Wilson BLX Previews #4: Wilson BLX Surge

Initial Thoughts

The BLX Surge is definitely the best looking out of the BLX line in my opinion. The matte black paintjob with the lime green and gold accents really set it off, definite thumbs up in my book on the paintjob.

Specification wise not a lot has change from its predecessor which is the K Surge. Head size and swing weight remains the same at 100 square inches and 303 respectfully. The BLX is 1/10^th of an ounce lighter coming in at 10.4 ounces versus the K Surges 10.5. Unstrung the BLX Surge is 9.8 ounces versus the K Surge weighing in at 9.9 ounces unstrung. The original string pattern of 16 mains and 19 crosses is retained for the new generation.

An unstrung balance of 4 points head light is a change from the K Surge balance of 1 point head light, I wonder what kind of change this will bring for players transitioning from the K Surge to the new BLX Surge?

Comparing the new and the old..

K Surge
Head Size: 100 sq. in  

Length: 27 inches

Weight: Strung — 10.5 oz

Unstrung — 9.9 oz

Tension: 53-63 pounds

Balance: 1Pts Head Light

Beam Width: 26mm

Composition: 70% Karophite Black / 30% Graphite

Flex: 71

Grip Type: True Grip

Power Level: Medium

String Pattern:  16 Mains / 19 Crosses

Swing Speed: Medium

Swing Weight: 303

BLX Surge

Head Size: 100 sq. in

Length: 27”

Weight: Strung: 10.4 oz/Unstrung: 9.8 oz

Tension Range: 53-63lbs

Balance (Unstrung): 4pts Head Light

Flex: 69

Grip Type: Wilson Performance Hybrid

Power Level: Medium

String Pattern: 16x19

Swing Weight: 303