WILSON TENNIS COMPANY WHAT THEY DO AND DO NOT DO WELL

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[@youngsuit]

Damn this is the realest vendor ever. He's not afraid to tell the truth

[@mitchellsewell275]

Retailer.

[@jameslu1978]

Yes more of this! this is great content. Love your work Harry! Sending lots of love from Sydney Australia

[@yangchen7521]

Hear hear bruh!

[@vanshagarwal2362]

Spoiler alert: What they don't do well is quality control.

[@nathanwen2701]

My racquets were 5 grams apart 🤦‍♂️

[@iagreewithyou112]

@@nathanwen2701 5 grams is actually not bad. But check the swingweight, that's the real deal breaker

[@2ndAveScents]

I agree with you. 5 grams is a whole lotta graphite

[@iagreewithyou112]

@@2ndAveScents hey man, you are entitled to your own opinion. But did you know that an overgrip weighs more than 5 grams? Did you know a vibration dampener also weighs more than 5 grams? I'm willing to bet most people wouldn't notice the change in weight caused by these things. Thus, 5 grams is actually not a big deal for static weight. Balance and swingweight are more important

[@transamination]

@Hunt Mike Depends where the 5 grams is. You could quite easily add 5g lead to make up for a racquet being 5g under spec.

[@VZLBayer]

I like this guy. He don't try to sell everything and it's hard with the bad goods of the brands.

[@harpsno1]

Love this content Harry. Your channel has helped me get back into tennis. Thanks from Ireland 👍👍

[@olafflothmann4185]

I‘ve been watching your channel for a few weeks now. Thank you so much!! I‘ve learned so much... Keep going!!

[@Cesarini77]

So, 5 wilson employees watched this video, already.

[@danieldangelo7937]

4 more Wilson employees came into the office sat down to watch the video. Its now 9 altogether

[@robocop6573]

11 now

[@BuzzBolla]

Quite accurate on everything: - Wilson Raquets quality control is really poor, too much "volatilty" between pairs; probably the best in matching raquets is Yonex - As for balls, nothing to say, they're good balls, nothing exeptional but definitely not bad. - Wilson overgrip is my choice of use, but onestly I tried it many years ago because of RF but I've never had regret - I actually like their Poly strings, here in Italy is named Wilson Sensation, don't know if it's the same. - I've had their replacement grips on my sticks, always covered with overgrips, but I think they're quite good. - Definetly agree on the bags, had one for some years but I had to throw it away before the white plastic material started to deteriorate and come off

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Direct and honest, love it. Just bought my first Blade, sounds like wish me luck if I decide to buy a second.

[@JayLee14]

I love the spin you are putting on my tennis. Very enlightening videos! Could you do a video that shows all of the tools you use to string and where to buy them?

[@serg_sweatpants]

love this. Cant wait to see your thoughts on other brands

[@ehb5079]

Tennis warehouse would have said that everything wilson makes is amazing and we should buy it from there website 😂 thanks for being unbias! Very refreshing.

[@alexithymia9337]

I have 4 RF 97s and have had 2 before, and the weight of the 2 heaviest was 8 grams more than the 2 lightest. Swing weight and balance are very important and I've noticed significant differences which I rectify with lead tape. Next time I'll get them matched from the start, great raquet though. The sponge grip they make is excellent, even if you don't sweat a lot. No issues with paint.

[@PL-fh8cz]

Exactly my experience too... I have 1 V11 and 3 V12 racquets and everyone has a different overall weight and a different swing weight. I also used to string them with Champ's Choice but the Nat, Gut was crap. Now I buy Luxilon ALU rough and Klip gut. It save a few bucks and lasts a lot longer. I had one with paint peeling off which Wilson replaced.

[@nicolewb24]

Great video. Agree on almost everything you said except on the NXT. I don’t use it any more, I go full bed poly now, but as far as synth gut goes it’s kind of the gold standard. Love their over grips, no one else’s even come close. I own (and play) w pro staff 97 CVs, and can’t bring myself to get rid of my Clash 100s. Wilson racquets are the best IMO- only Yonex comes close. Funny on the Tungsten - I just got a pack in the mail today from Tennis Express. Was going to weight one of my Clashes to see if I’d like it more closer 315g unstrung. Hope the tape just doesn’t fall off.

