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The previous Blade 98, for players with full, confident swings.
First published 15 September 2026 · Last updated 6 October 2026
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Example UK price: £147.90 (unstrung) from Tennis-Point .
Date: 6 October 2026
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Who should try it?
Consider it if you make your own pace and want to see how your placement holds up with a smaller head.
What to watch for
It’s less forgiving when you’re late or off-centre. If keeping the ball deep takes too much effort, try a 100 sq in frame.
How to demo it
Spend half the session defending: wide balls, low slices, returns off a big serve. A 98 is easy to like on comfortable balls. The stretched ones are the real test.
Worth comparing Specifications Generation v9 Unstrung weight 305 g Head size 98 sq in String pattern 16 × 19 We haven’t rechecked these specs since an earlier version of this page. Confirm the generation with the manufacturer before you buy.
Manufacturer reference ↗ UK buying information
See the UK price check above for the dated listing. Make sure the listing is the Blade 98 16×19 (v9 (previous)) in your grip size. If it comes unstrung, add strings and fitting before you compare prices.
From published reviews What reviewers say These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
A refined control frame with better stability and depth than the v8, but it demands good footwork.
They liked Improved stability Better depth control Lots of spin on slice and topspin Watch out for Needs good footwork and your own pace The feel is slightly muted for some Not a big change if you're happy with a v8 Suits: Players with solid footwork and strokes, who are comfortable using a demanding racket.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Perfect Tennis , read October 2026.
What these specifications mean Head size (sq in) The string area inside the frame, in square inches. Bigger gives you more room for error. String pattern How many strings run each way. 16×19 means 16 running up the racket and 19 across. Unstrung weight The frame before it’s strung. Strings add roughly 15–20 g.