Building on nearly 20 years of dominance, Wilson’s Blade performance rackets continue to be the preferred choice of avid competitors looking for ultimate control, feel and stability. The lightest, most maneuverable racket in the V9 series, the Blade 100UL is the ideal model for transitioning junior players. Featuring a new Emerald Night Green matte finish, this racket has an open string pattern that gives players an optimal blend of control, feel and power. Its braided graphite + basalt frame with DirectConnect carbon fiber handle delivers improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.
Highlights:
- Blade Benefit: Feel and Control
- Lightest Version: Most maneuverable racket in Blade V9 collection
- 16×19 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
- Upgrades: Latest bumper and grommet design is easier to apply, more durable, and fits the racket smoother
- Design: Dynamic Emerald Night Green matte finish with pops of orange compliment the sharp responses of the frame
- 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.
- 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.
- StableFeel
- The new Blade technology that provides an enhanced, firmer feel that increases stability and creates a more connected-to-the-ball feel. Designed with avid players in mind, this “sharper Blade” is ideal for those seeking to improve their game.
- Head (sq cm)
- 645
- Head (sq in)
- 100
- Length (cm)
- 68.58
- Length (in)
- 27
- String Pattern
- 16X19
- Strung balance (cm)
- 34.5
- Strung balance (pts)
- +1
- Strung weight (grams)
- 281
- Strung weight (ounces)
- 9.91
- Taper System (mm)
- 22 MM FB
- Unstrung balance (cm)
- 33.5
- Unstrung balance (pts)
- -2
- Unstrung weight (grams)
- 265
- Unstrung weight (ounces)
- 9.35