Wilson Blade V9 Review - First impressions and a look at all models

[@davidmaloney9505]

65 year old - love the Blade 104, added a little weight at 3 and 9, hybrid string set up, gut in the mains and ALU in the crosses, sweet frame for teaching and play

[@johnnacke4134]

I’m a 4.0 senior singles player.. ohb, sw grip… some top, lots of flat… 104 /100 are interesting . Control? Pop on serve?

[@davidmaloney9505]

Excellent to serve with flat and slice but kick is more difficult@@johnnacke4134

[@keithganzmusic]

@@johnnacke4134 104 definitely gives some extra pop on serve probably from the 27.5 length. Great all around racket, you can set it up for however much control or power you like.

[@TheBlessedLion]

My opinion: If you find a racket which gives you control, means you trust it, and you need a bit more power, look for the string setup. Put a gut hybrid in and test for a while…maybe you’ll find a „new“ racket in your hands…😊 Thanks for your content, allways a pleasure to watch..!!❤

[@Tennisnerd]

Great point!

[@bracksza]

gut too expensive if you from some countries

[@khoitran3977]

Một comment bình luận thấy rất hay và ý nghĩa. Mình đang đổ dự mua Wilson blade V9. Cảm ơn bạn

[@robertcollins330]

Another excellent and honest review. Thank you 🙏

[@christianhaas1478]

Played the 16x19 yesterday and really enjoyed it. Thinking about switching from Pro Staff X back to either 98 16x19 or the 100...

[@gppgle]

Good choice.

[@ommpaloomplak53]

How was the spin?

[@shicobon]

13:53 super clean one handed backhand

[@alastairtheduke]

I'm a fan of the 100 L's . As someone older now, it still gives almost the same power as the regular 100 but way more maneuverable. Great doubles stick.

[@akbarberlian]

for me It's too stiff at first.. But later on growing to like it.. the extra power without losing control is addictive!

[@chuckleclerc817]

noticed someone in video wearing the new Nike gp challenge. hopefully we get a review soon. excited to see what you have to say!😃

[@Tennisnerd]

They are growing on me

[@friarcisco8717]

Thanks Jonas. Can you focus more on 18x20 when you do the full length video?

[@user-be5qg7mr1s]

really excited about the 100! Although its hard to get in the US and I feel very underrated

[@bracksza]

I play with the Blade 98 Amplifeel (Luxilon Savage Black strings) since 2012 - going to start testing some new rackets soon. Hoping the V9 feels like an improvement but its really hard to test stuff here in South Africa.

[@Sinisterg60]

I'd love to see them come out with blade 100 18x19...

[@hybrid11theory75]

I would be happy with 16x20.. ,)

[@edwatts1370]

Jonas, I'm looking for a new raquet, not really tied to any brand, but I'm a one handed backhand player, am I right thinking a thinner beam and smaller head size would be best for this?

[@applesforakbar]

Jonas, gotta say your forehand looks amazing - I was just watching an older video of yours and it's impressive the improvements you've made. Is that just from playing or do you train on the side?

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks, man, I appreciate it. It is mainly from playing and watching all the mistakes I make on camera. I think my tennis would be better if I played with one racquet, though.

[@user-sf1fk5iu1f]

Hello! Great review as always and as always I envy your weather!!! Love your tennis club! How do you compare the 98 vs the 2021 Vcore 98? Do you think this one is harder for a club player?

[@ryansolomon4178]

I think for those who like the blade should try the Solinco Whiteout 18x20. More solid, more pop, and even more spin for an 18x20. Can’t beat the feel either IMO.

[@pedropaivalemos]

And control?

[@ryansolomon4178]

@@pedropaivalemos It's great! Exact reason why I bought it as I was using a Vcore 100 that I found more difficult to control. The foam fill makes the feel at contact great the spin is still pretty good.

