I was searching for exactly this informations for the past days. My prayers been heard from my favorite channels for tennis equipment. So thankful right now. Regards, Jonas

They're different rackets. The feel is so much better and more connected to the ball. The Blade feels good too, but the feel on the Pro is better.

excellent review. now i will always look more closely at the string bed when considering racquets.

blade pro feels like a softer prostaff, but a tad stiffer than regular blade on contact like harry said its probably because of the beam thickness, super stable. it also feels kinda like a head pro tour but obviously more spin and power since pro tour is 18x20 and only 95.

All rackets should be glossy imo

@quandaoo

11 ай бұрын

True.

@LiamApilado

9 ай бұрын

Mhm

@superbduperb

2 ай бұрын

Yup

The string pattern of the Blade Pro is similar to a Pro Staff 97 where the top and bottom cross are closer to the edge of the frame. I think this is a big part of what gives these racquets such excellent feel. The string pattern on my 93 sqi Prestige is actually tighter than on the 85 sqi Pro Staff (both are 16X19). I don't get anywhere near the feel on the Prestige that I do on either the PS85 or PS97.

@NeuralEngin33r

Жыл бұрын

string pattern is why i use the pro

Thanks, the difference what I see from here on the pro is you skip one main after the sixth main first and one after the seventh that will bring the cross further away from the centre at each end. I guess the grommet layout must be different.

Great video! Wilson is coming out with V8 Night Session. Do you think it’s based on Blade Pro? Or, just a new paint job. Thanks.

How do you think when you compare the Wilson Blade Pro 16*19 to Regna 98 16*19? Could you shoot a video to talk about how you think in details? Thank you

I haven't played with blade pro yet so I don't know the difference but I added lead to my 98 v8 and it feels so much better now.

@mirthandir

2 жыл бұрын

at 12 o clock sir?

@pedramabdollahi7333

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirthandir no mine are at 3 and 9. it's very stable now. FYI I use the 20*18 version.

@kennypunsu9713

8 ай бұрын

How much of the lead you put at 3 and 9?

@pedramabdollahi7333

8 ай бұрын

@@kennypunsu9713 4 grams at 3 and 4 grams at 9. I've recently added 6 grams at 12 for more swing weight. my coach says my racket head speed and my swing is so much better now. but I have to prepare earlier.

Great comparison video. Now that I understand the differences between the retail Blade 98 (16x19) V8 and the Blade 98 Pro (16x19) V8, would you be able to compare differences between the Blade 98 Pro (16x19) V8 and the Blade 98 Pro (18x20) V8? Just for your information, I have a Blade 98 (16x19) V6 (w/o CV) and a Pro Staff 97 V13. Thanx in advance.

I play with the pro version I love it!!!!!!! Great video thank you

I just took delivery of a v8 Blade Pro. Luckily, it was a little under spec, so easier to tune. It is absolutely stunning. Other than a Babolat Pure Strike VS, this is arguably the most striking racquet out there. The clear coat really makes things pop.

what about the 18x20 pro version? I'm not sure which one to prefer

Since I regard swing weight as a plus, I can't see any reason not to prefer the Pro model apart from the frequency of re-stringing (and price, I suppose)

Cool, tnx

Thanks for the video. I have the regular Blade 16x19 v8 and am eying the Pro also. I love the regular one with added weight but still may get the Pro.

@mirthandir

2 жыл бұрын

where did you put the weight into?

@jamesgibson3242

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirthandir 12 , 3 and 9 in the head and on the handle.

@tennischannel5278

Жыл бұрын

​@@mirthandirput it at 10 n 2 and 2 grams on the handle under the original grip, so 4 .5grms distributed on the grip.

@LiamApilado

9 ай бұрын

​@@tennischannel5278did you get the pro

Did the Pro come with the leather grip? or did you add an overgrip to it? I can only find the Pro with the "normal" grip

I currently use the blade v8 16x19 with some lead added to the 12 o’clock, haven’t even been able to locate a blade v8 pro near me 😂😂

What is the best types of string for BP 18x20? I heard that it needs stiffer poly with 50s lbs tension to open up its power

Can you make a video to explain how swing weight affects swing speed compare to racket weight?

