Blade 98 16X19 V8.0 Frm 2

Most popular model in the Blade collection with an open String pattern that produces unrivaled feel and control.
The Blade 98 (16×19) V8 pairs Captivating design with a new layup to better accommodate the more modern, vertical swing path commonly used by competitive players. The headliner innovation, FORTYFIVE°, manages to increase both the flexibility and stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the Ball on every sho Tennis Still characterized by its superior presence in the hands of the best players in the world, this evolution of Blade rewards aggressive, precise Ball-strikers with a top-tier blend of connected-to-the-Ball feel, torsional stability and color-shifting design to wow teammates and opponents alike.

Head (sq cm) 632
Head (sq in) 98
Length (cm) 68.58
Length (in) 27
String Pattern 16X19
Strung balance (cm) 33
Strung balance (pts) -4
Strung weight (grams) 321
Strung weight (ounces) 11.32
Taper System (mm) 20.6
Unstrung balance (cm) 32
Unstrung balance (pts) -7
Unstrung weight (grams) 305
Unstrung weight (ounces) 10.76