Blade 104 v8 Tennis Racket Frame
WILSON
Model:WR079111U2
The Blade 104 v8 might as well be considered the renaissance racket: it features a truly envious blend of feel, power, forgiveness, flexibility, stability and awe-inspiring design. Sporting a dynamic, color-shifting elastic finish that morphs between shades of green and copper, this racket drops jaws with its looks and drops opponents with its performance. New innovations include FORTYFIVE° and DirectConnect, two technologies that combine to produce ultimate feel and enhanced torsional stability for the modern, vertical swing path used by most players in today's game. Equipped with the largest head size of the Blade lineup for a super generous sweet spot, the Blade 104 v8 is a can't miss option for a wide variety of competitive players.
Larger head size for enhanced sweet spot
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
Extra length provides extended reach and court coverage
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
Double Holes increases string bed flex, inducing smoother feel and enhanced power
Age Group : Adult
Series : Blade
Collection : Feel
Country Of Origin : China
Head Size : 104 sq in / 671 cm
Length : 27.5 in / 69.85 cm
Unstrung Balance : 9 pts HL / 32 cm
Unstrung Weight : 290 grams
ABOUT
ABOUT
Crafted with a dynamic, color-shifting metallic paint, Blade v8 makes a statement with innovative design and elevated performance. The most popular frame on the Pro Tour increases both flexibility and stability to produce an appealing connected-to-the-ball feel for modern, vertical swings commonly used by more advanced players.
TECH
TECH
FORTYFIVE° A patent-protected lay-up strategically used in Blade v8 to produce a more connected-to-the-ball feel. The technology increases both flexibility and stability to better complement the modern, vertical swing path used by most competitive players in todays game.
DIRECTCONNECT New carbon fiber handle technology constructed directly to the endcap that increases tortional stability for enhanced power and feel.
AGIPLAST BUMPERS & GROMMETS A bio-based plastic derived from castor bean oil creates a more eco-friendly racket strong enough to perform at an elite level
DESIGN DNA
DESIGN DNA
COLOR-SHIFTING PAINT Blade v8 pushes design boundaries while staying true to the philosophy of uncontaminated racket design. This time it’s manifested through a bold colorway that shifts through a landscape of colors as you swing — from an earthy green to elemental copper. The rest is in the meticulous details, creating a racket that wants to be held for the player bold enough to pick one up.
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CUSTOM STRUNG RACKETS CANNOT BE RETURNED
Men's Apparel
| Size | Chest | Waist | Inseam |
| S | 36-37 | 30-32 | 32 |
| M | 38-39 | 33-34 | 32.5 |
| L | 40-42 | 35-36 | 33 |
| XL | 43-45 | 37-39 | 33.5 |
| 2XL | 46-48 | 40-42 | 34 |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Inseam |
| S | 91-94 | 77-81 | 81 |
| M | 97-99 | 84-87 | 82 |
| L | 102-107 | 90-92 | 84 |
| XL | 109-114 | 94-99 | 84 |
| 2XL | 117-122 | 102-107 | 86 |
How to measure
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of the chest.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline.
Seat
Measure around the fullest part of the seat.
Women's Apparel
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
| XS | 31-32 | 25-26 | 34-35 | 79 |
| S | 33-34 | 27-28 | 36-37 | 80 |
| M | 35-36 | 29-30 | 38-40 | 81 |
| L | 37-38 | 31-32 | 41-43 | 82 |
| XL | 39-40 | 33-35 | 44-46 | 84 |
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip | Inseam |
| XS | 78-81 | 64-66 | 86-90 | 79 |
| S | 84-87 | 69-71 | 91-94 | 80 |
| M | 89-92 | 74-77 | 96-102 | 81 |
| L | 94-97 | 79-81 | 104-110 | 82 |
| XL | 99-102 | 84-90 | 112-117 | 84 |
How to measure
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the bust.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline.
Hip
Measure around the fullest part of the hip.
