The Blade 98 (16x19) v8 pairs a captivating design with a new layup to accommodate better the more modern, vertical swing path commonly used by competitive players. The headliner innovation, FORTYFIVE°, increases the frame's flexibility and stability to lend a supreme feel for the ball on every shot. Still characterized by its superior presence in the hands of the best players in the world, this evolution of Blade rewards aggressive, precise ball-strikers with a top-tier blend of connected-to-the-ball feel, torsional stability, and color-shifting design to wow teammates and opponents alike.