The Wilson Blade 98 V8 Tennis Racquet comes with an 18*20 string pattern, providing power and stability. The racquet is made using a Layup technology called FortyFive, which helps the racquet bend in ways that complement the modern game. The Wilson racquet comes with a top grip taper that provides a better racquet handling experience, especially for double-handed backhands. The tennis racquet has a carbon fiber handle that improves the feel and enhances torsional stability. About Wilson: Wilson has been a leader in the tennis industry for over a century, continually pushing the limitations of innovation and creativity to deliver the best tennis rackets in the world. Wilson tennis rackets are popular not only on neighborhood and club tennis courts but also on the main stages of the sport. Is Wilson Blade 98 for beginners? Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced junior, or older player looking for a light racket, the Blade 98L will give you all the performance you need.