A 305 g Blade for players who prioritise placement and make their own pace.
Try it if you make your own pace and like a smaller head. Hit it alongside the Blade 100 to see whether the smaller hitting area helps your placement.
The 98 sq in head asks for clean contact. Stretched wide or late on a quick return, there’s less frame to bail you out. The Blade 100 gives you a little more room.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Wilson manufacturer specifications checked on 7 October 2026. Balance and weight are unstrung specifications; Wilson does not publish a fixed RA or swingweight for this frame on the checked product material.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis-Point | £179.90 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | yes | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
The Pure Drive with a smaller 98 sq in head, for players who make their own pace.
£174.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The smaller head asks for cleaner contact. And at 305 g it’s actually heavier than the standard Pure Drive, not lighter.
The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.
£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: It’s less forgiving when you’re late or off-centre. If keeping the ball deep takes too much effort, try a 100 sq in frame.
A heavy, small-headed racket: 315 g with a 97 sq in head.
£134.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The weight and small head make rushed shots hard work. If you want easy handling, look elsewhere.
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
A refinement, not a reinvention: a little more power and stability in a control frame that still needs good technique.
Where they differ: One tester found it very forgiving; another couldn't fully trust it on big two-handed backhands.
Suits: Players with sound technique who want control first.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Tennisnerd, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-10-07