{"id":24036,"date":"2023-06-23T09:32:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T09:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/?p=24036"},"modified":"2023-10-17T02:32:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T02:32:39","slug":"tennis-rackets-similar-to-the-blade-98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toomanyrackets.com\/tennis-rackets-similar-to-the-blade-98\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis Rackets Similar to the Blade 98"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

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

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7 Rackets Similar to Wilson Blade 98<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

1. Dunlop CX 200<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in<\/strong> head size, 27in<\/strong> racket length, 317<\/strong> swing weight, and a 16×19<\/a> string pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

2. Head Extreme Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in<\/strong> head size, 27in<\/strong> racket length, 317<\/strong> swing weight, and a 16×19<\/strong> string pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

3. Head Prestige Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in head size and a 27in racket length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

4. Prince Tour 98<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

5. Babolat Pure Aero 98<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in head size and a 27in racket length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

6. Tecnifibre TFight ISO 315<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

7. Yonex EZONE 98<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarities:<\/strong> Both rackets have a 98in head size, 27in racket length, and a 16×19 string pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Specs:<\/th>Blade 98<\/th>Ezone 98<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Version:<\/strong><\/td>V8<\/td>2022<\/td><\/tr>
Design:<\/strong><\/td>\"Wilson<\/td>\"Yonex<\/td><\/tr>
Head Size:<\/strong><\/td>98in<\/td>98in<\/td><\/tr>
Length:<\/strong><\/td>27in<\/td>27in<\/td><\/tr>
Strung Weight:<\/strong><\/td>320g (11.3oz)<\/td>323g (11.4oz)<\/td><\/tr>
Swing weight:<\/strong><\/td>317<\/td>318<\/td><\/tr>
Balance:<\/strong><\/td>5 pts HL<\/td>6 pts HL<\/td><\/tr>
TW Stiffness Rating:<\/strong><\/td>61<\/td>65<\/td><\/tr>
Power:<\/strong><\/td>Low<\/td>Low<\/td><\/tr>
Player Level:<\/strong><\/td>Advanced<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beam Width:<\/strong><\/td>21mm<\/td>23.5mm-24.5mm-19.5mm<\/td><\/tr>
Colors:<\/strong><\/td>Green and Black<\/td>Black and Blue<\/td><\/tr>
String Pattern:<\/strong><\/td>16 x 19<\/td>16 x 19<\/td><\/tr>
Grip Type:<\/strong><\/td>Pro Performance Grip<\/td>Synthetic Grip<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Skip:<\/strong><\/td>8T, 8H<\/td>8T, 8H<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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