The Wilson Bold BLX updates the lightweight K Bold with a striking new cosmetic and Basalt fiber (BLX) technology for improved feel and frame feedback. Light 10 ounce strung weight, 22mm straight beam and 100 square inch headsize provide solid feel and control for the beginning to intermediate player. A more open 16x20 string pattern enhances the sweetspot.
BLX builds upon the very popular K Factor design, offering a refinement of Wilson frame technology that provides the ultimate in feel and performance. Uses new Wilson Performance Hybrid Grip, which offers a balance of feel and comfort in a cotton-backed, tackified polyurethane synthetic grip.
What is BLX? Basalt is a natural volcanic rock used in manufacturing and made into fine and ultra fine gold fibers. Basalt fibers are enviornmentally friendly and superior to other fibers in terms of thermal stability, sound insluation, vibration assistance and durability. 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 rigidity.
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.
Note: This racquet is pre-strung with Wilson Ultra Synthetic Gut 16 at Wilson's recommended tension of 58 lbs.