• Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket
  • Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket

Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket

A sharper, more stable Blade ideal for avid players who want ultimate control and feel.

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Highlights
  • Blade Benefit: Feel and Control
  • Smaller Head: Enhances precision and provides crisp feeling
  • 18x20 String Pattern: Dense string pattern enhances feel and precision
  • 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


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Overview

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.

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.
DirectConnect
Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.
StableFeel
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.
Specifications
Age GroupAdult
SeriesBlade V9
CollectionBlade
ColorEmerald Green
Head Size632sq cm
Length68.58cm
String Pattern18X20
Strung Weight321g
Unstrung Balance32cm
Unstrung Weight305g

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Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket

Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket

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Tension range 50 to 60 pounds, optimum 55 pounds
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Blade 98 (18x20) V9 Tennis Racket

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Men's Tennis Apparel

SizeChestWaistInseam
S36-3730-3232
M38-3933-3432.5
L40-4235-3633
XL43-4537-3933.5
2XL46-4840-4234


SizeChestWaistInseam
S91-9477-8181
M97-9984-8782
L102-10790-9284
XL109-11494-9984
2XL117-122102-10786


CM IN

How to measure

Chest

Measure around the fullest part of the chest.

Waist

Measure around the natural waistline.

Seat

Measure around the fullest part of the seat.

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Women's Tennis Apparel

SizeBustWaistHipInseam
XS (0-2)31-3225-26

34-35

79
S (4-6)33-3469-7191-9480
M (8-10)90-9274-7796-10281
L (12-14)94-9779-81104-11082
XL (16-18)99-10284-90112-11784


SizeBustWaistHipInseam
XS (0-2)78-8164-6686-9079
S (4-6)84-8769-7191-9480
M (8-10)90-9274-7796-10281
L (12-14)94-9779-81104-11082
XL (16-18)99-10284-90112-11784


CM IN

How to measure

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust.

Waist

Measure around the natural waistline.

Hip

Measure around the fullest part of the hip.

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Boy's Tennis Apparel

SizeBustWaistSeatHeight
XS (6)

23-24

22-23

24-25

46-48

S (7-8)

26-27

23.5-24.5

27.5-28.5

49-54

M (10-12)

27-28

25.5-26.5

29-30.5

55-59

L (14-16)

30.5-32

28-29

32-34

60-64

XL (18-20)

33-35

29.5-30.5

35-36.5

66-69


SizeBustWaistSeatHeight
XS (6)

58-61

56-59

61-64

118-124

S (7-8)

66-69

60-62

70-72

125-138

M (10-12)

69-71

65-67

74-77

142-150

L (14-16)

77-81

71-73

81-86

156-162

XL (18-20)

84-89

75-77

89-92

169-175


CM IN

How to measure

Chest

Measure around the fullest part of the chest.

Waist

Measure around the natural waistline.

Seat

Measure around the fullest part of the seat.

Need assistance

09 309 1278

info@wilsonsports.co.nz

Girl's Tennis Apparel

SizeChestWaistHipHeight

XS (6)

23–24

22–23

24–25

46–48

S (7-8)

26–27

23.5–24.5

27.5–28.5

49–52

M (10-12)

28–30

25–26

30–32

53–57

L (14-16)

32–34

28–30

34–36

58–62


SizeChestWaistHipHeight

XS (6)

58-61

56–58

61-64

118–124

S (7-8)

66-69

60-62

70-72

125–133

M (10-12)

71–76

64–66

76–81

135–145

L (14-16)

81–86

71–76

86–91

148–158


CM IN

How to measure

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of the bust.

Waist

Measure around the natural waistline.

Hip

Measure around the fullest part of the hip.

Need assistance

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Men's Tennis Footwear

US 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14
UK 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13.5
EU 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 42 ⅔ 43 ⅓ 44 44 ⅔ 45 ⅓ 46 46 ⅔ 47 ⅓ 48 49 ⅓
US 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14
UK 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13.5
EU 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 42 ⅔ 43 ⅓ 44 44 ⅔ 45 ⅓ 46 46 ⅔ 47 ⅓ 48 49 ⅓
CM IN

Need assistance

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Women's Tennis Footwear

US 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11
UK 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 9
EU 36 ⅓ 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39 39 ⅔ 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 43 ⅓
US 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11
UK 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 9
EU 36 ⅓ 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39 39 ⅔ 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 43 ⅓
CM IN

Need assistance

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Junior Tennis Footwear

US 11 12 13 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
UK 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
EU 28 ⅔ 30 31 ⅓ 32 ⅔ 33 ⅓ 34 34 ⅔ 35 ⅓ 36 36.5 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39
US 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 11
UK 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 9
EU 36 ⅓ 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39 39 ⅔ 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 43 ⅓
CM IN

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Unisex - Footwear Conversion Chart

US (Men's) 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14
US (Women's) 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15.5
UK 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13.5
EUR 36 ⅓ 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39 39 ⅔ 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 42 ⅔ 43 ⅓ 44 44 ⅔ 45 ⅓ 46 46 ⅔ 47 ⅓ 48 49 ⅓
US (Men's) 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14
US (Women's) 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15.5
UK 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13.5
EUR 36 ⅓ 37 37 ⅔ 38 ⅓ 39 39 ⅔ 40 ⅓ 41 41 ⅓ 42 42 ⅔ 43 ⅓ 44 44 ⅔ 45 ⅓ 46 46 ⅔ 47 ⅓ 48 49 ⅓
CM IN

Need assistance

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