Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 2024

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The soft EVA core at 355g delivers huge ball exit: your defensive lob reaches the back wall even off a short swing or an off-centre hit, the rough surface paired with the Spin Effect Grip grips the ball on cut bandejas and viboras — exactly where sidespin decides whether the ball stays low off the bounce — the teardrop shape with medium balance and manageable weight lets you get there in time on reflex volleys and tight wall exits down the side glass, the carbon face filters vibration and widens the sweet spot, which is a relief over three-set matches or for players managing elbow issues, and the Duo Grid and Sharp Hole combo keeps the head stable when blocking a rival's smash without adding noticeable swingweight

Cons

• ✗With a fixed 355g and soft foam, flat smashes don't generate real ball speed: points get closed through placement, kick or wall play rather than raw power, fast chest-high balls make the soft face give way and you need a firm wrist to compensate or the return falls short at mid-court, advanced players who already hit hard will hit a ceiling on acceleration — the racket supports the swing but doesn't amplify the pace you put into it — and the rough surface is a consumable: on abrasive courts it loses bite faster than a smooth finish, and cut shots feel noticeably weaker after a season or two

The Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 2024 suits intermediate players who already have a technical base and want to progress without jumping to a too-demanding paddle. Its teardrop shape shifts the sweet spot slightly upwards, striking a balance between control and power. The medium balance keeps a balanced behaviour between baseline shots and volleys. With a weight of 355g, it sits among the lighter rackets on the market: easier to swing and less stressful on the elbow.

The Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 2024 weighs exactly 355g, pairs a fiberglass face with a soft EVA core, and comes in a teardrop shape with medium balance, a rough surface and Spin Effect Grip. The LS in the name tells you what the first rally confirms.

It's the lightweight read of the Blade V3 family, built for the intermediate player who'd rather reach every ball than end the point on the first strike.

What does 355g and soft foam actually feel like on contact?

The answer is remarkably generous ball exit. The soft core compresses on impact and sends the ball back with depth even off a short swing, so your defensive lob reaches deep without straining the arm or chasing extra racket speed. That trait, more than pure control, is what defines this racket.

Fiberglass and soft EVA: why it forgives off-centre hits

Fiberglass is a more elastic, less rigid material than carbon. It flexes more on contact, filters vibration and widens the useful hitting zone: a ball caught two fingers from the frame doesn't die, it just comes out slower but still on line.

That face over a soft EVA core amplifies the trampoline effect. The result is a kinder feel on the joints and a soft, almost cushioned touch, with the ball staying on the face a fraction longer before release.

The cost of that formula shows up in the power ceiling. The energy you get back comes from the material, not from you, and past a certain swing speed the racket stops adding anything extra.

Carbon 360 supplies the structural backbone that keeps this soft setup from feeling flimsy when you're blocking a rival's smash.

Spin Effect Grip, Duo Grid and Sharp Hole: the spin story

The rough finish on the Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 isn't cosmetic. Combined with the Spin Effect Grip, the surface grips the ball on cut and topspin shots — exactly where an intermediate player racks up points without needing pace.

Duo Grid and Sharp Hole work on the stiffness distribution and airflow through the face. On court that means a clean swing through viboras and a head that stays put even on off-centre contact.

Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 spec sheet

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it falls short

• **Defence and wall exits:** its strongest suit. The light weight lets you adjust body position with the ball right on top of you, and the soft foam pulls out a deep lob without loading up the shoulder.
• **Bandeja:** comfortable and precise. The rough texture holds the cut and the medium balance keeps the head from getting ahead of the swing.
• **Vibora:** works well if you're after angle and sideways bounce. Don't expect it to hiss through the air — expect it to pull wide toward the glass.
• **Smash down the middle:** this is where the ceiling shows. With no mass to lean on, the ball comes out at a modest pace and the back wall bails out any mistake.
• **Volley:** quick through the hands and stable on the block, though exit speed runs a touch long, so you'll need to shorten your swing in the first few matches.

Who is the Wilson Blade LS V3 Padel 2 really for?

1. **The intermediate constructor.** Mixes lobs, bandejas and volleys, wins points by attrition rather than the smash. The racket rewards that with margin for error and depth.
2. **Players managing elbow or shoulder issues.** Low weight, fiberglass and soft foam combine to go easy on the joints.
3. **Anyone returning from injury or switching from a stiffer racket.** The wide sweet spot and forgiving touch shorten the adjustment period.

It's not the pick for a net-hungry power player chasing ball speed, nor for an advanced player who already generates their own pace — they'll hit the ceiling as soon as they really swing.

As a doubles pairing, it works well next to a partner running a stiffer, head-heavy racket who can close out points while this Wilson holds the rally together and puts up precise lobs.

Verdict: what you gain and what you give up

You gain maneuverability, forgiveness on mishits, and ball exit that handles defence almost on its own. The rough texture and Spin Effect Grip add spin that an intermediate player will use better than an extra twenty kays of ball speed.

You give up power. At 355g with a soft core, the smash closes points through placement and kick rather than velocity, and against fast balls to the chest you'll need a firm wrist or the return falls short.

If your game is built on patience and placement, this is a padel racket that's honest about what its name promises.