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Wilson Defy Pro V1 vs Defy V1
The main difference: Defy Pro V1 is pitched at advanced players, Defy V1 at intermediate. There are other differences too, set out below. Defy V1 is £20 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 · Advanced
Defy Pro V1
£142.50delivered
Cheapest at PDHSports, 2 shops compared
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Defy V1
£122.50delivered
Cheapest at PDHSports, 2 shops compared
See all 2 prices →Which one suits you
Pick the Defy Pro V1 if
- You already hit the ball cleanly: the brand pitches it at advanced players.
Pick the Defy V1 if
- You want to spend less: it is £20 cheaper delivered today (£122.50 against £142.50).
- You want the more forgiving of the two: the brand pitches it at improving players, so it asks less of your technique.
Not a factor, because they are the same on both: shape (both diamond), balance (both high), weight.
Specs side by side
Rows that differ are highlighted.
| Defy Pro V1 | Defy V1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Diamond | Diamond |
| Weight | 370 to 370 g | 365 to 365 g |
| Balance | High | High |
| Feel | Hard | Not published |
| Core | Power Foam | Power Foam |
| Face | 15K Carbon | 3K Carbon |
| Surface | Rough | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon with I-Beam | Carbon with I-Beam |
| Spin | High | High |
| Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Style | Power | Power |
| Season | 2024 | 2024 |
| RRP | £285 | £245 |
Is now a good time to buy either?
Defy Pro V1
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £147.
Price history and alerts →Defy V1
Lowest price we have recorded
Since we started tracking it on 8 Sept. The average over that time is £126.
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