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Wilson Ultra Pro Racquet Review

I have been testing the Wilson Ultra Pro for a few days and here are is my review. The racquet replaces the Wilson Ultra Tour.

This racquet plays pretty much identical to the Wilson Ultra Tour and from what I’ve heard it should be the same racquet in a new paint job. I haven’t been able to play them side by side, but I do sense that this is a little stiffer. Sometimes the paint might affect a racquet, so perhaps that is what is going on here. It definitely looks a lot better in my opinion in the shiny dark blue paint with silver on the sides.

Wilson Ultra Pro Unstrung Specs

Head Size: 97 sq. in. Length: 27 inches Balance: 31.5 cm / 9 pts HL Weight: 305g (around 320g with strings) Flex: 63 strung (around 66 unstrung) Power: Low Materials: Graphite Stringing pattern: Mains skip 9T, 8H, 10H Swing weight: 290 (320 w strings)

I added 2 grams at 12 o’clock and 4 grams at 3 and 9 (total 6 grams) and counterbalanced underneath the base grip by 5 grams. My final strung specs were: 341g, 32.2 cm balance and 331 SW including overgrip and dampener. I am very happy with this spec and this racquet is now up against the HEAD Pro Tour 2.0 as a possible switch for me.

But if you don’t do any customization, this racquet will not give you the plow through and power to be effective, so I think Wilson and retailers need to be clear that this racquet is made to be customized and not to be played in its stock form. If you want a 305g racquet without need for customization, you should get a Wilson Blade 98 V7 .

How does it play?

The Wilson Ultra Pro is a low-powered racquet for advanced players. You need to be up for some tweaking and customization. When you get it up to your specs the racquet will give you plenty of control and feel. It really is a pro stock racquet in the way that it is just a platform for your own specs. If you don’t know what specs you need, it is tough to recommend.

You won’t get any free power with this frame, you have to bring your own game. But if you do, it gives you exactly what you put into it. It will be on my short-list for switchable racquets in 2020 and is currently head-to-head with the HEAD Pro Tour 2.0. The HEAD PT 2.0 offers slightly better feel (plusher), but the sweet spot of the Ultra Pro feels a bit bigger. Both offer great control, while the HEAD is ready to go straight from the box and the Ultra Pro needs some tweaking.

PS. The video review below will be live on YouTube by 8:30 pm CET. DS.

The Ultra Pro is a no-nonsense frame for advanced players who like to customize a racquet to their own specs. Without weight added to it, it offers little in terms of plow-through stability and power, but when you have added weight to it, it is an excellent frame – one of the best control-oriented racquets on the market. It is perhaps a tiny bit stiffer than the Ultra Tour, but plays equally well and looks better with the glossy finish.

Great frame, I am actually quite happy that they didn’t do anything to it or add any technology. It is just a pure, raw, control-oriented racquet. It is based on the Wilson H19 pro stock mold and if you can generate your own power, I am sure you’ll like this one.

Have you tried the Wilson Ultra Pro? What are your thoughts?

Jonas Eriksson

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I have used an un-modified Ultra Tour a few times and very much enjoyed it. Despite being quite head-light and only 97 sqinch, it seemed to have great control, a large sweet-spot and a solid feeling. As you mentioned, the one area I also struggled with was serving and slice backhands, where it didn’t seem to have adequate power. So when it comes to customization, I would do something similar to you, but with not quite as much weight added.

You went for 10g in the hoop and 5g in the handle. I would probably just go for about 6g in the hoop, which would have a similar balance effect, but with a smaller increase in SW. That begs a question, what is most closely linked to plow-through, SW or balance? I would suspect balance is the most important element regarding plowthrough, so I would go for just 3g at 10 and 2 at least to begin with, and keep the SW a bit lower.

It was actually 6g total in the hoop, 2g at 12 and 4g total at 3 and 9 (2g on each side). Cheers / J

Great video Jonas!! Thanks a lot man! You mentioned this new Ultra Pro being a tad stiffer than the prev Ultra Tour. How does the original Ultra Tour compare vs the PT2.0? Which is plusher and flexier?

The PT2 is still the plushest and most flexible.

(Due to the pj probably)

Despite the other hitting partner not being bad at all, this video only makes me appreciate even more how heavy Mike’s ball is. Also, even with customization you can see it’s a pretty low powered frame. Your shots seem to go a lot slower.

