Wilson · Tennis racket
Wilson Defyer 98 Pro V1
Advanced
The Wilson Defyer 98 Pro V1 is a 98 in² tennis racket weighing 305 g (10.8 oz) unstrung, with a 16x20 string pattern. It favours precision: you feel where the ball is going and can aim closer to the lines. That dense pattern gives a steadier feel and a lower ball flight.
It is aimed at advanced players with reliable technique (roughly UTR 8–10).
Specifications
- Head size
- 98 in²
- Weight (unstrung)
- 305 g
- Balance
- 315 mm
- String pattern
- 16x20
- Recommended level
- Advanced
Playing profile
Power
5
Spin
8
Control
9
Comfort
8
Strengths
- Excellent spin potential, made for brushing up the ball
- Real precision, even when you swing hard
- Very comfortable, easy on the arm
Worth knowing
- You have to find the power yourself
- Heavy — best suited to strong, technically solid players
- Small head: unforgiving on off-centre hits
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