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 Alternatives to the 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).