Nice review, looks like a solid racquet after customisation! How does it compare to Angell Custom TC97 18X20?

They play really close! It’s difficult for me to find any major differences, the Angell Custom might feel a bit more solid due to the foam-filling, while the Ultra is a bit faster through the air.

The Ultra Tour is foam filled as well.

In your last video, you said you’ve gone back to the Soft Drive for match play. You talked about the PT2.0 being a little too demanding during match play, but wondering your thoughts on this one. I have similar predicament to you: love the feel of players frames, but might need a little more free power from a racquet.

Currently going between the Prince Tour Pro 98 and the Head Graphene 360 pro (both modded to about 340g and 330s SW). Love the feel of the PTP98 but the sweet spot is small (the hoop is elongated and not very round), like the HG360p on serve and defense, but struggle with it hitting out, or on approach shots. Thinking of grabbing the Wilson.

Any thoughts about match play would be great! Love your content Jonas!

Thanks! How do you feel about them in matches? Which racquets helps you feel the most comfortable playing percentage tennis? It does sound like the Ultra Pro might be a decent middle ground modded to a similar spec. Cheers / J

Hi Jonas. Great review and video. I am coming from the Yonex VCore Pro 97 (310) modded to 330grams. I am shopping for two of the Wilson Ultra Tour/Pro’s. I have modified racquets for several years so this one should be no different. The weakness, in my opinion, of the Yonex is feel and volleys. How can I mod the Tour to stay below the 12oz/340g threshold? At 323g strung, where should I place the additional 7-17 grams? I’d want to keep the 6pt headlight. Six at 12 O’clock and six in the handle? Your thoughts?

Jonas: Apologies but I had one additional question. Would you string this with natural gut (58lbs) or would you simply string a poly much lower (48lbs) to get the desired “power” from the frame? I love gut but it can be too powerful. I could consider gut mains with Wilson poly crosses.

I would string it with a poly at a lower tension. Works well in this frame.

I was wondering how this racquet compares to the tecnifibre tfight 305 RS, because I demoed and loved that racquet. Is this racquet any better with customization?

This is quite a bit different. The RS is powerful and spin-friendly, the Ultra Pro is more control-oriented and comfort-focused.

5.0 former small D1 player 29 years old. Primary stick is Prince Phatom 100 (03 ports Green/ Black w/ 8g in hoop/ 6 in handle) or Phatom 97P. 16g Solinco Outlast mains 50-56 Crosses always +2 lbs. Aggressive Baseliner, lots of spin, one handed back hand, stand somewhat far back to attack ball and move forward. Switching as phantoms break down, and hitting with college players I need more stability to put winners away easier.

I added 6grams to the hoop (Silver coloring part of stick) Six grams to handle on the bevels.

I was very surprised by the lack of spin compared to both racquets above. I thought it was going to be much closer to the 97P in regards to spin potential and launch angle. Coming from muted and plush sticks I thought this would be more “bitey” and I would hear more action. That was not the case. I don’t like shaped strings and how they affect trajectory. It was much more challenging to bring my forehand down so my net clearance suffered. Was surprisingly more powerful that phantoms. Ball had way less action on it and not nearly as penetrating in post bounce velocity.

Overall a really nice racquet. You have to be able to generate your own pace and be an accurate ball striker. I am coming from a very unorthodox racquet and under estimated the difference between 16/18 and 16/19. Need to make some adjustments to string set up. I’m gonna drop tension to below 50 and use a very very smooth poly for crosses to allow outlast to snap back with less effort. Looking forward to what This has to offer. Bought a second and will give it the month of tinkering to see how it does.

Hello, have you tested the ultra pro 16/19 version. I love the 18/20 version but my game would surely be easier with this version .. Stephane. France.

Hi, Sadly, I haven’t tested the 16×19 – would love to though! Cheers / J

Hi Jonas, thanks for the review. Do you think this racquet would still be comfortable for the arm after adding weight ? It doesn’t have any technology, can this be an issue for the elbow ? Thank you!

Thanks for this review. You came up in search results when I was looking for a review on this racquet so good job with your SEO.

I have a Prestige Pro with a 95sq in head. I like it but the small sweet spot can be a challenge on some days. I was looking at this Ultra Pro as a possible replacement. I’m assuming that just because of the larger head size it already has a larger sweet spot than the Prestige plus if you customize it and add lead at 3/9 it will make it even bigger. Do you agree? How else would you think it compares against the Prestige Pro?

