Defy V1
By Padeldex Editorial Team · Published 26 January 2026 · Updated 26 January 2026
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Review Summary
The Wilson Defy V1 (2025) is a diamond-shaped padel racket with a high balance. Its head-heavy diamond profile pushes the weight up top, channelling energy into powerful attacking shots at the cost of a smaller, higher sweet spot.
Expert review scores for this racket are still being aggregated and will appear here once published. In the meantime, its specifications give a clear picture of the profile it is built for.
Under the hood it pairs a 3D face, a Power Foam core, 3K Carbon construction. At its listed weight with a high balance, it should feel substantial and stable, rewarding a full, committed swing. That makes it best suited to intermediate and advanced players who already generate their own control and want a weapon for finishing points.
Strengths
- ✓Diamond shape rewards aggressive, attacking play
- ✓Head-heavy balance maximises power on attacking shots
- ✓Carbon construction delivers durability and a crisp response
Trade-offs
- ✕Demanding diamond head is less forgiving on mishits
- ✕Head-heavy balance can feel less nimble at the net
Specifications
- Shape
- diamond
- Weight
- 365g
- Balance
- high
- Core
- Power Foam
- Face / Surface
- 3D
- Composition / Frame
- 3K Carbon
- Year
- 2025
- RRP
- €290
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