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Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V9 Tennis Racquet

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About This Item

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.

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

  • Blade Benefit: Feel and control
  • Smaller Head: Enhances precision and provides crisp feeling
  • 16x19 String Pattern: Open string pattern generates greater capacity for power and spin
  • Innovations: Updated features and composition improve stability to produce a more connected-to-the-ball 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 compliment the sharp responses of the frame
  • Brand : Wilson
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 24WILABLD9816X19VTNN

REVIEWS

4.6
94%
Recommended

22 Reviews

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Great Control Racquet!

Amazing racquet more suitable for intermediate and advanced players! Pinpoint precision with good feel. Stiffer than the last version but still comfortable. Respectfully, if you don’t know this racquet doesn’t come with strings, you probably have no business playing with it.

J tnns

Pretty Solid Racket.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I demoed this racket for a couple days and it worked very well for my game. I went ahead and purchase and I’m looking forward to use them and have a more clear opinion on them. So far I know it’s solid.

Bavu

Great Racquet , Best For Serve !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great racquet that helps me for serve a lot and also right balance for my forehand and backhand.

Neto241

Stable Racquet With More Power Than V8

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I switched to this racquet from the Blade 98 V8 after extensive play testing. Although the specs on the V9 are similar, I felt the way they played is actually quite different. The V9 plays a little bit more head-heavy but is also a much more stable racquet. The pros: the stability of the V9 helped a lot on volleys, especially when you’re stretched out and reaching for one. Service returns improved a lot too. If you’re up against a big server the stability and head weight will help block the ball back without a big swing. I’m getting more drive on my ground strikes too. The cons: it took me a while to adjust to the additional power and I started out over hitting on short balls. I might be giving up a little bit of spin too; on ground strokes and serves. Nothing significant and the added power is worth it, but it’s an adjustment.

Mariat

Perfect Racquet

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my son and he loves it! It’s the perfect racquet!

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