Meet your new secret weapon for the match. The Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 brings precision, style and control to your game. FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. The DirectConnect end cap is attached to the carbon fiber portion of the handle to improve feel and torsional stability. Show off your style with a color-shifting design that changes as the frame moves. With the Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 in your hands, there's no limit to your potential! What's New? FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. DirectConnect end cap improves feel and torsional stability. Who's it for? Aggressive and precise strikers who want to feel connected to the ball with every swing. Racquet Technology FORTYFIVE° increases flexibility and stability for a connected-to-the-ball feel that supports the vertical swing path of modern players DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and torsional stability Top grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement Ergonomic End Cap improves comfort and playability Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racquet to improve feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed.
Meet your new secret weapon for the match. The Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 brings precision, style and control to your game. FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. The DirectConnect end cap is attached to the carbon fiber portion of the handle to improve feel and torsional stability. Show off your style with a color-shifting design that changes as the frame moves. With the Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 in your hands, there's no limit to your potential! What's New? FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. DirectConnect end cap improves feel and torsional stability. Who's it for? Aggressive and precise strikers who want to feel connected to the ball with every swing. Racquet Technology FORTYFIVE° increases flexibility and stability for a connected-to-the-ball feel that supports the vertical swing path of modern players DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and torsional stability Top grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement Ergonomic End Cap improves comfort and playability Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racquet to improve feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed.
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The lowest price we last saw for Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V8 Tennis Racquet was $227.46 at RacquetGuys.ca, compared across 2 retailers (last seen 21 Mar 2026). Prices may have changed since.
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Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V8 Tennis Racquet
Meet your new secret weapon for the match. The Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 brings precision, style and control to your game. FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. The DirectConnect end cap is attached to the carbon fiber portion of the handle to improve feel and torsional stability. Show off your style with a color-shifting design that changes as the frame moves. With the Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 in your hands, there's no limit to your potential! What's New? FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. DirectConnect end cap improves feel and torsional stability. Who's it for? Aggressive and precise strikers who want to feel connected to the ball with every swing. Racquet Technology FORTYFIVE° increases flexibility and stability for a connected-to-the-ball feel that supports the vertical swing path of modern players DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and torsional stability Top grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement Ergonomic End Cap improves comfort and playability Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racquet to improve feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed.
Meet your new secret weapon for the match. The Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 brings precision, style and control to your game. FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. The DirectConnect end cap is attached to the carbon fiber portion of the handle to improve feel and torsional stability. Show off your style with a color-shifting design that changes as the frame moves. With the Wilson Blade 98 (18x20) v8 in your hands, there's no limit to your potential! What's New? FORTYFIVE° layup technology increases flexibility and stability for a more connected swing. DirectConnect end cap improves feel and torsional stability. Who's it for? Aggressive and precise strikers who want to feel connected to the ball with every swing. Racquet Technology FORTYFIVE° increases flexibility and stability for a connected-to-the-ball feel that supports the vertical swing path of modern players DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and torsional stability Top grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement Ergonomic End Cap improves comfort and playability Braided Graphite + Basalt composition improves the flex of a racquet to improve feel and control Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed.
Prices last updated 21 Mar 2026.
Last updated at 21/03/2026 05:28:09
Wilson Blade 98 18X20 v8 Tennis Racquet | Racquet Guys
Blade 98 (18x20) v8 Tennis Racquet
Delivery between 27–30 Mar $29
originally posted on pgatoursuperstore.com
A couple of years ago I replaced two very old Wilson's with a v7 Blade. It's a great racquet. I needed a backup and recently tried the new v8 Blade. Oh my. If the v7 was great, the v8, for me, is perfect. It's a touch more stable and stiff than the v7. But that means more pop, and even more control. Not only on groundies, but at the net. And serves really bite. It's simply the best all around racquet I've ever handled. Just great.
originally posted on wilson.com
I got two of the Wilson Blades not too long ago and at first I was very pleased thus why I bought two. The feel was amazing and I loved the easy power it generated. I felt like it lacked a little on the spin side but that's just me. I had both racquets strung at 46 lbs. I was in the middle of a match and one of the grommet eyelets snapped off. I was surprised. I am not an aggressive player that hits with a lot of power and it just snapped off. After it snapped, it started to eat away at my strings so I had to switch racquets. Also, I feel a noticeable difference between my two racquets. One of mine feels very head heavy and the other feels very balanced. I was very disappointed with Wilson with inconsistent quality and feel.
originally posted on wilson.com
I have four blades - two V8 and two V6. It is an extremely versatile and comfortable racket and the V8 delivers exceptional control, feel and access to spin. I hit a one-handed backhand and am a generally a baseline grinder with spin on both wings, and I love this racket for my style and have never had arm issues (I string with normal tension polys). The increased weight on the v8 compared to older blades allows you to absorb more power.If you prefer more of a power racket or are a flatter hitter, this may not be a racket for you. Otherwise, it's going to do nearly everything you want from it.
