# Wilson Defy V1 2025 specs and who it suits

> Wilson Defy V1 2025: diamond shape, 365 g, medium to high balance, €280 RRP. See who it suits, similar rackets and your AI match score.

Source: https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/wilson/defy-v1-2025
Last updated: 2026-09-29

The Wilson Defy V1 2025 is a diamond padel racket with a medium-feel Power FOAM core, weighing 365 g with medium to high balance. It plays as a power racket and lists at €280 RRP. Our match engine rates it best for intermediate left-side players, at 91 out of 98.

By [Ruzgar Yesil](https://padelaiapp.com/about), Padel AI. Updated 29 September 2026.

- Diamond
- 365 g
- Medium to high balance
- €280 RRP
- 2025 season

## Who the Wilson Defy V1 2025 is right for

Our match engine scores every racket for six player types, the same engine as the [AI racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder). 98 is the ceiling. The rank is its position among all rackets for that player.

| Player | Score /98 | Verdict | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner | - | Not recommended: diamond shape | - |
| Intermediate all-rounder | **89** | Good fit | #111 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, left side | **91** | Excellent fit | #16 of 1214 |
| Intermediate, right side | **84** | Workable | #317 of 1214 |
| Advanced attacker | **87** | Good fit | #96 of 1214 |
| Elbow or arm trouble | **73** | Workable | #575 of 1165 |

## Wilson Defy V1 2025 specs

Manufacturer specifications. Price is the euro RRP; UK street prices are usually lower.

| Spec | Wilson Defy V1 2025 |
| --- | --- |
| Shape | Diamond |
| Weight | 365 g |
| Balance | Medium to high |
| Core | Power FOAM |
| Feel | Medium |
| Face | 3K Carbon |
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
| Playing style | Power |
| Season | 2025 |
| RRP | €280 (premium band) |

## What the specs mean on court

On the numbers, the Wilson Defy V1 2025 makes most sense for intermediate left-side players, advanced attackers and intermediate all-rounders. It is a weaker choice for beginners.

A diamond head moves mass towards the tip. The smash and the vibora get easier; defending low balls and volleying off centre get harder. The medium core is a compromise between comfort and a crisp response.

These scores assume the answers of a typical player of each type. The [free racket finder](https://padelaiapp.com/features/padel-racket-finder#finder) scores it for your own answers, and the Padel AI app goes further: film one match and it scores your real technique, then re-ranks all 1,418 rackets for the way you actually play. Compare the rest of the range on our [Wilson rackets](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/wilson) page.

## Rackets similar to the Wilson Defy V1 2025

The closest current rackets in our catalogue by shape, feel, weight, price and how they play.

| Racket | Shape | Weight | Feel | RRP |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bullpadel Icon 2026 Juan Martin Diaz](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/icon-2026-juan-martin-diaz) | Diamond | 370 to 375 g | Medium | €280 |
| [Oxdog Ultimate Tour 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/oxdog/ultimate-tour-2025) | Diamond | 365 g | Medium | €249 |
| [Head Coello Team 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/head/coello-team-2025) | Diamond | 360 g | Medium | €220 |
| [Bullpadel Vertex 05 2026 Juan Tello](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-05-2026-juan-tello) | Diamond | 365 to 375 g | Medium | €340 |
| [Bullpadel Vertex 04 2025 Juan Tello](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/bullpadel/vertex-04-2025-juan-tello) | Diamond | 365 to 375 g | Medium | €309 |
| [Wilson Bela V3 2025](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/wilson/bela-v3-2025) | Diamond | 365 to 375 g | Medium | €259 |

## Check it against 1,417 other rackets

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## Questions about the Wilson Defy V1 2025

### Is the Wilson Defy V1 2025 good for beginners?

No. Its diamond shape rules it out for a first racket in our engine. A round, soft racket forgives far more while your timing develops; see our [beginner racket guide](https://padelaiapp.com/rackets/best-padel-racket-for-beginners).

### Is the Wilson Defy V1 2025 a power or a control racket?

It plays as a power racket. The diamond shape and medium to high balance put the sweet spot high on the face, which adds power on the smash.

### How heavy is the Wilson Defy V1 2025?

The manufacturer lists it at 365 g. Most padel rackets sit between 350 and 375 g; this one is in the middle of that range.

### Is the Wilson Defy V1 2025 good for tennis elbow?

For a player with arm trouble it scores 73 out of 98, workable. A softer core would absorb more of the impact. See a physio if the pain persists.

### How much does the Wilson Defy V1 2025 cost?

The recommended retail price is €280. UK shops usually sell below RRP, and the price drops further once the next season's model arrives.