Noir Blade 98 (16x19) V8 Tennis Racket
WILSON
Model:WR140811U2
Make a statement with the limited-edition Film Noir Performance Tennis Racket Collection, featuring a design inspired by the low-key, black-and-white Film Noir era. Finished in a stunning matte-black tone, the Noir Blade 98 16x19 V8 racket is designed to suit the vertical swing path favored by precise, competitive players.
Patented FORTYFIVE° technology increases both the flexibility and torsional stability of the frame to lend supreme feel for the ball on every shot. Agiplast plant-based bumper, grommets and end cap incorporate sustainable components for a reduced footprint on the environment.
Blade Benefit: Feel and Control
16x19 String Pattern: Open string pattern generates greater capacity for power and spin
Innovations: Updated features and composition improve stability to produce a more connected-to-the-ball feel
Reduced Environmental Footprint: End-cap, bumper composed of Agiplast, plant-based materials
Design: Themed after the suspenseful "Series Noir" Era
Head Size : 98 sq in / 632 cm
Length : 27 in / 68.58 cm
String Pattern : 16 x 19
Unstrung Balance : 7 pts HL / 32 cm
Unstrung Weight : 305 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 |
Socks
| SIZE | MENS | WOMENS |
| SMALL | 4 - 6 | |
| MEDIUM | 6 - 8 | 6 - 10 |
| LARGE | 8 - 10 | 10 - 13 |
