Wilson Blade 2024

[lulo]

Just met a Wilson Rep who brought in the blades 2024 it is dark green next year, comes out February

 

[jdx2112]

Just met a Wilson Rep who brought in the blades 2024 it is dark green next year, comes out February

share any specs?

 

[A_Instead]

The other 24 Blade threads have pics of strings that will resemble the color of the new blade update..

 

[mpournaras]

Not sure if retail will be glossy (I hope it is)

 

[A_Instead]

What a sharp and shiny lead job..

 

[Anni.Angel]

Korda test 18x20 #1?

 

[mpournaras]

What a sharp and shiny lead job..

Very nice. Pretty easy if you have the large rolls of lead (no creases) and just take a moment to line it up. The number of friends and other people I have seen that slap it on (presumably with a blindfold?) and just call it a day astounds me.

 

[kvan]

Wilson Blade V9 2024

Insiders of Talk Tennis shared the greatest news: V9s are going to have higher stiffness. On the photos below there is also a pro staff mold painted on V9 PJ and having a 16x20 pattern. Is this Kordas custom racquet ?

tt.tennis-warehouse.com

 

[heavyD]

Not sure about that color. Looks like similar ballpark to dark green accents on the Percept which is a racquet that unfortunately looks as ugly in person as it does in photos. The Blade will likely look better because it won't have the light green and I guess we will just have to wait and see.

 

[Geoff]

Not sure if retail will be glossy (I hope it is)

The retail version is not glossy. I receive demos to string by the end of next week

 

[A_Instead]

Big G..
Pm me when you get them..

 

[Hawks9451]

If they'd only given it the v8 paintjob without the black helmet at 12.

But whatever. If it's glossy, I'll do a flip and bark.

Seablade

 

[aus89]

If they'd only given it the v8 paintjob without the black helmet at 12.

But whatever. If it's glossy, I'll do a flip and bark.

Seablade

the Blade Pro will continue to be glossy in the new paint

 

[Hawks9451]

the Blade Pro will continue to be glossy in the new paint

Sure, but it's not a Blade

 

[aus89]

Sure, but it's not a Blade

right but im just telling you the blades wont be glossy bc they make the pro labs racquets glossy

 

[Hawks9451]

right but im just telling you the blades wont be glossy bc they make the pro labs racquets glossy

thanks m8

 

[avocadoz]

Didn't someone say it's gonna be dark green? That looks teal to me.

 

[High Lama]

I finally saw the v9 blade in person. It’s pretty much like the pics and descriptions here. It is a dark teal color in the same type of paint as the v8 but without the color shifting. It has an orange W on one side of the throat which looks a bit odd. It’ll match my strings of choice nicely.

 

[tx10is]

I finally saw the v9 blade in person. It’s pretty much like the pics and descriptions here. It is a dark teal color in the same type of paint as the v8 but without the color shifting. It has an orange W on one side of the throat which looks a bit odd. It’ll match my strings of choice nicely.

specs or it didn't happen

 

[mpournaras]

So an Orange W and a couple neon green grommets…. On a green/teal stick. Maybe the LE paint jobs will be slicker

 

[Geoff]

So an Orange W and a couple neon green grommets…. On a green/teal stick. Maybe the LE paint jobs will be slicker

Maybe there will be an orange W on all new frames with the Shift and Blade having them.

 

[CiscoPC600]

Looks like I’ll finally be able to buy the v8 soon.

 

[Crocodile]

Will be interesting to see which way Wilson will go with the swing weight and feel this time.

 

[Mischko]

I hope they leave the feel and flex geometry the same, and just add a bit of stiffness and power that comes from it. That would also slightly reduce dwell time, which can be a bit high in the 16m, although I'm not sure that's the best idea. And perhaps 18x19 instead of 18x20

They could also raise 16m to 320+ sw and leave the 18m at 325-327 as it is now

I will be sad to see the v8's good looks become history though

This whole generation was a huge step up in paint/finish quality from Wilson

 

[morten]

Will be interesting to see which way Wilson will go with the swing weight and feel this time.

SW all over the place as usual. Unstrung the 12 V8s I measured on my swingweight machine ranged from 272 to 302, unstrung...

 

[Crocodile]

SW all over the place as usual. Unstrung the 12 V8s I measured on my swingweight machine ranged from 272 to 302, unstrung...

