Wilson Blade V9 2024

Yamin said:
How does the v9 compare to the v7?
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Headline: Much Better

I've been using v7 16x19 for the last 3+ years. It worked great to reduce arm pain, swing very hard, and have decent control.
I've tried: the following as potential replacements for the v7 without satisfaction:
  • E Zone 98
  • Blade 98 V8
  • Ultra Pro v4 98sqin
  • Head Gravity Tour 100
  • Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 (not too far off)
  • Vcore Pro 98 (2020 Version)
  • Precept 98 330h (Close)
For anyone using a v8 - try this immediately. I never liked the v8.

The v9 compared to the v7 is:
  • More responsive - for the same level of effort
  • More stable - There is no flutter on ground stokes for a stock v9 (I have still not added any weight at 3&9 and I've had to do this to every racquet since switching from Pro Staffs.)
    • I let a v8 user hit with the v9 yesterday for three minutes afterwards, he through his old blade on his bag and said "I'm switching and giving all of my v8's to my son"
  • More accurate - strung 2 lbs lower I can still hit targets easier than I could with the v7 (Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 + Ghostwire)
  • Just slightly more stiff than the v7 but somehow less jarring than the v8

I've bought three so far and will be getting two more and selling my v7's.


(not a paid endorsement although I wish it was)
 
DennisTheTennisMenace said:
Headline: Much Better

I've been using v7 16x19 for the last 3+ years. It worked great to reduce arm pain, swing very hard, and have decent control.
I've tried: the following as potential replacements for the v7 without satisfaction:
  • Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 (not too far off)
  • Precept 98 330h (Close)
For anyone using a v8 - try this immediately. I never liked the v8.
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Sounds like we had similar experiences / looking for the same thing. IDK what it was about the v8 but it was awful for my fast swing. Loved the v7 as I never found it to flutter when dictating the point. The ATS and Percept H were both ones I liked out of your list as well, but found them a bit unstable or floaty at the tip of the racket. Is the new 16x19 blade good stability wise at the tip?
 
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Yamin said:
Sounds like we had similar experiences / looking for the same thing. IDK what it was about the v8 but it was awful for my fast swing. Loved the v7 as I never found it to flutter when dictating the point. The ATS and Percept were both ones I liked out of your list as well, but found them a bit unstable or floaty at the tip of the racket. Is the new 16x19 blade good stability wise at the tip as well?
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Wow. Yes very similar.

I agree on the v7 not fluttering as well but I did feel like I benefited from having a little weight at 3&9 more for plow through than anything.

The stability at the tip is better with the v9 than v8 for sure, better than the v7... I don't know that I could say this but I can feel the ball better at the top of the racquet than I could with v7 - read: I know quicker that my serve is going in/out. I tend to hit the ball closer to the tip on flat serves & for whatever reason, I could not hit a solid flat serve with the ATS Tour 98.

I can it a flat serve with better accuracy no problem on the v9, I feel more confident going for a bigger 1st. Again, I am shocked I can do this with no weight at 12 or 3/9.

Hope this is helpful
 
I had these frames in my hand last night as a Wilson stringer at the club had the entire line (not the 100 sorry) in his bag. Paint job looks really nice in person. I imagine in gloss these will be stunners.
 
heavyD said:
I had these frames in my hand last night as a Wilson stringer at the club had the entire line (not the 100 sorry) in his bag. Paint job looks really nice in person. I imagine in gloss these will be stunners.
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I didn't think I'd like the teal to be honest but I agree they look good. Will also be interested to see gloss!
 
At which specs are you guys comparing v7 v8 and v9 16x19? Have you measured them? Swingweight? I really found v8 16x19 at correct spec, 296 unstrung sw -> 328ish strung with 1.30 to be very stable. Tried one at even higher stock sw, 303ish, also very stable
 
Mischko said:
At which specs are you guys comparing v7 v8 and v9 16x19? Have you measured them? Swingweight? I really found v8 16x19 at correct spec, 296 unstrung sw -> 328ish strung with 1.30 to be very stable. Tried one at even higher stock sw, 303ish, also very stable
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The first v9 was 335 strung, 315 sw strung using 17 guage.

Will be measuring the others this week. Fingers crossed for better Wilson QC.
 
Hmm 315sw is quite low, too low for practically anyone, except perhaps a junior as a first adult racquet, or if they aren't strong enough yet or similar. You'd need to blast at more than full speed non stop just to maintain the ball in consistent play, requires too much energy, produces too many errors, it's just forcing it a bit too much

A sw of 320 would work for an Ezone 98 or Pure Drive 98, a power racquet with wider beam and high stiffness, but it's not enough for a Blade. I don't know your age, tennis or fitness level, but I really suggest to bring all that you compare to around 325 kgcm2 strung, or slightly above that, and then compare
 
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-i am waiting to hit a couple more times to be more precise with my wording on the feel
-but i do like the smooth response i am getting
-the v8 is a bit more brassy than the v9
-the v9 seems to have like a "FULL/loaded feel" to it, not hollow, nor anemic
-the v8 at times would feel a bit thin on of center shots
-the v9 seems to dissipate the vibrations a bit better
-again, a bit too early to make that call for sure
 
Just finished hitting with it for about 3hrs played a few sets.
Don't really feel like it's that much of a difference between any of the other blades.

