With nearly two decades of success, Wilson's Blade line of high-performance racquets remains the preferred choice for passionate competitors seeking unparalleled control, feel and stability. The Blade 98 (16x19) V9 offers crisper, more stable responsiveness that produces a more connected feel to the ball. Sporting a new dark emerald green matte finish, the V9 features a frame composed of graphite and basalt, as well as a DirectConnect carbon fiber shaft for improved torsional stability. It is also equipped with an open string pattern offering a more tolerant response, and which allows for regular, spin-free hits.