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Wilson Blade 98 v9 16x19 Tennis Racket - 305g Unstrung
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Wilson Blade 98 v9 16x19 Tennis Racket - 305g Unstrung
GREEN/BLACK / G2
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Central Sports - National Badminton Centre - Bradwell Road
Loughton Lodge, Great Holm
Milton Keynes MK8 9LA
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The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is the latest version of a racket that has become shorthand for control tennis. Built for competitive players who want feel and stability rather than raw power, the v9 pairs a braided graphite and basalt frame with Wilson's FORTYFIVE° construction. Supplied unstrung, with a free restring included at Central Sports UK.
Key Features
- Braided Graphite and Basalt Frame: The layup that gives the Blade its distinctive muted, connected feel.
- DirectConnect Carbon Fibre Handle: Improves torsional stability through the handle.
- FORTYFIVE° Technology: Wilson's construction for flex and stability working together.
- 98 in² Head with 16x19 Pattern: An open string bed in a control-sized head for spin without losing precision.
- Parallel Drilling, Top Grip Taper and StableFeel: Frame details aimed at a cleaner, more predictable response.
- Supplied Unstrung: String it to your own tension and choice of string.
Performance Overview
The Blade is the racket advanced players reach for when they want to place the ball rather than hit through it. The smaller 98 in² head keeps the response crisp and the feedback honest, while the 16x19 pattern opens the string bed enough to bite for spin. At 305g unstrung it has the mass to hold up against a heavy ball without being a chore to swing over three sets. The v9 refines the formula with FORTYFIVE° and a DirectConnect handle that tightens up the frame's torsional behaviour on off-centre contact.
Benefits
- Precise placement and excellent feel on touch shots.
- Stable against pace without excessive weight.
- Open pattern generates spin on flatter drives.
- Unstrung supply lets you dial in your own string setup.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wilson |
| Model | Blade 98 (16x19) v9 |
| Head Size | 98 in² (632 cm²) |
| Length | 27 in (68.58 cm) |
| Unstrung Weight | 305 g |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Balance | 4 points head light (strung) |
| Taper System | 20.6 mm |
| Frame | Braided graphite and basalt |
| Handle | DirectConnect carbon fibre |
| Grip Sizes | G2, G3 |
| Colour | Green/Black |
| Supplied | Unstrung |
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Final Verdict
Still the benchmark control racket for advanced club and county players. If you already play a Blade, the v9 is a genuine refinement rather than a repaint — and the free restring means you can put your own string in it from day one.