Tennis Rackets Similar to the Blade 98

The Blade 98 is one of Wilson’s most popular rackets, both with club players and pros on tour, as it offers players a good mix of power, control, and spin.

If you are not a fan of Wilson tennis rackets but would like a racket with similar specs to the Blade 98, then you have come to the right place as I have found seven rackets similar to Wilson’s Blade 98 (see below).

7 Rackets Similar to Wilson Blade 98

The following seven tennis rackets have very similar specs to the Wilson Blade 98: Dunlop CX 200, Head Extreme Tour, Head Prestige Pro, Prince Tour 98, Babolat Pure Aero 98, Tecnifibre TFight ISO 315, and Yonex Ezone 98.

1. Dunlop CX 200 vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, 317 swing weight, and a 16×19 string pattern.

Differences: The Dunlop CX 200 has a slightly heavier strung weight (11.4oz vs 11.3oz), a more head light balance (9pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (64 vs 61), and a thicker beam width (21.5mm vs 21mm).

Specs:	Blade 98	CX 200
Version:	V8	2021
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	323g (11.4oz)
Swing weight:	317	317
Balance:	5 pts HL	9 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	64
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	21.5mm
Colors:	Green and Black	Black and Red
String Pattern:	16 x 19	16 x 19
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	Synthetic Grip
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	8T, 8H

2. Head Extreme Tour vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, 317 swing weight, and a 16×19 string pattern.

Differences: The Head Extreme Tour has a slightly more head light balance (6pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (63 vs 61), and a thicker beam width (22mm-23mm-21mm vs 21mm).

Specs:	Blade 98	Extreme Tour
Version:	V8	2022
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	320g (11.3oz)
Swing weight:	317	317
Balance:	5 pts HL	6 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	63
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	22mm-23mm-21mm
Colors:	Green and Black	Green and Yellow
String Pattern:	16 x 19	16 x 19
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	Hydrosorb Pro
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	8T, 8H

3. Head Prestige Pro vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size and a 27in racket length.

Differences: The Head Prestige Pro has a much heavier strung weight (11.9oz vs 11.3oz), a heavier swing weight (325 vs 317), a slightly more head light balance (6pts HL vs 5pts HL), a lower stiffness rating (60 vs 61), a thinner beam width (20mm vs 21mm), and a more closed string pattern (18×20 vs 16×19).

Specs:	Blade 98	Prestige Pro
Version:	V8	2021
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	337g (11.9oz)
Swing weight:	317	325
Balance:	5 pts HL	6 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	60
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	20mm
Colors:	Green and Black	Black
String Pattern:	16 x 19	18 x 20
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	Hydrosorb Pro
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	8T,10T,8H,10H

4. Prince Tour 98 vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern.

Differences: The Prince Tour 98 has a slightly heavier strung weight (11.4oz vs 11.3oz), a higher swing weight (325 vs 317), a slightly more head light balance (6pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (62 vs 61), and a thicker overall beam width (23mm-23mm-20mm vs 21mm).

Specs:	Blade 98	Tour 98
Version:	V8	2022
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	323g (11.4oz)
Swing weight:	317	325
Balance:	5 pts HL	6 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	62
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	23mm-23mm-20mm
Colors:	Green and Black	White
String Pattern:	16 x 19	16 x 19
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	Resi Pro
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	8T, 8H

5. Babolat Pure Aero 98 vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size and a 27in racket length.

Differences: The Babolat Pure Aero 98 has a slightly heavier strung weight (11.4oz vs 11.3oz), a higher swing weight (327 vs 317), a more head light balance (6pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (65 vs 61), a thicker beam width (21mm-23mm-22mm vs 21mm), and a more closed string pattern (16 x 20 vs 16 x19).

Specs:	Blade 98	Pure Aero 98
Version:	V8	2023
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	323g (11.4oz)
Swing weight:	317	327
Balance:	5 pts HL	6 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	65
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	21mm-23mm-22mm
Colors:	Green and Black	Black and Yellow
String Pattern:	16 x 19	16 x 20
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	Synthetic Grip
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	7T,9T,7H,9H

6. Tecnifibre TFight ISO 315 vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern.

Differences: The Tecnifibre TFight ISO 315 has a heavier strung weight (11.6oz vs 11.3oz), a higher swing weight (324 vs 317), a more head light balance (7pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (69 vs 61), and a thicker beam width (22.5mm vs 21mm).

Specs:	Blade 98	TFight ISO 315
Version:	V8	2023
Design:
Head Size:	98in	98in
Length:	27in	27in
Strung Weight:	320g (11.3oz)	329g (11.6oz)
Swing weight:	317	324
Balance:	5 pts HL	7 pts HL
TW Stiffness Rating:	61	69
Power:	Low	Low
Player Level:	Advanced	Advanced
Beam Width:	21mm	22.5mm
Colors:	Green and Black	White
String Pattern:	16 x 19	16 x 19
Grip Type:	Pro Performance Grip	X-Tra Feel
Mains Skip:	8T, 8H	7T,9T,7H,9H

7. Yonex EZONE 98 vs Blade 98

Similarities: Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern.

Differences: The Yonex Ezone 98 has a slightly heavier strung weight (11.4oz vs 11.3oz), a more head light balance (6pts HL vs 5pts HL), a higher stiffness rating (65 vs 61), and a thicker beam width (21.5mm vs 21mm).