The Wilson Blade 100 v10 is the forgiving Blade. It keeps the feel and control the Blade is known for and adds a 100 square inch head, which makes it the Blade most intermediate players should buy. This review tells you who it suits, what changed from the v9, how it compares with the Blade 98, the Blade 100L, the Ultra 100 and the Clash 100, and how we string it. You can see the Blade 100 v10 on our product page at any time, with today's price.

Facts at a glance

• Model: Wilson Blade 100 v10, 2026 model year.
• Price at Sturdy Racquets: $399.99, sold unstrung.
• Unstrung weight 300 grams, strung weight about 318 grams, swing weight about 320.
• Head size 100 square inches, 16 by 19 string pattern, 22 millimetre beam, even balance, stiffness about 62 RA, length 27 inches.
• Recommended tension 48 to 55 pounds, which is 22 to 25 kilograms.
• Best for intermediate to advanced players who want Blade control and feel with a more forgiving head.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 55 customer reviews on our site.
• Grip sizes and availability are on the product page. Stringing from $19.95 with the racquet, usually ready the next day.

The short answer

Who it suits, and who should skip it

What changed from the v9 to the v10

Here are the numbers from both racquets side by side. Three things changed: balance, stiffness and the colour.

The even balance of the v10 puts a little more weight in the head, which makes it steadier when you hit hard and slightly slower to turn at the net. Two points of stiffness make the response a touch crisper. If you have a v9 and like it, there is no need to change. If you are buying new, the v10 is the current model and the v9 is a good buy at its lower price while we have it.

Blade 100 or Blade 98

The 98 is the Blade most people picture. The 100 is the one more people should actually buy.

Pick the 100 for forgiveness and a slightly quicker swing. Pick the 98 if your contact is clean and you want the ball to go exactly where you aim; our Blade 98 v10 review covers it in full.

The lighter Blades

If 300 grams is more than you want, the Blade 100 comes in three lighter versions with the same head.

The 100L is the one most people who want a lighter Blade should buy. The 100UL is for players who need the lightest swing. The 101 Team comes strung and is the cheapest way into the Blade range.

Blade 100 or Ultra 100

Both are 300 gram, 100 square inch Wilsons at a similar price. They are built for different players.

The Blade is for placing the ball. The Ultra is for hitting it hard with help from the frame; our Ultra 100 v5 review covers it. The Clash 100 sits on the other side of the Blade: softer again, and the comfort choice, as our Clash 100 review explains.

How it plays

From the baseline. This is the Blade feel with a safety margin. The ball sits on the strings, topspin is easy through the 16x19 pattern, and the 100 square inch head keeps off-centre hits in play.

Power. We rate it 8. There is a little more free depth than from the 98 thanks to the bigger head and the 22 millimetre beam, but it is still a racquet that gives back what you put in.

At the net. Quicker than the 98 and steady enough on volleys. The even balance keeps the head stable.

Comfort. We rate it 8. At about 62 RA it is on the softer side of modern frames. A soft polyester or a hybrid keeps it comfortable.

Specifications

How we string it

The Blade 100 is sold unstrung. When you buy the racquet from us, stringing is added at the discounted prices below and it is usually ready the next day.

All four packages are explained on our racquet stringing page.

Try it before you buy

We have demo racquets at the Brooklyn shop so you can hit with a frame before you commit. See the demo racquets we have available, or come in and ask.

Questions players ask

Our verdict

The Blade 100 v10 is the Blade for most players. It keeps the feel and the control, adds forgiveness, and costs $399.99, which is $20 less than the 98. Buy it if you want to place the ball and feel it without the demands of a 98 square inch head. Buy the Blade 98 if your technique is there, or the Blade 100L if you want it lighter.

More on the whole range in our Wilson Blade series guide.

Sources: specifications are the manufacturer's published figures as listed on our product pages. Playability ratings, prices and stringing prices are Sturdy Racquets' own, correct on 13 October 2026. Availability changes daily and is shown on the product page. Customer ratings are collected on our site.