Sharpen your performance with the Wilson Blade 100 V9 tennis racket in Racing Green, an updated edition of the popular Blade racket, 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 its patented FORTYFIVE carbon construction in the layup, the V9 increases both flexibility and stability to suit the more modern, vertical swing path of attacking players.Innovative StableFeel technology provides a firmer feel than previous generations, increasing stability and delivering an improved sensation upon impact with the ball. The open 16x19 string pattern encourages more depth and spin, with its slightly heavier frame providing advanced players with plenty of power. 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 100 sq in 645 sq cm Strung weight 11.2oz 316g Unstrung weight 10.6oz 300g Unstrung balance 32cm 7 HL Length 27in 69cm String pattern 16x19 Taper System 22mm Flat Beam String pattern 16x19 generates greater capacity for power and spin Larger head Increases sweet spot for more clean hits 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. With nearly 20 years of dominance on the tennis court, Wilson's Blade performance rackets continue to be the preferred choice of avid competitors looking for ultimate control, feel and stability. The Blade 100 v9 turns heads with both its striking Emerald Night finish and its highly-tuned performance. Patented FORTYFIVE° carbon construction increases flexibility and stability to give the Blade its signature feel. Its slightly heavier frame and open 16x19 string pattern help advanced players generate all the power they need while providing ready access to devastating spin. Da quasi 20 anni protagoniste dei campi da tennis, le racchette performance Wilson Blade sono la scelta preferita dei tennisti e delle tenniste più appassionati che cercano il massimo del controllo, della sensibilità e della stabilità. La racchetta Blade 100 v9 non passa inosservata sia per la sua sorprendente finitura Emerald Night che per le sue prestazioni altamente affinate. La struttura brevettata in carbonio FORTYFIVE° offre flessibilità e stabilità maggiori per conferire alla Blade le sue caratteristiche esclusive. Il telaio leggermente più pesante e lo schema di incordatura aperto 16 x 19 aiutano i tennisti e le tenniste più esperti a sprigionare tutta la potenza di cui hanno bisogno, offrendo allo stesso la possibilità di eseguire incredibili colpi ad effetto.