Wilson Blade 18x20/ Head Radical Pro/ Head Speed Pro- Your opinion

[Iggy76]

Hi all
I need your expertise and view.
In the past couple of years, I have changed my rackets a few times as I had issues with the racket itself or with arm-related injuries.
I started off with the Head Radical Graphene Touch MP: loved the racket, but far too light. I felt I was getting pushed around a lot.
I then moved onto the Head 360 Radical Pro: I was having again stability issues and I didn't enjoy the feel of the racket. So, I changed again on to the Head Speed Pro 360: Nice frame, I liked the feel but I had major issues serving with it (too head-light not enough SW) as well as really sore wrists.
As you can guess, I am thinking of switching again. I am seriously considering to move on to the new Wilson Blade 18/20...
Compared to my previous rackets, will it be too underpowered? Is the 18x20 launch angle going to be too low compared to the Speed Pro.
I thank you in advance for your help and opinions.

 

[Lex]

I am a former user of the Head frames that you mentioned. If you get a chance, you should try a demo of the Prince Textreme Tour 100P. I love the 2015 model. Great pop and control from an 18x20 pattern.

 

[2nd Serve Ace]

Used the 360 speed pro for most of summer '18 with lead at 12 oclock.

Ended up causing me ulnar wrist pain as well (does it swing too fast?)

Always impressed with the technifibre TF 305 as an alternative but didnt follow up with it.

The current blades are ok with this rubbery feel that I dont wish to explore either.

 

[parasailing]

Speed pros are still stiff. Blades are the best for arm comfort especially the v7. The Graphene Touch is pretty soft compared to all present and past Graphene lines.

Power - Radical Pro>Speed Pro>Blade
Comfort - Blade >Speed Pro>Radical Pro
Control - Blade>Speed Pro>Radical Pro
Stability - Blade>Speed Pro>Radical Pro

 

[jdx2112]

wonder if the new speed 360+ is better