Wilson Blade 100L V10 vs Wilson Ultra 100L V5
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight
285 g
280 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
67 RA
64 RA
Strings· Same
16×19
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
330 mm
325 mm
Swingweight
313 kg·cm²
310 kg·cm²
Level
Intermediate
Intermediate / Advanced
Price
17,889.9 TL
17,898 TL
Key differences
Weight
5 g difference
Wilson Blade 100L V10
285 g
- Plus: Puts more mass behind the ball, feels more stable
- Minus: Harder to swing, tires the arm more
Wilson Ultra 100L V5
280 g
- Plus: Easier to swing, tires the arm less
- Minus: Less mass behind the ball
Stiffness
3 RA difference
Wilson Blade 100L V10
67 RA
- Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
- Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm
Wilson Ultra 100L V5
64 RA
- Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
- Minus: Returns less power for the same swing
Balance
5 mm difference
Wilson Blade 100L V10
330 mm
- Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
- Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence
Wilson Ultra 100L V5
325 mm
- Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
- Minus: Less power from the head
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is lighter?
- Unstrung, the Wilson Ultra 100L V5 weighs 280 g and the Wilson Blade 100L V10 285 g.
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Wilson Ultra 100L V5 has a softer frame (64 RA against 67 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Wilson Blade 100L V10: Intermediate. Wilson Ultra 100L V5: Intermediate, Advanced.