Thanks for the great content

It’s a good stick, not much more forgiving than the Prestige Pro. You need lead at 3 and 9 and possibly 12 too to match it. Good feel and control in both racquets.

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Wilson Ultra Tour Racket Review

It took me a little bit of time, but I loved playing with the Wilson Ultra 100, so I have been looking forward to the slightly heavier Wilson Ultra Tour ever since.

Much like the Babolat Pure Strike 18 x 20 I currently use, this racket has the feel and control of the classic rackets, but the manoeuvrability of a modern player’s racket.

The dense, 18 x 20 string pattern is exactly what I look for in a racket, and the 305g unstrung weight comes in at the bottom end of my range.

What I loved about the Ultra 100CV was the exquisite feel and all-round nature of the racket. It did everything well, without being spectacular at anything, and I really grew to love that about it.

With the Ultra Tour, I was hoping for something very similar to the 100CV, with a little bit of extra stability and plow through from the extra weight.

The setup of the two rackets is slightly different though, with the Tour coming in at 6PTS HL compared to the 100CV’s 4 PTS HL.

The result of this is the lighter weight 100 CV actually has a bigger swingweight of 320 than the Ultra Tour at 319.

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Obviously, this is a minute difference, and despite the added weight in the Ultra, the two rackets retain very similar specs.

Both rackets look great in Wilson’s minimalist blue and color scheme, and there’s not much to tell between the two from the looks of it.

Picking the Ultra up, you can barely tell that there’s any extra weight in the frame, but you do notice a slight a difference when you start hitting.

Warming up in the box, you can feel the excellent control levels of this racket, as it grips the ball and gives its user absolute comfort.

It took me a little while to appreciate the 100 CV, but I was immediately dialled in with the Wilson Ultra Tour and was ready to put it through its paces with a few drills and points.

This particular version reminds me a lot of my Babolat Pure Strike 18 x 20.

It’s got the same levels of control and feel, and so I felt very comfortable with it in my hands.

I do feel I get a little bit more power and spin from the Pure Strike, but I certainly couldn’t complain about the Ultra Tour.

Groundstrokes

9 out of 10

This is a brilliant all-round racket.

It’s strong all over the court, but in modern-day tennis, the back off the court is where it’s going to earn its stripes.

My first thoughts were that it would be a difficult racket for less advanced players to use.

You have to swing through with a lot of speed, and you really work for all the power and spin that you get with this racket.

The rewards you get for all that hard work is control, and tons of it!

When you get things right with the Ultra, you feel like you can put the ball absolutely wherever you want it.

Whether you’re on the stretch, forced deep behind the baseline, or stepping into the court, you feel completely in control with this racket, and it’s a lovely feeling.

On the backhand side, I found the Ultra a little more difficult than on the forehand side.

While the easy manoeuvrability of the frame meant I was generating good racket head speed, I wasn’t getting huge power, and I sometimes dropped the ball short.

This got better as I played more with the racket, but I had to remember to keep trying to rip through the ball with everything I had.

When I remembered this, everything came together in a perfect blend of power and control, but it did require a lot of effort.

On the forehand side, it was like the Ultra Tour and I were a match made in heaven.

The feel and control of this racket is brilliant, and if you’re able to generate the power and spin yourself, then you are going to benefit from this racket.

The only people I could see not really getting on this racket are those people that love a really involved feel from their racket.

People who are used to something like a Pure Drive, where you get quite a pingy feel may find this racket very different, as it leans towards a more classic feel.

For me, that is exactly what I look for, and the Wilson Ultra Tour’s blend of classic feel and modern manoeuvrability worked a treat for me on the forehand side.

I was able to hit an unbelievably heavy ball, and as soon as I got play onto the forehand side, I took control of the point.

Whereas I thought the Wilson Ultra 100CV was an excellent racket for intermediates and advanced players, I think the Wilson Ultra Tour is more limited to advanced players.

For a beginner or intermediate it doesn’t give you quite enough power and spin if you don’t have very developed strokes, which makes it difficult to play to the best of your abilities.

If you’re good at generating your own spin and power though, the Ultra Tour is excellent.

I have given the Ultra Tour a 9 out of 10 on groundstrokes; a brilliant weapon from the baseline.

