Wilson Blade 98 18x20 v10 Racket
Series: Blade
$299.00
The most control oriented member of the Blade family gets updated with a more powerful beam for 2026.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 325 |
| Stiffness | 61 |
| Beam Width | 21.5mm / 21.5mm / 20.5mm |
| Composition | Carbon/Braided Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Green |
| Grip Type | Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 47-57 pounds |
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What players say
Reviewers and Tennis Warehouse playtesters describe the Blade 98 18x20 v10 as a control-first frame that gained a bit more power and stability from the new tapered beam without losing the Blade's signature plush, connected feel. It is widely seen as a precision tool for advanced players who supply their own pace, with the denser pattern trading some spin and forgiveness for flatter, more predictable directional control.
Best for
- Advanced control-oriented players
- Players who generate their own pace
- Flat, precise ball-striking and slice
- 18x20 Blade loyalists upgrading from v8/v9
Pros
- Strong directional control and a very connected, precise feel
- Comfortable, plush yet responsive at contact
- More power than prior 18x20 Blades thanks to the new tapered beam
- Excels on slice and drop shots
- Most stable 18x20 Blade platform to date
Cons
- Dense pattern makes spin, especially on kick serves, harder to access than the 16x19
- Less forgiving than the 16x19 Blade; punishes off-center hits and poor footwork
- Lower launch angle led some testers to clip the net more often
- Higher swingweight can be harder to accelerate for some players
Voices
— Troy, Web
The control was just as good as it has ever been, and I could carve up my slice and drop shot very well.
— Munish, Web
Kick serves did take a hit in terms of spin, though the v10 felt crisper and cleaner than previous versions.
— Chris, Web
Very comfortable and soft feel to it at contact, with easier access to pace and depth compared to previous 18x20 Blades.
— Mark, Web
More stiffness-based power than prior editions, with more power than the comfy 61 RA would indicate.
— Jonas Eriksson, Tennisnerd, Web
The 18x20 delivers excellent directional control and a very connected feel, but demands precise footwork and timing.
— Beckett Chung, TennCom, Web
It's still possible to create a decent amount of spin with the 18x20, and it offers better directional control than the 16x19.