Building on nearly 20 years of dominance, Wilson’s Blade performance racquets continue to be the preferred choice of avid competitors looking for ultimate control, feel and stability. The Wilson Blade 98 (18 x 20) V9 Tennis Racquet 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 racquet’s sharp response and the feel of its control-oriented string pattern.