I have the Blade V7 16 X 19, Blade Pro 16 X 19 and Blade V6 no CV 16 X 19. Blade pro feels the best to me, a little harder to swing but if you're hitting cleanly feels incredible, solid plush and precise. no matter what string I put in it. Currently using Hybrid Solinco Tour bite 18g with syn gut crosses 17g (still feels super comfortable and solid.) The V6 comes in second very easy to play frame easier to swing comfortable, predictable but not as solid or comfortable as the pro. The V7 I just don't feel like I have any control with that frame. V6 is the easiest to play with and does everything well but if my footwork is good and I am striking the ball well the Pro is my go to racquet more plow and precision. You may need to play with the balance & weight on the pro to get it playing to your liking as I have. Blades offer great mix of control and spin. I Use to gravitate to Dunlops (200G's CX 200 Tour) but blades our best I have swung to date. I also agree Pro is super easy to string which is a good thing cause I break more strings with this racquet than any other racquet in my history.(buy a stringer learn to string well worth it. Besides saving money allows you to experiment with different tension and strings. I use a tourna 150 CS under $600 with fixed clamps does a very nice job. I used a klippermate with floating clamps for many years not as accurate. Don't cheap out tourna CS 150 very affordable very accurate string jobs opposed to ones using floating clamps.

@JS-vz4xr

Жыл бұрын

What tension do you have the hybrid at? Tension differential with mains vs crosses?

I play with the Blade Pro V8 16x19 and had a H22 18x20 before. They feel a bit different. H22 is a bit softer. Both had Silicone. Weight was nearly the same too. But H22 a bit softer. And the stringpatterns on both 16x19s are a bit different. The Blade Pro is a bit different, I think because they didn't want to go all the way. Still loving the Blade Pro, unbelievable frame.

@ssportslivetvstreaming

Жыл бұрын

Is the sweetspot on the blade pro bigger than the blade 98

@justtd4432

Жыл бұрын

@@ssportslivetvstreaming I cant tell you exactly, because I haven’t played with the regular Blade V8 but with my experiences with older versions I’d say that the Pro V8 and the regular V8 would roughly be the same. The 16x19s have a different spacing though. That affects the playability a bit.

@justtd4432

Жыл бұрын

And of course a different mold and layup.

@ssportslivetvstreaming

Жыл бұрын

@@justtd4432 I cant tell you that the head shape its more rounded on the pro and more oval on the 98

@ssportslivetvstreaming

Жыл бұрын

@@justtd4432 the pro is bigger head than the 98 I can tell you that means a bigger sweetspot area

If the stringing spacing/distribution on the Pro is so beneficial why doesn't Wilson use it on all of its rackets? Also, Harry says it's easy to string. Keep the stringers happy! It's a win for all.

Is there a place to demo the pro lab rackets?

Answered all my questions 🤣 what % improved difference vs the pro version I’ve been hitting the v8 regular and likes it so far

Great videos, i might need to see more evidence on the gloss paint though. The science does not add up.

Between V8 team and v8 which the best? The Material is same?

does the pro model have similar systems or is it a stricter frame?

Great video but not sure why you are promoting tennis rackets you can't sell. Just makes prospective customers go direct to Wilson and bypass retail. It is a shame racket companies keep their best rackets away from retail.

pls ask your racquet company contacts why in tarnation they won't make glossy racquets any more.

can you explain your lav mic setup?

Can someone tell me where can I buy the pro stock please? :(

I'm a regular user of the retail v8 blade 98 16x19. I just hit with the Blade pro v8. It felt nice and crisp but too stiff for me. I like the blade retail because its super arm friendly, like a maneuverable, thinner beamed Clash 98.

hi tennis spin, which string and tension will you recommend for the blade pro

@Mmoran64

Жыл бұрын

I have a v8 blade pro 16 X 19 depends on the string and your style of play. I am liking it at 51-52 lbs with gut or syn gut and 47-48 lbs with co-polys. Currently playing with tour bite 18g in mains and 17g syn crosses at 49lbs best setup so far. good pocketing , spin , power and precision. favorite so far Very comfortable and solid. I take full cuts on 90% of my shots with lots of top spin and this setup gives me the confidence to go all out.

if i like the normal blade v8, should i consider getting the blade pro

It would be super cool if you can do a H19 (ultra pro) and H22 (Blade pro) comparison. Test them with some actual hitting and maybe try some of the popular customization for them.

@sichinawa

Жыл бұрын

H22 is to heavy for me, fills little more solid and little more dumpened. H19 also great racket, my setup 340 g strung / 330 sw 328mm balance with head's tk82 grip and solinco confidential string. H19 so versatile racket. Best platform racket I ever used.

Where can you order the Pro model? I don’t see it listed on Wilson’s site.

@federicorusso4378

Жыл бұрын

Wilson Pro Labs

Could you compare Blade 98 16x19 and Pro staff 97? (Or RF97) I'm very interested in how they differ on the court. thanks!