Feels like a blade with a dampenar but at 11.4 ( dampen feel)
Atleast it looks cool. But prefer the shift.
Honestly all the blades feel and swing similar enough.
I've had every blade since Kblade.

I'd honestly get it for purely the grommet system.
 
Blade Pro up on Wilson Pro Labs. Cannot order it yet though

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Clearly the changes from V8 to V9 are very subtle so I wonder if the Blade Pro will be essentially unchanged save for the paint job and maybe (hopefully) better QC.
 
Geoff said:
The Blade Pro has not changed t from version to version throughout its life
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Yeah that's what I figured. Still if there's an improvement in the QC that's a big improvement as an overspec BP will be hard to handle for most people.
 
1HBHfanatic said:
-i am waiting to hit a couple more times to be more precise with my wording on the feel
-but i do like the smooth response i am getting
-the v8 is a bit more brassy than the v9
-the v9 seems to have like a "FULL/loaded feel" to it, not hollow, nor anemic
-the v8 at times would feel a bit thin on of center shots
-the v9 seems to dissipate the vibrations a bit better
-again, a bit too early to make that call for sure
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335 strung without added weight seems a bit on the heavy side for that racquet...not sure that's their desired spec...but who knows
 
With each passing day I’m debating going back to my blade roots…I should have never sold my v5s…. Currently using iso305. If I pick up a noir or v9 I’m sure I’ll complain about lack of power, but if I settle for a blade, I can call it a day and (will try) to only blame myself for missed shots.
 
Name of the game is change in feel, IMO it's going to be a 50% divide, some will swear by it, some will hate it, but now at least you have the options to choose between discounted V8s and V9s :D

I don't think it matches the V5 , but my spec was a little whack to be fair
 
ACT said:
Name of the game is change in feel, IMO it's going to be a 50% divide, some will swear by it, some will hate it, but now at least you have the options to choose between discounted V8s and V9s :D

I don't think it matches the V5 , but my spec was a little whack to be fair
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SW with 1.25 string ?
 
I almost bought a friend's Blade v8. Kinda glad he changed his mind since the v9 16 x 19 specs seem more up my alley.
 
pico said:
I almost bought a friend's Blade v8. Kinda glad he changed his mind since the v9 16 x 19 specs seem more up my alley.
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Specs between V8 and V9 are very close if not the same? In any case if you’ve been following this thread you’ll know stated specs are almost meaningless.
 
heavyD said:
Anecdotal but the Wilson stringer that showed me the frames said it played just like his V8 and said it still likes his V7 the best. I haven't read or seen anyone say it's a big change from V8.
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FWIW I think its definitely enough different from the v8 to warrant switching. The feel is softer but more responsive. Power is more controlled. The vibrations are way less like someone mentioned above.
 
what_army said:
Specs between V8 and V9 are very close if not the same? In any case if you’ve been following this thread you’ll know stated specs are almost meaningless.
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just joined the thread. Yes, I understand that stated specs are meaningless but if they state stock swingweight to be 324, I would feel more hopeful that the differential would still be better than the differential with a v8 which had a stock swingweight stated at 317.
 
ACT said:
330 , 300 unstrung

Blade 100 is now listed on Tennis Only - when i visited previously they did not have it on the wall for stock

Wilson IG has stock listed as March 15 in US
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LoL sounds like you got a chunky monkey this time for the v9. on your video for when you reviewed the V8 you got one way under spec.
 
Damn, a lot of versions of the V9 now posted on Wilson’s Instagram.

98 16x19
98 18x20
100
100L
100UL
104
etc.

I’m going to demo the 16x19 this week to see how it compares to my V7. I certainly prefer the new paint job.
 
ACT said:
330 , 300 unstrung

Blade 100 is now listed on Tennis Only - when i visited previously they did not have it on the wall for stock

Wilson IG has stock listed as March 15 in US
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Looking forwards to another 98 sq in special. The lads and I had our Blades(loads of em), Extreme Tours, Radicals, Vcores, etc out today swapping them back and fro and nearly everyone found something good about all of them(they are all modded to our liking, tho).
Love your vids - keep em coming.
 
ACT said:
Name of the game is change in feel, IMO it's going to be a 50% divide, some will swear by it, some will hate it, but now at least you have the options to choose between discounted V8s and V9s :D

I don't think it matches the V5 , but my spec was a little whack to be fair
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all I'm looking for is the same light, maneuverable package but with a bit more pop...maybe that comes from increased stiffness or the stability tech in the frame, I dont' care. I just like the low 320 sw.
 
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I was really hoping to see the 18x19 offered in the US. I have a pro stock in 18x19 and it’s such a good racquet. However, swingweight is around 330, and my preferred swingweight is 320-325. So I got excited when I saw the teasers about an 18x19 coming out with a 320sw, but then disappointed to find out it won’t be offered in the US.
 
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I just got mine and hit for a couple hours. I’ve been playing with the V8 18x20 for the past year and a half, but decided to try the 16x19 this time.

It’s very similar to the V8, hard to notice any difference, definitely not stiffer at all. Maybe it feels a tiny bit more stable, but again, it’s a very subtle difference when compared to the V8.

In terms of moving to the 16x19, I haven’t noticed much difference in terms of control and feel, but maybe I was getting a little bit more shape on my shots.

Mine is strung with Hyper-G Soft 1.25 at 52 lbs. Weight is 325g strung with an overgrip.

I’m probably upgrading my other 2 Blades to the V9 too.
 
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