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Wilson Blade 104 v8 Racquet 4 1/2" (#4)
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Overview

With the 2021 Blade 104 v8 Wilson adds another chapter to the most powerful and forgiving Blade. Like previous generations, this powerful Blade doesn't come with any deal-breaking tradeoffs in the control department. With its 104 square inch head, the Blade 104 not only gives you the benefit of a more forgiving and stable hitting area, it also comes with an extended 27.5" length, making it dangerous on serves. For 2021 Wilson keeps the revolutionary layup technology that was originally used in the Blade v7 under the name FeelFlex. It's now called FortyFive and, in addition to increasing stability, it helps the racquet bend in ways that compliment the modern game. For this update, Wilson also introduces Direct Connect Technology which fuses the butt cap directly to the carbon fiber portion of the handle for added stability. Additional updates include Wilson's new Chameleon Paint which activates subtle color changes under different viewing angles and light conditions. Ultimately, this racquet delivers the advantages of a forgiving head size while also proving enough control for more experienced players. It's also surprisingly fast for an extended length racquet, which is a nice bonus.

Specifications

Head Size: 104 in² / 670.97 cm²
Length: 27.5in / 69.85cm
Strung Weight: 10.8oz / 306g
Balance: 12.99in / 32.99cm / 6 pts HL
Swingweight: 317
Stiffness: 60
Beam Width: 22.5mm / 22.5mm / 22.5mm
Composition: Basalt/Braided Graphite
Power Level: Low-Medium
Stroke Style: Medium-Full
Swing Speed: Medium-Fast
Racquet Colors: Green
Grip Type: Wilson Pro Performance
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Mains skip: 7T,9T,8H
One Piece
No Shared Holes
String Tension: 50-60 pounds

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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
22 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Racquet ratingExcellent racquet for a retired male 3.0 player.
5 out of 5 Stars
Awesome BladeI've owned the v8 98 and now the v8 104. The 104 is more arm-friendly and hits with power. My stroke feels strong without my arm feeling like it's going to fall off.
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Wilson Blade 104This racquet is light, smooth, and powerful. I have shoulder problems and it works great for me.
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
A great racquet for a 4.0This racquet is just a smidge longer than others and packs a wallop for a solid 4.0 player.
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Love my Blade!I already had the 100 XL Blade and really enjoyed it, but wanted a bit larger head. The 104 v8 has helped me with more accurate shots and power. Highly recommend!
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Give the Blade 104 v8 a shot!I’m a 3.5 senior, all court player. I love how this racquet has helped me improve all my shots! It seems to go through the air so much quicker than my Clash 100, v2. I can respond faster at the net as well as get more racquet speed from the back court. The longer reach gives me more pop on serves. I’m always looking for an arm-friendly racquet, and this one works very well for me. I string with 17 gauge Babolat natural gut at 53 pounds.
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Great new sticksEnjoying playing with the new racquets after switching over from the Yonex Ezone 110. Was surprised to find it easy on my shoulder and like the weight for an extended length. TW strung it with Klip gut and both play exactly the same. Think it was a good decision for me switching to the Wilson Blade 104
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4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
104 ReviewI must admit I am a racquet snob. I play at a high level of 3.5 at the young age of 71 but compete with 40-year-olds. I have played with almost every major Wilson racquet, a few Babolats, and a Yonex or two. Here is my take on the Blade 104. This racquet may be for you if you need power and don't have a fast racquet head speed. I found the balance is good but for me the swing weight is too low. My preferred racquet of all time is the Wilson Pro-Staff 97 and Currently the Blade 98. By comparison, the 98 gives me far more control and top spin. The 104 provides a lot of pop but I have struggled to control the dear on my forehand side. On my serve, I can get a lot of pace with very little effort.
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4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Wilson Blade V8 104I've been using the Volkl mid-plus model for 10 years or so. I have moderate tennis elbow, and liked the idea of V8 with a low flex rating of 60 and it has a very similar weight to the Volkl. In fact I played it in a USTA 4.0 doubles match for the first time without my elbow sleeve and had no pain. And in the second set I held all three service games! This was the first time I had ever tried the racquet. At age 70 with a really low 4.0 rating -- I'm appreciative of the extra half inch for my serve. I felt that I was really able to accurately target my serves! I play doubles only. It has taken a little bit of time to get the feel of my volleys -- but all the other strokes are fine.
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5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Solid and stableGreat feel and accuracy with good power.
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Previous Feedback

The customer comments shown below were gathered using our previous feedback system. While these comments are not used in the calculation of the star rating for this product, they are displayed to help provide you with the most complete customer feedback available.

Comments: I have now played extensively with both the v7 and the v8 and can offer a fair comparison. However, you should take into account that I have added lead tape to 3, 6, 5, 7 and just above the handle. I have turned a 10.2 oz unstrung racquet into a nearly 12.0 oz with my modifications. Is the v8 an improvement over the v7? Yes, but not radically so. Both racquets play about the same in terms of spin, power, control, and feel. The biggest improvement is stability. The v8 is noticeably more stable than the v7. With the added lead tape, I was able to increase the v7's stability from a liability to an asset. Without the lead tape, I thought the v7 was one of the least stable frames I had ever played with. It was horrible for volleying. With the lead tape, this problem was solved. The v8 vibrates less, is more forgiving on off-center hits and is softer on the arm. The racquet just feels more solid when hitting the ball. The remaining characteristics of the v8 are very similar to the v7. The open string pattern does create more spin and power, but also a "trampoline" effect in that the ball has a tendency to sail on you. Overall, with the aforementioned modifications, the v8 is a very solid racquet and one that would definitely appeal to certain types of players.
From: Jeff, Belvidere, IL, 1/18/22

Comments: So, I was looking for a new racquet after a shoulder injury. I was playing with the Head Gravity Pro customized with an extra 0.5 inches to the handle. Well, I ended up with a severe shoulder impingement and my doctor (who also plays tennis and specialized in sports medicine) told me to consider a lighter frame. I bought the Blade 104 on a whim and I am glad I did. I am getting more spin and more sting on my shots. I still have the same ability to end points with a winner or produce angles as I did with my Gravity, but find this racquet to be much more arm friendly. I am a strong 4.0 player stringing this racquet with Luxilon Natural Gut in the crosses and Luxilon 4G in the mains at 62 lbs.
From: Anonymous, 10/21/21

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