We finally got the Wilson Blade 100 V9!! Blade 100 vs. Speed MP vs. Percept 100

We finally got the Wilson Blade 100 V9!! Blade 100 vs. Speed MP vs. Percept 100 | Rackets & Runners

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Rackets & Runners’ Luca Berg talks about the differences between the Wilson Blade 100 V9, Head Speed MP 2024, and Yonex Percept 100.
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@jryoris Ай бұрын

This is one of the tennis channels that I enjoy the most. Luca's reviews are incredible, so detailed and full of information, explained in a way that adapts to all types and levels of players and easy to understand even for foreign followers of his channel like me. Greetings from Venezuela and continue with the great work and excellent content.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words!

@Mewborne89 Ай бұрын

Love the Roger Pro 2’s you’re rockin! I bought two pair the first day they released and I’m ordering two more immediately. For my foot, they’re the best tennis shoes I’ve ever worn, let alone being the best looking tennis shoe I’ve ever seen! So simple but clean with the aesthetic.

@Le-Chuck Ай бұрын

Yesssss !!! Finally !!!! Bien joué !! 😊👍 And the comparison is such a good idea !!!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Merci!

@outcometechnology Ай бұрын

Luca - The term you're looking for is "pleener" -- a player/tweener hybrid -- whose design is mostly a player frame, but with tweener characteristics and benefits.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Pleener it is! Thank you!

@westscotian Ай бұрын

Thanks for the great review. Becket recommended the Speed MP to me recently so I went out and bought both an MP and Speed Pro. I am super impressed with both frames, but the extra spin generated by the MP is making it the frame of choice so far. Both strung with Lynx at 52. The launch angle of the Speed Pro is significantly different also. Much, much lower. Thanks to you and Becket for providing such comprehensive reviews.

@DG-zy9dr Ай бұрын

Just switched from the 2022 speed mp to the vcore 100 although I had considered the percept.. per your description it was the right choice as there is the great spin benefit which I easily see in my game

@jorgiok8006 Ай бұрын

I’ve played with all 3 racket models before and loved the percept 100D! One of the best all round rackets I think I’ve played with as an intermediate+ player, would love to get a review on this at some point as I find the 18x19 string pattern to be a hidden gem for some players!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, we don't carry it right now 🥲

@Aiyume22 25 күн бұрын

Seriously love your reviews! I was surprised to see this since I've been demoing these three recently lol Because of your reviews, my racket journey led me to the Speed Pro Legend, and was on the fence between Blade 100 V9 or the Percept 97 for a "relax" racket. I'm leaning more towards the Blade 100 V9. Thank you!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 21 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! Go for the Blade as a more “relaxed” racket, for sure.

@etiennebyrde4781 Ай бұрын

Nice review 👌🏼

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@kylem.4114 Ай бұрын

I just switched to the Blade 100 from the Radical MP. I have a big serve and forehand, but I'm getting older and slower. I get more spin, pocketing, feel, and overall forgiveness without giving up much. It may be a bit more sluggish than the RadMP, but I think that's because my B100 arrived over-spec (around 330sw). My backhand slice can fly a bit on me if I get lazy with my body, but it's great when I am playing properly. I can manage a lot more serve variety with the B100 as well. Just a great frame.

@jamieleong9381 Ай бұрын

Having owned the Speed MP 2022 and played with the updated 2024 version it's quite an update that HEAD made to the frame. The frame feels more balanced overall, the string bed feels more controlled and it is solid enough to defend against heavier ground strokes without wanting to twist out of your hand. There feels like only a slight drop in manoeuvrability overall but other than that it's a far more impressive 100 than its predecessor

@svlagonda7417 Ай бұрын

Would love to see a video of you and Beckett playing a set!

@kovathetiger Ай бұрын

Would love this as well! It would be a sight for sore eyes being able to witness Luca’s roger-like forehand for an entire set!

@MatsRamos Ай бұрын

Could you do a video of rackets for type os players, like counter puncher

@CSP261 Ай бұрын

Love the shoes, Review coming soon ?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Yes!

