Is the grip handle length longer than the previous gen, i couldnt stay with the blade v8 since i had a two handed backhand would run out of grip to hold
It’s not subtleties! It plays nothing like the retail blade at all as I own all 3 rackets. Blade pro v8, retail v8 and retail v9. It’s hitting with a completely different racket since only the paint job is the only thing that is the same but w the gloss. The pros are more powerful, less forgiving since it has no dampening tech, and slightly heavier weight and SW.
@@johnnydo1620that’s very subjective. At least with a retail frame you can demo it. The v9 frame in my opinion is better than the v8 when it comes to stability. It’s a nice frame and suggest you demoing one. The pro version frame has a heavier swing weight, smaller sweet spot and less forgiving. But if you are an advanced player this may suit you more as the sweet spot in my opinion is more plush in a different way. Most club players prefer not having the extra weight and may be quite tiring to wield. If you’re just a rec or club player I suggest the blade v9. It will also be easier on your arm and a much easier frame to use.
I personally feel all upgrades have little change. I know a lot of people are going to comment that they can sense huge differences from gen to gen but I respectfully disagree. I often get a brand new racket, play it a ton, then get the same gen brand new racket a couple months later and notice a minor difference. I believe that minor difference is very similar to any gen to gen differences. This makes me believe the normal racket breakdown is what most people sense going to an update. You’ll just sense a fresh racket, new restring, etc. Specwise they are so similar
if this is the blade pro it is basically not even a blade but h22 mold different frame, material layup etc... than the retail blades and no changes to this pro labs ver. other than paint from v7,v8, v9 as far as I can tell.. I have the blade pro v8 looks identical other than the paint job. I also have the retail blades v7, re-issue V6 no countervail. V6's are good but lacking in control and weight for me this Pro model just plays so much better. more power, control, heftier swing weight more solid feel, good spin, soft flexy feel. You can really feel the ball on the strings with this racquet. Completely different racquet than retail blades. It requires good technique, foot work, full proper strokes to get the most out of it, which actually makes me correct my technique so I play better. Great racquet.
Really appreciate the kind feedback. Yes we have the footage of the 100L being edited as we speak. We have 50 videos already edited for release as well. Feel free to sub and the videos will coming down the pipeline soon :))
They are basically identical. You might have to choose based upon cosmetic or price, which is quite similar as well. For me personally, I thought the strike had more spin, but it was negligible. Any difference between those two rackets could be adjusted for with string intention as well. Maybe try them side-by-side and see which you personally like the most
Thanks for the review. I've played a few of the Blade predecessors...v4, v5, v7, v8. The blade v8 18x20 had not the stability of the v7. I hope this is noticeably better in the v9.
@@Batwam0 Gotcha. Those are the factory specs which are only 3-4% different. I think the new StableFeel and other components might be more noticeable than the small swing weight variance Def give it a demo :))
How would you compare this with the v9 (16x19)? What do you think you get from the pro compared to the regular version? Demoed the regular v9 and quite liked it (had to add a decent amount of weight to the butt) but overall felt pretty good.
That racket isn’t the newest Blade it’s a professional h22 racket which many pros like Kachanov and Tsitsipas use. You can tell that it’s a prostock racket because of its glossy colorway, the beam is shaped like on a h22 and the string pattern is way more open than on a normal blade.
Interesting... this looks alot more pro staff like then previous generations... Edit: After looking at more photos, the box beam of this and the string pattern are different. This looks more like a blade pro then the retail version.
Great question! The blade is certainly designed for control. I found this version to be softer and was getting better response and hitting the sweet spot more often in my play test. Having said that, I felt that I was getting more power when I took bigger cuts because of hitting possibly a cleaner shot. So definitely a control racket, but the forgiving nature and stability provided more pop when I took generous swings.
😂 I see others have already chimed in. The blade pro which is an H22 mold doesn’t have stable flex and just has pure graphite and is no different than the other blade pros. Just the paint job from what I was told. I have the v8 pro and the racket feels nothing like retail v8 or v9 since I have hit with both of them. You’re reading off the info for the retail 16x19 blade 98 v9. It’s kinda strange that you aren’t able to feel the difference and just reading the review off a Wilson manual for the retail blade rather than telling us what it feels like and creating a video with the wrong info. The Blade pro feels nothing like the retail versions period. They have a lot more power, less forgiving since it’s smaller sweet spot and no vibration damp tech at all, slightly heavier, higher SW and a box beam frame.
I tested v9 16x19. Better torsion stability and finally it can produce a heavier ball than v8. Unfortunately they have filtered almost totally vibrations and feel has became a little bit muted…. still connected thought. I hear great things for Dunlop cx200 16x19 305 2024….. a total revamp they say.
