Wilson
Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9
$249Cheaper
Released 2024
Best Tennis Rackets · head-to-head
Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 vs Head Speed Pro 2026
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Head
Head Speed Pro 2026
$269
Released 2026
Which is better: the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 or Head Speed Pro 2026?
The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is the cheaper at $249. The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 | Head Speed Pro 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $269 |
| Brand | Wilson | Head |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Head size sqin | 98 | 100 |
| Strung weight (oz) | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| Balance point (mm) | 330 | 320 |
| String pattern | 16x19 | 18x20 |
| Beam width (mm) | 21/21/21 | 23/23/23 |
| Stiffness ra | 62 | 61 |
| Grip size | 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) | 4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4) |
| Racket length (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Swingweight | 324 | 328 |
Sources — Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9: tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01). Head Speed Pro 2026: tennis-warehouse.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 and Head Speed Pro 2026?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Head size sqin: Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 98 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 100
- Strung weight (oz): Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 11.4 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 11.5
- Balance point (mm): Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 330 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 320
- String pattern: Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 16x19 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 18x20
- Beam width (mm): Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 21/21/21 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 23/23/23
- Stiffness ra: Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 62 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 61
- Swingweight: Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 324 vs Head Speed Pro 2026 328