parasailing
Legend
With the release of the new 2019 Wilson Blade, it's time to vote for your favorite Blade.
Which Wilson Blade do you prefer?
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parasailing
Legend
Looking at TW archives, the nBlade had a SW of 340 and stiffness of 58 which puts this as the softest Blade of the bunch.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
I like the new update V7, its a "feel thing", difference,
they new material "quiets", the funny vibrations and makes the racquet very comfortable to use
got to hit with it 2x so far, with the blade 98 16/19 and the blade.104 16/19,, both were easy to swing through the air with the 1HBH,, more hitting needed but, so far so good
btw, I was comparing it on court with the 2013 (V4), version blade 98,, and also the V6 blade 104 18/16 racquets i had on hand
like I mentioned, it was the lack of vibration/speed/comfort that were standout to me
exclusive, blade users would be able to give a better feel input on this new update
they new material "quiets", the funny vibrations and makes the racquet very comfortable to use
got to hit with it 2x so far, with the blade 98 16/19 and the blade.104 16/19,, both were easy to swing through the air with the 1HBH,, more hitting needed but, so far so good
btw, I was comparing it on court with the 2013 (V4), version blade 98,, and also the V6 blade 104 18/16 racquets i had on hand
like I mentioned, it was the lack of vibration/speed/comfort that were standout to me
exclusive, blade users would be able to give a better feel input on this new update
I'm interested in Blade 104. What about comfort? Power? Can you compare it maybe with some of the Textreme Prince racquets?
1HBHfanatic
Legend
@lima no, im not a prince guy, at all..
but i like the power and control from the v7blade104
it was easy to swing the 1hbh, bit of a surprice, most 100+ racquets fight me when dealing with the 1hbh topspin, but this one was nice and easy enough,, living up to its lineage,, "blade", cuts through the air nicely
but i like the power and control from the v7blade104
it was easy to swing the 1hbh, bit of a surprice, most 100+ racquets fight me when dealing with the 1hbh topspin, but this one was nice and easy enough,, living up to its lineage,, "blade", cuts through the air nicely
I see it is 60ra. Does it feel plush or flexy? Comfort is good?
1HBHfanatic
Legend
not flexible like the Wilson.ultra.tour!!, but not hard like the previous v6blade104, best way I can describe right now "correct"=right on the money,,
best thing I can say, I hit with the 4 rakets listed above for about 1hr and some doubles earlier in the day, no arm pain today..
good sticks, good update by Wilson, a worth while demo before purchase imo..
SumYungGai
Semi-Pro
2015 by far for me. Also liked the BLX 98 quite a bit. I don't know what they did with the countervail ones but I really disliked them.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
got to hit with the blades again today, me and another guy commented on the weight
the new one v7 is slightly heavier than the v6 blade 104
and as such, heavier means more plow through!!, and this goes back to your question of power!!
Classic-TXP-IG MID
Hall of Fame
I have two Blades... technically speaking.
The 2015 18x20 Blade - I like it very much. The only thing that has to change for me is the balance. Bought new, came strung with a Syn Gut or something (even though I asked for Unstrung). Played it with just an overgrip and rubberband. Will be customizing it for a more HL balance (just my preference).
I also have a Pro Stock Blade 98 (2013 glossy paint job) from a top 30 Pro player - Superb. I changed the balance and added just a smidge of weight in the head to further increase sweet spot and stability in the hope that it goes from "Superb" to "Bomb Proof Opponent Annihilator".
I also haven't tried the v7 Blade... but it sounds very promising.
The 2015 18x20 Blade - I like it very much. The only thing that has to change for me is the balance. Bought new, came strung with a Syn Gut or something (even though I asked for Unstrung). Played it with just an overgrip and rubberband. Will be customizing it for a more HL balance (just my preference).
I also have a Pro Stock Blade 98 (2013 glossy paint job) from a top 30 Pro player - Superb. I changed the balance and added just a smidge of weight in the head to further increase sweet spot and stability in the hope that it goes from "Superb" to "Bomb Proof Opponent Annihilator".
I also haven't tried the v7 Blade... but it sounds very promising.
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saigonbond 2.0
Rookie
(1) K-Blade (2008), (2) Blx Blade (2011), (3) Amplifeel Blade (2012/2013), (4) v7 Blade (2019)
Red Hood
New User
You tried the v7 Blade?
saigonbond 2.0
Rookie
Yes, I have the 18x20 & 16x19 demos with me.
