Wilson Blade 100 vs 100l

Both the Wilson Blade 100 and Blade 100L are part of Wilson’s Blade series of tennis rackets and are a good option for beginner to intermediate players who are looking for a solid racket that gives plenty of power and spin.

Both rackets have similar aesthetics and racket specs but there are some key differences that may affect your decision on which of these two rackets is best for you.

Wilson Blade 100 vs 100l

Wilson Blade 100 vs 100l Comparison

For this racket comparison, I used the V8 Versions of both the Blade 100 (or “B100”) and the Blade 100L (or “B100L”).

Racket Specs

Specs:Blade 100Blade 100l
Version:V8V8
Design:Wilson Blade 100Wilson Blade 100
Head Size:100in100in
Length:27in27in
Strung Weight:316g (11.1oz)301g (10.6oz)
Swingweight:327g314g
Balance:4 pts HL1 pts HL
Frame Stiffness:6969
Power:Low-MediumLow-Medium
Beam Width:22mm22.5mm
Composition:GraphiteGraphite
Colors:GreenGreen
String Pattern:16 x 1916 x 19
String Tension Range:22-27kg / 50-60lb22-27kg / 50-60lb
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Strung Weight and Swing Weight

As you would expect, the B100L is the lighter of the two rackets in terms of strung weight (316g (11.1oz) vs 301g (10.6oz)) and swing weight (327g vs 314g).

If you are a beginner then in my opinion, the B100L will be a better option for you in terms of weight as it will be much easier to swing.

Head Size and Length

Both rackets have the exact same head size (100in) and length (27in).

Balance Point

Both rackets have a head-light balance with the Blade 100 (4 pts HL) being more head-light than the Blade 100L (1 pts HL).

As the Blade 100 has a heavier swing weight, there isn’t a huge difference between the two frames in terms of maneuverability.

However, I would give the B100 a slight edge over the B100L in this regard.

Stiffness Rating

Both frame have the exact same stiffness rating (69) so you are not going to feel much of a difference in terms of arm friendliness.

If you are looking for an arm friendly tennis racket then you can check out our guide on the best tennis rackets for tennis elbow.

Beam Width

The B100 (22mm) has a slightly thinner beam width than the B100L (22.5mm) so you will get slightly more control from the B100 but slightly more power from the B100L.

Power

Both the B100 and the B100L are low to medium powered rackets but you definitely get more help from the B100L in terms of free power.

However, both frames offer a decent amount of power as long as you have a medium to full swing.

String Pattern

Both tennis rackets have an open 16×19 string pattern so you will find that they are good at generating topspin so you can hit the ball higher and harder over the net with the assurance that the spin will see your balls land in.

Design

The V8 version of these rackets has the exact same design so this won’t be a deciding factor when choosing which of these two rackets you are going to buy.

My Recommendations

Although there isn’t a huge difference between the two rackets, I would definitely recommend the B100L for beginners and the B100 for intermediate tennis players.

Also if you are at a more advanced level, then you may be better off going with the Wilson Blade 98 as I think it is one of the best rackets for advanced players to use (especially if you hit with a one handed backhand).