@@SolowSports yeah but you know what ? Wilson created the GOAT blade V5. One of the best if not the best retail feeling frames ever which was also great on comfort too…..so……
@@FarTennis Typically skill level is only a small part of the answer. But the Pro series is exclusively for advanced tournament players i would confidently say it wouldn't be a good choice. What are you seeking? (power, control, spin, arm friendliness, color, price, etc) Let us know and we can suggest a good option for you.
@@SolowSports i see, i'm actually pretty familiar with blades. I did use the 100 v8 and changed to blade v6 non CV now. I really love the v6 since it really has more direct feel, more power, and more stability. I don't actually plan to change to v9 since it doesn't really give the same feeling as my v6. And about the blade pro, i'm actually just curious about how it plays since people are saying it is overally better than the retail version of blades. I have always wondered, if the the blade pro is far better than the retail ones. Why wouldn't they try to make the retails as close to the pro one as possible? In terms of mold, stability, string pattern, QC, paint, etc.
@@FarTennis The cost of production and quality control is higher on the Blade Pro. I would say its above the necessary need for most players. Thus the higher price point and exclusivity. If you demand a higher quality or look to customize you may consider the Blade Pro.
Looking at the feedback we have received and the US release of the Blade Feb 1st. We will compare the two. We received an early access blade which states 16x19 on the frame and received certain information. There would be no benefit whatsoever for representing the blade any other way. Its simply the information provided to us. If its wrong, we will certainly adjust it. Sometimes you receive rackets early and they are different than a final retail variation. Its not a big deal. Just trying to offer information early before final details are confirmed.
@@SolowSportsThe Blade Pro has a completely different frame from the regular Blade, modeled after the pro-stock H22. In fact, its shape is closer to that of a Head Ti Radical than the Blade itself.
Correct. I find there is little difference from v8 to v9. And this is even more minimal in the wilson labs pro versions. These rackets are really technology plays so they don't change much if anything.
We received an early copy. If the Feb 1st blade is different, we will adjust. Just trying our best to offer information on early access frames we received.
@@SolowSports yeah the pro ver is very comfortable solid and flexy. I string hybrid gosen OG micro sheep in the crosses solinco tour bite in the mains at 48 lbs. but crosses don't last long . also still soft with total poly setup 46-48 lbs
Can’t wait for the full review of the 18x20! Love the video btw 😀
Thank you so much. We have hundreds expected to arrive Monday and will take them on court and review then :)))
Great review as usual! I think I’m in love!! 🙌🏾🎾💪🏾!!
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Is the grip handle length longer than the previous gen, i couldnt stay with the blade v8 since i had a two handed backhand would run out of grip to hold
Hands fit fine w two hander
The retail is not glossy. So what pro stock racket did you review!?…
This is an early access racket we were fortunate to be given
Great review and thank you! Just wondering what is the difference between the pro version and this normal 98 apart from the paint job. Thank youuuuu
Thank you!! 🙏 subtleties like string spacing, throat, and beam.
It’s not subtleties! It plays nothing like the retail blade at all as I own all 3 rackets. Blade pro v8, retail v8 and retail v9. It’s hitting with a completely different racket since only the paint job is the only thing that is the same but w the gloss. The pros are more powerful, less forgiving since it has no dampening tech, and slightly heavier weight and SW.
@@pjparadise9428 Which do you prefer I am choosing between a v9 16x19 or a pro 16x19 v9
@@johnnydo1620that’s very subjective. At least with a retail frame you can demo it. The v9 frame in my opinion is better than the v8 when it comes to stability. It’s a nice frame and suggest you demoing one. The pro version frame has a heavier swing weight, smaller sweet spot and less forgiving. But if you are an advanced player this may suit you more as the sweet spot in my opinion is more plush in a different way. Most club players prefer not having the extra weight and may be quite tiring to wield. If you’re just a rec or club player I suggest the blade v9. It will also be easier on your arm and a much easier frame to use.
Bro wtf you're doing a review of an H22, it's not a wilson blade lol, wrong review !
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Did you feel a huge difference from the Blade v8 16x19 version? Or is this v9 just a minor upgrade (barely notiecable)?
I personally feel all upgrades have little change. I know a lot of people are going to comment that they can sense huge differences from gen to gen but I respectfully disagree. I often get a brand new racket, play it a ton, then get the same gen brand new racket a couple months later and notice a minor difference. I believe that minor difference is very similar to any gen to gen differences. This makes me believe the normal racket breakdown is what most people sense going to an update. You’ll just sense a fresh racket, new restring, etc. Specwise they are so similar
if this is the blade pro it is basically not even a blade but h22 mold different frame, material layup etc... than the retail blades and no changes to this pro labs ver. other than paint from v7,v8, v9 as far as I can tell.. I have the blade pro v8 looks identical other than the paint job. I also have the retail blades v7, re-issue V6 no countervail. V6's are good but lacking in control and weight for me this Pro model just plays so much better. more power, control, heftier swing weight more solid feel, good spin, soft flexy feel. You can really feel the ball on the strings with this racquet. Completely different racquet than retail blades. It requires good technique, foot work, full proper strokes to get the most out of it, which actually makes me correct my technique so I play better. Great racquet.
