Blade 98S V9

Sharpen your performance with the Wilson Blade 98S V9 tennis racket in Racing Green, an updated edition of the most popular racket on the Pro Tour, bringing the ultimate blend of control, feel, and stability to the court. After nearly 20 years of popularity, the Wilson Blade is back to connect aggressive players to the ball. Designed for avid competitors seeking to improve their game, the V9 has a sharper, more stable response than previous iterations, producing an excellent connectedtotheball feel. It features a stunning new green paintjob with pops of orange and a matte finish that complements the sharp responses of the frame. An elastic and reactive Braided Graphite + Basalt material composition improves the flex of the racket to increase ball contact with the strings, meaning the V9 enhances feel for greater control.Innovative StableFeel technology provides a firmer feel than previous generations, increasing stability and delivering an improved sensation upon impact with the ball. The 18x16 string pattern is the most open in the range, and encourages more depth and power, generating a more forgiving response, helping to deliver consistent, extremely spinfriendly shots. For improved stability lower down, DirectConnect sees the carbon fibre handle extend to directly connect with the end cap, better integrating the two and making the entire racket feel more natural as you play your shots. The Blade V9 retains Parallel Drilling at the grommets for a more forgiving sweetspot, and with the latest bumper and grommet design being easier to apply and more durable, it completes the racket with a smoother finish. Headsize 98 sq in 632 sq cm Strung weight 11.0oz 311g Unstrung weight 10.4oz 295g Unstrung balance 32.5cm 6 HL Length 27in 69cm String pattern 18x16 Taper System 20.6mm Flat Beam String pattern 18x16 is the most open in the range and produces extreme spin Smaller head Enhances precision and provides a crisp feeling Innovations Updated features and composition improve stability to produce a more connectedtotheball feel Upgrades Latest bumper and grommet design is easier to apply, more durable, and fits the racket smoother Design Dynamic Emerald Night Green matte finish with pops of orange complement the sharp responses of the frame DirectConnect extends the carbon fibre handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability New StableFeel technology provides an enhanced, firmer feel that increases stability and creates a more connectedtotheball feel Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racket to produce enhanced feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response Please note that this racket ships unstrung Please note that all Wilson Blade rackets come without a protective head cover