The 100UL, the lightest racket in the Blade series, which is popular with professionals, offers a good feel for active enthusiasts as well. The larger 100" rim size makes it easier to play. The 265 gram racket is well suited for women or a young person moving up from a junior racket. The biggest innovation of the v8 model is FORTYFIVE°, which increases both the flexibility and stability of the racket, producing the best possible ball feel for every shot. DirectConnect connects the handle of the racket body to the end plug, improving rotational stiffness and feel. Characteristics The lightest and most agile Blade for easier shots FORTYFIVE° adds flexibility and stability for a better ball feel, which is appreciated by modern players who use a vertical swing DirectConnect extends the carbon fiber handle to the end cap, improving feel and rotational stiffness The new dynamic coloring varies between shades of green and copper The Top Grip Taper improves the grip of the upper hand The Ergonomic End Cap improves comfort Parallel Drilling tendon holes produce a consistent feel to the tendons Technical information Rim Size: 100" Grip size: 1 Weight: 265 g Tendons: 16x19 Center of gravity: 33.5 cm (2 pts HL, handle-weighted) Length: 27"