Wilson Ultra Pro V4 16x19 Review

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[@hybrid11theory75]

This racquet with weight at 3/9, SW around 325 is the best thing for me since SixOne days. It has beautiful pocketing and dwell time while it doesn't feel completely underpowered like a prestige pro. Highly recommend this for one handed backhand and allcourt players with good technique. I play it with Hawk Touch/Velocity 22/23 kg. Feel/Touch/Maneuverability is 10/10 ,)

[@gold325_video]

​​@@WaltKurtz68 all depends on what the Swingweight is. For example If you got Tennisnerds racket to start with and added 2.5g each at 3&9 it would only be 296+10. Add another 5g at 12 (15sw) and see if that helps.

[@hybrid11theory75]

@@WaltKurtz68 You have to check your SW. My string setup is explained in my comment. To me the UP 16x19 feels a little more powerful than a Gravity Pro, but not by much. Power is determined mainly by your SW and strings. If your SW is below 315 the racquet may feel completely dead. Should get it at least to 325. The 18x20 is more dense and overall more demanding... I enjoy a customised 16x19 much more, due to versatility.

[@hendriksanusi3263]

Which is better ultra pro or blade pro?

[@hybrid11theory75]

@@hendriksanusi3263 This is very subjective. The Blade Pro is stiffer and way more powerful in stock. If you seek conrol and feel, the UP is the way to go...

[@tophersuwita]

​@@hybrid11theory75I used BP 18m and felt it was hard to swing vs UP which is more whippy

[@chagazzo]

I'm glad that you have finally did a review on this frame! I play tested this frame about three months ago. It gave me some serious early 2000's head ti radical and i.radical vibes. Like you said, it's a no frills control racquet. And there's nothing wrong with that. Great review man!

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks!

[@andrews2190]

I have the 18x20 version of this frame. I love it. I play with that and the Pro Staff 97 v13. Believe it or not it turned the pro staff into my “power” racquet. The only thing I recommend for the 18x20 version is some lead tape at 3 and 9. Also, drop your tension a couple pounds.

[@klauswinzig4997]

It is a really good racket. I added some lead at 12 and 3/9 plus frametape and an leather grip. Love it

[@renemendieta6735]

@tenninerd currently i am playing with a Yonex VCore 95 (2019), I also play pretty flat and with onehanded backhand. Do you think this racquet might give me a bit more of power without loosing control...? or will be pretty much the same since both racquets has very similar specifications....? Thanks in advance for your comments

[@WheresTheFoood]

oh yes. Been waiting for a review on this beauty!

[@jcobe9689]

How does it play compared with the Artengo TR 960 Tour?

[@bhilliardstudios4003]

How would you compare this to the retail blade 16x19?

[@andonivr]

How do you compare this with the Prostaff V13 315g? In terms of control and confort.

[@dbelzazar320]

Jonas! Regards! Almost sure that Nicolás Jarry uses this frame, painted as a Blade obviously! But used to endorse the Ultra Tour…

[@chrismanteris9093]

What has more “pop” 16x19 ultra tour or 17x19 blade 98?

[@petershort936]

How would you compare this to the Blade?

[@youngsuit]

i'd recommend using 4 grams (4 small pieces each) right where the blue becomes black and matching that weight into the handle. 3 & 9 are kind of off with this racquet imo

[@jabirout]

Hey there, nice review. Is the launch angle higher than the blade 98 16x19? Thank you. Regards from Belgium

[@Tennisnerd]

Hey, thanks, yeah, I found it to be a tad higher.

[@esu1988817]

How does this compare to the blade?

[@NurseJoe]

Oh yeah, I've been waiting for this review. I own the v3 version of the Ultra Pro and it plays very good with some customisation. I'll give it a try to compare the 2 frames but someone already told me that they feel pretty much the same :(

[@tophersuwita]

How advanced a player need to be to get advantage from UP (or BP)? Imo upper intermediate players are better off with controlled power rackets such as Strike/Blade 100, Ezone, etc; I even consider extended control racket for bigger power while still maintaining the control template (e.g Whiteout XTD 18m, Ezone 98+)

[@OldSkoolLegend]

This racket is based off the Head Pro Tour.... this is basically the same PT57A racket of the 90's. The mold is the same... pretty much.

[@cktan3496]

Hi, have really been enjoying all the contents that you have been putting up. Thanks so much. Just wondering, how would this racquet compare to the Percept 97? I believe you mentioned that the Percept 97 is also "in need" of customization (more weight on the racquet) before being playable. Which would you prefer? Thanks a lot. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks! I think the Percept 97 I got was very much below average specification, which required me to customize it. For some, that might not be the case. However, even the average Ultra Pro will need customization. But in many ways, they are similar. I think I would go Ultra Pro thanks to the more connected feel.Happy New Year!

[@erch7043]

Specs were detailed in video are almost similar to Yonex V Core Pro 97 L (290 g unstrung) + strings 15 g + dampener 4-5 g + tape protection frame at head 3g + overgrip, etc. Balance & Beam almost similar, too. RA 60. Pattern 16x19 in YVCorePro97L is more close/tight in central area of Mains. (2L / 2R) It is control oriented racket needs customization to get more power and to improve stability when missing sweet spot.

