Wilson Blade 100UL V10 vs Wilson Ultra 100UL V5

Key differences

• Weight

  5 g difference

  Wilson Blade 100UL V10

  265 g

  • +Plus: Puts more mass behind the ball, feels more stable
  • −Minus: Harder to swing, tires the arm more

  Wilson Ultra 100UL V5

  260 g

  • +Plus: Easier to swing, tires the arm less
  • −Minus: Less mass behind the ball

• Balance

  5 mm difference

  Wilson Blade 100UL V10

  335 mm

  • +Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
  • −Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence

  Wilson Ultra 100UL V5

  330 mm

  • +Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
  • −Minus: Less power from the head

• Swingweight

  16 kg·cm² difference

  Wilson Blade 100UL V10

  306 kg·cm²

  • +Plus: Plows through the ball more, more stable and powerful
  • −Minus: Heavier to swing

  Wilson Ultra 100UL V5

  290 kg·cm²

  • +Plus: Swings faster, feels more nimble
  • −Minus: Plows through the ball less, less stable

  The makers supply these values, so treat them as a guide rather than an exact measurement.

• Price

  In Turkish shops

  Wilson Blade 100UL V10

  17,589.9 TL

  • −Minus: More expensive

  Wilson Ultra 100UL V5

  16,299.9 TL

  • +Plus: Cheaper

Frequently asked questions

Which one is lighter?

Unstrung, the Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 weighs 260 g and the Wilson Blade 100UL V10 265 g.

Which one is more stable, and which more nimble?

The racket with the higher swingweight is usually more stable and gives more power: Wilson Blade 100UL V10 306 kg·cm², Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 290 kg·cm². The price is a heavier swing, while the Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 feels more nimble.

Which one is cheaper?

In Turkish shops the Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 sells for 16,299.9 TL and the Wilson Blade 100UL V10 for 17,589.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.

Which level does each one suit?

Wilson Blade 100UL V10: Beginner, Intermediate. Wilson Ultra 100UL V5: Beginner, Intermediate.