Which subsequent Blade racquet played most like the nBlade?

jngy2k

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I use to play a lot of tennis when Wilson had the ncode series and really liked the stability of those racquets.
I lost my racquets a few years ago and looking to replace them now.
I also remember the K factor was a bit too stiff and flimsy for me.
I added lead tape to it but it just doesnt feel like the nblade.
The nBlade was great in that it felt soft but with power to hit with even though I strung it with Luxilon Alu at 60 lbs.
Anyone tried all the subsequent Blades and have an opinion on this?
 
The nBlade had a combination of flex and a unique butt cap that sets it apart. I have 2 nBlades and 3 V4's(BLX 2). My V4's are 98s', tho(18X16). The V4's have more power and spin in the 18X16 set up, but feel very similar to the nBlade because the stringbed is very forgiving. The butt on the nCode is a three piece affair for some odd reason. It made the bottom of the grip a bit more solid maybe. And it also made the nBlade a bit more polarized in balance.
But I think the combination of flex(58RA according to some sources), foam filling, and braided graphite make it unique enough.

nBlade bottom with buttcap removed:

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One of my nBlades:

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One of my V4's(all my blades are extended with an XTP grip):

172469116.Q0B6ZrpR.jpg
 
The nBlade had a combination of flex and a unique butt cap that sets it apart. I have 2 nBlades and 3 V4's(BLX 2). My V4's are 98s', tho(18X16). The V4's have more power and spin in the 18X16 set up, but feel very similar to the nBlade because the stringbed is very forgiving. The butt on the nCode is a three piece affair for some odd reason. It made the bottom of the grip a bit more solid maybe. And it also made the nBlade a bit more polarized in balance.
But I think the combination of flex(58RA according to some sources), foam filling, and braided graphite make it unique enough.

nBlade bottom with buttcap removed:

171953925.6IOfkrAQ.jpg



One of my nBlades:

172285192.FNIdJNAp.jpg


One of my V4's(all my blades are extended with an XTP grip):

172469116.Q0B6ZrpR.jpg
Interesting insight about the nblade. Thank you.
Didn't know about the handle.
It felt so punchy and stable and not stiff and flimsy like a twig.
The foam probably had a bit to do with it.
Would adding silicone into the handle have some of the same effect?
 
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