[@walterhayley7252]

Craig Shapiro , stays on my racket just fine, but my racket is not a Wilson...

[@jerome_morrow]

@Craig Shapiro: I’d be more worried about a chunk of Wilson paint detaching off the racket along with the tungsten tape! 😅 Paint finishing quality isn’t especially great with the recent Wilson racquets! 😫

[@nicolewb24]

Jerome Morrow truth! I’ve got chips up and down my clashes and pro staffs. Pro staffs I’ve had 3 months but you’d think they were 5 years old by the chipping.

[@ericsonson7363]

I like this. Do one for Head too!

[@tommyshoe-star1426]

that´s why I love this channel and subscribed, you don´t say everthing is good, you´re hones and you don´t wanna sell stuff that you know by yourself that is trash or "garbage" =) keep going

[@Freidrich842]

I really love this kind of content / series. Keep it up.

[@nazarenogrippo2144]

Great KZbin tennis channel!! Congrats! Pls make a video showing that Pro Staff, looks like it's new

[@florencewu2456]

Bravo Harry! Well said. Wilson Pro Overgrip is best for the $. The Wilson Advantage grip is the best quality.

[@chuckfriebe843]

Yep. That’s my favorite.

[@mattfoley4128]

Your KZbin channel is my must see tv. Keep it up.....13k!!!!! Congrats!!!!

[@TennisSpin]

thank you!!!

[@FuzzyYellowBallz]

My favorite Wilson racquet I ever owned was the Profile 3.6. I rode that racquet for YEARS until the frame splintered during a tournament match and I was forced to go to a back-up.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

When I started to play back in the day (1970) racquets were made of wood and the Jack Kramer Signature Autograph was really good. I started string racquets in a Pro Shop and the Jimmy Connors Wilson T2000 metal racquet was definitely a challenge to string.

[@yangchen7521]

Love Gu Mondays and Company Tuesdays! Look forward to Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or even the weekend hahaha sorry Harry needs a rest from spinning videos too:-)

[@vasodt]

Love this series idea! Great episode.

[@chrisfoley.design]

Harry thank you for this channel you have given me so much entertainment in my new love for the sport

[@cadethompson3617]

Can you talk about Yonex next?

[@edgardaspilcueta738]

I am done with Wilson. Not getting their products anymore. Switching to other brands...

[@Doty6String]

Most boring video ever....Yonex makes everything great.

[@petermaclauren2788]

@@Doty6String Japanese take pride in their work

[@ivanlopza]

I think that all product of Yonex is better that brand very commercial like Wilson head and babolat

[@starfusionmz]

supergrap == best over grip

[@alexsweeta]

thanks for leaking and showing a preview of the new RF "signiture" racquet haha. loved the pause ;)

[@ssenssel]

"Wilson - We make good racquets with the worst QC out there" This should be their motto.

[@eduardohuerta5460]

That's what happen when you mass produce in China.

[@sssc8611]

@Hunt Mike Head manufactures in china and their QC is way better than wilson

[@michaelyoong7]

@Hunt Mike. China can make very high quality. It just depends on what the principle is willing to pay! BTW Wilson is a Chinese owned company now. Anta Sports bought over Amer Sports that owns Wilson in 2019. Anta makes many great products especially basketball shoes.

[@maznshortie1]

@Hunt Mike It's a bit racist to make such a blanket statement about Chinese people based on a product coming from an AMERICAN company . Poor QC comes from greedy companies knowing they can get away with it because they've monopolized the market. Buy from companies with better QC such as Yonex or Angell. This all comes down to corporations being complacent and not caring about the quality of their product. Only thing we can do is take our dollars elsewhere.

[@maznshortie1]

@Hunt Mike Good Job! Grown man who doesn't know how to dicuss issues such as quality control in a civilized manner but instead chooses to insult people. People like you are the reason why the tennis community sucks.

[@QuickQuips]

I remember enjoying their NXT strings for a while, though now I rely on Stringforum's top choices, usually Luxilon. I remember one of their shoes being ok, though New Balance is generally better for wide feet.

