Wilson
Defy LS V1 2025
The Wilson Defy LS V1 2025 is a light diamond of 325-345g with a carbon face and medium balance. Its manoeuvrable attacking profile targets players who value speed over weight.
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Explosive • Agile • Control focused
The Wilson Defy LS V1 2025 is the lightest diamond in the Defy line: an attacking racket that values speed and manoeuvrability over weight. The aerodynamic Aeroexact frame feels fast and whippy through the air, and the diamond shape gives natural power in the head. The face combines carbon and fibreglass in a Comfort Flex Face for a softer contact feel, with a Power Foam core providing a springy response. The I-Beam reinforcement keeps the centre stiff, and the Duo Grid hole pattern combines power at the top with spin and control at the bottom. This keeps the racket versatile despite its attacking focus. This is a racket for experienced and expert attackers who like a light, fast frame. PADEL CHAPTER has not physically tested it: the specs were verified through the manufacturer and retailers, and the playing profile follows the consensus of independent reviews.
The Wilson Defy LS V1 2025 is a light diamond with medium balance, weight around 350–360g and a 38mm profile. Face: carbon/fibreglass (Comfort Flex Face). Core: Power Foam. Indicative price around €160.
Technologies:
- Comfort Flex Face (carbon/fibreglass) for a softer contact feel
- Power Foam core for a springy, powerful response
- Aeroexact Design for a fast, whippy frame
- I-Beam for extra stiffness in the centre and Duo Grid hole pattern (power at the top, spin and control at the bottom)
As the lightest frame in the Defy line, the LS feels fast and whippy through the air. The diamond shape gives natural power in the head, while the Comfort Flex Face and Power Foam keep contact softer than pure carbon. The Duo Grid hole pattern mixes power with spin and control.
The light weight makes the racket manoeuvrable, but puts less mass behind the ball than a heavy diamond. The sweetspot remains on the small side, as with any diamond.
For experienced and expert attackers who value speed and manoeuvrability over weight. The light, whippy frame suits an active arm movement; players seeking plenty of help on mishits should look at a rounder shape.
LS stands for the lightweight version: this is the lightest frame in the Defy collection, focused on manoeuvrability and speed through the air.
The indicative price is around €160. The exact price varies by retailer and stock.
No, PADEL CHAPTER has not physically tested this racket. The specs were verified through the manufacturer and retailers, and the playing profile follows the consensus of independent reviews. The scores are estimates based on those sources and comparable light attacking diamonds.
Advantages
Light and manoeuvrable with a fast, whippy Aeroexact frame
Natural power in the head thanks to the diamond shape and Power Foam
Comfort Flex Face for a softer contact feel than pure carbon
Duo Grid hole pattern for a mix of power and spin
Considerations
Diamond shape with a limited sweetspot: less help on off-centre contact
Light weight puts less mass behind the ball than a heavy diamond
Requires an active, fast arm movement to use its potential
What you will notice as a player
The smash gets plenty of easy power; you do not need a full follow-through to put the ball away.
The racket helps in defense: a calm swing sends balls off the glass deep again.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Plenty of help: the low balance and generous sweet spot return balls off the glass calmly and deep. |
| Volley | Comfortable and stable; aiming is easy and you keep the ball low. |
| Bandeja | Easy to control: the ball stays reasonably low and predictable. |
| Vibora | Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own. |
| Smash | Its strongest point: maximum power with little effort, sending the ball away like a rocket. |
| Block | Stable: the racket is ready in time and returns the ball with control. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
This racket suits a broad range of players.
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket suits a broad range of players and needs.
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
are often a little late on fast balls
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a very direct, crisp feel
often have to play from defense
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want to finish points with power from the back of the court;
- •value an explosive smash and vibora more than comfort;
- •want a racket that helps in defense;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€160 ·