@KurtTennis 8 күн бұрын

Luca, you are amazing 🤩Thank you for your excellent reviews. What string (and tension) do you have on the Blade 100 v9 shown on the video?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 8 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! That's Luxilon 4G at 52 pounds!

@mteca5093 Ай бұрын

Must do a LIGHT video......blade 100L, speed mpl, gravity mpl

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Yes! I recently played with some lighter rackets and really appreciated how they played so I'll get to it soon.

@TimWraight Ай бұрын

My Percept 100 is the most incredible racquet I have ever owned or hit with. Anyone who tries it says the same. You just cannot beat "made in Japan".

@TimWraight 28 күн бұрын

@@ezreev6343 Solinco Hyper-G 16/1.30 at 51 pounds

@TimWraight 28 күн бұрын

@@ezreev6343 Solinco Hyper-G 16/1.30 at 51 pounds

@myyoutube_edu3618 18 күн бұрын

String type and tension?

@rolandharris2706 Күн бұрын

Interesting. Can you describe what it plays like?

@sebastiandomagala9233 Ай бұрын

Nice video. What amuses me a bit is that you mentioned not to bring the Gravity to the test, but still refer to it so often that just by listening I could have sworn that you included some hitting footage with a Gravity. And without playing any of these racquets (I am not a 100 type, I will stick to my 98 size) I could imagine what it would be like. To give Yonex some credits, they compete with only 3 racquet lines. Compare that to Wilson or Head. Hard to cover the ful range to give an alternative to everybody.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Yes the Gravity is basically another racket in the comparison at this point 😅

@kovathetiger Ай бұрын

Hey Luca, great video man. First off, love the contact on the overheads. Secondly, could you please review the clash 100 roland garros 2024 - someone said it played different to the Vcore 95L Naomi Osaka edition. Just trying to get a fair comparison here. Lastly, just wanted to take a second to appreciate your receding hairline. It might be time to start wearing the headband like our good ol pal Rafa. Anyways, love the content keep it up

@kaisoccerfreak Ай бұрын

Yes would also love a review on those two frames! On a separate note… can you please review your rackets with every grip size (0-5) because they all play different! Just a tip to make the play tests more fair. Love the content man and I’ll be cheering on England with you this euros!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Djokosmash

@mathieu08912 Ай бұрын

I’m not sure if the CX400 Tour is available at the store but it would have to come in the picture here.

@glademaster Ай бұрын

Second this

@svlagonda7417 Ай бұрын

Beckett has already reviewed it on his channel.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

We don't carry it, unfortunately.

@markhibbitt1269 Ай бұрын

I know from your previous review of the Percept 100 its not the racket for you. However have to say I am loving this frame. Having used the Ezone 98 for the last 2 years solid it was always going to take a lot for me to change racket but the Percept 100 is amazing. I get so much more control and accuracy. Hard to be precise but I would say in terms of sending balls long I feel I am getting a 50% improvement with the Percept 100. I really cant see me going back to the Ezone 98 which 2 months ago would have been unthinkable for me.

@Le-Chuck 27 күн бұрын

Interesting. And how would you compare them for confort, stability and spin ?

@MarkHibbitt 20 күн бұрын

@@Le-Chuck I would say the comfort is about the same as the Ezone 98, no better no worse. Stability and spin is much better though than the Ezone 98. Feels like you have more control and I am not sending as many balls long. Less power than the Ezone, but feels like you can place shots better and a great deal of top spin when needed. I can though only compare this racket to the Ezone as that is what I had been using for the last 2 years. I dont change rackets that often so it takes a lot for me to change and I really cant see me going back to the Ezone now, it hasnt come out of my bag since I started using the Percept 100!

@Le-Chuck 20 күн бұрын

Ok. Thx for the helpful details. Have you played/tried the vcore pro 100 before the percept ?

