With the Blade 100UL, Wilson packs some truly impressive playability and feel into a very light package. The result is a racket that gives dedicated beginners and rising intermediates a phenomenal tool for developing sound mechanics. This racket also looks great thanks to an elegant design and velvety paint finish. As with the other members of the Blade family, this stick benefits from FeelFlex, a construction that uses Wilson's proprietary carbon mapping to enhance flexibility and stability while also helping the racket bend in ways that compliment the explosive mechanics of the modern game. This racket also features a longer grip taper at the top of the handle, which provides better hand positioning and more leverage for players with two-handed backhands. From the baseline this ultra fast Blade swings easier than the 100L, but the feel at impact is impressively solid for a light racket. It also has great pocketing, which makes you feel more plugged into the outgoing shot. The super fast feel makes it easy to add pace and spin to the ball, and the high level of precision translates into more confidence when selecting ambitious targets. Finally, on volleys and service returns this racket comes around extremely fast to deliver easy targeting. Ultimately, with its seductive combination of speed, comfort and control, this extremely user-friendly version of the Blade is a great option for the improving player. The outstanding feel is a nice bonus.
Specifications
Head Size: 100 in² / 645.16 cm²
Length: 27in / 68.60cm
Unstung Weight: 265g
Balance: 13.5in / 34.29cm / 0 pts EB
Swingweight: 312
Stiffness: 68
Beam Width: 22mm / 22mm / 22mm
Composition: Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Stroke Style: Medium-Full
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast
Racquet Colors: Black/Green/Silver
Grip Type: Wilson Pro Performance
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses
