Wilson ROLAND GARROS BLADE 98 (16X19) V7 TENNIS RACKET

DESCRIPTION

A weapon inspired by the pinnacle of the clay season and designed with elegant flair, the Blade 98 (16x19) v7.0 Roland Garros Edition backs up its sharp design with cutting-edge innovation for next-level performance. FeelFlex technology, an evolution of the revolutionary FreeFlex technology in Clash, features carbon mapping strategically placed throughout the racket frame to deliver a more connected-to-the-ball feel. Other upgrades include a Top Grip Taper for a more comfortable top-hand grip and reduced spec variance from frame to frame. The racket’s clay, navy and oyster color palette takes inspiration from the stadium and new stands on the legendary Parisian grounds.

• Created Season 202106
• Head (sq cm) 632
• Head (sq in) 98
• Length (cm) 68.58
• Length (in) 27
• String Pattern 16X19
• Strung balance (cm) 33
• Strung balance (pts) -4
• Strung weight (grams) 321
• Strung weight (ounces) Racket
• Sub Department Racket
• Taper System (mm) 20.6
• Unstrung balance (cm) 32
• Unstrung balance (pts) -7
• Unstrung weight (grams) 305
• Unstrung weight (ounces) 10.76
• Model Type Standard

FEATURES

• FeelFlexAn evolution of Clash’s revolutionary FreeFlex technology, FeelFlex produces a more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the modern, vertical swing path. Proprietary carbon mapping strategically placed throughout the frame provides additional stability and flexibility through the swing.
• Braided Graphite + BasaltElastic and reactive material combination improves the flex of a racket to increase ball contact with the strings for enhanced feel and greater control.
• Parallel DrillingGrommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot.
• Top Grip TaperTapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.
• Slightly more head-light than Blade v6 for better control over racket head
• FeelFlex features proprietary carbon mapping strategically placed throughout hoop for additional flexibility and better connected-to-the-ball feel
• Design inspired by elegant style and panache of Roland Garros
• Top Grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement
• Reduced spec variance (+/- 5.5 g) for added consistency from frame to frame
• Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racket to produced enhanced feel and control
• Parallel Drilling provides a consistent more forgiving string bed response
• Design inspired by elegant style and panache of Roland Garros