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

Overview
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