Blade 98 16x19 v9.0
Braided graphite. 98 in² head, 305 g unstrung, 32 cm unstrung balance, 16×19 string pattern.
Where to buy
prices as we recorded them, not a live feed — each row says whenSix criteria
calculated from the verified specifications, scored out of 10, shown against the category averageSpecifications
Where it wins and loses
against the average for this categoryBelow the average for this category — think twice if you already hit long when you go for it.
From 98 in² head, RA 62.
Above the average for this category, so this frame suits a player who aims at lines and wants the ball to go there.
From 16×19, 98 in² head.
Above the average for this category, so this frame suits an arm that has complained before.
From RA 62, 305 g.
Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 16×19, balance 32.0 cm.
Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From 305 g, balance 32.0 cm.
Within 0.3 of the category average: neither a reason to buy this frame nor a reason to avoid it.
From balance 32.0 cm, 305 g.
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