Wilson Defy LS V1 vs Defy V1
The main difference: Defy LS V1 is the lighter of the two. There are other differences too, set out below. Defy LS V1 is £23 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.
Defy LS V1
Defy V1
Which one suits you
Pick the Defy LS V1 if
- You want to spend less: it is £23 cheaper delivered today (£99.99 against £122.50).
- You want a lighter racket: about 10 g less.
Pick the Defy V1 if
On the specs and today’s price we can’t find a reason to choose it over the other one. You may still prefer how it looks or feels, which a spec sheet can’t tell you.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), level (both intermediate).
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Defy LS V1 | Defy V1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 355 to 355 g | 365 to 365 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Soft | Not published |
| Core | Power Foam | Power Foam |
| Face | Comfort Flex | 3K Carbon |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon with I-Beam | Carbon with I-Beam |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Style | Power | Power |
| Season | 2024 | 2024 |
| RRP | £200 | £245 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £106.
Price history and alerts →Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £126.
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