“The Blade Jr scales Wilson's teardrop Blade shape down for younger players — lighter and far more forgiving than the adult Blade line, built to teach technique rather than compete on power.”
Its sweet spot score ranks in the top 1% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Average58
Control
Good68
Maneuverability
Very High82
Sweet Spot
Very High84
Comfort
Very High80
Value
Very High80
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68PRR Score
Inside the frame
Blade Jr V4 Specs
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CoreFoam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeTeardrop
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceFibreglass
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight300g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-light
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelBeginner
Target player level for this racket.
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Balance point245 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Our verdict
The Blade Jr scales Wilson's teardrop Blade shape down for younger players — lighter and far more forgiving than the adult Blade line, built to teach technique rather than compete on power. PRR score: 68/100.
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This is Wilson's junior-scaled take on the Blade shape - a genuinely lighter build that keeps the same teardrop profile and soft core as the adult line, just tuned entirely around forgiveness rather than pace. Off-centre hits are noticeably kinder here than on a full-size frame, which matters for a player still learning where the sweet spot is. We wouldn't expect it to hold up once a junior starts generating real racket-head speed, but as a first proper teardrop racket that actually teaches the shape's strengths, it does its job well.
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