Blade 98 V9 16x19

A sharper, more stable Blade ideal for avid players who want ultimate control and feel.

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 (16x19) 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.

Head (sq cm)632Head (sq in)98

Length (cm)68.58Length (in)27

String Pattern16X19

Strung balance (cm)33Strung balance (pts)-4

Strung weight (grams)321Strung weight (ounces)11.32

Taper System (mm)20.6Unstrung balance (cm)32

Unstrung balance (pts)-7Unstrung weight (grams)305

Unstrung weight (ounces)10.76