With the new Wilson Roger Federer Pro Staff 97 Autograph racquet![]()
being available soon, it was high time that one all-time great of women’s tennis, Serena Williams, also get an autograph model. The specs are not out yet, but I’m sure it’s like with the RF97A, just a nice paint job change. The old Wilson Blade 104![]()
model has the following specs (taken from Tennis Warehouse).
Technical Specifications
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| Length |
27.5 inches |
70 centimeters |
| Head Size |
104 square inches |
671 square centimeters |
| Weight |
10.8 ounces |
306 grams |
| Balance Point |
13.1 inches
33 centimeters |
5 pts Head Light |
| Construction |
22.5mm / 22.5mm / 22.5mm / |
| Composition |
Braided Graphite & Basalt |
| String Pattern |
18 Mains / 19 Crosses |
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Babolat RDC Ratings
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Score
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Grade
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| Flex Rating |
59 |
Range: 0-100 |
| Swing Weight |
309 |
Range: 200-400 |
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If you like easy-to-use racquets, the Wilson Blade 104 has you covered, but it’s also not a bad racquet to lead up and get into more of a player stick category if that’s more your fancy. Just remember that it’s extended length (70 cm) so it might require an adjustment from you.
