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Description
The Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V8 tennis racquet pairs captivating design with a new layup to better accommodate the more modern, vertical swing path commonly used by competitive players. The headliner innovation, FortyFive, manages to increase both the flexibility and stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the ball on every shot. Still characterized by its superior presence in the hands of the best players in the world, this evolution of Blade rewards aggressive, precise ball-strikers with a top-tier blend of connected-to-the-ball feel, torsional stability and color-shifting design to wow teammates and opponents alike.
Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V8 Tennis Racquet Specs:
- Head Size 98 sq. in. / 632 sq. cm.
- Length: 27 in.
- Strung Weight: 11.3 oz. / 321 g.
- Unstrung Weight: 10.7 oz. / 305 g.
- Strung Balance: 4 Pts. Head Light
- Swingweight: 320
- Flex: 61
- Beam Width: 20.6 mm / 20.6 mm / 20.6 mm
- Composition: Braided Graphite
- String Pattern: 16 Mains x 19 Crosses
- Recommended Stringing Tension: 50 - 60 lbs.
- Grip: Wilson Pro Performance
- Product Code: WR078711
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Technologies
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.
DirectConnect
Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.
Top Grip Taper
Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.
Braided Graphite + Basalt
An elastic and reactive material combination that improves the flex of a racket. This evolution of Wilson's BLX technology increases ball contact with the strings to provide enhanced feel and greater control.
Parallel Drilling
Provides a consistent, more forgiving stringbed response.