Defy Pro V1

Name: Wilson Defy Pro V1
Brand: Wilson

Played by Javi Leal· men's tour

Attacking racket from Wilson's Defy line, built for power and spin. Diamond shape and high balance.

Platform-created modelAdvancedPowerAggressiveSpecs unverified

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 370 g
Balance: High
Feel: Medium-hard

Best price

€179.95

Platform score 7.8/10

What reviewers say Where to buy

Attacking racket from Wilson's Defy line, built for power and spin. Diamond shape and high balance. Wilson lists a diamond head, a listed weight of 370 g, balance High, a Power Foam core and a 15K carbon with 3D spin texture face. This is the standard Defy Pro V1; Javi Leal may play a personalised edition.

Who is this racket for?

Best for: Advanced players who attack and finish points overhead.
Playing style: Power / Aggressive
Level: Advanced
Recommended for: Players who live at the net and generate their own racket speed.
Not ideal for: Beginners, or anyone who mostly defends from the back glass.

The diamond shape is clearest in the front view: the widest point sits up near the tip.

The balance point is shown in the edge view with the balance overlay.

Platform evaluation: our interpretation of the specs, not a manufacturer claim.

What reviewers say

2 sources summarisedChecked 7 Oct 2026

Tennis Warehouse's testers call it Wilson's heaviest and most powerful racket. It ends points with devastating pace, and has surprisingly good touch and spin, so lobs and volleys are very doable.

What testers like

Devastating pace
Surprising touch and spin
Handles well for its weight
Suits more styles than expected

Watch out for

Heavy (about 370 g)

Suits: Aggressive advanced players, and defenders who want more punch.

Paladex’s read

A power racket with manners. One of the more versatile heavy diamonds.

Our opinion, drawn from the sources below. We haven’t play-tested this racket.

Sources

Platform scores

Overall platform score

7.8/10

Sample evaluation

Power9.1

Control7.2

Maneuverability5.7

Forgiveness5.3

Sweet spot5.5

Defence5.8

Attack9.2

These are Paladex's own evaluation scores (methodology v0.2 (sample)), not manufacturer-certified measurements. Scores are on the same 1–10 scale across the site.

Specifications

UnverifiedAs listed by padelgids.nl (retailer), collected 6 Oct 2026. Not yet checked against the brand. Hardness, Frame material from Padel Nuestro and Wilson (12 Oct 2026). Official product page

Brand: Wilson
Model: Defy Pro V1
Collection: Defy
Year: —
Shape: DiamondWidest high up near the tip, tapering in straight lines to the throat. The sweet spot sits high on the face. Maximum leverage for overheads and smashes. The smaller, higher sweet spot punishes off-centre hits, so it rewards good technique.
Weight: 370 gOn the heavy side: more stability and punch, but more tiring over long matches and slower in fast exchanges.
Balance: High (head-heavy) · ≈ 272 mm (estimated)Where the weight is concentrated. Hits harder on smashes and volleys, but feels slower to swing and is more demanding on the shoulder and elbow. Higher balance generally favours power, lower balance usually improves maneuverability.
Thickness: Not publishedProfile thickness not published yet.
Frame material: Carbon tubular (C2 Tubular Construction)
Face material: 15K carbon with 3D spin texture
Core: Power FoamPrecise and powerful at higher swing speeds, while still giving some help on slower balls.
Surface: 3D textureThe most bite on the ball, for players who rely on spin and effects.
Hardness: Medium-hardLeans firm.
Sweet spot: High on the faceDerived from the shape class. The 3D zone is an illustration, not a measurement.
Grip & handle: Standard handle with overgrip