{"id":29718,"date":"2023-11-09T10:24:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T10:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=29718"},"modified":"2023-11-09T10:24:31","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T10:24:31","slug":"wilson-blade-98-vs-yonex-percept-97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/wilson-blade-98-vs-yonex-percept-97\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson Blade 98 vs Yonex Percept 97"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Wilson Blade 98<\/a> (V8) and Yonex Percept 97<\/a> (V1) are two excellent rackets that offer advanced tennis players tons of control and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will look at how these two rackets compare to each other in terms of specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Wilson<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rackets Specs Comparison – Blade 98 vs Percept 97<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Main Differences:<\/strong> The Blade 98 V8<\/a> has a smaller head size (97in vs 98in<\/strong>), a lower strung weight (11.3oz vs 11.5oz<\/strong>), a higher swing weight (317 vs 315<\/strong>), a higher frame stiffness rating (61 vs 60<\/strong>), and a less head light balance (5 pts HL vs 7 pts HL<\/strong>) when compared with the Percept 97 V1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have the same racket length (27in<\/strong>), beam width (21mm<\/strong>), and string pattern (16×19<\/strong>*).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*There is also an 18×20 version of the Blade 98, which has very similar specs but for the below comparison,<\/em> I have only used the 16×19 version.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specs:<\/th>Blade 98<\/th>Percept 97<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>V8<\/td>V1<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Wilson<\/td>\"Yonex<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>98in<\/td>97in<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>320g (11.3oz)<\/td>326g (11.5oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Unstrung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>305g (10.76oz)<\/td>310g (10.9oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Swing weight:<\/strong><\/td>317<\/td>315<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>5 pts HL<\/td>7 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
TW Stiffness Rating:<\/strong><\/td>61<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
Power:<\/strong><\/td>Low to Medium<\/td>Low<\/td><\/tr>
Player Level:<\/strong><\/td>Advanced<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width:<\/strong><\/td>21mm<\/td>21mm<\/td><\/tr>
Colors:<\/strong><\/td>Green<\/td>Mint Green<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern:<\/strong><\/td>16 x 19<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
Main Skips:<\/strong><\/td>8T,8H<\/td>8T,8H<\/td><\/tr>
Grip Type:<\/strong><\/td>Wilson Pro Performance<\/td>Yonex Synthetic Grip<\/td><\/tr>
String Tension:<\/strong><\/td>50-60lbs<\/td>45-60lbs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Head to Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Blade 98<\/a> is the more powerful of the two frames but both would be considered to be very low powered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my opinion, the Percept 97 is the better option in terms of control, spin, and arm friendliness but the differences between the two rackets aren’t huge as they have very similar specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H2H<\/th>Blade 98<\/th>Percept 97<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Power<\/strong><\/td>\"Winner<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr>
Spin<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner<\/td><\/tr>
Arm Friendliness<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>\"Winner\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Player Level Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both rackets are best used by advanced tennis players as beginner to intermediate players will these rackets to be too low powered and unforgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a beginner to intermediate player, then you will be better off going for a light frame like the Wilson Blade 100<\/a> or the Yonex Percept 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player Level<\/th>Blade 98<\/th>Percept 97<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beginner<\/strong><\/td>\"No\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Intermediate<\/strong><\/td>\"No\"<\/td>\"No\"<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/strong><\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td>\"Yes\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pro Player Endorsements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Blade 98 (16×19)<\/strong> is endorsed by a number of top tennis players including Paula Badosa, Emma Raducanu, and Alex de Minaur, while the Percept 97<\/strong> is endorsed by Frances Tiafoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you buy these tennis rackets?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rackets are for sale in most good online tennis shops and on the official Wilson<\/a> and Yonex<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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