Wilson Roland-Garros Blade 98 (16x19) V8 Tennis Racket

Aggressive, precise ball-strikers will appreciate the feel and torsional stability of this Wilson tennis racket. It has all the features and specs of our Blade 98 16x19 V8 with a design inspired by Roland-Garros. The main appeal lies in the frame layup, which accommodates the modern, vertical swing path common to competitive players. FORTYFIVE° increases both the flexibility and stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the ball on every shot.

• Blade Benefit: Feel and Control
• 16x19 String Pattern: Open string pattern generates greater capacity for power and spin
• Innovations: Updated features and composition improve stability to produce a more connected-to-the-ball feel
• Design: Inspired by the 2023 French Open, the largest clay court tennis tournament in the world

Parallel Drilling
Grommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot.

FORTYFIVE°
Patent-protected frame layup produces more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the more modern, vertical swing path. Material increases both flexibility and stability without compromise through the swing.

Braided Graphite + Basalt
Elastic and reactive material combination improves the flex of a racket to increase ball contact with the strings for enhanced feel and greater control.

Top Grip Taper
Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.

DirectConnect
Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.

Specifications

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) 11.32
Taper System (mm) 20.6
Unstrung balance (cm) 32
Unstrung balance (pts) -7
Unstrung weight (grams) 305
Unstrung weight (ounces) 10.76