{"product_id":"wilson-blade-98-16x19-v10-us-open-tennis-racquet","title":"Wilson Blade 98 16x19 V10 US Open Tennis Racquet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlade 98 16x19 V10 US Open Tennis Racquet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cream US Open 2026 edition of the Blade 98 16x19 V10, built to the same numbers as the regular V10: 98 in² head, 16 x 19 pattern, 320 g strung. Wilson classifies it as a professional-level frame, and the 11.3 oz strung weight with a 21.6-20.6 mm beam is consistent with that — this is a control racquet, not a tournament souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the V10 changes about the Blade is sharpness. The line has always been known for a flexible, ball-on-string feel, and a handle built with carbon raises resistance to twist, so the frame stays square on contact toward the edges of the string bed. The trade is honesty: a stiffer handle passes more information back to your hand, including the misses, and it does not manufacture depth for you. Everything you get out of this racquet, you put in first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon in the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the frame steadier against twist, so the head stays square on balls struck off center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 in² head with a 16 x 19 pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — a control-sized hitting area with string spacing open enough to take a full cut at the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e320 g \/ 11.3 oz strung\u003c\/strong\u003e is enough mass to absorb pace without pushing the frame out of the maneuverable range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrung balance 33 cm, 4 points head-light\u003c\/strong\u003e puts slightly more weight toward the tip than a Pro Staff, which is felt as solidity through the contact zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21.6-20.6 mm tapered beam\u003c\/strong\u003e thins toward the tip for flex where the ball actually lands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e305 g \/ 10.8 oz unstrung\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves headroom if you plan to add lead tape or a heavier string setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS Open 2026 cream colorway\u003c\/strong\u003e on the standard V10 specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 632 cm² \/ 98 in²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrung weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 g \/ 11.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnstrung weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 305 g \/ 10.8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrung balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cm \/ -4 pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnstrung balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 cm \/ -7 pts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68.6 cm \/ 27 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 x 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.6-20.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frame only, unstrung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, aggressive baseliners who take the ball early and need the frame to respond immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who rely on feel — drop shots, angles, touch volleys — and dislike stiff, muted frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy topspin hitters who want the open 16 x 19 rather than the tighter 18 x 20 layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade owners on an earlier version who want more stability without moving up in weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomizers who prefer to start at 305 g unstrung and tune the balance themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy This Racquet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decision here is usually Blade 98 16x19 versus Blade 98 18x20, or Blade versus Pro Staff. Against the 18x20 the open pattern gives more spin and a livelier launch at the cost of some directional predictability. Against the Pro Staff 97 V14 it is a slightly larger head, a lighter frame and a more comfortable ride, which makes it the more practical choice for anyone playing three or four times a week rather than competing full time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook elsewhere if you need help generating depth, or if you play mostly defensive tennis from behind the baseline — a 98 in² control frame will not add pace you are not already producing. If you are buying purely for the cream US Open cosmetic, note the specification is identical to the regular V10, so the choice is aesthetic and about availability, not performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"4 1\/8\"","offer_id":51872507363623,"sku":"WR215811U1","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/4\"","offer_id":51872507396391,"sku":"WR215811U2","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 3\/8\"","offer_id":51872507429159,"sku":"WR215811U3","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 1\/2\"","offer_id":51872507461927,"sku":"WR215811U4","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1248\/6269\/files\/wilson-blade-98-16x19-v10-us-open-tennis-racquet-3353647.png?v=1787037489","url":"https:\/\/www.racquetpoint.com\/products\/wilson-blade-98-16x19-v10-us-open-tennis-racquet","provider":"Racquet Point","version":"1.0","type":"link"}