Wilson Blade 101L V9

Sharpen your performance with the Wilson Blade 101L V9 tennis racket in Racing Green, a lightweight racket from the popular Blade series, 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 101L V9 has a sharper, more stable response than previous iterations, producing an excellent connectedtotheball feel. Weighing in at just 275g, it has excellent manoeuvrability. 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.Innovative StableFeel technology provides a firmer feel than previous generations, increasing stability and delivering an improved sensation upon impact with the ball. The slightly larger 16×20 string pattern encourages more control, power, and spin, thus promoting your attacking game. For improved torsional 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, 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 101 sq in 651 sq cm Strung weight 10.2oz 290g Unstrung weight 9.7oz 275g Unstrung balance 33cm 4 HL Length 27in 69cm String pattern 16×20 Taper System 23mm Flat Beam Slightly larger string pattern 16×20 provides balance between control, spin, and power Light version More manoeuvrable than Blade 101 V9 Thicker beam Provides a boost of power and stability 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 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 Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racket to produce enhanced feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response Please note that this racket ships strung unless the image displays otherwise Please note that all Wilson Blade rackets come without a protective head cover