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Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9: price, specs & release date

Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9, released 2024. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: tennis-warehouse.com verified STALE · 2026-08-01 verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark37/100#12 of 14 in class

The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is listed at $249 on tennis-warehouse.com as of 2026-08-31, #2 cheapest of 13 tennis rackets (median $299); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 14 in class.

Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest tennis rackets: Prince Phantom 100X (305g, 2024) — $199

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Is the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 a good buy?

At $249, the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is #2 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299. On the spec sheet, its balance point of 330 mm is the highest of the 14, its head size sqin of 98 is below the median of the 14, and its strung weight of 11.4 oz is above the median of the 14.

Specifications

Price (US)$249 US MSRP $249.00 for the unstrung 16x19 frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page.
BrandWilson
Released2024
Head size sqin98
Strung weight (oz)11.4
Balance point (mm)330
String pattern16x19
Beam width (mm)21/21/21
Stiffness ra62
Grip size4 1/8"-4 1/2" (L1-L4)
Racket length (in)27
Swingweight324

Source: tennis-warehouse.com (read 2026-08-01) STALE · 2026-08-01 . Tennis Warehouse's 'Wilson Blade 98 16x19 v9' page (data-code WB9816) gives a 98 sq in head, 11.4 oz strung weight, 13 in (4 pts HL) balance, 16x19 pattern, constant 21 mm box beam, 62 RA, 324 swingweight, and $249.00 price, and describes the v9's 'StableFeel technology' and 'Direct Connect' butt-cap update — the same generation covered by Wilson's and independent reviewers' 2024 Blade v9 coverage. The downloaded product photo shows the emerald-green v9 cosmetic with 'Wilson' and '98' branding matching this exact listing.

Is the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 worth it vs cheaper tennis rackets?

Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 against its closest cheaper and pricier tennis rackets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceHead size sqinStrung weight (oz)Balance point (mm)String patternBeam width (mm)
Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 this$2499811.433016x1921/21/21
Prince Phantom 100X (305g, 2024)$19910011.432516x1822/20.5/18
Dunlop FX 500$249.9910011.233016x1923/26/23

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 cost?

The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 has a US price of $249 (US MSRP $249.00 for the unstrung 16x19 frame, per the Tennis Warehouse product page.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 compare on price?

At $249, the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 is #2 cheapest of the 13 tennis rackets we track, where the median is $299.

When was the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 released?

The Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 was released 2024.

What are the Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9's key specs?

Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) v9 (Wilson): head size sqin 98, strung weight oz 11.4, balance point mm 330, string pattern 16x19, beam width mm 21/21/21. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $249 at tennis-warehouse.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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