Boy's Apparel
| Size | Bust | Waist | Seat | Height |
| XS (6) | 23-24 | 22-23 | 24-25 | 46-48 |
| S (7-8) | 26-27 | 23.5-24.5 | 27.5-28.5 | 49-54 |
| M (10-12) | 27-28 | 25.5-26.5 | 29-30.5 | 55-59 |
| L (14-16) | 30.5-32 | 28-29 | 32-34 | 60-64 |
| XL (18-20) | 33-35 | 29.5-30.5 | 35-36.5 | 66-69 |
| Size | Bust | Waist | Seat | Height |
| XS (6) | 58-61 | 56-59 | 61-64 | 118-124 |
| S (7-8) | 66-69 | 60-62 | 70-72 | 125-138 |
| M (10-12) | 69-71 | 65-67 | 74-77 | 142-150 |
| L (14-16) | 77-81 | 71-73 | 81-86 | 156-162 |
| XL (18-20) | 84-89 | 75-77 | 89-92 | 169-175 |
How to measure
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of the chest.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline.
Seat
Measure around the fullest part of the seat.
Girl's Apparel
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Height |
XS (6) | 23–24 | 22–23 | 24–25 | 46–48 |
S (7-8) | 26–27 | 23.5–24.5 | 27.5–28.5 | 49–52 |
M (10-12) | 28–30 | 25–26 | 30–32 | 53–57 |
L (14-16) | 32–34 | 28–30 | 34–36 | 58–62 |
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Height |
XS (6) | 58-61 | 56–58 | 61-64 | 118–124 |
S (7-8) | 66-69 | 60-62 | 70-72 | 125–133 |
M (10-12) | 71–76 | 64–66 | 76–81 | 135–145 |
L (14-16) | 81–86 | 71–76 | 86–91 | 148–158 |
How to measure
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of the bust.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline.
Hip
Measure around the fullest part of the hip.
Men's Tennis Footwear
| US | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| EU | 40 | 40 2/3 | 41 1/3 | 42 | 42 2/3 | 43 1/3 | 44 | 44 2/3 | 45 1/3 | 46 | 46 2/3 | 47 1/3 | 48 | 49 1/3 |
| INCH | 9.84 | 10 | 10.23 | 10.43 | 10.62 | 10.82 | 11.02 | 11.22 | 11.41 | 11.61 | 11.81 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.59 |
| US | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| EU | 40 | 40 2/3 | 41 1/3 | 42 | 42 2/3 | 43 1/3 | 44 | 44 2/3 | 45 1/3 | 46 | 46 2/3 | 47 1/3 | 48 | 49 1/3 |
| CM | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 |
Women's Tennis Footwear
| US | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 9 |
| EU | 36 ⅓ | 37 | 37 ⅔ | 38 ⅓ | 39 | 39 ⅔ | 40 ⅓ | 41 | 41 ⅓ | 42 | 43 ⅓ |
| INCH | 8.66 | 8.85 | 9.05 | 9.25 | 9.44 | 9.64 | 9.84 | 10 | 10.23 | 10.43 | 10.82 |
| US | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 9 |
| EU | 36 ⅓ | 37 | 37 ⅔ | 38 ⅓ | 39 | 39 ⅔ | 40 ⅓ | 41 | 41 ⅓ | 42 | 43 ⅓ |
| CM | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 |
Junior Tennis Footwear
| US | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| UK | 13.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| EU | 32 ⅔ | 34 | 35 ⅓ | 36.5 | 37 ⅔ | 39 |
| INCH | 7.67 | 7.99 | 8.3 | 8.66 | 9.05 | 9.44 |
| US | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| UK | 13.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| EU | 32 ⅔ | 34 | 35 ⅓ | 36.5 | 37 ⅔ | 39 |
| CM | 19.5 | 20.3 | 21.1 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Unisex - Footwear Conversion Chart
| US (Men's) | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| US (Women's) | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| EUR | 36 ⅓ | 37 | 37 ⅔ | 38 ⅓ | 39 | 39 ⅔ | 40 ⅓ | 41 | 41 ⅓ | 42 | 42 ⅔ | 43 ⅓ | 44 | 44 ⅔ | 45 ⅓ | 46 | 46 ⅔ | 47 ⅓ | 48 | 49 ⅓ |
| US (Men's) | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
| US (Women's) | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15.5 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| EUR | 36 ⅓ | 37 | 37 ⅔ | 38 ⅓ | 39 | 39 ⅔ | 40 ⅓ | 41 | 41 ⅓ | 42 | 42 ⅔ | 43 ⅓ | 44 | 44 ⅔ | 45 ⅓ | 46 | 46 ⅔ | 47 ⅓ | 48 | 49 ⅓ |
