Wilson Defy LS V1 vs Defy Pro V1

The main difference: Defy LS V1 has a soft feel, Defy Pro V1 a hard one. There are other differences too, set out below. Defy LS V1 is £43 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 · Diamond · Intermediate

Defy LS V1

£99.99delivered

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Wilson · Diamond · Advanced

Defy Pro V1

£142.50delivered

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Which one suits you

Pick the Defy LS V1 if

You want to spend less: it is £43 cheaper delivered today (£99.99 against £142.50).
You want comfort: the core is soft, which gives more help on slow balls and tends to be kinder to the arm.
You want a lighter racket: about 15 g less.
You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at improving players, so it asks less of your technique.

Pick the Defy Pro V1 if

You swing fast and want a crisper response: the core is firmer.
You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at advanced players.

Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high).

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are highlighted.

	Defy LS V1	Defy Pro V1
Shape	Diamond	Diamond
Weight	355 to 355 g	370 to 370 g
Balance	High	High
Feel	Soft	Hard
Core	Power Foam	Power Foam
Face	Comfort Flex	15K Carbon
Surface	Rough	Rough
Frame	Carbon with I-Beam	Carbon with I-Beam
Spin	High	High
Level	Intermediate	Advanced
Style	Power	Power
Season	2024	2024
RRP	£200	£285