8.5 out of 10

You wouldn’t expect such a lightweight racket to be so good at the net, but the Tour has stability levels that defy its 305g weight.

The Tour maintains the quick manoeuvrability of the Ultra 100CV, so you can get into position quickly, but improves on the crisp feel you get at the net.

When I think of a serve-volleyer, I picture them playing with a much heavier racket than this one, but honestly, I wouldn’t mind spending a lot of time at the net if I was using this racket.

The control I got when I was at full stretch was magnificent, as the racket absorbs all the power and immediately puts it under your control.

I really wasn’t expecting the Wilson Ultra 100CV to be such a good all-round racket when I first tried that one, so the Ultra Tour had quite high standards to live up to.

It reached those high standards at the net, and even improved on them a little.

I gave the Wilson Ultra Tour a very strong 8.5 out of 10 at the net, and really enjoyed this part of the playtest.

8 out of 10

This was the area of the playtest where I struggled the most.

I was just missing a bit of easy power to give my serve a boost, and I felt that put me under a little bit of pressure.

I think this could be solved by adding a little bit of weight at both ends of the racket.

A little bit of weight in the head just to get a bit more weight through the ball, and a leather grip to keep the balance and speed of the racket.

This would probably help me and many others out quite a bit on the serve.

The one thing you do get with the Wilson Ultra Tour though is control, and you feel like the service box is at your mercy when you’re playing with the Ultra.

It’s important to keep the racket head speed up, because if you drop the racket head speed, you’re really not going to get much from this racket, and you might see a lot of serves drop short into the net.

Again, it’s definitely a racket that is better suited to an advanced player than a beginner or intermediate.

You need to know that you can generate a good amount of spin and power on your own, because the racket is so control focused.

If you’re comfortable with that, then you will love the Ultra Tour.

For me on the serve, it left me a little bit short, but that wouldn’t put me off the racket.

I’ve given it a very respectable 8 out of 10 for the serve.

This a brilliant all-round racket for the advanced tennis player.

The Wilson Ultra Tour is a wonderful combination of a classic pro-style racket and a modern player’s racket that blends control and speed.

I got on particularly well with the Tour on my forehand side, where the high levels of control and feel really worked out for me.

I found it a little more difficult on my slightly weaker shots, where it was more difficult to generate power.

However, when I hit through the ball properly and got things right with this racket, it did feel very good.

The main thing with this racket is being comfortable generating your own power and spin.

It doesn’t offer much easy spin and power, so if your strokes aren’t fully developed then you’re not going to get the most out of Ultra Tour.

If you are adept at generating good power, then I would definitely recommend giving the Wilson Ultra Tour a try as it is a great all-round player’s racket.

I gave the Wilson Ultra Tour an overall score of 8.5 out of 10, and it is certainly a racket I would look at buying if I was looking to switch.

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Wilson Ultra V4 100 Racket Review.

Wilson recently launched the new Wilson Ultra V4 range. The new generation of the Ultra range made famous by such players as Maria Sakkari , Kei Nishikori, Borna Coric and Alja Tomljanovic has been updated in a few key ways. Thanks to a new construction and a new geometry, Wilson claims this racket plays unlike any Ultra before it. 

Earlier this year in the new Wilson Clash v2.0,  we saw the integration of FORTYFIVE° technology into the frame for a softer, more comfortable feel along with enhanced stability, The Ultra V4 also has this same FORTYFIVE° technology. This frame upgrades the delivery of easy power for its users and adds in the benefit of a softer feel a la Clash v2.0.

Wilson has introduced key geometrical updates including an expanded Sweet Spot Channel at the tip of the frame for extra power and reduced bulk in the beams for a sleeker, more aerodynamic look. This is intended to enable the racket to move through the air more efficiently. This racket is all about power and is perhaps suited to that player who struggles to get their ball through the court.  This racket review will focus on the most popular of the Ultra V4 range, the Ultra V4 100 model.

First Impressions.

The matt blue colour paint really caught my eye on the new Ultra V4. It is a more muted colour scheme than previous generations which had the colour block designs of black, grey and the signature Ultra blue. Wilson calls this style colour shifting which changes its appearance in different lighting conditions. The new Ultra v4 look is beautiful. It is understated but still really stylish. On the subject of looks, this racket has no rival: colour-shifting blues dance to the different angles of sun rays deflecting off the racket surface for a dazzling display.