Why is it the same colour as the ultra. Thinking of switching from yonex v core pro 97. Single handed backhand. What u think?
I personally just love the one-handed play on a Yonex so it’s hard to beat
Ultra is Blue
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Great review!! Any chance to test blade 100L? Thanks
Really appreciate the kind feedback. Yes we have the footage of the 100L being edited as we speak. We have 50 videos already edited for release as well. Feel free to sub and the videos will coming down the pipeline soon :))
Which one should i get? Wilson blade v9 16x19 or Babolat Pure strike 2024 16x19?
They are basically identical. You might have to choose based upon cosmetic or price, which is quite similar as well. For me personally, I thought the strike had more spin, but it was negligible. Any difference between those two rackets could be adjusted for with string intention as well. Maybe try them side-by-side and see which you personally like the most
Great review, are you going to be comparing it to the 18x20 Blade?
Thank you so much!! 16x19 is all around w spin. 18x20 is all around w added control and flatter.
@@SolowSports Since you are not a heavy topspin player, you might like the 18x20 better?
Thanks for the review. I've played a few of the Blade predecessors...v4, v5, v7, v8. The blade v8 18x20 had not the stability of the v7. I hope this is noticeably better in the v9.
I think you are going to be very impressed
Stability on the v7 came from the high swingweight (327 I believe). The swingweight of the v9 is 317 which seems close to the v8.
@@Batwam0 Gotcha. Those are the factory specs which are only 3-4% different. I think the new StableFeel and other components might be more noticeable than the small swing weight variance Def give it a demo :))
How would you compare this with the v9 (16x19)? What do you think you get from the pro compared to the regular version?
Demoed the regular v9 and quite liked it (had to add a decent amount of weight to the butt) but overall felt pretty good.
We do have videos for both giving a more in depth answer. Pro is a Wilson.com only exclusive and less available as well.
That racket isn’t the newest Blade it’s a professional h22 racket which many pros like Kachanov and Tsitsipas use. You can tell that it’s a prostock racket because of its glossy colorway, the beam is shaped like on a h22 and the string pattern is way more open than on a normal blade.
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Tsitsipas doesn't use the H22
Neither does Khachanov…he used regular blade now
What has been your favorite Blade V9? 16x19, 18x20, or the Blade Pro (H22)?
Tough q. Every racket is good for someone. For me personally it was Pro. It’s more solid which I prefer with big swings.
De Minaur uses a Steam 99 prostock
Sabelenka uses a Blade prostock, not blade pro
Tsitsipas uses a Blade BLX Prostock
You are referencing retail frames. Pros don’t use retail frames.
Interesting... this looks alot more pro staff like then previous generations...
Edit: After looking at more photos, the box beam of this and the string pattern are different. This looks more like a blade pro then the retail version.
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The racket in the video looks like a blade pro instead of a regular blade to me. I could be wrong.
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Read the title of the video
Then I am pretty sure I was wrong lol. Thanks for reminding me!@@blakebrothers3984
The retail isn’t gloss. What racket is this?
Early access 16x19 is what we were told
Thats the blade 98 PRO (H22)
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any difference to V8 version - just paint ?
Correct. Just cosmetic
Hello, good video. Is this Wilson Blade v9 16x19 more maneuverable than the previous model or are they the same in this aspect? Thanks a lot
Same beam and similar swing weight. Felt very identical to me.
Isn't it underpowered? If I look at the specs, the swingweight is quite low, beam is thin, RA low...
Great question! The blade is certainly designed for control. I found this version to be softer and was getting better response and hitting the sweet spot more often in my play test. Having said that, I felt that I was getting more power when I took bigger cuts because of hitting possibly a cleaner shot. So definitely a control racket, but the forgiving nature and stability provided more pop when I took generous swings.
😂 I see others have already chimed in. The blade pro which is an H22 mold doesn’t have stable flex and just has pure graphite and is no different than the other blade pros. Just the paint job from what I was told. I have the v8 pro and the racket feels nothing like retail v8 or v9 since I have hit with both of them. You’re reading off the info for the retail 16x19 blade 98 v9. It’s kinda strange that you aren’t able to feel the difference and just reading the review off a Wilson manual for the retail blade rather than telling us what it feels like and creating a video with the wrong info. The Blade pro feels nothing like the retail versions period. They have a lot more power, less forgiving since it’s smaller sweet spot and no vibration damp tech at all, slightly heavier, higher SW and a box beam frame.
