TennistoryWilson Blade 100L V10 vs Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10
Wilson Blade 100L V10
Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10
What the numbers mean
The Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 is 20 g heavier unstrung, so it is more stable but asks more of your swing.
The Wilson Blade 100L V10 has 2 sq in more head, which forgives off-centre hits; the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 favours precision.
The Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 is about 3.1 points more head-light, so it whips through faster at the net.
The Wilson Blade 100L V10's 16x19 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10's 18x20 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Power: the Wilson Blade 100L V10 rates 15 points higher.
Control: the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 rates 17 points higher.
Sweet spot: the Wilson Blade 100L V10 rates 18 points higher.
Which one: pick the Wilson Blade 100L V10 if sweet spot matters most, the Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 if you value control.
Side by side
| Wilson Blade 100L V10 | Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 98 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 285 | 305 |
| Balance (mm) | 330 | 320 |
| Points head-light | 4.1 | 7.2 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 18x20 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 60 | 45 |
| Control | 80 | 97 |
| Spin | 70 | 66 |
| Sweet spot | 60 | 42 |
| Comfort | 60 | 58 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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