When did Wilson BLX come out?
2012
The BLX frames we launched back in 2012 were our first using a new racket material: basalt. This new material was used to reduce the amount of racket vibration felt at impact.
What is Wilson BLX?
BLX is the new Wilson Racquet Technology engineered with basalt fibers combining proprietary Frame, String Holes and Grip Technologies for THE PERFECT FEEL. BL = Basalt + X = Proprietary Technologies combined for the perfect feel. Basalt is a natural volcanic rock.
How heavy is the RF 97?
12.6oz
Wilson Pro Staff RF97 Autograph Retail Specification
| Head Size | 97 in² / 625.81 cm² |
|---|---|
| Unstrung Weight | 340 g |
| Strung Weight | 12.6oz / 357g |
| Balance | 12.38in / 31.45cm / 9 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 335 |
What racquet does Del Potro use?
Currently he uses the Wilson ProStaff 97 with a paint job which makes it look like Burn FST 95, having switched from Wilson Hyper ProStaff 6.1 Midplus Stretch that he used early in his career. To go with that, del Potro uses the Luxilon ALU Power and Wilson Natural Gut strings in the mains and crosses respectively.
Is Wilson BLX good?
The WILSON BLX THREE is surprisingly good at creating spin—IF you hit with power. This racquet is designed for players with slower strokes who (probably) hit flatter shots. But I soon realized that with some gusto in my swing this racquet really did a good job creating top spin.
Who plays with Wilson Pro Staff?
Pete Sampras, Steffi Graf, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, and Chris Evert all played with Pro Staff, while in 2020 the 13th version will be used by Wilson Advisory Staff Members Petra Kvitova, Grigor Dimitrov, Reilly Opelka, and Kyle Edmund, among others.
How heavy is Del Potro racquet?
332 grams
Although it can be quite heavy for some players (332 grams unstrung), it truly deserves its legendary racquet status as a trusted weapon for advanced players who like stability and control.
What pros use Wilson racquets?
ATP
- Roger Federer.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas.
- Kei Nishikori.
- Milos Raonic.
- Gael Monfils.
- Grigor Dimitrov.
- David Goffin.
- Feliciano Lopez.
Is Wilson Pro Staff good for beginners?
Well, there’s good news folks! The Wilson Pro Staff lets you emulate the great Swiss himself all in a lightweight, maneuverable package. The Wilson Pro Staff Team is made for beginner and intermediate players who are looking for a maneuverable all-round frame.
Is the Wilson Burn 100 Series tennis racquet good for beginners?
The Wilson Burn 100 Series compares well with the Wilson Triumph tennis racquet – a low-cost beginner’s racquet designed for recreational use. To be clear, the Wilson Triumph racket has an oversized head offering a larger sweet spot for new players with less accuracy, which you can hardly see in the Wilson Burn 100 Series.
Is the Wilson adult recreational tennis racket the same as Hope?
The Wilson Adult Recreational is not the same as the Wilson Hope Tennis racket. This is an oversized one with a lighter frame only for recreational use rather than aggressive competition. The braided graphite, Kevlar mix, and Ampli high-tech handle do a good job to keep the weight down.
Is the BLX tour limited the right racquet for Henin?
Although Henin has chosen to hang up her racquets, the BLX Tour Limited offers a spec that is a great fit for a modern tour level player. Having reviewed all the Tour racquets that came before the BLX Tour Limited, our testers could not wait to hit the courts with this one.
How does the performance value compare to the Wilson triumph tennis racquet?
The Performance Value compares well with the Wilson Triumph tennis racquet. The latter is a low-cost beginner’s racquet strictly for recreational use that has an oversized head offering a larger sweet spot for new players with less accuracy.