[@a2casius]

I bought the Wilson Pill bag that Fed used for 10 minutes. The most expensive bag I ever bought ..... the strap broke in less than 6 months, not to mention that it was impossible to carry over the shoulder as it had a weird balance so always wanted to come off your shoulder .... Shocking design, as if no one actually tested it once it was made .... totally crazy. Will NEVER buy a Wilson bag ever again. I may play with the Clash but I carry it in a Tecnifibre bag.

[@TimG--]

Well done. I’m a Yonex Brand guy. Nice video mate !!

[@abnerwakko79]

Awesome idea, great topic for a series. Keep up the good work Harry!!💪💪

[@VincentDuxD]

When is Dunlop and technifiber coming Harry, love this series xD

[@enriqueaguilar7674]

Harry. You've done a great video and analysis about Wilson. I agree with you about the Pro Staff, I have not had the opportunity to test the other two models you mention, so I can't give my oppinion about them. The bad thing about Wilson for me is that they do not have an data bank of the racket models that they have manufactured previously: I just asked them about a model that I just got and they DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

[@oilwings]

I still have my Wilson US Open bags from the 90's-2000's and love it. The black/yellow colorway bags. Have not played in the last 15 yrs due to work. I also have my Wilson Hammer racquets in storage. Will be getting back into tennis this summer.

[@leonardobarzi7010]

I love the Trinitis. They play well and last a long time. Great for practice use!

[@bowsershark]

I like the feel of both strings because they are good on the arm, shoulder&elbow. But, the durability of Sensation and NXT can definitely be enhanced to make customers return for the string and they are pricy. My Federer canvas bag is sooo much a better bag. Partnering with other string companies is a great Wilson idea. I'm a great fan of the Wilson Pro Staff line and the Spin series racquets.

[@ALC-bd1pm]

I agreed everything you said and I prefer the Dunlop balls.

[@youngsuit]

Lol the intro music is mad emotional

[@Daksi001]

I love the Wilson Blade V7 and Blade V8. That's what I play with. Haven't had any problems with paint

[@georgemello3448]

The new series is a great idea, looking forward to seeing it!

[@unionjackzz4149]

Can you make a vid like this but about Babolat ?

[@alexporsche100]

I agree with you on basically 100% of what you have said in this video. Hope to see a quality improvement on Wilson products on sticks and bags! I hope to see also the shoes compartment in their bags on day as well the other manufacturers... Don't know why they are not considering this option. Cheers! 😉

[@erichuang2310]

I use Wilson pro overgrip. I string my 12 year old's racquet with Wilson sensation, mostly because it is the cheapest available multi. My daughter and wife both wear Rush Pro 2.5 and will be getting the 3.0 next year. They used to wear Nike Vapor X but we got tired of them getting worn out in 3 months and needing to get them in wide width. Rush Pro 2.5 is a great shoe! Agreed that the bags look crappy except for the Fed bags. The Blade is super popular. I have not seen the Clash around my courts although I recommend it to anybody looking to move up from a recreational racquet.

[@PD-nz5rk]

Enjoy your vids. I’m a Yonex fan personally. Used many Wilson racquets over the years but couldn’t reconcile the lack of QC. I play with the DR98 and VCP HD.

[@simonlim8491]

Very good intro to the products of Wilson. Have more videos. Thanks

[@fabiozapletal_FZ4U]

Yes, it sounds like a great content you have chosen I believe we all will benefit from these vídeos. 👍💪🎾. 🇧🇷

[@MikeSmith-yy1lv]

Agree 100%. I did have to warranty a ultra tour due to paint and they replaced it without any hassle. Great customer service, but the quality is lacking a bit.

[@csanchezlay]

Cheers from Chile Harry. I use Blade raquets, love them, but that’s true about the painting. Wilson shoes (Kaos) were pretty good too. Wilson balls....prefer Dunlop’s.

[@roberthardy5171]

Wilson is Chinese owned since 2018. I will no longer be buying their products for ethical reasons.

[@marclegrand670]

Excellent and honest analysis!

[@bokaichao3722]

Love this series

[@lautarovides2820]

I agree with you in all the points! Great video! Meetings from Argentina! I like so much this type of content

[@shroud1390]

Shockshield replacement grips rock

[@TheGeohart]

great vids, man please keep them coming....

