Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) V9 Tennis Racket

Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) V9 Tennis Racket

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

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.

Top Grip Taper

Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.

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