[@pedropaivalemos]

@@ryansolomon4178 Nice man i Will tey to find out this solinco whiteout around here

[@pedropaivalemos]

Seems similiar specs .. 305 g .. 98 head size.. 33.02 balance.. 21.7 mm beam..

[@ryansolomon4178]

@@pedropaivalemosyes but stiffer frame. 66RA

[@WhiteTsunami]

Hello Tennisnerd and amazing video comparisons! I have a simple but fundamental question: being a defensive player that, when he can, would like to attack or going to the net, would be better a blade v9 98 16x19 or a 100 16x19? I know the 100 is easier, but maybe on the net can be less maneuverable? And I hope also about groundstrokes the passage wouldn't be too problematic, being for the last 2 years a blade 100 v8 player. Thank you and hope you can help me!

[@t2dev]

Does this mean you can't put putty weight inside the butt cap because of the "direct connect"?

[@Mark-go7rg]

Hey Jonas! Could answer a quick question for me please? How does the blade 98 v9 16x19 compare to the S 16x18? Im mainly intrested about the control and sweet spot difference. Also, how does the S compare to smth like the PA 98? Whats the control and sweet spot difference there? Im currently playing with a PA98, borrowed my buddie's Blade98 and fell in love with the softness and feel, im planning to switch and the 2 rackets in my scope are the blade 98 16x19 and the 98S 16x18. Thanks in advance, and thank you for the great weekly content!

[@2033rabbit]

One of my students (14) recently went to France and wanted a minions ultra and saw it there and bought it. When he brought it back for me to string I noticed it was the ultra tour 95 air kei and not a normal ultra. Any thoughts on why they would put a kids paint job on a racquet meant for high level grown men???

[@TreeontheMound94]

Thanks for a great channel. How would you distinguish the 100 vs the 104? I loved the 100 - demo with ALU power 53 lbs. I am a 52 year old 4.5 all court player using Prince phantom 107g gamma jet 18g 45 lbs mains hyper g round 18g crosses 50 lbs

[@Tennisnerd]

The 104 has more power but is tougher to control, so I think the 100 is more balanced. The 104 might need a little weight added to it.

[@OldManMidnight]

At 3:35 just observing the ball trajectory and landing. Even with your full swing Jonas the racquet looks like it only wants to land balls close to the service line, or where you both just hitting warm ups at the time ?

[@Tennisnerd]

I was in a bit of a rush with the clipping but yeah the racquet is too demanding for me and requires some solid technique. I will update the review with an in-depth look at the models

[@ambertudor]

I have demoed many, many , rackets and am still looking for THAT 1, but the other day i was playing against a new person and they were using a blade 104, and after the match, i asked if he wanted to hit with my racket and then i would hit with his, and OMG i could not believe the feeling of the 104, the stability,dampness of it was amazing, so now i want to demo more rackets like the 104, in your expert opinion what are the models in Head, Babolat, yonex, dunlop lines that would have the same feeling as the 104?

[@temafomenko]

Head Gravity S could be an option, but they've discontinued it for current generation 😢 plenty of stock of old generation is still available though depending on where you are

[@revoluxtion]

Thanks, cool review! Different topic, are you still using the xpand belt for training?

[@Tennisnerd]

Not as much as I need to! I have used it occasionally but then I get lazy. Need it for my footwork

[@RobBlanzy]

I'm going to be testing the Blade v9 vs the Gravity MP. They are two slick rackets that seem to offer a lot of all court feel. Have you tested the two against one another yet?

