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 elastic 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.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Parallel Drilling - Grommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot.

• Top Grip Taper - Tapered grip lends better feel for top-handed grip placement on two-handed backhand.

• FORTYFIVE° - Patent-protected frame layup produces more connected-to-the-ball feel while better complementing the more modern, vertical swing path. Material increases both flexibility and stability without compromise through the swing.

• DirectConnect - Carbon fiber handle extends to directly connect with end cap for improved feel and enhanced torsional stability.

• 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