John Wilson Pattern 99 blade
The Pattern 99 is John Wilson's elite freestyle blade with a straight-cut toe pick, a subtle spin rocker and low stanchions, on an 8 ft rocker. John Wilson says the straight-cut pick goes a little deeper into the ice and gives some pre-rotation on jumps, and that it may spin a little slower than the Gold Seal. The carbon Pattern 99 Revolution is the lighter version.
| Rocker | 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Toe pick | Straight cut |
| Style | Parallel |
| Sizes | 8 to 12 in |
| Discipline | Freestyle |
| Spin rocker | Subtle |
| Stanchion | Low |
| Lighter version | Pattern 99 Revolution, carbon, 8 to 11 in |
| Quiz tier | Performance and elite |
The specs come from John Wilson's Pattern 99 page and comparison chart, checked on 11 October 2026. The price is the rough US retail figure in our blade quiz, checked in October 2026, and it moves around between shops, sizes and colors.
Related blades
These come from the same tier of our blade quiz, or from John Wilson.
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John WilsonGold Sealabout $860
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MKGold Starabout $800
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Jackson UltimaMatrix Eliteabout $850
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MKPhantomabout $750
Find your blade tier first
The blade quiz asks seven questions about your level, your discipline and what you want to improve. It then gives you a tier and a few blades to ask your pro shop about.
- John Wilson Pattern 99 reviewErika's review on the blog, with video.Read the review
- Understanding rockersWhy a 7 ft and an 8 ft rocker feel so different.Read the guide
- The ultimate blade guide for adult figure skatersToe picks, hollow, mounting and care.Read the guide
Where to buy
Prices move around between retailers, sizes and colors, so check a couple of shops before you order. Have new blades mounted by a technician who knows figure skates.
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