[@BorisBecker1872]

Please try to do more of the brandiography as you did with Prince. Who founded Wilson? How many times has ownership changed hands? Where in China do they make the racquets, etc. Keep up the good work Harry.

[@PL-fh8cz]

Since COVID-19 affected indoor tennis, me and my hitting partners have been using Triniti balls outdoors. They work really well in colder conditions and when the courts are damp and they don't go off. The price is high, but they will last at least twice as long as US Open balls in the same conditions. If you don't believe me, buy one can to try them out.

[@40rods]

Agree with this completely. You said twice as long, I'll even say thrice as long.

[@lorenzodelbiondo4417]

I’m pretty sure that the new prostaff!! Looks nice. I’ve heard good things about it

[@TheBigBlue22]

Great vid thanks! Can you take a look at Volkl soon please?

[@guilherme_msk]

Nice. Would you make videos covering other companies, specially Tecnifibre and Dunlop? Thanks

[@javace79]

According to tenniswarehouse podcast seems like they fixed the feel on the upcoming prostaff, thank god!

[@ЕгорПитеров-б6ч]

Very nice and truly sincere review. I would add several points. 1. I was surprised but signum pro over grip is not worse than wilson rivalry. wilson ones unquestionably best 2. Recycled balls should had been issuaed in traditional box, as most of people scared by ехрerience with no pressure tretorn. 3. Pro Staff rf97 is excellent racket but shape of it differs from rf97l.

[@BeefyZie]

Great stuff Harry, can we get a similar Volkl video...I hear a lot of good things but I feel that their different racquets are very polarizing

[@golfendeavor8267]

Got the US Open balls and a matching US Open racquet from 2005 ish. Might get the Clash next 😉

[@martindieser8158]

Very interesting, thanks ! Love your sincerity. I have the old black Wilson bag you were talking about and yes, it is comfortable and practical, with a decent look. Regards from South America!

[@92edro]

wilson poly strings are verrry slept on. revolve is awesome stuff at a decent price

[@wolleo4818]

Totally agree with your statements - reflecting my experience as well. 👍

[@Gustavo-xz8os]

Great video, looking forward to your review of the others especially head bc i use their rackets

[@ashb3514]

I vouch for Wilson sublime grips but I use overgrips as well though. Theyre just right if you like tweener racquets but thats just me.

[@omarsultanov362]

Thanks a lot. Very useful and helpful review 👍

[@DanielEnochs]

I like my Wilson DNA Roger federer 12 pack bag! It's very high quality! I'm glad you like that bag aswell !!

[@konradkwasigroch8672]

Wilson Sublime - one of the best base grips I played with. no paint chipping before 2013 and poly strings rubish from Wilson. thats my opinion

[@stefan_HEX]

This is why i like the small vendors and not the big sellers. Honesty!!! Always, always go to your local small vendors if they exist! support there knowledge and effort!

[@nightowldickson]

Agree with tennis racquet quality control Agree about tennis balls - I think they make the best tennis balls (don't like the Triniti though) Disagree about overgrip - the pro overgrip are thin and not durable at all. Yonex, Babolat make better overgrips. Here's a bit of trivia - did you know Wilson Sporting Goods company is owned by Amer Sports (Finnish), and Amer Sports is in turn owned by ANTA Sports (China) since 2019?

[@balintkato]

Excellent job, congratulations! I am waiting for the HEAD chapter. Maybe tomorrow? :)

[@eloneatmyshorts]

Spot. On. Especially their racquet QV, bags, and replacement grips. I really appreciate hood honesty and candor with products. TW used to be more open but I feel like they straddle the line to much with their reviews and I detest having to read “in between the lines.” Not with Tennis Spin and his honesty with the customers and fans.

[@Lego-tennis]

I love the us open tennis ball smell and I love using it.

[@jonathannazareno5339]

Love your spin on Tennis Warehouse's Brandography. Can't wait till your episode on Head. I've never been a fan of Wilson. Although, that pro overgrip is hard to beat.

[@YuzukiEba]

Yonex Super Grap.

[@tigerbalm666]

I was the only one wearing the ProStaff for the Goodyear sole back in the day. They were fugly and nothing as cool as the $$$ Nike Air Challenge Tech, but I need more durable shoes. Yep, Wilson is regarded as a "Walmart" lookin brand these days! Old school designs and cheapass looking! The cool brands are Nike, Adidas, Babolat, Asics...

