OVERALL: Blade 98 v8 18x20 for advanced players who want a smooth stable feel, control, maneuverability, and back court power. A mid and back court oriented racquet with solid feel. The Blade is top selling and is very popular with college team players. Compare the the Blade 16x19 which is a more net and center court oriented racquet
TECHNOLOGY: 21st century computer generated carbon mapping provides high torsional stiffness for control and also has a soft controlled feel. In the V7 this was called Feel Flex; renamed in the V8 to FORTYFIVE. TECHNOLOGY: Direct Connect Technology which fuses the butt cap directly to the carbon fiber portion of the handle for added stability.
TECHNOLOGY: Direct Connect Technology which fuses the butt cap directly to the carbon fiber portion of the handle for added stability.