The lightest and most maneuverable racket in the Blade v8 lineup, the Blade 100UL v8 is the arm-friendly answer for tennis players seeking commanding feel from their weapon. Equipped with FORTYFIVE° and DirectConnect to increase flexibility, stability and overall feel with every swing, this frame makes a statement with its dynamic appearance made possible by a unique color-shifting elast finish. Transitioning players and anyone with a history of elbow or shoulder ailments should give this frame a hard look, especially if their swing path mimics the modern, vertical trajectory commonly used in today's game.

*This racquet ships unstrung. Select from the stringing options above and the Tennis Direct Australia team will string the racket for you.

Features 

• Lightest, arm-friendliest racket in Blade v8 series
• FORTYFIVE° increases flexibility and stability to produce a more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the modern, vertical swing path used by most competitive players
• DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to connect directly to the end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability
• Dynamic, color-shifting elastic finish allows frame to morph between shades of green and copper
• Top Grip Taper provides better feel for top-hand grip placement
• Ergonomic End Cap yields improved comfort and playability
• Parallel Drilling provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response

Specifications

• Cross Section: 22 MM Flat Beam
• Head Size: 100 sq in
• String Pattern: 16x19
• Unstrung Balance: 33.5 cm / -2 pts
• Series: Blade
• Strung Weight: 285 g
• Unstrung Weight: 265 g
• Length: 27 in / 68.6 cm
• Player Type: Avid Competitor
• Benefit: Feel
• Age Group: Adult