My regular racquet is a Radical MP. It has been my staple for almost 20 years. I have play-tested hundreds of racquets over the year and I notice straight away just how new rackets differ from it. How does the racket feel in my racket hand, is it head heavy or head light. Does it feel heavy at all? Or nicely balanced? What is the swing weight of the tennis racket? Can I generate good racket head speed ? Is there a nice sweet spot? I can tell very little holding a racket in my hand; only when I actually hit a ball can I get a feel for what a racket is all about.

No bedding in period

Wilson clearly went back to the drawing board with this one and listened to the feedback of their playtesters. The racket has a thinner beam than previous editions which is designed to move through the air a lot better. At times with new rackets, my tennis can be a little bit of a mishmash. My usual hitting partner can speak of this as I struggle to keep everything in. The dialling-in period that I have for most rackets wasn’t as pronounced as it usually is. I played my usual game and found that there was no adaption required to get the most out of my racket. The racket was strung with Luxilon Vibe at 58lbs,  which is a soft co-polyester string which does not require a dampener. Usually, I find that playing with this type of string produces an annoying noise and I far prefer the muted sounds of a tennis racket dampener. I did not miss the dampener at all.

Power with control

My long, fast groundstrokes and this type of racket usually do not make a good combination. The power tends to be great but the lack of control really hurts my game ( normally)  However, I really liked the easy power with this racket. My groundstrokes were strong and powerful and could really penetrate the court as they normally would. Unlike other power rackets, I found control on my groundstrokes and enjoyed good length and very few flew long which was a win.

As a double-handed backhand player,  I especially liked how my backhand turned out with the Ultra.  Perhaps the longer shaft allowed me a little more reach and suited my swing a little better. I really had a lot of confidence in my backhand with this racket. I found I could step into the ball and get good penetration through the court. I especially enjoyed the pocketing off the string bed. With other playtesters who tried the Ultra V4, they remarked that it was quite wide and thus their double-handed backhand didn’t really sparkle as despite the reduction in the width of the beam they found it quite wide and their backhand was negatively affected.

Stiff but no lack of feel.

The new Ultra v4 is easy to swing and generating pace is fun. As it is a power racket the Ultra is stiff but at no stage did I feel pain at all whilst hitting. With stiffer set-ups, I can feel some discomfort in my arm. The Ultra has a softer responsive feel that reminds me a little of the Clash. This level of fuel in a power racket is welcome and quite unusual. Even strung at 58lbs which I haven’t done since pre polyester days this racket is very comfortable.

Adjustment with the Serve

I found the Ultra a little less racket head speed on serve. The Ultra appeared a little slower through the air on serve than my usual racket. I noticed this as I played a set with my regular racket and then switched in the second set to the Ultra. I found that I wasn’t able to get through the ball as much as I would have done. This was only marginal but noticeable. With a little adjustment of my serve mechanics, I was able to rediscover my usual serve within a few practice serves. If swing weight is important to you as a player then the Ultra is four points headlight. The Ultra has a swing weight of 314g too which will suit a lot of players.

The Ultra with the combination of strings and tension provided an absolute winner with my topspin serve. I had so much fun whipping the ball and kicking it into the service box.  This racket certainly added value to my shot and made it seriously whippy. I found I could really kick it into my opponent. The Ultra really allowed me to get around the ball and generate serious topspin.

Super all rounder

There is so much that suits my game with this particular racket. The Wilson Ultra V4 is a brand-new racket yet feels so familiar. It is so comfortable to play with. It seems to absorb the vibrations really well yet is stiff enough to feel powerful when you need power. The sweet spot is plentiful and just a very good racket to play with. I found with short balls that I could really get the ball up and down effectively. If I managed to get my feet into position earlier it also worked really well with forehand or backhand drive shots to finish the rally. The frame is very stable. I rarely noted that the racket twisted in my hand upon impact.

My serve did have a small adjustment but nevertheless, I managed to fix it with a bit of time.  This racket will be ideal for intermediate to advanced players who have longer, fast swings and can generate good racket head speed. All court players who need some punch from the baseline will love the power of this racket. The sweet spot is nice and big and I struggle to find anything that I don’t really like about this racket. If you have played with similar rackets before then the Wilson Ultra V4 is definitely worth a try.  If you played with the predecessors then you will surely likely the improvements made by Wilson with this racket.