| Head Size | 98 in / 632.26 cm |
| Length | 27in / 68.58cm |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 327 |
Wilson Blade 98 18X20 v8 Tennis Racquet | Racquet Guys
Blade 98 (18x20) v8 Tennis Racquet
Delivery between 27–30 Mar $29
A couple of years ago I replaced two very old Wilson's with a v7 Blade. It's a great racquet. I needed a backup and recently tried the new v8 Blade. Oh my. If the v7 was great, the v8, for me, is perfect. It's a touch more stable and stiff than the v7. But that means more pop, and even more control. Not only on groundies, but at the net. And serves really bite. It's simply the best all around racquet I've ever handled. Just great.
I got two of the Wilson Blades not too long ago and at first I was very pleased thus why I bought two. The feel was amazing and I loved the easy power it generated. I felt like it lacked a little on the spin side but that's just me. I had both racquets strung at 46 lbs. I was in the middle of a match and one of the grommet eyelets snapped off. I was surprised. I am not an aggressive player that hits with a lot of power and it just snapped off. After it snapped, it started to eat away at my strings so I had to switch racquets. Also, I feel a noticeable difference between my two racquets. One of mine feels very head heavy and the other feels very balanced. I was very disappointed with Wilson with inconsistent quality and feel.
I have four blades - two V8 and two V6. It is an extremely versatile and comfortable racket and the V8 delivers exceptional control, feel and access to spin. I hit a one-handed backhand and am a generally a baseline grinder with spin on both wings, and I love this racket for my style and have never had arm issues (I string with normal tension polys). The increased weight on the v8 compared to older blades allows you to absorb more power.If you prefer more of a power racket or are a flatter hitter, this may not be a racket for you. Otherwise, it's going to do nearly everything you want from it.
I'm a intermediate player and i love this racket.Previously playing flat beams with 315+ grams rackets and present looking for a comfortable racket with good control. Wilson Blade 98 18x20 V8 is the one for me.Good control,feel,power,balance and spin. I think 16L strings are good for these 18x20 pattern.
I have been playing tennis for over 30 years and this racket is by far the most responsive and best playing racket I have ever used. I was a head fan for a long time but this racket made me change to wilson. I don't know how they made it work but the power, control and feel are amazing. I string mine at 58 lbs with a 17 guage spin string. If you have never been a fan of wilson rackets you need to try this one.
I am not a tennis expert and have only been having tennis coaching for 4 months. I finally invested in a decent racquet and I’m amazed at the difference. I find this racquet gives me more ball control but I haven’t lost my power. It also feels nice a light when swinging through the shot. It also is a great colour; a metallic green and gold.Tennis warehouse were great too; I paid over the phone as I wanted to split the payment between a gift credit card and my own and this was too easy! They also helped with the string choice and the racquet also arrived 2 days earlier than promised
This racket has pretty decent pop considering they made this blade so much head lighter than previous versions. In the next version I’d like to see a bit more head weight and a slightly higher stiffness rating more similar to the blades of old. A lot of advanced players I know have switched rackets because it’s too squishy now. Wilson, don’t try to make an advanced players racket suitable for low level players.
I bought the new blade about a month ago and the topmost grommet fractured. I contacted customer service and said that it’s not covered by warranty and I have to replace the bumper and grommet piece. That’s fine, except they aren’t available so now I have a broken grommet indefinitely. If getting this piece is anything like trying to order tennis balls, I’ll never get to use the racquet again.The wiser solution would be to send me the bumper and grommet set ASAP. I have ordered 8 racquets from wilson this year. It’s incredible they don’t have a solution to this simple fix.
Not too hard, not too soft, together with the Luxilon Element at 50lb, perfect combination of power and precision. I've had many rackets with many different strings and tension over last 40 yrs. This one gave me the amount of spin on the serve that I've not seen before. The serve lands, spins side way and out of sight with absurd curvature. Leaving the opponent standing there staring at the point of impact. Most impressive indeed. It just became my preferred weapon of choice on the court.
Highly recommend this racket, it feels lighter than your average 300gm - 325gm rackets, since swingweight and striffness is on the lower end. Full range of motion can be achieved without the blade feeling underpowered. It is a solid racket known for its “feel” and power and spin easily generated through 16x19 open string pattern. Technically if you are sound, this should make you feel to hit precise shots easily… Earlier used the babolat pure aero and switched recently.. that racket is lighter but seems heavier when swinging and messed up my technique. Go for it and buy it ,, don’t be scared of the weight , it does feel lighter when swinging and is a stable rally racket with awesome feel and control
| Head Size | 98 in / 632.26 cm |
| Length | 27in / 68.58cm |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 13in / 33.02cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 327 |
