Wilson Pro Labs: Blade Pro Official Thread

[extreme_western]

I haven't. I'm curious with all the hype they're getting . Right now though I'm set on playing with BP/RF97 . The UP was a stupid impulse purchase, lol.

Ha, I feel exactly the same way about my up purchase. Similar in that I want to focus on the bp and dial into that.

 

[EGT]

今天我用我的新 UP 16m 进行了一次击球训练。我在 3、9 和 12 处各加了 2 克，在手柄处加了 15 克。重量与我的 BP（349 克）大致相同，并用 1.30 粗铝线 @52/50 磅穿线。
说实话，我一点都不喜欢这支球拍。它很难用。力量水平太低了。一开始我打进了很多球。它也有板的感觉。相比之下，BP 和 RF97 打起来轻而易举，而且在我看来，它们的感觉也更好。我会尝试更低的张力和不同的弦，但现在我很失望，

May I ask the SW weight for your UP?

 

[Kitchen5ink]

May I ask the SW weight for your UP?

Have not messured it , but if I had to guess, wth the added weight, It should be around 335.
I removed some weight from the handle and switched the lead tapes form 3 and 9 to !0 and 2. And I gotta say it played much better today ( also I may have gotten more used to it ) . The consistency and control was very good. But still, I wasn't happy with the feel though . So I gave it to the stringer to switch to Lynx tour and 48 lbs.

 

[EGT]

Have not messured it , but if I had to guess, wth the added weight, It should be around 335.
I removed some weight from the handle and switched the lead tapes form 3 and 9 to !0 and 2. And I gotta say it played much better today ( also I may have gotten more used to it ) . The consistency and control was very good. But still, I wasn't happy with the feel though . So I gave it to the stringer to switch to Lynx tour and 48 lbs.

For my UP: I use Lynx Tour for Main and Hawk Power/Razor Soft for Cross, no added weight or lead, 305g for unstrung, and SW330 strung, It feels way better than the same spec BP.
Thinner beam, plush and softer feel, the sweet point is higher than BP.

 

[Kitchen5ink]

Well Lynx tour is apparently a heavier string but I think your stock SW is higher in stock form. Mine didn't feel anything close to that.
Maybe the feel is a preference thing , don't know, the BP feels quite good to me. Anyways I except to like it more with Lynx Tour as it's my favourite string right now.

 

[extreme_western]

Have not messured it , but if I had to guess, wth the added weight, It should be around 335.
I removed some weight from the handle and switched the lead tapes form 3 and 9 to !0 and 2. And I gotta say it played much better today ( also I may have gotten more used to it ) . The consistency and control was very good. But still, I wasn't happy with the feel though . So I gave it to the stringer to switch to Lynx tour and 48 lbs.

I’ve added 2g at 12 to my UP and it completely transformed the racket to the extent I now plan on making it my main and have ordered 3 more. With this adjustment I’d say it’s the best racket I’ve ever played with and beats the BP hands down on precision and manouverability. Specs of mine are 347g static, 330 swing, 32.5 balance, strung with Luxilon original at 45 lbs.

 

[extreme_western]

I had a hitting session with my new UP 16m today. I had added 2 grams each at 3,9 and 12. and a 15 grams added in the handle. Roughly the same weight as my BP ( 349g ) And strung it with alu rough 1.30 @52/50 lbs.
Honestly I didn't like the racket at all. It's very difficult to use. The power level was so low. I netted so many balls at the beginning. it also had a board like feel to it. By comparison the BP and RF97 are a breeze to play with and they have better feel too IMO. I'll be experimenting with lower tensons and different strings , but for now I'm disappointed,

I think the up needs at least 4g at 3 and 9 to add lateral stability. Worth trying some in the throat too. Mine is now very even,y balanced between some silicone in the handle, some weight in the throat and then 4g at 3 and 9 and 2g at 12 to create the overall 347 static weight. Not sure exactly how much in the throat and handle but will ask my customiser.

 

[Kitchen5ink]

I think the up needs at least 4g at 3 and 9 to add lateral stability. Worth trying some in the throat too. Mine is now very even,y balanced between some silicone in the handle, some weight in the throat and then 4g at 3 and 9 and 2g at 12 to create the overall 347 static weight. Not sure exactly how much in the throat and handle but will ask my customiser.

Well, I didn't give any updates but I'm actually a fan of the racket now. I have weight added at 3&9,10&2 and `12 o clock. And I like the feel with Lynx Tour at lower tensions a lot more.
It the most presictable frame I've played with. I still love the BP as much too and the extra power and sweer spot , with the UP I feel I have to be more on my game.

 

[Jono123]

Ive been playing with the BP 98 for about 6 months now circa 3 days a week. So Im totally dialed into it.

What Ive noticed is you need to be quite relaxed when swinging it and let the weight take care of business. Early prep is essential. Where it really shines is on return of serve.

 

[Raf.spin]

I use Alu Rough at 48.

Worse string I've used on my BP
First 15 min like rock, then tension dropped from the sky and it was unplayable.

 

[theaceproman]

Hi all, I am currently using the BP 18 x 20 and need some suggestions, I currently use tecnifibre razor soft 17 at 52/48. I want to switch to luxilon alu power as I have a contract with them. What are your best reccomendations for spin, I would not mind using a hybrid of the two and restringing is not a problem.

 

[DrTompu]

Bought a Pro 98 V9 paintjob. After changing base grip for a leather grip, there are ist specs:

	STRINGED	STRINGED + BASE GRIP	STRINGED + LEATHER GRIP	STRINGED + LEATHER GRIP + OVERGRIP	STRINGED + LEATHER GRIP + OVERGRIP + DAMPNER
	RAQUET 1	RAQUET 1	RAQUET 1	RAQUET 1	RAQUET 1
WEIGHT (g)	309,31	322,6	332,6	337,5	338,5
SWING WEIGHT	¿?	¿?	¿?	¿?	¿?
STIFNESS	61	61	61	61	61
BALANCE (mm)		340	330	328	328
BALANCE HL		1	4	5	5
BALANCE HL (without rounding)		0,79375	3,96875	4,60375	4,60375

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