That’s been a problem for Wilson, yet people still buy them. We measured a customers TF 40 Tecnifibre and they were very identical, same with the Pacifics:

 

[Geoff]

I have demos hopefully arriving this week and will try to post specs

 

[Mircat]

Thank the lord for the Noirs.

 

[bobeeto]

us Teal boys eating good good. Might be my first blade I play forever

 

[Crocodile]

I don’t mind the colour, I wonder if it’s still following the colour shift hue?

 

[dekxter]

Wilson also has a sale on. Stocking up on them Blade pro because retail def won't be glossy nor do I like the colourway for a glossy one either.

 

[mpournaras]

You will definitely be able to slide all black V8 Blade grommets into this frame.

Maybe stock up now if you plan on using this blade?

 

[mattimag]

Wilson also has a sale on. Stocking up on them Blade pro because retail def won't be glossy nor do I like the colourway for a glossy one either.

Is Blade Pro on sale too? I see only retail Blade discounted

 

[Geoff]

Blades arrived today. I'll send strung/unstrung specs tonight for the 98 16/19 and 98 18/20. Only received those two models initially

 

[CiscoPC600]

Thanks!

 

[fed1]

Hit with the new Blade today, 16x19 version, the cosmetic looks great, stability was improved. I’ll get my own next week so I’ll be able to expand more on my thoughts.
Also, there will be a new member of the Eco family of strings. Testing that as well.

 

[Blade_X]

Hit with the new Blade today, 16x19 version, the cosmetic looks great, stability was improved. I’ll get my own next week so I’ll be able to expand more on my thoughts.
Also, there will be a new member of the Eco family of strings. Testing that as well.

Feel and power ?

 

[fed1]

Feel and power ?

Tough for me to give honest feedback, the string job was mediocre and not a setup I would use.

 

[Geoff]

Unstrung specs (plastic off the grip)

Both frames 4-3/8

18x20
Weight 310g
Balance 32.2cm
Swingweight 299kg/cm2
RA 65

16x19
Weight 305g
Balance 31.9cm
Swingweight 291kg/cm2
RA 65

Stringing both now with Luxilon ALU Power 125 at 55lbs. When both are strung will post strung specs (with Wilson Pro Overgrip)

 

[fed1]

Unstrung specs (plastic off the grip)

Both frames 4-3/8

18x20
Weight 310g
Balance 32.2cm
Swingweight 299kg/cm2
RA 65

16x19
Weight 305g
Balance 31.9cm
Swingweight 291kg/cm2
RA 65

Stringing both now with Luxilon ALU Power 125 at 55lbs. When both are strung will post strung specs (with Wilson Pro Overgrip)

So this looks like it fits within Wilson’s new quality control initiative with the Blades ?

 

[Mischko]

It would seem that swingwight remains as is, slightly below 330 and 320 respectively. That's nice. 65 is also nice

Spec printed on frame for 18x20 is 305g though?

 

[A_Instead]

I love the low usable swing weight...
Allows easy adjustments for personal customization..

 

[CosmosMpower]

Every blade I’ve ever owned was over spec weight and more head heavy than published spec.

 

[Geoff]

The specs on the inside of the frame are

18x20
Weight 10.8oz/305g
Balance 7ptsHL/32cm

16x19
Weight 10.8oz/305g
Balance 7ptsHL/32cm

 

[tx10is]

Unstrung specs (plastic off the grip)

Both frames 4-3/8

18x20
Weight 310g
Balance 32.2cm
Swingweight 299kg/cm2
RA 65

16x19
Weight 305g
Balance 31.9cm
Swingweight 291kg/cm2
RA 65

Stringing both now with Luxilon ALU Power 125 at 55lbs. When both are strung will post strung specs (with Wilson Pro Overgrip)

both are 65RA?!
awesome

Happy Halloween

 

[A_Instead]

G.. you have the 104?

 

[Geoff]

Strung specs

18x20
Weight 332g
Balance 33cm
Swingweight 333kg/cm2
RA 63

16x19
Weight 326g
Balance 32.5cm
Swingweight 322kg/cm2
RA 64

 

[Geoff]

G.. you have the 104?

Only the 98 frames so far

 

[Mircat]

My matched specs for my V8 Noirs;

sw291 306g 315mm
sw291 304g 315mm

And I swear they feel stiffer than my green V8s. Not nearly as anemic. Let the conspiracy begin.

 

[Blade_X]

Finally 65 flex is back. Finally Wilson made the right decision. Power is back!!!!!!!!!!!!

.!. V7 and V8. Bye bye you soft powerless sitting ducks.