@markhibbitt1269 20 күн бұрын

@Le-Chuck no hadn't tried the Vcore Pro before and to be honest I didn't know they did a 100 inch version. I just felt my Ezone was a little over powered at times so wanted a frame with more control. I like Yonex frames and the Percept 100 feels lovely to use, I am really happy with it and super impressed. It just seems to suit my game. Also it has a 16 / 19 string pattern which I prefer and again this seems to help with extra spin and was the same string pattern as the Ezone. Also the weight is much the same as the Ezone so I think all these factors helped me move to the Percept without feeling like a complete change of racket! More a transition than a fresh start!!

@Le-Chuck 19 күн бұрын

@@markhibbitt1269 ok. Thx for your answers. It s helpful. Have a nice day.

@FNoronha8 29 күн бұрын

Hi Luca. On the Perspect 97D racket, would it make a big difference to put the Head Lynx tour 17/1.25mm string and the 16/1.30mm champagne string, both weighing 49 pounds? and for me to reach 49 pounds on the electronic machine, would I have to put around 40? Thanks

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 21 күн бұрын

No don’t worry too much about a change in guage!

@jamesraditya4815 24 күн бұрын

Hi great review! I'm looking at the blade 100 to replace my shift as I feel for flatter shots the shift is more unpredictable, but i'm worried that the spin potential on the blade 100 will be very low compared to the shift. Would really love your opinion ❤

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 21 күн бұрын

It will be low but you’ll get used to it as it’s definitely not low on spin!

@krislegowo8449 14 күн бұрын

Good review. But at the end, one may have their own preference. For me, wilson Blade 100 V9 is the one suit me well. It is worth checking also the review by Tennis Warehouse

@landonh3535 Ай бұрын

Volkl C10 Pro shoutout. Did not see that coming.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Volkl mentioned 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🎿🎿🎿

@MithTang Ай бұрын

really feel like the more rounded frames shine out in the recent 2-3 years seeing so many people switching from their PD-type frames or classic "Thor hammers" to the 98s or 100s from speed, blade, ezone or vcore line

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

I totally agree.

@kame_leo 23 күн бұрын

Salut ! J’hésite à choisir entre la speed mp et la pure aero 100 et quel cordage choisir, tu aurais quelques conseils ? Merci par avance et super vidéo

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 21 күн бұрын

Merci! Speed si tu veux plus de control et Aero si tu veux la racket « spin » la plus traditionnelle. En terme de cordage je ferai quelque chose de neutre dans la Speed et plus tôt un cordage spin comme RPM Blast ou rough dans l’Aero.

@btf10 19 күн бұрын

Amazing review! Well done! I have ordered the Head Speed MP Legend 2024. All black is much nicer and the matte finish in black/white gets dirtier on clay. After testing it, I have decided to add around 8.8 grams in the butt cap to change the balance from 4HL to 7HL. The 8.8 grams extra static weight won’t influence my game in a negative way and the added weight won’t mess much with the swing weight which is between 325-330. That is the only aspect I feel needs to change to really make it better. What do you think about it?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 7 күн бұрын

That's exactly what I would do to it!

@btf10 7 күн бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver How about the string? Head Lynx Tour 1.30 at 23kg in the mains and Iso Speed Classic Pro 1.20 at 24kg in the crosses. Or 24 and 25? First time will use the setup of course.

@Lefty_Tennis07 Ай бұрын

I'm surprised that you are saying how similar the 98 and 100 blade are. Other youtube reviews complained saying that the precision is much worse in the 100. Great review!!! Did you have a chance to test the percept 100d? It's a great racket that it should be in the demo list for people that like precision rackets.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

I wouldn't say they're too similar but, yes, precision is really good on the Blade 100. I have briefly played with the Percept 100D but not enough for a review as we unfortunately don't carry it.

@jbdbackfan 29 күн бұрын

Been playing with a Prince Phantom 100G and looking for something that is a bit more forgiving and a bit pro "easy" power. Demoing the radicals and the Blade 100 and curious if you have any comparison to the 100G?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

I've never played with the 100G unfortunately so I really can't say.

@brandonparker945 Ай бұрын

How do you think the speed mp would cope with a bit of lead? And would you put it at 3 and 9 or more at 5 and 7?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Its already got a pretty beefy swingweight so I'm not sure its necessary. I wouldn't use any other than to match.

