Sharpen your performance with the Wilson Blade 98 18X20 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. With an elastic and reactive Braided Graphite + Basalt material composition that improves the flex of the racket, the V9 enhances feel and control. Featuring FORTYFIVE technology in the layup, the braided fibres are arranged at 45degree angles to allow the braid to breathe upon ball impact, meaning the V9 increases both flexibility and stability to suit the more modern, vertical swing path of attacking players.Innovative StableFeel technology provides a a firmer feel than previous generations, increasing stability and delivering an improved sensation upon impact with the ball, while the dense 18x20 string pattern enhances the feel, precision, and control of your flatter 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. Furthermore, a Top Grip Taper provides a better feel for tophand grip placement, and the Blade V9 retains Parallel Drilling at the grommets for a more forgiving sweetspot. The latest bumper and grommet design is easier to apply, more durable, and completes the racket with a smoother finish. Headsize 98 sq in 632 sq cm Strung weight 11.3oz 321g Unstrung weight 10.8oz 305g Unstrung balance 32cm 7 HL Length 27in 69cm String pattern 18x20 Taper System 20.6mm Flat Beam Dense string pattern 18x20 enhances feel, precision, and control 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 FORTYFIVE increases flexibility and stability to produce a more connectedtotheball feel while better complementing the modern, vertical swing path used by most competitive players 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 Top Grip Taper provides better feel for tophand grip placement 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. 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 (18x20) 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. StableFeel technology enhances the racket's sharp response and the feel of its control-oriented string pattern. A sharper, more stable Blade ideal for avid players who want ultimate control and feel. 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. Details: Unstrung Racquet Grommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot. 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. Elastic and reactive material combination improves the flex of a racket to increase ball contact with the strings for enhanced feel and greater control. Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand. Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability. The new Blade technology that provides an enhanced, firmer feel that increases stability and creates a more connected-to-the-ball feel. Designed with avid players in mind, this "sharper Blade" is ideal for those seeking to improve their game.