Wilson Racket Reviews
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.
Tour Pros Include:
- Serena Williams
- Roger Federer
- Kei Nishikori
- Elina Svitolina
- Juan Martin Del Potro
- Simona Halep
- Karen Khachanov
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
Whereas Babolat tends to lean the modern toward 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.
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.
Wilson offers a number of subcategories for all of its rackets which allows you to find a racket that fits you when it comes to weight, string pattern, head size, and length.
PRO STAFF RANGE
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.
BURN RANGE
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.
BLADE RANGE
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.
ULTRA RANGE
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.
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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Wilson Clash 108 V7 Review
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Wilson Pro Staff 97 v13
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Wilson Clash 100L Racket Review
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Wilson Ultra 100L V3 Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 98S V7 Racket Review
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Wilson Ultra 100 V3 Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 104 V7 Racket Review
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Wilson Clash 98 Racket Review
Wilson Clash 98 Specs Head Size: 98 in² / 632.26 cm² Length: 27in / 68.58cm Strung Weight: 11.5oz / 326g Unstrung Weight: 10.95 oz/ 310g Balance: 12.4in / 31.5cm / 9 pts HL Swingweight: 326 String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses Our Review So far,...
Wilson Clash 100 Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 98 V7 18 x 20 Racket Review
Wilson Blade 98 V7 18 x 20 Specs Head Size: 98 in² / 632 cm² Length: 27in / 68,5cm Strung Weight: 323g / 11,4oz Unstrung Weight: 305g/10,8oz Balance: 33,02cm / 4 pts HL Swingweight: 334 String Pattern: 18 Mains / 20 Crosses Our Review Having tested the...
Wilson Blade 98 V7 (16 x 19) Racket Review
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Wilson Ultra 100L Racket Review
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Wilson Clash 100 Tour Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 98L Racket Review
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Wilson Pro Staff 97LS Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 98S Racket Review
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Wilson Burn 100LS Racket Review
Wilson Burn 100LS Specifications Head Size: 100 in² / 645 cm² Length: 27in / 68,5cm Strung Weight: 298g / 10,5oz Unstrung Weight: 280g/9,9oz Balance: 33,32cm / 3 pts HL Swingweight: 306 String Pattern: 18 Mains / 16 Crosses Our Review With the...
Wilson Ultra Tour Racket Review
Wilson Ultra Tour Specs Head Size: 97in²/626 cm² Length: 27in/68,5 cm Weight: 11.4oz/323 g Unstrung Weight: 10.8oz/305 g Balance: 32,5 cm/6 pts HL Swingweight: 319 String Pattern: 18 Mains / 20 Crosses Our Review It took me a little bit of time,...
Wilson Ultra 95 Countervail Racket Review
Wilson Ultra 95 Countervail Specs Head Size: 95 in² / 613 cm² Length: 27,25in / 69,2cm Strung Weight: 326g / 11,5oz Unstrung Weight: 309g/10,9oz Balance: 33,48cm / 4 pts HL Unstrung Balance: 32,5cm/7 pts HL Swingweight: 339 String Pattern: 16 Mains / 20...
Wilson Blade 98 18 x 20 CV Racket Review
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Wilson Ultra 105S CV Racket Review
Wilson Ultra 105S CV Specs Head Size: 105in²/677cm² Length: 27.25in / 69,2cm Weight: 10.7oz / 303g Unstrung Weight:10.1oz / 285g Balance:33,5cm /4 pts HL Unstrung Balance: 32,5cm/ 7 pts HL Swingweight: 315 String Pattern: 16 Mains / 15 Crosses Our Review...
Wilson Pro Staff 97L CV Racket Review
Wilson Pro Staff 97L CV Specs Head Size: 97 sq. in. / 625.81 sq. cm. Length: 27in / 68.58cm Strung Weight: 10.8oz / 306.17g Balance: 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL Swingweight: 312 String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Our Review A modern version of the...
Wilson Burn 100S Review
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Wilson Blade 104 Racket Review
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Wilson Blade 98 Review
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I absolutely love the specs for the Wilson Six One Team 95! In my opinion this is an absolutely wonderful set up for a young player who is looking to continue their improvement in tennis before they move onto a slightly heavier racket. I’m a big personal fan of the 18...
Wilson Burn 95 CV Racket Review
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Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph Racket Review
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Wilson Ultra 100 CV Racket Review
The Wilson Ultra 100 CV is the complete all-rounder for players who enjoy a lighter weight of racket. The Ultra 100 CV did everything quite well, and was a no nonsense, no thrills kind of racket for the intermediate player. While the 300g Wilson Ultra 100 CV might be...
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