wilson We recently released new versions of our popular Blade 98 (V8) and Ultra 100 (V4) tennis rackets. In this article, we will look at the specifications of both rackets and see how they compare to each other.
Wilson Blade 98 vs Ultra 100
The comparison below uses the V8 version of the Wilson Blade 98 and the V4 version of the Wilson Ultra 100.
Racket specifications
| Specification: | blade 98 | ultra 100 |
|---|---|---|
| version: | V8 | V4 |
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| Head Size: | 98 inches | 100 inches |
| length: | 27 inches | 27 inches |
| Tied Weight: | 320g | 318g |
| Unpacked Weight: | 305g | 300 grams |
| Swing Weight: | 317g | 317g |
| balance: | 5 points HL | 4 points HL |
| TW stiffness rating: | 61 | 70 |
| strength: | low to medium | low to medium |
| Player Level: | advanced | advanced |
| Beam Width: | 21mm/21mm/21mm | 24mm/26.5mm/25mm |
| colors: | green and black | blue and black |
| String pattern: | 16×19 | 16×19 |
| Skip to main points: | 8T,8H | 8T,8H |
| Grip Type: | pro performance grip | pro performance grip |
head size
Wilson Blade 98(98 inches) head size is Wilson Ultra 100 (100 inches), so the Ultra 100 will have more power, a larger sweet spot, and be more forgiving of off-center shots.
racket length
The standard racket lengths for Blade 98 and Ultra 100 are: 27 inches.
tied weight
The weight of Blade 98 (320g) is 2g heavier than the bundled weight of the Ultra 100 (318g), but the difference is very small.
Both rackets are considered relatively heavy tennis rackets.
loose weight
Blade 98 weighs: 305gUltra 100 weighs: 300 grams.
swing weight
Both frames have swing weights 317g.
balance
In Blade 98 5 points HL Ultra 100 has balance. 4 points HL This is a good balance for players with a full swing and good technique.
Stiffness rating
Blade 98 (61) is Ultra 100 (70).
The Blade 98 is definitely the more arm-friendly of the two tennis rackets.
strength
Both the Blade 98 and Ultra 100 are low and medium power tennis rackets, so they are better suited for advanced tennis players who have developed a full swing and have good technique for groundstrokes.
player level
As mentioned above, the Ultra 100 and Blade 98 are best suited for advanced players.
beam width
Blade 98 (21mm) is Ultra 100 (24mm/26.5mm/25mm), so you get more control on the Blade, but more performance on the Ultra.
string pattern
both tennis rackets 16×19 The string pattern helps create spin on the shot.
grip type
Both tennis rackets feature Wilson Pro Performance Grips, which are standard on most Wilson rackets.
