The Wilson Blade 101L V9 is a performance tennis racket for intermediate level players looking for a blend of control and feel. This lightweight (290g), head light balanced racket with a 101in2 (652cm2) head delivers increased manoeuvrability for effortless swings. It is best suited to avid competitors and offers a thicker beam and StableFeel technology for a boost of stability and a more connected-to-the-ball feel. The use of Parallel Drilling technology results in a larger sweet spot and a more forgiving string bed response, whilst DirectConnect handle technology ensures improved torsional stability. The racket is strung with a durable synthetic gut string in a spin-friendly 16x20 string pattern.