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Wilson BLX Previews #3: Wilson BLX Pro Tour (Juan Martin Del Potro's new stick) *Updated 2/9/2010

Wilson BLX Previews #3: Wilson BLX Pro Tour (Juan Martin Del Potro's new stick) *Updated 2/9/2010

A full overview of the new BLX Pro Tour, the next generation of the

K Factor Pro Tour.
Today I thought I'd mix it up and give you guys something other than the next gen of 6.1 frames coming from Wilson for Wilson's 2010 lineup. I'm presenting the newest rendition of the Wilson K Factor K Pro Tour: the Wilson BLX Pro Tour.




Initial Thoughts

Pulling it out of the box.. the green paint job the K Pro family had is gone! Replaced by a split black and yellow paint job that will represent the BLX Pro family for the new lineup of K Pro racquets. The Pro Tour is probably the slickest one of the Pro family in my personal opinion; sporting a flat black and yellow paintjob with gold 'BLX' lettering it's gonna be a big hit for those who're looking to replace their K Pro Tours with the latest model.
I think Juan Martin Del Potro is going to enjoy this new stick.
Comparing the old with the new....



K Pro Tour

Head Size: 96 sq. in
Length: 27"
Weight (strung): 11.4
Balance: 8pts Head Light
Swingweight: 300
Flex: 62
Beam width: 22/24/22 mm tapered beam
Composition: 100% Karophite Black
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Leather
String Pattern: 16x20
Tension Range: 50-60lbs



BLX Pro Tour

Head Size: 96 sq. in
Length: 27"
Weight (Strung): 11.5 oz
Balance (Unstrung): 10 Pts Head Light
Swingweight: 316
Flex: 63
Power Level: Low
Swing Speed: Fast
Grip Type: Wilson Pro Hybrid
String Pattern: 16x20
Tension Range: 50-60lbs


Of course, photos.. I just got some new equipment and lighting, so I'm playing around with it. Enjoy!



IMG_5851 IMG_5753 IMG_5837 IMG_5754


The Swingweight has gone up quite significantly over the prior K Factor model, I wonder what you guys think of that, was it a bad move by Wilson R&D? Or something that lacked in the K Pro Tour that the BLX Pro Tour has improved upon? Let me know what you think, leave a comment below! For the rest of the Wilson BLX previews check out my blog Tennis & Stuff!

What's on your mind? Post a comment below.
 
Posted by Neemesh Chheda on 11/4/2009 4:20:17 PM



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Rodman
i totally love this new racquet. how awesome is this paint job. i can do without the gold but on this racquet it's not too big of a deal. the racquet just stands out and totally fits del potro's personality, i think.
11/11/2009 12:06:06 PM
 
Rick Force
These racquet specs do not match at all what is up by the tennis warehouse staff.

Tour BLX
Weight: 10.75oz,
Balance: 13 ¾”,
Swingweight: 349 RDC,
Flex: 63 RA


Is there a pro tour blx and a tour blx. If so they are using the wrong specs to go with the wrong picture.
I am confused.
11/15/2009 1:16:23 PM
 
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