@harshgupta4547 2 күн бұрын

Hey Luca! Hope you are doing well! I was curious about how different are the head gravity pro when compared to the Wilson Blade V9 100 sq. inches? I was looking to make a switch for a little bit more comfortable aspect but a less dense string pattern. So, was l curious about your perspective

@mustafamohamadhaidar966 20 күн бұрын

Hey Luca, what racquet would you say is best for slices, drop shot, drop volley, basically best racquet for touch and feel.

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 7 күн бұрын

Good question, I should make a video about that, but the Percept 97 for me!

@idna_firry Ай бұрын

great comparison! would you say the shift 99 does not belong in this category? after all is constant beam at 23.5, much slimmer than PAs, Ezones, Vcores…

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

It's interesting because it's so similar to the Speed on paper that you would think so but it's actually quite different on court (maybe not so much to the Speed) but definitely to the other two. I may make a Speed vs. Shift video in the coming weeks.

@SickAttorney Ай бұрын

I really prefer the speed mp 2023 black version. I think it is just the perfect everything for me. I like the speed 2024 but I don't like too much weight, it is balanced differently from what I like

@ethanrowland404 Ай бұрын

Hi , I recently switched to a pure aero 100 2023 from yonex vcore pro 100, and arm issues that very occasionally came on the vcore, happen every time on the pure aero, I cannot play at 100% with it and it feels very stiff and awkward to swing. I'm looking to change, Is the speed mp 2024 an arm friendly/comfortable racket to use?

@myyoutube_edu3618 Ай бұрын

Head speed is better bcause stiffness RA 64

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Yes, the Speed is a very comfortable racket.

@fionnlive6395 Ай бұрын

What strings and tension do you use for the speed mp?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

In this video I was using RPM Blast at 53 pounds.

@tophersuwita Ай бұрын

Do you recommend 100 sq in for most intermediate players? I really don't like their feel especially with my OHBH, so I look for more forgiving 97-98 sq in. Do you have recommendation for such rackets?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

You can go for a forgiving 98 like the Ezone but there are quite a few 100s nowadays that don't have the classic tweener feel which you might be talking about.

@rj9195 16 күн бұрын

Hi Luca - great channel! A 55 yr old, intermediate, playing very regularly. Need perceived soft RA for shoulder issue, having come from a PA100. Love the HSMP, but cant , yet, get past the swing weight. I also play with a Blade 98L v8 which I love but it's RA 65 , SW 320 and lacks a little power. Would the Blade 100 v9 be better for me out of the Head and Wilson in this comparison re SW? Or push through with giving the HSMP a decent shout and get used to swing weight? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work!

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 8 күн бұрын

Go for the Blade 100 if you're looking for that lower swingweight. It's still plenty playable and more comfortable in that regard.

@rj9195 7 күн бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver Thanks Luca, as brilliant as ever...

@nutrifelipenoronha Ай бұрын

Best tennis racquets for flat hitting, tips?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Anything with a small head size, constant beam and 18x20 string pattern.

@SilverBloodedOne Ай бұрын

Of the 3 mentioned, which one would you recommend for a player with a One Handed Backhand?

@martinltmr8590 Ай бұрын

He did a video about this and the percept was #1

@SilverBloodedOne Ай бұрын

@@martinltmr8590 The 100 or the 97?

@SilverBloodedOne Ай бұрын

@@martinltmr8590 I thought that was the Percetp 97, not the Percept 100?

@martinltmr8590 Ай бұрын

@@SilverBloodedOne Correct, In my personal experience I did improve my OHBH using the this percept, I found it more forgiving than the 97 since I'm an intermediate recreacional player.

@SilverBloodedOne Ай бұрын

@@martinltmr8590 nice to hear! Are you still using the racquet? Or have you tied the 100D?

@user-hk4gy5te3e Ай бұрын

On Roger pro 2 review coming soon??

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Yes!

@dannyd9564 Ай бұрын

Are you ever going to review the Percept 97D or 100D? Or too niche?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Not too niche but we just haven't brought them in yet.