[@Tennisnerd]

I have not done a direct comparison, but could be something for the future if the people want it :)

[@c.k.8920]

I have tested the gravity mp and the blade 8, both great feeling, even if different. Both good for control, gravity mp a bit easier to play, but too light for me. Bigger sweetspot on the gravity, more stability on the blade. More spin for the gravity, more plow through with the blade. Hope that helps

[@revio000]

How does the v9 comapre to v7? I quite liked the v7 with a stiffer string played lovely

[@johnnacke4134]

Henrik: I think TW has some V8 Blade 100. Is the V8 10O better than the V9 100 stock? Or vice versa? Ciao, John

[@philanthropenos1074]

I got a V8 this December (Price was $25 lower than today's discounted price) It feels stiff, as if it is 65 or 66 (I am using Velocity strung at 56/54) I know that Wilson's quality control is poor when it comes to static and swing weight but could that also affect the stiffness? If V9 is/feels stiffer than V8 may be I should forget about it (My elbow limits me to 65 and every time I played with this supposed be 60, I had to resort to advil afterwards)

[@Tennisnerd]

The high swing weight can be worse for the arm than the stiffness. I am not sure what you have there in terms of specs, but I don't think the V9 is worse for the arm than the V8. But if you struggle with the V8, it might not be the racquet type for you.

[@sapientbudgie5652]

I use the blade V8 now. 16x19. VS/RPM strings. I’m looking to experiment with other strings. The gut is expensive. I’m a higher level player. In tournaments. Do you have suggestions for a one handed backhand player. 5.0. More aggressive game. I want a string that is easy on the arm, but a good blend for power, control and feel. Any suggestions I can experiment with?

[@davidtate9181]

Hi, I am a new subscriber. Thanks for the videos. I have a question if you don't mind. My current racket is the kblade 98. I played a ton when I was in my teens after it came out and on and off since then. Can't get bumper guards / grommets for the racket, so will need to get a new one at some point. Love the kblade 98, but I know it is pretty old -- any suggestions for current rackets most similar to that one? Wasn't sure if I should start testing with the blade 98 v9, or look elsewhere. thanks so much, I appreciate any help.

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks for subbing! I would try the new Blade 98, it’s very good

[@davidtate9181]

thank you very much!@@Tennisnerd

[@diddecos]

Have you info of a 18x19 version ? I saw some videos on yt …. Seems very intersting

[@megane7685]

How do you feel compared toV6? Are they similar in terms of solid feeling?

[@viniciusbarbosa1815]

Whats the diference between gloss and mate paint job? Any real diference?

[@Tennissensitive]

Will u test the pro v9?

[@zbighugh9193]

You should try the Blade 2015 BLX version (green stripes). I think it's the best Blade ever.

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes this is my second fave, have two

[@SaqibSheikh]

Looks a bit like ultra. Current v core pro 97 user. Thinking of making switch. Maybe to 18x20. What u think?

[@ForceOfWill100]

So I just got back from testing the Blade V9 (98, 16x19) and the VCore V7 (also 98, 16x19) and to my surprise preferred the VCore. Something about the rigidity of this blade didn't quite suit me, it felt great on volleys but felt like swinging a 2x4 on my groundstrokes. It's all preference of course, but just thought I'd share my experience. Definitely try it out first though!

[@Tennis410]

Hello, i have wilson blade v8 18 20, is this one worth the upgrade for double the price of racket?

[@Tennisnerd]

I would say no

[@jakecooper3548]

the regular v9 100 is not listed anywhere? did they canceled it?

[@Mewborne89]

He said it is not out yet and will come out later like it did in previous generations. More like March or April..

[@vidpromjm]

Depends on where you are.Available in Australia today.

[@Nessaj87]

Yeah it's delayed in the US, available here in Norway. Funny how stuff like this works

[@andreasdinnebier4808]

Again a solid Review! But maaaan… that mic arm… maybe try an elgato low Profile and maybe the arm is out of the picture ❤

[@Tennisnerd]

I will do my best to get it out of the pic 😂

[@andreasdinnebier4808]

@@Tennisnerd it will be difficult with the blue compass mic arm because of the lack of smooth movement options. CU @ your next review ;-)

[@juoujhhgh]

Have you tried the 18*19 version at all - solow sports tried it.

[@Tennisnerd]

No, I have not, not sure when that will come out, if at all

[@giorgioalexander]

So overall would you say this racket should be ok with someone with arm issues if using a soft string and low tension? Thanks!

