Yes, and they are made by 2-4 main companies in China. So don' be surprised if Head racquets are made by the same machines in the same factory as Prince racquets.... Perhaps someone else here can tell you more.

The first Wilson Blade was launched in 2008 under the name 'K' Blade. Unlike it's stylish cosmetic today, It was an orange racket, but unsurprisingly it was an immediate with professional players. In the same year, The Australian Open's finalists (Novak Djokovic and Jo Wilfred Tsonga) played with the K Blade.

Why do pro players love the Blade? It's a modern control racquet. It offers good precision and feel, while also giving a decent amount of power without becoming too heavy. The Blade 98 is not only a viable option for pros, intermediate to advanced players can also use this racquet effectively.

The Wilson Blade 98S V8. 0 racquet is the latest evolution of the Wilson Blade line dedicated to players looking for the best feel and control while maintaining a punchy feel like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Simona Halep, Ugo Humbert or Elina Svitolina.

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John Wilson - The Perfection To Your Routine Composed of 100% unidirectional fibers which are compression molded with a thermosetting resin, these blades deliver incredible strength and unprecedented performance.

When choosing a racket, there are three elements that affect power and control: headsize, weight, and string pattern.

1. Larger Headsize = More Power; Smaller Headsize = More Control.
2. Lighter Racket = More Power; Heavier Racket = More Control.
3. Open Stringbed = More Power; Denser Stringbed = More Control.

When sharpened correctly but depending on frequency, blades may last two to five years. Look for the difference between where the chrome finish ends and the edge of the blade. A new blade will have about 1/8″ of tempered steel showing. Categories: Blades, Blades - Unmounted, New Products, Wilson Blades.

Featuring some of the thinnest and most flexible beams in Wilson's racquet line, the Blade family is revered for its pinpoint precision and outstanding ball feedback.

The Blade 98S weighs in slightly lighter than its Blade 98 counterparts, but nothing was sacrificed in terms of maneuverability and spin potential. With Spin Effect technology, this racquet is guaranteed to add more RPMs to your game without any changes to your swing or how you strike the ball.

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Featuring some of the thinnest and most flexible beams in Wilson's racquet line, the Blade family is revered for its pinpoint precision and outstanding ball feedback.

THE NEW BLADE V8

A rough guide to replacing your blades is:

1. If you shave every day, replace your blade every 1 to 2 weeks.
2. If you shave every other day, replace your blade every 2 to 3 weeks.
3. If you shave twice a week, replace your blade every 4 to 6 weeks.