Make a statement with the limited-edition Film Noir Performance Tennis Racket Collection, featuring a design inspired by the low-key, black-and-white Film Noir era. Finished in a stunning matte-black tone, the Noir Blade 98 16x19 V8 racket is designed to suit the vertical swing path favored by precise, competitive players. Patented FORTYFIVE° technology increases both the flexibility and torsional stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the ball on every shot. Agiplast plant-based bumper, grommets and end cap incorporate sustainable components for a reduced footprint on the environment.

The Blade 98 (16x19) v8 pairs captivating design with a new layup to better accommodate the more modern, vertical swing path commonly used by competitive players. The headliner innovation, FORTYFIVE°, manages to increase both the flexibility and stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the ball on every shot. Still characterized by its superior presence in the hands of the best players in the world, this evolution of Blade rewards aggressive, precise ball-strikers with a top-tier blend of connected-to-the-ball feel, torsional stability and color-shifting design to wow teammates and opponents alike.

Head Size:	98 sq. in MP
Length:	27 inches
Weight:	Unstrung: 10.8 oz / 305 g
Tension:	50-60 Pounds
Balance:	4 Pts Head Light
Beam Width:	20.6mm
Flex:	60
String Pattern:	16 Mains / 19 Crosses
	Mains Skip: 8T,8H
	Two Piece
	No Shared Holes
Swing Weight:	321

Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V8 NOIR Tennis Racquet Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V8 NOIR Tennis Racquet