Description:
Building on nearly 20 years of dominance, Wilson’s Blade performance rackets continue to be the preferred choice of avid competitors looking for ultimate control, feel and stability. The Blade 98 (16×19) V9 has a sharper, more stable response that produces a more connected-to-the-ball feel. Featuring a new Emerald Night matte finish, the V9 has a braided graphite + basalt frame with a DirectConnect carbon fiber handle for enhanced torsional stability. It also features an open string pattern with a more forgiving response, which delivers consistent, spin-friendly shots.
Features:
- Parallel Drilling – Grommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot.
- FORTYFIVE – Patent-protected frame layup produces more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the more modern, vertical swing path. Material increases both flexibility and stability without compromise through the swing.
- Braided Graphite + Basalt – Elastic and reactive material combination improves the flex of a racket to increase ball contact with the strings for enhanced feel and greater control.
- DirectConnect – Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.
- StableFeel – The new Blade technology that provides an enhanced, firmer feel that increases stability and creates a more connected-to-the-ball feel. Designed with avid players in mind, this “sharper Blade” is ideal for those seeking to improve their game.
Specifications:
- Manufacturer #: WR149811U
- Colors: Emerald Green/Black
- Weight Unstrung: 305g/(10.7 oz)
- Weight Strung: 320g/(11.3 oz.)
- Power Level: Low-Medium
- Balance: 32cm/(12.6 in.) – 7 pts Head Light
- Beam Width: 20.6mm / 20.6mm / 20.6mm
- Length: 27″
- String Pattern: 16 x 19
- Swing Speed: Fast
- Swing Type: Full
- Racquet/Player Type: Advanced
- Headsize: 98 sq. in.
- Composition/Construction: Braided Graphite + Basalt
- Recommended String: ALU Power / NXT
- Endorsed By: Alex de Minuar, Paula Badosa, Simona Halep, Emma Raducanu
- Grommet Technology: Parallel Drilling
- Frame Technology: Stablefeel Technology, DirectConnect, FORTYFIVE
- Handle Technology: Top Grip Taper – Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.
- Grip Type: Wilson Pro Performance
- Recommended String Tension: 50-60 lbs.