[@chuckfriebe843]

Yep. I wear Adidas Übersonic 2s. Very good.

[@iben6234]

ProStaff is fantastic ! Replacement grip : I agree = horrible. I use Head grip on my ProStaff RF V13

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Great idea!

[@hewitttt]

The Hyper Prostaff 6.0 was the last Wilson I used really. I own a couple Hyper Carbon Tour 95s but they just dont feel the same. I cant believe Wilson doesnt make anything smaller than a 97in head anymore.

[@nostro1001]

I do like their US Open balls and pro overgrip has been my go to for absolute years (hot and humid conditions), but that's about it. Their blade line has been solid, other than the cv sh!te, but that's about it for me. QC makes me look at the other brands in preference. The Ultra series of racquets has the worst of the worst paint of the lot. It literally starts to peel away. Nothing wrong with the Jack Kramer either, but Dunlop Maxply had that beat. 😆

[@fosho8214]

You forgot about the wilson Baiardo stringer. They have both Baiardo and Star5 at my work. The Star5 was legit Don't know why Babolat stopped making them. The Wison Baiardo is ok, the base clamps are really easy. Its the electronics is what seems to go first on these. We have about 8 Baiardos and 10 Star5. I personally like the Star5, but the Baiardo not bad and can be a little faster because things like the clamps.

[@dragan.obrenovic]

Nice video... However, your statement about the relation between Wilson and Luxilon is not accurate. Wilson is not a partner with Luxilon - Wilson actually owns Luxilon.

[@jackeddemon]

2x speed crew checking in again

[@davidpayumo23]

1.75x speed so I can enjoy it more.

[@cybernetennis]

@@davidpayumo23 0.5 so she can too

[@davidpayumo23]

@@cybernetennis This video is for tennis nerds only.

[@TimmieTennis]

Ricky V LOL, I got a chuckle out of that one...😀

[@dacall]

Really appreciate the honesty in your videos! Why would you buy champions choice over a pack of each? $60 for 2 sets vs $40 for 1? Is there something different?

[@davidmorgan4541]

Wait a second....... Woolworths still exists in the states?!?!? I never knew that 😅

[@tjg801]

Been playing with NXT comfort or power 17g in the mains and Luxilon Element rough 16g in the crosses at 57/55 on an 18x20 and so far it’s a pretty good combo.

[@svlagonda7417]

The hard shell bags were very good.

[@rszanger]

Love Wilson prostaff racquets..never used anything else.. been used from Chris Evert, Stefan Edberg, Jim Courier, Steffi Graf, Pete Sampras, and uses by Roger Federer.

[@ThePBJ96]

1:20 definitely that is the new PS RF97

[@The4ensic]

I HATED the Triniti balls! I couldn't hit through them at all. On flat shots, it felt like hitting a volleyball with a tennis racquet.

[@chrisfoley.design]

Salomon makes THE best shoes overall insanely understated shoe company in the states listen to this man he know his stuff!!

[@rbraxley]

Why don't you like NXT, and what would you recommend as a soft, arm-friendly replacement?

[@TheRomeogigli]

so true... I got 4 rf 97 autographs bought 2x together and 2x half a year later.. they got about 9 grams difference ! and yes, all those matte raquets suck in paintjob.. so apparently with the rest too, but the us open ball sucks too.. the AO was very good, but Dunlop took it over, lol

[@shodges6]

I’m definitely in the market for a new racquet! Can I order from you? Thanks for the great content. Your channel has brought me joy during Distance Learning Kindergarten. I look forward to seeing what is new everyday. And playing tennis, of course.

[@zacharywan2004]

Wilson trainer balls are without a doubt the best trainer balls for coaching or just plain hitting . Lasts 4-6 months depending on how well you prevent them from touching and water 😬

[@louiscastellani5665]

Agree their QC is awful. Spec’d 6 Clash 100 and only 2 could be matched. Even the flex ranged between 55 and 57. As most people put an overgrip on, the replacement grips seems fine. I’d like to see the an overgrip in a wider size, like 27mm. Babolat could do that too for us.