The Wilson Ultra V4 provides a nice firm hit on the volley. The racket felt responsive and if you nail one you will feel it. It fizzes off the strings. The ample sweet spot really helps in this regard too. If accuracy isn’t your thing the string bed is forgiving and still provides good control and depth with minimal effort. Is this my favourite racket for volleying? Probably not but it doesn’t necessarily mean this is a weakness of the racket. I’d struggle to think of another racket with such pop and forgiveness at the same time.

The Ultra V4 felt great for me on returns. I found the 58 lbs setup really gave me loads of control even dealing with heavy serves. This was a lovely surprise as I didn’t expect it. When I cut into the ball and hit with a slice I found the feel of the ball and response from the frame really great. It gave me so much confidence when knifing into the ball from a service or mid-rally. I could be really aggressive with slice and it would stay low and get through the court really well.

The Ultra V4 Range

Although I tried the Wilson Ultra V4 100 model there are other models if you don’t think the Ultra 100 will suit you.

Ultra V4 100 L a 280g version of the 100 sq inch frame.

Ultra V4 100 UL a 260g version of the 100 sq inch frame.

Ultra V4 108  a 270g version with a 108 sq inch frame.

For junior players, there are 25 and 26-inch options which would be a nice step up from a junior to a senior racket. Intermediate to advanced players will enjoy this racket too. Perhaps if you are more into your feel and touch then you might want to consider another racket. This makes the game easier.

If a powerful racket is your thing with a plentiful sweet spot and a nice dose of control then the Wilson Ultra is worth taking a look at. I would highly recommend this racket. It is so fun to play with, the balance is great and it is easy to swing.

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Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 Racquet Review

Wilson ultra pro 16x19 v4 racquet.

Should you judge a book by its cover, a wine by its label or a racquet by its paint? According to our playtesters, you can judge the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 at first glance. This sleek, iridescent blue and purple racquet looks beautiful and plays beautifully too. Its thin beam and head-light balance add control and maneuverability, while the open 16x19 string pattern offers more spin on your shots. Our playtesters all admired the new cosmetic and appreciated the control and quick reaction time they achieved with this racquet. They agreed it was a bit on the light side and that customizing it by adding additional weight would improve the stability and plow through for big hitters. The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 is definitely a racquet that intermediate to advanced players should explore, and not just for its good looks.

Good control Excellent maneuverability Beautiful cosmetic

A bit too lightweight

Final Verdict

Groundstrokes: 8.2.

The 16x19 string pattern of the Wilson Ultra Pro v4 delivered added spin and net clearance that our playtesters found invaluable from the baseline. Chris explained, "The Ultra Pro 16x19 felt fast and easy to maneuver on groundstrokes. The string pattern offered a nice launch off the stringbed, and I found my shots had plenty of net clearance. The fast feel and open string pattern also made the racquet very spin-friendly. My drive topspin shots were dipping nicely inside the baseline. I was also very happy with the depth control of my slice shots, and I didn't struggle with any of the floatiness open patterns can sometimes produce. I liked the feel and comfort of the Ultra Pro 16x19. The response was smooth and connected. The weight felt a tad light, and I'd happily beef this one up with some tungsten tape and a leather grip. My goal would be excellent stability and some additional plow-through power."

Mark found that this racquet favored his forehands. He said, "Although the Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 felt a little light in the hoop, stability was sufficient, and without a doubt, it was one of the best feeling racquets from the baseline I have tested. Spin was easy to generate, as was good net clearance, with the spacing of the 16x19 pattern being tight enough to still complement my backhand slice. Until shot depth and pace got excessive from my opponent, I was able to absorb pace, consistently keep my groundstrokes landing deep and hit more forehand winners than expected. In particular, the inside-out forehand was easier for me to hit with the Ultra Pro v4 compared to other racquets I play."

Playing points with this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 felt almost magical to Michelle . She said, "The paint on this racquet is beautiful, which made me want to love the racquet! This playtest was the opposite of what normally happens for me. I found that I didn't love drilling with this racquet, but taking it into point play was nearly flawless! The feel was a bit more dampened than what I like, and it felt like a great platform for customization because it was fast and lower powered. At times I was missing the sweetspot and noted some instability, but again, I think a tiny bit of customization would dial it in and solve that. I could have used a bit more weight in the hoop to get some plow through going, but once in points, I felt like I was taken back to my glory days. I felt really confident building longer points and letting balls rip. Maybe there was some magic dust in the sparkly blue mermaid paint? I'm not going to question it!"

