The Wilson tour room used to be predominantly Pro Staffs. Now it’s a sea of Blades. In fact, more Top 100 players in both tours carry a Blade than any other frame. But it’s not just a frequent sighting on stadium courts; whether it’s the juniors, college, or avid recreational players, Blade users are everywhere.
When a racquet is as popular as the Blade, changes are going to be to the fringes. No major overhauls, just finetuning what users have come to expect and appreciate from the franchise. For the ninth generation of the racquet, Wilson looked to increase the frame’s stability. This gives players a more dependable response and feel for the ball so they have added confidence to go after their shots. In other words, it makes the Blade even sharper.
This is where StableFeel comes into play. The new technology gives the Blade a firmer and more connected feel by bolstering the frame’s resistance to twisting and bending without sacrificing comfort. It also changes the sound frequency at contact to promote an improved hitting sensation.
Along with StableFeel, the Blade still possesses several returning technologies from prior generations:
- Braided Graphite + Basalt (v3)—A combination of elastic and reactive materials that extend dwell time and enhance ball feel.
- Parallel Drilling (v5)—Grommet construction that widens the sweet spot and creates a more forgiving and consistent string bed.
- DirectConnect (v8)—The carbon fiber handle directly connects with the butt cap for improved feel and torsional stability.
- FortyFive (v8)—A bending technology that increases flexibility without compromising stability, while complementing the more vertical modern swing path.
