Wilson BLX Technology Information - 2010

WHAT IS BLX? What makes this racket stand out from the rest? One simple word: FEEL!
BLX is the new Wilson racket technology engineered with BASALT fibers also combining proprietary frame, grommet and grip technologies for THE PERFECT FEEL.
Basalt is a natural volcanic rock that can be used in manufacturing and made into ultrafine gold fibers. Basalt fibers are woven longitudinally with Wilson exclusive [K]arophite Black to create the most advanced composite in the industry. Like noise-cancelling headphones are filtering out unwanted external noise, Basalt added to the matrix filters the unwanted extreme frequencies in the racket. BLX, the new Wilson racquet technology delivers a cleaner feedback and better sensation. (BL) stands for basalt which is combined to 9 other variables and in total, 10 (X) elements are all connected together for the PERFECT FEEL.



With the new BLX line, Basalt fibers are woven longitudinally with the innovating [K]arophite Black to create the most advanced composite ever in the industry. Players will find the ultimate in frequency reduction while retaining the performance of carbon fiber in terms of lightness, responsiveness, stability and ridgitiy.
Basalt added into racquets filters out unwanted frequencies (i.e vibrations) that reach the hand to deliver a clean feedback and sensation for the perfect feel players demand!


9 elements of BLX
The BLX line incorporates 9 variables into their racquets.
Frame Technology
Triad technology incorporates Isozorb to seperate the hoop and handle for Maximum Comfort.
FX technology incorporates a quad shaft design for 23% increased torsional stability on off-center hits.
Linear Geometry provides an overall 35% stability increase compared to a classic beam construction
Grommet Designs
Wilson is going to use 3 different grommet designs so players can get the ultimate performance out of their racquets.
Classic-Traditional 22 string movement for a classic response players love.
Double Holes-A bigger hole allowing 26 string movement for a 7% bigger sweetspot
AGT- Articulated Grommet Technology allows an extraordinary 76 string movement for the biggest sweetspot ever (+34%)
Grip - 3 different grip styles will be available.
Pro Hybrid(1.6mm) - a Leather base will transmit more feel to the player's hand, a firm PU allows for full racquet sensation and thin diameter will allow players to get a complete feel of the racquet.
Performance Hybrid(1.8mm) - A cotton base allows a softer feel than leather yet firmer feel than foam, excellent moisture absorption. A tackified PU gives players a high performance feeling grip, and the medium thickness @ 1.8mm gives all around racquet control.
Comfort Hybrid(2.0mm) - An Air-Cell foam provides the ultimate in comfort, a soft PU gives players a comfortable and tacky feel. The thick diameter gives players the ultimate cushioning.

The rackets will be split into 3 main Ranges....
  • PLAYERS RANGE, including the rackets for Federer and Del Potro.
  • ALL ROUND RANGE, which will be fluid, versatile and balanced.
  • GAME IMPROVEMENT RANGE, light and maneuverable.
    Wilson has associated each racquet category with the elements of Fire, Water, and Air to give players a better understanding of their racquet choices.



    The colour Palette for the PLAYERS RANGE, including the rackets for Federer and Del Potro:
    Fire (Player) - Passion, Heat, and precision.
    For players who demand maximum feeback at ball contact to sense the sweet spot and flex for ultimate precision
  • Precise
  • Responsive
  • Consistant



    The colour Palette for the ALL ROUND RANGE, which will be fluid, versatile and balanced:
    Water (All Around) - Fluid, versatile, and balanced.
    The ability to appreciate where the ball hit the string with a sense of forgiveness to experience the quality of your shot.
  • Accurate
  • Forgiving
  • Balanced



    The colour Palette for the GAME IMPROVEMENT RANGE, light and maneuverable:
    Air (Game Improvement) - Light and maneuverable
    A comfortable touch of the racquet in the player's hand and smooth sensation during impact
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet
  • Easy