Wilson Endure Pro V1 2026 Reviews

Comfortable, forgiving defence keeps placement accurate even when contact is slightly off. Stable contact is appealing, but attacking speed and maximum smash power are less impressive than the touch and control.

The 373 g, 25.9 cm sample gives firm contact, good control and solid blocks, but its weight makes backhands and net work tiring. Early lobs repeatedly fall short, and the long handle helps by making two-handed support easier.

Precise high-glass replies and sensitive net touch help build and finish points, with strong smash output for a round frame. Substantial swing weight demands physical conditioning, while the elastic core helps with difficult recoveries.

The 371 g Pro sample is very precise when centred, but high-face contact loses depth sharply. Generating smash power is difficult and technically demanding, making the standard Endure the more comfortable choice.

With the stock grip removed and two overgrips fitted, the 367 g setup, excluding the strap, gives predictable control on firm defensive hits and comfortable repeated overheads. Passive swings can leave the ball short, while higher off-centre contact feels rigid and loses output.

On the relatively light sample tested, precise touch and spin make right-side construction comfortable, with little arm fatigue. Lobs need a fuller push, especially in emergencies, and difficult overheads lack the finishing weight of a dedicated power racket.

Precise volleys and easy defensive handling favour placement over free speed, but passive shots need more push and spin is less effective than with the Bela. Smash testing in cold Madrid weather with used balls finds respectable power without the Defy’s extra boost.

Forgiving defence and precise lobs make point construction comfortable, while quick net exchanges and controlled blocks feel easy to manage. Spin works well on víboras and touch shots, though outright smash explosiveness is limited.

Fast blocks return pace with accuracy, and spin supports attack more than raw flat power. Firm, stable contact makes precise point construction the main strength.

Connected contact, useful ball output and strong spin work well from the baseline and on volleys. Handling is better than the substantial feel suggests, but high-face contact becomes rigid and less effective; the central sweet spot matters for finishing.