Feel it. Play it. Share it.
Your court: Clay | Hard | Grass

RSS Updates Email Updates

Wilson nBlade

By Your Host • Category: Racquets - Wilson • 2007
Wilson nBlade  
nBladePRICE $200
HEAD SIZE 98 sq. in. (mp); 106 sq. in. (os)
LENGTH 27 in. (mp); 27.3 in. (os)
WEIGHT 11.3 oz. (mp); 10.9 oz. (os)
FLEXIBILITY Flexible
BALANCE 2/5 in. head light (mp);
3/5 in. head light (os)
IDEAL SWING Long (mp); medium to long (os)
NTRP 4.0–7.0
FIRST TAKE:
This Wilson is geared toward those who want a flexible frame that’s on the lighter side of an advanced-player’s racquet.
COMPARE TO:
N/A
HOW IT TESTED:
With its flexible construction, the nBlade has a soft feel. It’s reminiscent of old-school graphite racquets, so if you’re clinging for dear life to something from the late 1980s or early 1990s, this might be the right upgrade. It’s also head light and maneuverable, though not to the point where beginners will want to pick it up. Playtesters said they could hit with touch and spin, and the flexibility produced a comfortable feel. But be warned: You have to bring your own power, especially with the mid-plus. Counter-punchers who rely on stiffer frames to help use their opponents’ pace against them will be disappointed by the depth they get. But, while there’s no free lunch here, you can get a bit more pop with the nBlade’s 106-square-inch version, which falls between a mid-plus and an oversize. Playtesters noticed extra power on serves and volleys, making the racquet a natural pick for good doubles players who want something that’s a little lighter than a traditional advanced-player’s frame.BOTTOM LINE:
The flexibility will appeal to players who want a racquet that’s less about power and more about control and feel.
Tagged as:

Your Host is Jeff - Jeff picked up his first racket at age 8 and immediately fell in love with the sport. He played varsity tennis in high school and intramural in college and currently plays in USTA Sectional Tournaments. His passion for tennis was fully realized when he started teaching his now fiancee the sport he loves. Today Jeff is still an avid tennis player, an ETUA tennis official and teaches young kids and teens whenever he can.
Email this author | All posts by Your Host

Leave a Reply