@omarhkamal Ай бұрын

I need Blade 98 and Percept 97 vid plsssssss and also where's the Percept 100D

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

We have one up with the old Blade - not sure it's worth doing a new one but if that's something that interests people I may do it.

@theboybuster Ай бұрын

Percept 100D is still not available in Canada???

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

I think it is but we haven't brought it in yet.

@bruno_mart Ай бұрын

I had these 3 in the bag and ended up settling for the Blade 100. Our opinions generally lined up. The Percept played its best for me at 320 SW, more than that caused it to be too sluggish. The Blade 100 played best at 330 SW because you make up for the lower power and it’s still super fast through the air. And the speed came in at 327 SW and played super well. I think they all played more similar to each other than your video makes it sound, and that the biggest difference was feel. Percept raw, Speed muted, and Blade 100 solid as if it were foam filled (perhaps it is..)

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Totally agree with you on the feel, but I do think the way they all swing through the air is important to their playability.

@thebeat Ай бұрын

Is this Blade 100 the 18 x 20 or the 16 x 19 version?

@Le-Chuck Ай бұрын

Blade 100 only exists in 16/19. (What you ask is for the 98 version 😉)

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

16x19!

@FelipeFranco1088 Ай бұрын

Big differences between ezone 98 and blade 100?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Yes, definitely. The Ezone has more spin and power and the Blade has more control and a more traditional flex.

@keeganbryant9 25 күн бұрын

Which one is better for arm friendly?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 21 күн бұрын

Blade 100 and Speed 100 are equal to me!

@trippwestbrook9827 Ай бұрын

No Pure Strike gen4?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

We don't carry the 100, unfortunately.

@thelonelydekuscrub4817 Ай бұрын

Do you guys have the strike 100 yet?

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

Unfortunately not.

@thelonelydekuscrub4817 Ай бұрын

@@RacketsRunnersVancouver that sucks. I’ve been demoing the strike 100 16x20 the past few days and am really considering switching from my aero but I haven’t tried the strike 98 and don’t know how it compares.

@ivanromero4936 Ай бұрын

What a pity that you didn’t bring the Dunlop CX 400 Tour into the comparison…

@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

We don't carry it, unfortunately.

@davidglover9210 Ай бұрын

Why do the head of your rackets look so round. Looks like they weren't clamped properly on the stringing machine.

@wilsoch Ай бұрын

I don't get the love for the Speed. It just is so disconnected from the ball. I hate hitting with it.

@tamagonbagel6569 Ай бұрын

On paper it is exactly what I am looking for. But I’ve really disliked every one I’ve hit. Feels wrong, new ones have too much weight exactly at 12. Playing with Prince Tour 100 now

@JTuuube Ай бұрын

I agree, the 2024 Speed MP REALLY is the BEST of its class! With it’s beefier swing weight it has so much depth, plow, and stability! With HyperG Soft on it I have so much control and can hit anywhere I want; either flat or topspin. Feels like I’m playing with my old Blade V7 16x19. Old Speed MP users probably won’t like this model if they can’t handle the upped 330 swing weight. And for those who say it’s not a good stick, you’re probably a 3.0 max and shouldn’t be throwing out opinions to be honest. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤭

@RacketsRunnersVancouver 20 күн бұрын

Don't know about that 3.0 claim but everything else I think is spot on.

@afifahmayuddin7494 5 күн бұрын

Hi, what is the tension used for the Hyper G Soft on the Speed MP?

@dylantorquerol Ай бұрын

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@RacketsRunnersVancouver Ай бұрын

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@gyun8749 Ай бұрын

Speed MP is the best Racket for All players, and even heavy top spinner. Also it's very comfortable to swing.

@LarzB Ай бұрын

Nah, the speed mp feels clubby and is slow through the air. It's good allrounder if you don't know what you really need. I need less power, more control, more speed through the air and manoeuvrability. And i need more weight in my racket but that is really changeable. As such rackets that are more for me are: gravity pro, radical pro, percept 97, vcore 95, cx200 tour