This racket is designed for intermediate tennis players looking for a versatile racket.
Weight (unstrung racket)
274 gWeight: Measured in grams. Just like balance point and length, the weight impacts a racket's swingweight and therefore its manoeuvrability, stability and ability to transfer energy to the ball (power). The heavier the racket, the more power you'll get, but the harder it will be to handle. The lighter the racket, the easier it will be to handle, but the trade-off is less power.
Balance (unstrung racket)
33 cmBalance: This is the racket balance point, measured in centimetres from the bottom of the shaft. The higher the number (head heavy), the more powerful and stable upon impact the racket will be. However, it will also be harder to manoeuvre. The smaller the number (grip biased or handle heavy), the easier the racket will be to handle but you'll have less power and stability.
Head size
652 cm²Head size: This is the surface area of the racket head size measured in squared centimetres. It has an impact on the racket's forgiveness and power. The larger the head size, the more powerful and forgiving it is, but the downside is less control. The smaller the head size, the more control you'll get, but you'll have to sacrifice power and forgiveness.
Stringing:
16 x 20String pattern: This is the number of mains (vertical strings) x the number of crosses (horizontal strings). The more strings the pattern has, the more ""closed"" it is; the fewer it has, the more ""open"" it is. A more closed string pattern offers a greater feeling of control, but less power and spin. A more open string pattern provides more power and spin, but less control.
Length
68.5 cmLength: This is the length of the racket from the bottom of the grip to the top of the head. It is measured in centimetres. The longer the racket, the more power you'll get, but the flip side is that it will be harder to handle. The shorter the racket, the easier it will be to manoeuvre, but you'll have to give up power.
Swingweight unstrung
270 kg.cm²
The Wilson Blade 101L V8.0 is a lighter model with a larger head size. It maintains the iconic control the Blade series is famous for while adding even more power and forgiveness.
Power
The 16x20 string pattern and large head size guarantee you power.
Forgiveness
The large 652 cm² head size increases its forgiveness.
Handling
Light and easy-to-handle racket.
Precision
Featuring the iconic control of the Blade series.
This racket is designed for intermediate tennis players looking for a versatile racket.
