Wilson
Wilson Vertex BLX Gold (WRT817010)
Not sold by the UK shops we checkSuits aShot MakerControl first. You put the shuttle exactly where you want it and wait for the opening.
Balance ≈295mm
Slightly head heavy
Flex Medium Stiff
64 on our 0-100 scale
Weight 87g
Before strings and grip
Best featureSmooth basalt-graphite feelPlayer styleAll-round
Model seriesWilson BLX
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This racketEvery other racket
BalanceSlightly head heavy
FlexMedium stiff
Weight87 g
Wilson's flagship doubles racket of the BLX era, a graphite frame with basalt fibres meant to filter harsh vibration. Retailers list it as medium-stiff with a balance between even and head heavy, aimed at advanced all-round players. It is long discontinued, so it matters mainly to players who still own one.
- Basalt-fibre graphite is pitched at a smooth, low-vibration feel
- Medium-stiff shaft with a balance leaning slightly head heavy suits doubles
- One 2015 customer review on the retailer page praises control and damping
- Discontinued; spares and new stock are scarce
- Specs come from one retailer page plus a second listing that disagrees on details
- No balance in mm, length, grip or tension read for the Gold listing
Where to buy
None of the UK shops we check sell it right now, so it may only be available abroad.
| Weights | 87g |
|---|---|
| Balance | Slightly head heavy |
| Shaft | Medium Stiff |
| Max tension | - |
| Grips | - |
| Released | - (discontinued) |
| RRP | - |
Balance estimated from the brand label; flex placed from the brand label. Brands rate stiffness differently, so treat flex as approximate.
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