“The Defy V1 is Wilson's accessible attack frame: a head-heavy 365 g diamond with a foam core and 3K face, producing power 82 with more civility than the silhouette suggests.”
Overall it sits in the top 27% of 1,000 rackets we've tested.
Power
Very High82
Control
High72
Maneuverability
High70
Sweet Spot
Good67
Comfort
Good68
Value
High72
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PRR Score
82PRR Score
Inside the frame
Defy V1 Specs
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Face weaveCarbon 3K
Carbon fibre weave density of the hitting face.
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CoreFoam
Foam core determines feel and vibration damping.
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ShapeDiamond
Head shape affects sweet spot size and balance.
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SurfaceCarbon 3K
The texture of the outer face.
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Weight365g
Frame weight (unstrung, without handle wrap).
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BalanceHead-heavy
Balance point determines power vs. control trade-off.
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LevelAdvanced
Target player level for this racket.
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Balance point265 mm
Measured from the handle butt — higher = more head-heavy.
Scores from around the web
PadelReference
76/100
Padeful
85/100
Our verdict
The Defy V1 is Wilson's accessible attack frame: a head-heavy 365 g diamond with a foam core and 3K face, producing power 82 with more civility than the silhouette suggests. Control 72 is workable, comfort 68 and tolerance 67 sit a clear step friendlier than true flagship attack frames, and maneuverability 70 is honest for the shape. Value 72 reflects Wilson's premium habit without being offensive about it. This is the diamond for advanced players who want attacking geometry with survivable terms: less violent than an Extreme Pro, less punishing too. A sensible first serious attack frame.
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Wilson's accessible attack frame: attacking geometry with survivable terms, enough pace to finish club-level points, and feedback that stays readable — a sensible bridge for players working toward serious attack frames without buying the full punishment yet. True flagship diamonds outhit it, the pricing is Wilson-typical, and the head-heavy tune still wants early volley preparation.
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The Wilson Defy V1 is built for Advanced players, scoring 82/100 overall in PRR's testing.
How much does the Defy V1 cost and where can I buy it?
The Wilson Defy V1 is priced from €170 at PadelProShop. See the price comparison above for the latest deals across every retailer we track.
What shape is the Defy V1 and what does that mean on court?
The Wilson Defy V1 has a diamond-shaped head, which concentrates weight toward the top of the frame for maximum power on smashes and overheads — at some cost to the size of the sweet spot.
How much does the Defy V1 weigh and what's its balance?
The Wilson Defy V1 weighs 365g with a Head-heavy balance.
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