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About Wilson

US racket manufacturer, Wilson is a powerhouse of the tennis industry, and has equipped some of the greatest tennis players of all time, including Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, and Roger Federer.

Away from tennis, Wilson is a huge brand in the sporting world, and a Wilson volleyball also plays a great cameo role in the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away. Back to tennis though and Wilson, like its competitors offers a wide range of tennis rackets to suit all levels and styles of player.

These rackets are prevalent on the pro tour and among many others, you will find these players using Wilson rackets.

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Whereas Babolat tends to lean towards a modern style of rackets, Wilson offers more of a blend of classic and modern rackets, so you’re sure to find something you like in one of their ranges. Wilson offers five main racket ranges, Pro Staff, Ultra, Blade, Clash, and Burn, and like Babolat, each racket family has a number of subcategories.

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The Wilson Range

Wilson Pro Staff

The Wilson Pro Staff is arguably the most iconic tennis racket in the world. Not only did Pete Sampras use this stick to win roughly 1,000 Wimbledon titles, but then Roger Federer used it to win absolutely everything.

Just like Nadal espouses the main characteristics of his Babolat Pure Aero, the Pro Staff’s best characteristics are reflected in the game of Roger Federer.

The Pro Staff offers feel, precision, and control, all the things you need to play like the great man himself.

These rackets range from intermediate rackets all the way up to the Wilson Pro Staff 97 RF, which has some serious weight to it.

With their small heads, flexible beams, and beefy swingweights, these rackets can be very challenging to play with, so it is worth finding the right Pro Staff for your game if these are characteristics that you like.

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Wilson Burn Rackets

Similar to the Ultra rackets, the Wilson Burn range offer players an explosive mix of speed, spin, and power.
Burn rackets are excellent rackets for beginner players, all the way through to advanced players and reward aggressive shot makers.

Compared to the Ultra rackets, Wilson Burn sitcks give players a little bit more spin potential and have a more involved feel.

These rackets are great for intermediate players looking to add a little bit more pop and spin to their game.

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Wilson Blade Rackets

Spearhead by 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams, is the Wilson Blade family.

Offering a tantalizing mix of precision, feel, control, and spin, these rackets are extremely popular the world over.

Slightly less powerful than the Ultra, Burn, or Clash rackets, the Wilson Blades allow for players with full swings to maximize their racket head speed and attack the ball with confidence.

Like the Ultra rackets, there a number of different subcategories within the Blade family that make these rackets attractive for players of all standards.

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Wilson Ultra Rackets

The Ultra family are a more modern style of rackets that offer users a convenient blend of speed, power, and spin.

These rackets are great for beginner players all the way through to advanced players, and are particularly easy to use.

Repped on tour by Japanese star, Kei Nishikori, these rackets offer a huge range of options from 95sq inch, control oriented frames, up to a massive 110 sq inch frame.

Whatever it is you’re looking for you can find it in the Ultra range.

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Wilson Clash Rackets

Clash is the newest line of rackets from Wilson, bringing the latest racket technology to the court.

With a focus on comfort and feel, these rackets are designed to be firm when you need them to, allowing you to get control and power, but flex at the right time to help make your tennis experience more comfortable.

As the newest range of rackets, there are sure to be plenty of updates to these sticks in the future, but there are already quite a few variants to look at in this family.

Like the Blade and Ultra lines, there’s a racket for everyone in the Clash family.

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Wilson Shift Rackets

The Wilson Shift offers genuine innovation, catering to the modern game and what Wilson refers to as ‘vertical mechanics’.

In short, this racket has been engineered to trade in higher launch angles with massive spin potential.

In an unprecedented move, Wilson first released prototypes of this racket to the general market requesting that players offer feedback via a QR code that was found on the frame. This ultimately resulted in the models available today.

Uniquely, the Shift frame is engineered to flex and twist in multiple ways, to specifically enhance all forms of spin, a type of technology not previously seen.

There are just two models within the range, a 315-gram frame with a more control biased 18x20 string-bed, and a more manageable 300-gram model with a spin-friendly 16x20 string pattern. Nonetheless, both frames can happily generate revs thanks to the way in which Wilson has constructed the frame to bend.

As an added bonus, a substantial beam promotes power while a friendly RA (stiffness rating) in the mid 60s ensures good levels of feel and comfort. So for the modern player looking for a unique advantage, Wilson’s groundbreaking Shift could be the answer.

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Wilson Subcategories

L, UL

The L (light) and UL (ultra light) categories can be found across the different racket ranges and offer lighter options for beginner and junior players. The lighter weights make it easier to swing the racket and help simplify the process of developing strokes.

Players who are still developing their strokes will find it easier to produce racket head speed and develop their technique with these rackets.

Team

The team rackets are designed to bridge the gap between the L rackets and the regular versions. They have very manageable weights, and they are set up to give players a reasonable level of performance whilst still making it easy for them to improve their game.

Tour

The Wilson Tour rackets are aimed at more advanced players who are looking for extra performance. These rackets will be heavier, and often have more dense string patterns, allowing for more control.

Advanced players with a lot of experience and well-developed strokes should look to these rackets to try and get the most out of their swings.

S

The S rackets are Wilson’s Spin Effect rackets. These sticks have a unique string pattern that helps players generate extra spin. If you really struggle for topspin then these rackets can be a real help.

 

 

Other Considerations

Head size

This number will normally be included at the end of the racket name, common examples are 97 and 100. Smaller heads tend to lean towards precision.

String Pattern

You will see lots of rackets listed as 16 x 19 or 18 x 20. This refers to the number of strings in the racket. 18 x 20 rackets will be more control-oriented vs easier spin and power from 16 x 19 rackets.

Countervail

Countervail is Wilson’s dampening technology.

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