Wilson Blade 98 16×19 v10 vs v9 (previous)
Is the newer generation worth the change?
Our verdict
Keep a frame that already works.
A generation change alone does not establish an upgrade. Demo the newer model if you can name a problem that your current setup does not solve.
What changed in the published specifications?
- weight
- 305 g → 305 g manufacturer · checked 2026-09-25 → manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07
- head
- 98 sq in → 98 sq in manufacturer · checked 2026-09-25 → manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07
- pattern
- 16 × 19 → 16 × 19 manufacturer · checked 2026-09-25 → manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07
- balance
- Not published / not verified → 32 cm unstrung / 7 pts HL unverified · checked not recorded → manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07
- beam
- Not published / not verified → Turbo Taper: 21.5 to 20.5 mm unverified · checked not recorded → manufacturer · checked 2026-10-07
- stiffness
- Not published / not verified → Not published / not verified unverified · checked not recorded → unverified · checked not recorded
- swingweight
- Not published / not verified → Not published / not verified unverified · checked not recorded → unverified · checked not recorded
Only sourced fields are shown above. Nominal weights and string patterns can stay the same while feel changes. Retailer and manufacturer figures are not independent laboratory measurements; open each profile for measurement basis and check dates.
Who should demo an upgrade?
If your current racket is difficult to handle or lacks the response you want after a string review, compare both with similar strings. Do not infer a useful difference from a technology name.
Current price gap
The newer recorded frame quote costs £32.00 more. Compare stringing and delivery before using that as a total-cost gap.
v9 (previous)
£147.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Used price gap
Not enough reliable completed-sale evidence yet.