What does BLX stand for Wilson?
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.
What tension should I string my Wilson blade?
What Are Some Typical Tension Ranges?
| Racquet | Recommended Tension |
|---|---|
| Babolat Pure Strike | 52-62 lbs. |
| Wilson Clash 100 Tour | 48-58 lbs. |
| Yonex VCore Pro 100 | 45-60 lbs. |
| Wilson Blade 98 16×19 v7 | 50-60 lbs. |
What should I string my Wilson blade with?
Wilson recommends Luxilon Alu Power for the Blade with a 16L or 1.25 mm gauge strung at 50-60 lbs (22.7 – 27.2 kg). At first glance, it might seem odd that Wilson recommends Luxilon ALU Power.
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.
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 string is best for tennis elbow?
The easiest—and least expensive—option is to switch tennis strings. Some strings are stiffer and transmit more shock to your arm, while others are softer and transmit much less shock to your arm. For tennis elbow sufferers, softer is better and when it comes to softness, is still the king.
Is a heavier racquet better for tennis elbow?
Generally, a heavier tennis racket will absorb great-er shocks, so if you’re suffering from tennis elbow, it can be beneficial to use a heav-ier racket.
Who uses Wilson BLX?
Roger Federer
As if he needed any more of an advantage over his opponents on the ATP Tour, Roger Federer has a new and improved racquet. Since his switch from the discontinued Prostaff Original 85, Federer’s racquet of choice has always been the flagship Wilson Tour 90. Now he’s using the Wilson Six.
Are looser strings better for tennis elbow?
How often should I change tennis strings?
What is this? When it comes to racquet restringing, there’s a general rule of thumb that most players are familiar with which is: Over a year, you should restring your racquet the number of times you play in a week. So if you play four times a week, then restring you racquet four times a year.
Is the Wilson BLX a tweener racquet?
As always the Pro line of racquets gets an update in the new BLX line from Wilson. This stick hasall of the specifications of a tweener: a 16 x 19 string pattern, 11.1 oz racquet, swing weight of 318, and a 24 mm beam. As you can suspect this is a very spin and power orientated racquet.
What is the swing weight of a BLX tennis racquet?
The racquet also offers an ample open string pattern of 16×20 and a swingweight of 341. As with the other BLX racquets, this racquet comes with a new grip, the Performance Hybrid Grip. This grip is 1.8mm thick compared to 1.6mm of the Pro Hybrid Grip.
What is the Wilson Pro Tour BLX?
The wait is over and Wilson has released his new stick of choice to the public as the Wilson Pro Tour BLX. The racquet is a player’s stick which Wilson claims baseliners will love. I was able to spend a few good hitting sessions with this stick, and here are my thoughts.
What is the Wilson BLX series?
Wilson has recently come out with their newest line of racquets, which they are calling the BLX series. This line of racquets is already generating tremendous hype.