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes, I think so, especially the 100 or 104

[@giorgioalexander]

Thanks!

[@mycomma]

hi will you review blade pro v9? only blade pro has glossy pj

[@Tennisnerd]

Aha is that glossy? Maybe laters but I would guess the pro versions might have the same layup

[@ggryffiths]

Is the blade 100 beam width correct? They changed it from 23 to 22mm?

[@akbarberlian]

it's 22~22.5 on 2 previous version, I'm using them. But wilson is just too careless these days, they label it 23

[@Tennisnerd]

Should be

[@cradlecap123]

Is it as good as the T2000 or the maxply? Just wondering.

[@mteca5093]

V9 100L and 101L are the best platform rackets wilson makes 100inch

[@hubalou]

Comparing to pro staff v14, blade 16x19 has to soft frame and poor control, sometimes ball launches way back to the fance, 18x20 is way better control, more suitable for heavy hitters

[@TeroKallioniemi]

The stiffness rate for V9 100 is 60, right? What was it in the end with the V8 version? After one month of playing with that (V8 100) I managed to get some arm issues even though the racket felt outstanding. I would really like to go with the new 100 version, but does anyone know has the stiffness rate come down from version 8? At the moment I play with V8 98 version and it hasn't caused any pain.

[@sichinawa]

Wilson need to change string pattern for 98-16/19 like on BladePro or UltraPro. Currently, the best version of Blade is 98-18x20, because response of the ball is predictable. The strings on central part of 16/19 are too close. And if you hit little bit offcenter, the launch angle will change dramatically which couses of unstability especially for soft frame.

[@CH-yp5by]

7 points head light, shoudl be good for single handed backhand

[@danieleblotta8227]

Hello guys , can you compare the 100 v9 16*19 with the new pure strike 100 16*19? Which one have more forgiving sweetspot and maneuvrability? Thanks a lot for your reviews

[@ThesGt]

damn i just ordered the v9 98 and not the 100 :(

[@Tennisnerd]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@Mikele-ez2jw]

Blade 18x19?

[@Tennisnerd]

Not sure when and if that will be out

[@RickOwensHeelDrag]

Not really a Wilson guy buy the clip on/off grommets are what we need...too many times only 1 single grommet cracks. there should be a better way than replacing the whole lot (I know tubing exists but looks jank) Grommets & tie off points need some innovative stat

[@mbaja3717]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Robust2013]

Jonas there is a conspiracy that the Noir V8, is a V9 beacuse of the Blade logo and apparently stiffer feel. Do you know anything about that? 😆

[@Tennisnerd]

Interesting! Didn’t try it and it does sound like a weird idea but if I get a chance to hit it, I will let you know what I think

[@frantzsly]

Reference to Tan tennis theory ?

[@danivani5978]

Disappointed that it didn’t get the glossy finish and the 18x19😢

[@Tennisnerd]

18/19 might come later, but not sure

[@steinanderson]

not sure why they have "models" anymore with 5+ variations, they should just sell them by colourway at this point

[@renzotan839]

looks like a wilson calsh v4

[@markinglis8546]

I’ve hit with it and It’s a very disappointing racket update imo. The previous model is better although I’m not a fan of either the Blade or the Clash. Both also have too much flex.

[@martthy4254]

No gloss so not buying it😢

[@mutton4ever]

Makes no sense why they dont. You could get the blade pro but then it isn’t even really a blade

[@musarra195]

😂

[@sebastiandomagala9233]

I would rather consider Tsitsipas' face to keep people from buying.

[@federicorusso4378]

The pro still has gloss.

[@aaronbleas2733]

Prolabs might be :-)

[@conzidv8]

Newer is not always better. Emma Navarro just beat Sabalenka with the 2021 Yonex Vcore 100 V6.

[@bojack3827]

Same thing as last year.

[@Tennisnerd]

Same thing as every year 😅