhere lie Tennisspin or tennis nerd. But mine is a 18x20. I love it.

 

[Power Player]

Yeah, but im asking if it has the same or similar specs, stiffness, feeling, control, power, maneuverabilty etc ?

Yes.

 

[malagabee]

Tryna get another one but they’re outta L2s atm

 

[A_Instead]

If you wanna save some $.. just get a Steam 99 instead.. gotta fish on auction site though
Very similar rackets..

 

[malagabee]

Steam99 is 16x15 and my Blade Pro is 18x20

 

[A_Instead]

No.. Steam 99 is not 16*15...
Go check out the TW review..

 

[malagabee]

The ones on auction r. I’ll certainly check on TW thx

 

[malagabee]

16x18. That won’t play the same as a 18x20 but ok

 

[A_Instead]

Blade Pro also comes in 16*19..

 

[malagabee]

I know that’s also oos on L2

 

[chizzle]

1-Sorry if this (this: info on how to decipher, see below) is posted somewhere, but I can't seem to find it.
2-Thx for letting me add to this post (v creating another one...)

Does anyone know what the codes on Blades are or mean?

I have 2 that are 3012-21 and one that is 3013-21 (this one actually says Blade V8 | 18 x 20 305g) in the picture but its still just a 16 x 19. Then again these might just be standard/stock PJ codes.

I'm not sure if they're considered Blade Pros (but would assume these say "Pro" on it), Pro stock or just custom Blades built on the retail site that were never picked up. But the guy I bought them (reputable) from said they were "pro stock" and got them from a person from Wilson.

They're glossy so I know they're not just stock blades, but unsure of anything beyond that... Is there anywhere else I could look to identify "what" they are, if anything significant (besides made in China lol)?? Thanks!

 

[heavyD]

That may be a pro stock as my Blade Pro said "Pro" in place of the "98" text.

 

[eric42]

I'm not sure if they're considered Blade Pros (but would assume these say "Pro" on it), Pro stock or just custom Blades built on the retail site that were never picked up. But the guy I bought them (reputable) from said they were "pro stock" and got them from a person from Wilson.

It's super easy to tell a Blade from a Blade Pro. Blade Pro uses the H22 mold. The Blade mold transitions from flat to rounded at the intersection of the lower hoop. The H22/Blade pro is flat all the way around. Blade on the left, H22 on right in this pic. And I seriously doubt Wilson produced any Blade Pros without "Pro" painted on the side.

https://imgur.com/a/2Jt1B6B

 

[chizzle]

Very helpful. Thx. Mine appear to be H22 molds at least. There is no taper or taper to round.

And in my experience with off the shelf Blade 16x19 - mine are softer and even more powerful / solid (although 10g in the handle and 4g on the frame).