"The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 allowed me to pick my spots and hit them consistently, and I could be crafty, with easy access to spin and angles."

The simplicity of this racquet resonated with Troy . He said, "I was eager to try this 16x19 version of the Ultra Pro v4. I tested the Ultra Tour back in 2018, and I gave it strong consideration as my racquet of choice. That said, in the end I was left wanting a bit more spin and an easier launch angle or net clearance. In stock form, the Ultra Pro v4 is very maneuverable and whippy, so that translated to easy racquet head speed, and I could generate a lot of topspin. A slight downside was that the 18x20 version of the Ultra Pro felt a bit more solid and gave me more connection to the ball. On a positive note, I preferred this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 much more on my groundstrokes and for generating easy topspin. The best thing about this racquet for me was the lack of frills — no bells or whistles, just good ol' classic graphite thin-beam construction."

Volleys: 8.3

The playtest team was impressed with the quick response and soft feel of the Wilson Ultra Pro v4 at the net. Mark had zero complaints about the racquet's performance in this category. He said, "The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 was nearly perfect for me at net. Its soft yet crisp feel, combined with an 11.4-ounce strung weight, made it easy to deliver effective volleys with the right amount of touch versus punch, depending on the circumstance."

"The two standout features for me on volleys with the Ultra Pro 16x19 were feel and maneuverability," Chris added. "I felt very connected to my volleys with this racquet. I liked the way the ball came off the stringbed, and I had a good feel for the depth and direction of my shots. I also felt like I could react very quickly with this racquet in my hands. Stability was better than expected considering how fast this racquet felt."

The Wilson Ultra Pro v4 stood out to Michelle for the touch she got on her shots at net. She described, "This racquet felt soft at the net, which is not my favorite, but it held up fairly well against most balls. It was ultra maneuverable and offered me plenty of touch. There were a few times when I thought I had overhit and the ball stayed in bounds, which was a pleasant feature I kept finding."

Troy is familiar with the Wilson Ultra Pro in the 18x20 string pattern and offered a comparison to that racquet. He said, "Like the 18x20 version, this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 is very fast and maneuverable at the net. I found pretty good stability on contact, considering how light this racquet felt, but I would still want to add some weight and beef this racquet up a bit to help with the overall stability and to provide easier depth on my volleys. With the open string pattern, I could easily grip the ball and impart slice on my volleys, which made drop volleys fun to hit. I found a good amount of precision and felt like it was easy to find my targets, but if I am being picky, the 18x20 version gave me a bit more precision and a better connection to the ball on contact."

Serves: 8.7

No matter their individual play style, our playtesters all enjoyed serving with the Wilson Ultra Pro v4 very much. Michelle had fun going for broke with this racquet. She said, "I have loved serving with the past few racquets I have playtested, and this Wilson Ultra Pro v4 fell right into that category. I loved hitting first serves with this racquet. Big, flat serves. Specific targets. It was all working in harmony! My second serves were good as well, but as I have said recently, I didn't want to go for second serves and would much rather hit two bigger first serves (so low percentage, but so much more fun)."

Serves were the high point of this playtest for Mark . He said, "As good as the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 was from the backcourt and around the net, my percentages and level of comfort on serve were great with this racquet. Not by a long shot, but my favorite shot to hit with the Ultra Pro v4 was the serve."

The spin Chris achieved on his serves impressed him. He described, "I found it easy to snap the Ultra Pro 16x19 through contact for solid pace and spin on serves. I wasn't hitting the heaviest serves, but I liked the heat I could get on my T serves. When looking to spin the ball wide of my opponent or into their body, I liked the action I got on the ball. On my second serves, I was able to go high over the net and spin the ball in for a very consistent serve."

Troy liked hitting kick serves with this racquet. He said, "Very easy spin and speed came with this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4. I wouldn't say this racquet was big on power when it came to serving, like a Babolat Pure Drive Plus or Yonex EZONE 98+, nor did it have the thumping power or hefty plow of the Yonex Percept 97H, but the racquet speed came very easily. The more I ratcheted up the racquet speed, the easier it was to get ball speed on my flat serves up the middle. That said, the best part was hitting the heavy toppers and the kickers. With a sharp poly string in this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4, like Luxilon ALU Power Spin, I was able to grip the ball easily, and my spin serves were coming off the racquet with a ton of rotation. I loved going for my kick serve. The open string pattern, paired with the maneuverability, made it easy for me to hit sharp angles off the court."