@RR-ss1tj

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I have both. I always start with rf97, then switch to blade in the 2nd half. If I have to play with only one, it would be the blade. Rf97 is also fantastic, but hard to rip it when fatigue kicks in.

why not just make the one Pro model in that case. I find many models particularly Head have so many to choose from its totally confusing

Can you do the same with the ultra?

I like it cold also

Thanks for the review. I have a question. I know Wilson has pro labs with Wilson blade pro racquets. And I heard that Wilson blade pro is the same mold as h22 and that blade pro is one of the modifications of h22. Is this true? Are blade pro racquets are just of many modifications of h22 or this is false statement? Thank you!

@padflash

Ай бұрын

The Blade Pro is an H22 with one specific layup and drill pattern. So, yes it is true. In my experience, most H22s that are not the BP come in a similar drill pattern with different layups (i.e. I own 3 16x19s, 2 are matched and the other is close in spec, but all 3 have the same drill pattern).

The b pro H22s are not sold in stores Wilson ! Why !

There is a way we can customize the regular blade so I can play as the blade pro ?

so wer we can buy this pro?

One is a tour player racquet the other is retail racquet used by recreational player!

how does the blade pro compare to the H22, i heard that the h22 is even better than the pro

@j1mster3

2 жыл бұрын

minor difference, h22 more noodle soft

What is the string pattern on the pro?

@michaellee7892

2 жыл бұрын

There is 16x19 & 18x20.

Its seems like the Spec you listed on the Blade Pro is almost identical to the current Babolat Purestrike 98 16x19 Spec you reviewed before. Most comments on the Blade Pro on other KZread reviews are this racquet is very heavy! Why are the reviews showing it as very head heavy when this is right about the same as a Babolat Purestrike? Appreciate if you can provide some feedback on this. Thx

@OldSkoolLegend

Жыл бұрын

because most ppl are noobs and cant handle anything over 320g.

How/Where can I get the blade pro?

@ducaking1232

Жыл бұрын

Wilson’s website

Anyone in the comments can answer whether the tour version is the same as the pro???

where can you buy the pro version

@michaellee7892

2 жыл бұрын

On the Wilson website… www.wilson.com/en-us?query=pro%20labs

I have 2 of the Wilson Blade Pro V8 16x19. It just looks pretty! 😅😅🤪🤪😎😎

The obvious answer is that Wilson wanted to sell the H22 finally and they put their brand name "Blade" on it, to strengthen it further. A simple marketing decision. That's basically it. Btw. on tour, there are a lot of players who use some kind of regular Blade 98, customized. Many also use the Blade Pro, but I think there are even more with a standard 98 (mostly older versions). Btw. 2: I play the Blade Pro 16x19. I wish they would make the throat slightly thinner, like 21 or 20.5 mm but keep the head and shaft as it is (like Yonex does), because I dislike the clunky feeling you get from thicker throats. (I also dislike the Clash for this a lot), it just makes the racket slower through the air. Other than that, I really like the Blade Pro, but not so much with a softer string like Hyper-G, since the frame itself is softer already, a string like Tour Bite complements it perfectly. You talked about the strings for the Blade Pro in the video with Coach Gu too...

My Wilson rep was able to get me 2 for free. Love them

@ThetennisDr

Жыл бұрын

Hi can I talk to your Wilson represent I work at a top USta facility and want to play world championship for 45 and older.

@paulsteezo1772

Жыл бұрын

I got 6 from MY WILSON REP....FOR FREE!! BAG STRINGS OVERGRIPS AS WELL!! BTW ALL 6 ARE MATCHED !!!

329 sw??? I thought new V8 models were lower swing weight

The head shapes are clearly different between the two. You can see it in your video. Why didn't you talk about that?

👍

Lol well they are completely different frames. The blade pro is an H22 mold with different layup so a totally racquet. They are just 98 head size and 16x19

@ThetennisDr

Жыл бұрын

Thank u someone who actually knows and plays?

It’s the pro 16 x19 or 18x20

@pjparadise9428

2 жыл бұрын

Comes in both. The one on this video is 16 x 19

@PickleballBatman

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjparadise9428 Thank you

If it’s anything like the pro staff NO THANKS

Why don’t they just sell these normally?

@enematwatson1357

2 ай бұрын

To trick people into believing that they are something special when they are not. 😏

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Wilson pro

Nothing swings and feels like a Blade Pro. Yes, the QC kinda sucks, but when you weight it up to your liking, it’s a beautiful swinging stick. Remember, it’s a totally different frame than the Blade V8. Only similarity is the paint.