[@quique1755]

Do you feel a lot of difference between this racket and the ultra tour v2.0? because I currently use the ultra tour v2.0 and I don't know if this is a similar option since I can't find the tour v2.0 version

[@Tennisnerd]

No, not much at all, to be honest. They should be similar if not exactly the same.

[@gab_ale]

Was waiting for this one.

[@jontip]

Is this racket comparable to the Artengo TR960 Control Tour in 16x19?

[@Tennisnerd]

Yeah, I would say so.

[@yusefmockbil2235]

Hej jonas, im looking into customising my racket. What are the differences between adding weight to the 3and9 or at the 12.

[@blakebarone1809]

3 hours. #BadDadJoke.

[@Tennisnerd]

Hey, 3 and 9 will increase the twist weight and make the racquet less prone to twisting, which tends to work better for flat-hitting players. Lead tape at 12 increases the swing weight more (less needed) and tends to work better for spin players.

[@yusefmockbil2235]

@@Tennisnerd perfect, thank you

[@adida10is]

Add comment on the Ultra Tour which is completely different and not available in the U.S. for some reason

[@dimitristzimis3238]

So beautiful racket!

[@youngsuit]

4:49 - what a grunt!

[@jasonsc86]

I played with this a couple days ago strung with Luxilon 4g. Surprisingly, I thought it played similar to my Pure Drive. With the pure drive being more maneuverable and whippy.

[@hybrid11theory75]

Comparing this to a Pure Drive doesn't make any sense. Completely different racquets/specs. A Pure Drive feels hollow, muted and junky...

[@blakebarone1809]

This stick, in the 18x20 pattern, more than any other I’ve played, benefits from lead at 10 and 2. Only 4-6 grams and it’s perfect for me… and little more stability, a little more power.

[@youngsuit]

yes i do the same setup - right where the blue becomes black!

[@joshkerr]

Use some sandpaper on the racket to make the tape stick to the paint on the racket.

[@serenadeduo]

Would you consider this racquet to be a modernized nCode?

[@Tennisnerd]

It does not play like a modern racquet, more just a solid control frame from any era.

[@iulchj]

find it weird how this is an ultra while so is the normal ultra. makes no sense to me. what similarities are there between them besides from the pj.

[@euLIRIC]

So 2x2 x 2 on the sides(3 and 9) + 2 x 3 , approximately 14 SW points. So overall 311 SW with the added weight ? Damn that's low :-o So the dampner made up the difference all the way up to 320 SW ?

[@msalvs]

You’re right, I think Jonas may have added 2x2 at 12. Hence he’d have +8sw at 3-9 and +12sw at 12. With dampener it’s going to be close to those 320.

[@HanzSygnal]

296 Swingweight strung? I'm not shelling out $ for Wilson QC; it's getting ridiculous

[@experientialtennis]

Seeing the Ripstick behind, any Prince news?

[@Tennisnerd]

Nah, nothing that I have heard or know, that is just the 300

[@experientialtennis]

@@Tennisnerd prince japan has been releasing updates for 2 years now. They're going solo.

[@enne1122]

Is this close to a Blade? It also being a control racket

[@blakebarone1809]

Not really. Pure platform racket. It’s sooo good though. For me, the 18x20 is great, and it doesn’t need too much lead… maybe 4-6 grams.

[@leossptm]

@@blakebarone1809Please explain me this “ platform racquet “ .?.?.? What is ???

[@TismTimmy]

@@leossptmplayform just implies that you have room to customize it to your desired specs

[@Tennisnerd]

I wrote about platform racquets here: tennisnerd.net/gear/racquets/what-are-platform-racquets/26795

[@blakebarone1809]

@@leossptm it’s is an informal term. Essentially, a racket that is not intended to be used as is. It needs added weight in the form of a leather grip, copper/lead/tungsten tape, silicone in the handle, etc.

[@Bambotb]

You prefer it to blade pro ?

[@Tennisnerd]

Tough one, I’d go with this one

[@Bambotb]

@@Tennisnerd why

[@pietroferlita]

New pure strike review anytime soon?

[@Tennisnerd]

Yes! not too long now.

[@RobBlanzy]

How is the control vs the Blade v8?

[@Tennisnerd]

I think they are relatively similar in control, the beam width and stiffness are very close.

[@bojack3827]

Better off buying the Furi Arm Pro 98 which has a similar headsize/beam but is far less anaemic and much more useable in the real world.

[@msalvs]

Well yes but no one plays the ultra pro in stock form as it’s meant for customisation.

[@leossptm]

296.5 swingweight 😮 , with the strings!!!!??? Its very low

[@wrongname3636]

thats just a blue blade, dont be petty about it

[@Tennisnerd]

They play a different to be fair

[@gregbishopmav]

Exactly my thought. Slightly stiffer / more powerful, but I think someone at Wilson just wanted the Blade in blue and didn't wanna wait for the 2024 v9 haha.

[@odil50]

For me the Blade is more forgiving and slightly more powerful. But the UP has a very sweet pocketing effect, which is addictive.

[@raytrace2014]

Different mould, particularly in the throat but also in the shape of the head and the beam thickness. Different layups too. Definitely not a blue Blade. If you get both racquets up close you'll see.

[@devinmoose]

Wilson is the biggest name in tennis, how the hell do they get away with selling racquets that are so blatantly under spec? Beyond ridiculous.