Returns: 8.1

The Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 allowed our playtesters to be aggressive with their serve returns because it offered plenty of control. Chris said, "I really enjoyed the Ultra Pro 16x19 on returns. Everything came together in terms of maneuverability, feel, spin and control. My favorite returns were when I was attacking the ball with some racquet head speed. In those instances, the Ultra Pro 16x19 responded well, giving me pace and spin without sacrificing control. Some added weight would be useful on block returns, but I still found those pretty successful with the racquet in stock form."

Michelle felt secure taking big swings on her returns. She said, "I was expecting to struggle with my returns based on the softer, more dampened feel I found when drilling from the baseline. But again, in point play I found confidence striking the ball and building off a strong return. I brought my targets in ever so slightly and was rewarded with consistent ball striking. This racquet allowed me to hit out with confidence, and the lower powered response paired well with my big swings."

The versatility between touch shots and bigger returns impressed Mark . He said, "Returning serves with the Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 was the part of this playtest where I really got a sense of whether the Ultra Pro 16x19 was stable enough for my needs. Although it is a general term, I have to say this is a very well-balanced racquet."

"The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 was stable enough for me to chip shots back into play but also featured enough maneuverability for me to hit more offensive returns."

The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4's quick response, combined with good control and net clearance worked well for Troy's game. He noted, "Like the 18x20 version, this Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 felt very maneuverable, making it easy to get the racquet into place when facing high-speed serves. This easy maneuverability made it a good option for me when returning in doubles. I found great control, and it allowed me to generate easy racquet speed. I also liked the 16x19 string pattern for that slightly higher launch angle on my returns, finding easy net clearance. The spin potential was also beneficial on those doubles returns cross court. It helped me dip the ball down at my opponent's feet and hit sharp angles easier than I could with the Ultra Pro 18x20 v4. The main concern I had, as with the 18x20, was that its low swingweight left me wanting more plow through. I think some added head weight would be a good fix to help me get easier depth on my returns and a little more stability against big-hitting servers."

Breakdown Summary

Tennis warehouse university lab data, playtester thoughts.

This Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 feels much lower powered and softer than a Wilson Ultra 100 and more like a Wilson Blade or Wilson Pro Staff to me.

The cosmetic is beautiful, and I can compete really well with this racquet! The lower powered response allows me to craft longer points and gain confidence when stepping up to put balls away.

I don't love the dampened, softer feel. I also notice a lack of stability at times, and the Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 twirls a bit in my hand on off-center hits, making it a good candidate for customization.

I prefer the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 over the Wilson Blade 16x19 because I just really liked the feel of the Ultra Pro. I'd compare both to the Tecnifibre TF40 16x19 as well. All three offer very similar specs, with the Technibre TF40 having a slightly higher static weight. all of them feel fast, spin-friendly and high on control.

I love the cosmetic of the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4. The feel, control, spin and maneuverability were all very good.

A smidge light for a player's racquet, but that's an easy fix with some tungsten and a leather grip.

From the very first hit with the Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 , I was instantly taken back to some of the Head Prestige racquets that I tested back in the day. The first racquets that came to mind were the Head YOUTEK and Head YOUTEK IG Prestige Pros. There is a very similar beam construction to those old Head Prestiges, as well as the 16x19 string pattern and relatively low swingweight. I would also compare this Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 to the Dunlop CX 200 Tour 16x19, Tecnifibre TF40 315 (16x19) and Volkl C10 EVO.

I love the control, feel, precision and 16x19 string pattern. A very nice looking racquet.

There is a lack of plow through for help with deep shots and put-away power.

The unstrung weight and balance of the Wilson Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 are close in spec to the other speedy 98 head size/305-gram frame options currently available. The Wilson Blade 98, Yonex EZONE 98, Yonex VCORE 98, Dunlop CX 200, Head Extreme Tour and Prince ATS Tour 98 are all comparable.

The Ultra Pro 16x19 v4 coaxes me to take more offensive chances, and I can still rely on my safer style of play. The feel of this racquet is as good as it gets, and the iridescent blue color is gorgeous!

The stock swingweight is a little lower than what I prefer. I am excited to modify it with added weight.