The previous-generation Blade 100, with the same 100 sq in head.
Compare it with the Blade 98 if you’d like a bigger head at a slightly lower listed weight.
Check the depth you get on your normal swing. And make sure the listing really is the v9 before you compare prices.
Facts and their source states. They do not predict exactly how this racket will feel to you.
Superseded by v10 on this site for current-generation buyers. Specs not rechecked in this update.
Frame quotes are dated observations. Add strings, labour and delivery where required.
| Retailer | Frame | Strings | Delivery | Total | Stock | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis-Point | £147.90 | unstrung | Not recorded | Needs full quote | yes | 2026-10-06 |
Editorial shortlist based on published frame class and weight; compare on court.
A 300 g all-court racket with a 98 sq in head, for club players who swing with confidence.
£169.99All Things Tennis · strung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: The smaller head asks for more accurate contact than a 100 sq in frame. Check your timing in the last half-hour, not just the first.
Head’s all-rounder: 300 g, for players who split their time between the baseline and the net.
£162.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: Check you can still swing it freely at the end of a long session. If your preparation starts to slow, a lighter model may suit you better.
The Blade with a bigger 100 sq in head, for players who find the 98 a little too exacting.
£189.90Tennis-Point · unstrung · checked 2026-10-06Trade-off: A bigger head doesn’t automatically mean more pace. If depth is your main problem, try the EZONE 100 as well.
Use the manufacturer range above where it is published. Agree the material, thickness and starting tension with your stringer; there is no universal setup for this frame.
Start with your string problem →Check bumper, hoop, throat, grommets and grip. Structural doubt overrides a cosmetic grade. Include replacement parts and a restring in the total.
Check a used listing →These are other reviewers’ findings, not our own play tests. Their strings, tension and playing style may differ from yours.
A versatile, easy-to-use all-rounder that edged the v8 for stability and power.
Summarised from reviews by Tennis Warehouse and Tennisnerd, read October 2026.
Exact model reference ↗ · source checked 2026-09-25