Wilson Blade V4 2026 vs Defy Pro V1 2024

The main difference: Blade V4 2026 is teardrop, Defy Pro V1 2024 is diamond. There are other differences too, set out below. Defy Pro V1 2024 is £7 cheaper today.

Compared on the brands’ published specs and the prices we record from UK shops. We have not play-tested either racket. Prices checked 5 October 2026. We may earn a commission if you buy through a shop link; it does not change the price.

Wilson · Teardrop · Advanced

Blade V4 2026

£149.50delivered

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Wilson · Diamond · Advanced

Defy Pro V1 2024

£142.50delivered

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Which one suits you

Pick the Blade V4 2026 if

You want more control and a bigger sweet spot: a teardrop head is more forgiving on off-centre hits.
You want a bit more give: the core is medium rather than hard, so it is less harsh on off-centre hits.
You want the current model (2026).

Pick the Defy Pro V1 2024 if

You want to spend less: it is £7 cheaper delivered today (£142.50 against £149.50).
You want more power: a diamond head puts the sweet spot higher, which helps smashes and volleys.
You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: balance (both high), weight, level (both advanced).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Blade V4 2026	Defy Pro V1 2024
Shape	Teardrop	Diamond
Weight	365 to 365 g	370 to 370 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Medium	Hard
Core	Firm foam	Power Foam
Face	Carbon Fiberglass Composite	15K Carbon
Surface	Rough	Rough
Frame	Not published	Carbon with I-Beam
Spin	High	High
Level	Advanced	Advanced
Style	Power	Power
Season	2026	2024
RRP	£170	£285