REELSONREELS
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It looks like the old discount code finally stopped working… does anyone have a new code?
Wilson Pro Labs: Blade Pro Official Thread
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T-Fight 305 (98 but still), Prestige MP customized, Pure Strike customized maybe
I think I might finally be moving away from the BP after 5-6 years. I am currently playing with the X and an older Vcore Pro 97D. Bigger sweet spots, a little more pop is helping me as I approach 50. Will always have the BP in my bag, but I think it might be time to get a more forgiving racquet
Kitchen5ink
New User
I just ordered a BP v9 18m. excited to see how I get along with it. Never hit with this kind of balance. Been playing with the RF97 for a long time.
Recently have enjoyed playing with the Gpro and 97HD quite a bit. Curious how this one compares. We'll see...
Recently have enjoyed playing with the Gpro and 97HD quite a bit. Curious how this one compares. We'll see...
Kitchen5ink
New User
Received the v9 BP today. Strung up with 17g Alu power weighs 325 gr. Swapped the grip to a Wilson leather plus an OG comes in at 337gr.
Hitting against the wall I quite liked it. I would. say It's like a lighter RF97 with touch of Gravity pro's feel. Can't wait to test on the court.
Hitting against the wall I quite liked it. I would. say It's like a lighter RF97 with touch of Gravity pro's feel. Can't wait to test on the court.
Jono123
Professional
Did you get the 16x19 or 18x20? I'm guessing the latter, if you're referencing a GP.
Kitchen5ink
New User
Yup 18 mains. I have been playing my best tennis with the 97HD recently, so It was the obvious choice.
Jono123
Professional
You wont be disappointed, its an amazing frame. The control element is exceptional.
I had a GP for a while and always had to aim for bigger targets, this one however is point and shoot.
Kitchen5ink
New User
That's good to hear.
Yeah, for some reason I can never feel 100% dialed in with the Gpro.
extreme_western
New User
This makes a lot of sense, I think they’re definitely the two best open pattern classic control rackets on the market at the moment, I’ve been looking for a replacement for my Babolat pure control tours and haven’t found anything even close to these two, I think it pretty much comes down to whether you prefer to weight up the head of the percept, which definitely requires lead at 9, 3 and 12 o clocks to make it more stable and increase the swing weight, vs the blade pro which needs weight in the handle to make it more head light. Which are you leaning more towards?
I was trying to get feedback from my usual hitting partners in both matches and just rallying as a minor deciding factor, but the general consensus is that I pretty much play the same with both. In hindsight, I guess this makes sense as I find the sticks interchangeable. I "feel" ever so slightly more confident in the serve on the BP but I like how the Percept feels in my hands more. They're similar enough for me in most other areas. I may play with the weight a bit more..I have them both setup with some at 10/2 + handle, which has become my default addons in recent years.
Kitchen5ink
New User
I hit for the first time with the 18m BP today. What really surprised me was the ease of use and how much power this thing has. The amount of spin caught me by surprise too.
I played really, really well with it from the first hit. The precision and control is world class. The only thing is the feeling in my hands. It feels unsubstantial compared to what I'm used too. Even with the added leather grip and 5gr in the handle.
I may need to add more weight .But overall I'm quite happy with the racket.
I played really, really well with it from the first hit. The precision and control is world class. The only thing is the feeling in my hands. It feels unsubstantial compared to what I'm used too. Even with the added leather grip and 5gr in the handle.
I may need to add more weight .But overall I'm quite happy with the racket.
Kitchen5ink
New User
I noticed the power from the start when I wasn't feeling confident at all lol, however it didn't take too long for me feel at home with the frame.
extreme_western
New User
I haven’t played with the 18m but been in the process of weighting up my 16m rackets and in my experience you need to go quite high in weight until they really feel stable and heft, even at 340 static they feel a bit insubstantial. Mine are now at 350 static, 333 sw and 7pts hl balance and feel amazing, the feel on contact and control are sublime
Kitchen5ink
New User
Coincidently I've just added another 7 grams in the handle and it weighs 350 gr now . It definitely feels better in the hand. Hope it plays better as well. Haven't measure the SW but it feels around 335 or something.
Kitchen5ink
New User
I have hit with my 18m BP for a total of 4 hours now. Honestly what a frame. The combination of feel, control, precision, spin and power is unmatched for me. I committing to it as man main racket.
I have the lime Alu power at 48/50 in it. Will try Tour Bite, Confidential and Lynx tour and see what I like best.
I have the lime Alu power at 48/50 in it. Will try Tour Bite, Confidential and Lynx tour and see what I like best.
MSUspartans777
Rookie
I've been using a Blade Pro v9 18x20 for a couple of months and love it.
I added a Yonex leather grip and 20g under the cap to get the frame really headlight. Overall, I love it but would like to reduce the swing weight. My customizations basically kept the swing weight the same as stock but flipped the head heavier balance to head light. My specs are below...
Static Weight - 354.8g Strung
Swing Weight - 340.4 kg·cm²
Twist Weight - 14.7 kg·cm²
Balance Point - 311.9 mm / 31.19cm / 12.28 in / 9.8 pts Head Light
Could I get the swing weight to come down if I removed some weight from under the cap? I would love to get this frame to about 335 swing weight.
I added a Yonex leather grip and 20g under the cap to get the frame really headlight. Overall, I love it but would like to reduce the swing weight. My customizations basically kept the swing weight the same as stock but flipped the head heavier balance to head light. My specs are below...
Static Weight - 354.8g Strung
Swing Weight - 340.4 kg·cm²
Twist Weight - 14.7 kg·cm²
Balance Point - 311.9 mm / 31.19cm / 12.28 in / 9.8 pts Head Light
Could I get the swing weight to come down if I removed some weight from under the cap? I would love to get this frame to about 335 swing weight.
kvan
Semi-Pro
You could use a lighter string (different material or thinner gauge) or cut off parts of the bumper. Otherwise, you won’t be able to reduce SW.
MSUspartans777
Rookie
I might give that a try. I'm comfortable swinging at 340 but the frame loses a bit of whip above 335.
I wonder if the v7/v8 grommets weigh less than the v9 grommets. If so, and if they fit which I think they should, that would be a way to reduce SW on a v9.
kvan
Semi-Pro
They do fit, but I haven’t had the need to replace them yet on my v9s. When I do, I’ll measure weights.
MSUspartans777
Rookie
it just got updated this year with the Blade... so no
Yeah I know but pros players were already using the v9 paint job since the start of this year (AO), so I thought that there could be the possibility of a new paint job in mid-late 2025, otherwise the pro players will be using the same paint job for three seasons in a row, which seems like a long time (I think the pro players used v8 paint job for two seasons if I’m not mistaken). Or I guess they could do the same thing as they did before, that is give the pro players the v10 paint job for the start of the 2026, and then release to the public later in 2026.
No it will come out probably beginning of 2027
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