TennistoryWilson Blade 100L V10 vs Wilson Blade 98S V10
Wilson Blade 100L V10
Wilson Blade 98S V10
What the numbers mean
The Wilson Blade 98S V10 is 10 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 98S V10 favours precision.
The Wilson Blade 98S V10 is about 1.6 points more head-light, so it whips through faster at the net.
The Wilson Blade 98S V10's 18x16 pattern is more open for easier spin; the Wilson Blade 100L V10's 16x19 is denser for a flatter, more controlled ball and longer string life.
Power: the Wilson Blade 100L V10 rates 11 points higher.
Control: the Wilson Blade 98S V10 rates 17 points higher.
Spin: the Wilson Blade 98S V10 rates 14 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 98S V10 if you value control.
Side by side
| Wilson Blade 100L V10 | Wilson Blade 98S V10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Head size (sq in) | 100 | 98 |
| Weight (g, unstrung) | 285 | 295 |
| Balance (mm) | 330 | 325 |
| Points head-light | 4.1 | 5.6 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 18x16 |
| Length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Stiffness (RA) | — | — |
| Power | 60 | 49 |
| Control | 80 | 97 |
| Spin | 70 | 84 |
| Sweet spot | 60 | 42 |
| Comfort | 60 | 58 |
| Status | Current | Current |
Ratings are Tennistory editorial scores (0–100); specs are unstrung.
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