Best Wilson Racquet For Me

By Tennis Warehouse Staff

6 min read

Wilson manufacturers some of the finest racquets in the tennis industry, and for decades they have defined classic feel and performance with their player-driven franchises. If you are wondering what Wilson racquet may be best for you and your game, this article breaks down the main WIlson racquet families for your convenience.

Blade

The Blade series from Wilson is one of the most iconic modern franchises for good reason. Boasting excellent feel, stability, and great spin, there's a good reason why these frames are seen all over on courts at the recreational, collegiate, and professional levels. The Blades offer something for everyone, and have a unique lineup tailored to offer impressive control and feel without sacrificing in other areas. The two main flagships are the 98 16x19 and 18x20, which are some of the best all-around frames out there. Fans of more power access though will appreciate options like the Blade 100 or the slightly extended Blade 100 Pro, both of which retain their feel while increasing power access. There are also more unusual offerings like the Blade 98S with its 18x16 string pattern and the Blade 104, which is both oversize and extended in length.

"I have hit with just about every generation of the Blade 98 18x20 over the years, and as soon as I started hitting with this one, I was reminded of how much I enjoy the control. Besides, that I also was loving the plush yet responsive feel of this racquet on contact."

"I did like the updated feel and construction of this Blade 98 16x19 better than the previous version and for me this racquet does everything well."

"I was smiling and striking big balls from the baseline. Everything I could want was available to me, including stability, great control, access to power, a large sweetspot and loads of precision. I felt at home with the Pro Staff 97."

"The Pro Staff Six.One 95 v14 felt solid from the baseline. I grew up playing racquets with a similar spec, so I quickly found the groove on my groundstrokes. I enjoyed this racquet the most on my backhand slice."

"Compared to the RF97 Autograph, the RF 01 Pro is faster through the air, easier to swing and faster with the hands, which was welcomed!"

"I felt encouraged to really go after my returns and start points off aggressively with the RF 01."

"The Wilson RF 01 Future has what I would call a combination of characteristics from both the Pro Staff and Ultra lines. It took the feel and precision from the Pro Staff and combined it with the launch angle and power of more tweener frames."

"For me, the Clash 100 Pro v3 just made tennis fun and easy without bringing my level down!"

"The Clash 100 v3 was easy to get around my body, and I was never late for a return."

"A full, fast swing generated a very heavy ball with this racquet. The Ultra 99 Pro v5 felt very solid and direct, and its solid response felt good on both attacking and defensive shots."

"The Ultra 100 sets itself apart by offering a flatter hitting experience, emphasized purely by power. I loved this racquet on my two-handed backhand and felt confident just slamming shots up the middle or pulling the trigger down the line."

"I was able to turn a fast swing into lots of spin to keep my aggressive shots on target with the Shift 99 Pro."

"When it came to points, the faster I swung the Shift 99, the better my results. When I was a little tentative, my shots were sitting up for my opponent to attack or spraying, but if I kept my racquet speed up and really went after the ball, I had better control."