{"product_id":"wilson-blade-98-v10-copy","title":"Wilson Blade 98 V10 18x20","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blade for players who hit their spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf the 16x19 is the all-around tour weapon, the 18x20 is the precision instrument. Same 98 sq in headsize, same thin tapered beam, same flexible response — but the denser 18-main string pattern lowers your launch angle, tightens your dispersion, and rewards clean ball striking with pinpoint targeting. Flat drives stay flat. Slices knife low. And when you're carving a serve out wide or threading a backhand down the line, the 18x20 puts the ball exactly where you aimed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor 2026, Wilson has given the 98 v10 platform its deepest revision in 20 years, and the 18x20 gets the full upgrade treatment alongside the 16x19. The new \u003cstrong\u003eTurboTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e beam (20.5mm at the throat, 21.5mm at the hoop) adds free power without firming up the response — testers report the v10 18x20 plays easier and hits harder than the v9. \u003cstrong\u003eStableFeel+\u003c\/strong\u003e locks the frame on off-center contact, \u003cstrong\u003eSI3D\u003c\/strong\u003e technology reduces twist on returns and volleys, and \u003cstrong\u003eBraid 45\u003c\/strong\u003e carbon construction keeps the response flexible and arm-friendly. Wilson has also tightened factory tolerances in half versus the v9 (weight ±5g, swingweight ±5 kg·cm²) — critical for players who match multiple frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUsed on tour by Jakub Menšík and other advanced ball-strikers, the 18x20 v10 is the tighter, more controlled half of the Blade family. Spin is still accessible if you have the technique to brush up on the ball, but the strength of this frame is its directional control — flat-trajectory tennis, all-court attacking, and crisp net play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced players (4.5+) with developed technique, clean swing paths, and full Eastern or semi-Western forehands. Flat hitters, all-court attackers, doubles players who live at the net, and 18x20 loyalists upgrading from the v8 or v9. Not the easiest Blade to swing — you need to generate your own pace and shape — but the reward for clean contact is unmatched precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e98 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e27 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrung Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e11.6 oz \/ 329 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnstrung Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e10.8 oz \/ 305 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 pts head light (strung)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwingweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMid-320s (~327)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiffness (RA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSub-64 (flexible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eString Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e18x20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeam Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e20.5 \/ 21.5 mm (TurboTaper)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e50–60 lbs (55 lbs recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBraid 45 graphite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e4 1\/8 – 4 5\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat's New in v10\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurboTaper beam\u003c\/strong\u003e — variable thickness for added power without sacrificing the Blade's signature flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStableFeel+\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduced frame wobble on off-center hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSI3D technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — improved directional control on returns and volleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraid 45 layup\u003c\/strong\u003e — refined ±45° carbon construction for torsional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTightest tolerances in Blade history\u003c\/strong\u003e — weight ±5g, swingweight ±5 kg·cm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e18x20 vs 16x19 — Which One?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 16x19 is the more versatile, more forgiving option — easier spin access, slightly higher launch, more help under pressure. The 18x20 is the precision tool — lower launch, tighter dispersion, more rewarding for clean technique. If you're hitting a heavy topspin ball and want margin over the net, go 16x19. If you're flat-driving the ball, slicing, and hitting your spots, go 18x20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestring recommendation from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The denser pattern means strings move less and last longer, but it can play stiffer — so most of our 18x20 customers go a touch softer or 2–3 lbs lower than they would in a 16x19. Try a soft poly (Solinco Hyper-G Soft, Luxilon Element, or Yonex Poly Tour Air) at 50–53 lbs, or a hybrid with a multi or natural gut in the mains for added comfort. Come in and we'll dial it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"4 1\/4 \/ Unstrung","offer_id":47071944212651,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/4 \/ Strung","offer_id":47071944245419,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 3\/8 \/ Unstrung","offer_id":47071944278187,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 3\/8 \/ Strung","offer_id":47071944310955,"sku":null,"price":319.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/3492\/5995\/files\/restring_withmultis._4.png?v=1778869346","url":"https:\/\/thetennisgarage.com\/products\/wilson-blade-98-v10-copy","provider":"The Tennis Garage  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}