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.

• Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response
• FORTYFIVE° frame lay-up provides enhanced stability while increasing comfort
• Braided Graphite + Basalt improves the flex of a racket for enhanced feel and greater control
• Top Grip Taper for better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand
• DirectConnect for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability
• StableFeel increases stability and creates a more connected-to-the-ball feel
• Head: 632 sq cm
• Head: 98 sq in
• Length: 68.58 cm
• Length: 27 in
• String Pattern: 16 X 19
• Strung balance: 33 cm
• Strung balance: -4 pts
• Strung weight: 321 g
• Strung weight: 11.32 oz
• Taper System: 20.6 mm
• Unstrung balance: 32 cm
• Unstrung balance: -7 pts
• Unstrung weight: 305 g
• Unstrung weight: 10.76 oz