My 2 cents: The v.7 Blade is 1000% better than the Counterfail Blades. The v.7 Blade is very solid for its weight. Good plow-through but underpowered, especially on serve and outside the sweet spot. Very string sensitive stick (I tried a variety of set-ups). Definitely, recommend a low tensioned thin 'softer' co-poly or hybrid. The v.7 Blade feels a lot like the n-Blade (2006)... so much that I'm even skeptical that there's actually any new tech inside (FlexFeel) and quite possibly a recycle job. The 16x19 is better than the 18x20 from the baseline and on serve. The 18x20 shines at the net and on a heavy slice. IMO, the v.7 is 4th best Blade behind the K-Blade (2008), Blx Blade (2011), and Amplifeel Blade (2012/2013).
**Note: I own every iteration of 98 sq in of the Blade series (except the Counterfails which I've sold).
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parasailing
Legend
What happen to the 2015 model?
saigonbond 2.0
Rookie
5th IMO. The reason I didn't rank it higher was that it had an inconsistent string bed, especially with the 16x19. It was very string setup sensitive. The 18x20 was better but lacked spin and had a big dead area at the top of the string bed.
Cheers.
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Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
I haven't use the K blade, but I used the 2011 a lot and as a result did not like the amplifeel version much.
I'd rate v7 -> 2011 -> amplifeel.
v7 has really nice power for me. I'd rank it above a traditional players frame and below a power tweener. Most importantly, defense -I can still turn a defensive shot into offense with this frame, which is a staple trait of a tweener. With the v7 blade I do not lose that advantage, I just lose a little power but gain a ton of control.
I'd rate v7 -> 2011 -> amplifeel.
v7 has really nice power for me. I'd rank it above a traditional players frame and below a power tweener. Most importantly, defense -I can still turn a defensive shot into offense with this frame, which is a staple trait of a tweener. With the v7 blade I do not lose that advantage, I just lose a little power but gain a ton of control.
Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
You got them? gotta post a review.
Give me a week lol just like Tennis Warehouse takes with their Written Reviews.
Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
Thats cool. Well keep that in mind next time you get upset that people haven't posted their reviews for you to read.Give me a week lol just like Tennis Warehouse takes with their Written Reviews.
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dgoran
Hall of Fame
What was this all about?
Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
Hes quoting a film. I cant remember which one though, which is killing me.
dgoran
Hall of Fame
Aaaahhhh I get it... Scarface
parasailing
Legend
Bumping this up so others can vote. I have cast mine for the new Blade v7.
marceloriosfan
Rookie
have not tried V7 yet but nBlade with big banger @48 was legit!
Mark-Touch
Hall of Fame
Can you please clarify which of the two rackets you are referring to? (16x19 or 18x20)
meowmix808
New User
V7 Blade 18x20 for me I demod the 16x19 and the 18x20 and I loveeeed the 18x20 so I immediately got myself 2.
I demod the 16x19 and the 18x20 and I loveeeed the 18x20 so I immediately got myself 2.
McGradey
Semi-Pro
Demoed the black/silver Amplifeel back when it was new but didn’t like it. Too much swingweight for me at that point.
I’m happily using the v7 18x20 now. I love it, but the serve has taken me months to groove.
I find I really have to make sure I’m loose and relaxed and just let that swingweight go to work to get the best out of it. Can get some really nasty serves out of it that way.
Love hitting overheads with this thing. Melts the ball and sounds like a gun going off.
Keen to try the nBlade and 2015!
I’m happily using the v7 18x20 now. I love it, but the serve has taken me months to groove.
I find I really have to make sure I’m loose and relaxed and just let that swingweight go to work to get the best out of it. Can get some really nasty serves out of it that way.
Love hitting overheads with this thing. Melts the ball and sounds like a gun going off.
Keen to try the nBlade and 2015!
Power Player
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah always 18x20 for me.
cuddleysheep
New User
Tried to make a switch from my 2013 18x20 blade leaded up to the ultra tour leaded up with little success. The ultra tour is great, but idk, it's just not the same feeling. Honestly, this will probably be the last time I attempt at a switch. Officially accepting my fate as permanent 2013 user. With lead at 3/9, it feels like i'm swinging a club with how much weight is already in the head but the power and control for me do it.
Any one else still using the 2013??
Any one else still using the 2013??
Willie Blade
Rookie
No, but just can’t not let go of my 2015:s. Getting too old for them and have shoulder pain but there is nothing yet I can replace them with.
anarosevoli
Rookie
2015 and 2013 16x19. The 2015 is the best feeling racquet I know of but the 2013's harshness, pop and power is like adrenaline, it makes me play better (i.e. attack more), so I chose this.