We mentioned that the pro v8 to v9 doesn’t play much different. Of the standard blade v8 to v9 was quite similar.
do you know the SW and the Stiffness?
Yes. It’s in the description 😁
I tested v9 16x19. Better torsion stability and finally it can produce a heavier ball than v8. Unfortunately they have filtered almost totally vibrations and feel has became a little bit muted…. still connected thought. I hear great things for Dunlop cx200 16x19 305 2024….. a total revamp they say.
are u brother of tsitsipas greek
@@ssportslivetvstreaming LMAO
if they muted it, I stick with the v8@@TheodorosKolokotronis799
You can always add a leather grip to enhance the feel, but as I get older, I am liking more of the muted and comfort style rackets
@@SolowSports yeah but you know what ? Wilson created the GOAT blade V5. One of the best if not the best retail feeling frames ever which was also great on comfort too…..so……
retail with paint job glossy?
Yes 👍
I just moved from Blade V8 to the new Aero 98. No regrets so far.
i agree!! your mind thinks regular Aero 100 but the Aero 98 is very different and plays phenomenal .
This is the pro labs one and not the retail right?
Correct
@@SolowSports do you think it’s worth it for recreational player to have the blade pro?
@@FarTennis Typically skill level is only a small part of the answer. But the Pro series is exclusively for advanced tournament players i would confidently say it wouldn't be a good choice. What are you seeking? (power, control, spin, arm friendliness, color, price, etc) Let us know and we can suggest a good option for you.
@@SolowSports i see, i'm actually pretty familiar with blades. I did use the 100 v8 and changed to blade v6 non CV now. I really love the v6 since it really has more direct feel, more power, and more stability. I don't actually plan to change to v9 since it doesn't really give the same feeling as my v6. And about the blade pro, i'm actually just curious about how it plays since people are saying it is overally better than the retail version of blades.
I have always wondered, if the the blade pro is far better than the retail ones. Why wouldn't they try to make the retails as close to the pro one as possible? In terms of mold, stability, string pattern, QC, paint, etc.
@@FarTennis The cost of production and quality control is higher on the Blade Pro. I would say its above the necessary need for most players. Thus the higher price point and exclusivity. If you demand a higher quality or look to customize you may consider the Blade Pro.
its not actually "used by" any of those players. Its endorsed by; totally different.
I agree Hahah. I say “endorsed by” in another video and the comments get on me. Then I say “used by” and I get it the other way.
Wish these are at retail.
They will be soon.
why are you lying that it's just an ordinary blade?
Looking at the feedback we have received and the US release of the Blade Feb 1st. We will compare the two. We received an early access blade which states 16x19 on the frame and received certain information. There would be no benefit whatsoever for representing the blade any other way. Its simply the information provided to us. If its wrong, we will certainly adjust it. Sometimes you receive rackets early and they are different than a final retail variation. Its not a big deal. Just trying to offer information early before final details are confirmed.
but you write in the comments that it is not an ordinary blade, but a pro version@@SolowSports
@@matlew That is written in the comments for the 18x19.
does this retail version in glossy green?
Yes 🤩
yeah mine in Vietnam are not glossy at all 😂@@gold325_video
It's blade pro on video!!!
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This is a Wilson Blade Pro. Not the regular Blade. Glossy PJ, string density, and stiffness rating is 62 instead of 60.
Merci. Nous allons changes le nom bientot.
The Pro version has different specs, so you must be wrong somewhere...
hmmm. Where did you see the specs? Would be happy to update if necessary.
@@SolowSportsThe Blade Pro has a completely different frame from the regular Blade, modeled after the pro-stock H22. In fact, its shape is closer to that of a Head Ti Radical than the Blade itself.
@@yankeeromeoalpha good point
no way it is different than v8 blade pro is just a paint job same stick
Correct. I find there is little difference from v8 to v9. And this is even more minimal in the wilson labs pro versions. These rackets are really technology plays so they don't change much if anything.
This review is a joke. It’s not even a blade. 😂😂
We received an early copy. If the Feb 1st blade is different, we will adjust. Just trying our best to offer information on early access frames we received.
This is wrong information. Please take this video down.
It’s been adjusted. Sorry about that.
Big Banger at 54 sounds like an arm killer.
Racket is decently soft so it’s still played quite nice
@@SolowSports yeah the pro ver is very comfortable solid and flexy. I string hybrid gosen OG micro sheep in the crosses solinco tour bite in the mains at 48 lbs. but crosses don't last long . also still soft with total poly setup 46-48 lbs
Dude thinks swinging the racquet fast makes him look good lmao
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