Wilson Endure V1 2026 Momo Gonzalez

Technologies

Pros

• ✓The sandwich foam beneath the Raw Hybrid Face extends dwell time and delivers surprisingly generous ball exit for a control racket: your defensive lob clears deep without forcing the arm, the low balance—backed by the reinforced Y-Beam Throat—makes it lightning-fast on reflex volleys and blocking low balls at the net, the rough carbon face paired with the Control Hole Pattern really bites on sliced shots and kick serves off the back wall (exactly where points are won from the back court), the Extended Handle gives you room to slide your hand up or hit a proper two-handed backhand with real swing path—a bonus if you lean on cross-court topspin from the corner—and the round shape with 38mm frame keeps a wide, centred sweet spot, so off-centre hits still find direction instead of dying in the net

Cons

• ✗Power is where it gives least: flat smashes down the third require full arm commitment, since the 38mm frame and the foam give little free energy back, the low balance costs the long bandeja distance—closing out from the net means going for the vibora or the angle rather than depth, it only comes in one weight (365g), so anyone stepping up from a lighter racket will feel the inertia during long baseline rallies, and the rough surface wears smooth with court hours, losing bite well before the racket itself is worn out—the difference is obvious with fresh balls

The Wilson Endure V1 2026 Momo Gonzalez targets advanced players with consolidated technique who want more performance without yet moving to a pure competition racket. Its round shape concentrates the sweet spot in the center of the face, increasing tolerance and favouring control. With a low balance, it gains maneuverability and quick response at the net. Its 365g weight range places it in the medium-weight group, the most common among amateur players.

The Endure line launched in 2026 as Wilson's new control-focused family, and the Wilson Endure V1 is its everyday version: round shape, a single 365g weight, a carbon-and-fibreglass Raw Hybrid Face, a 38mm frame and a sandwich foam core. It's the street-ready read on the project—built for the advanced club player rather than the competition test bench.

That puts this padel racket in a very specific niche: the approachable face of the Endure project, for players who win points through consistency rather than outright winners.

Raw Hybrid Face and sandwich foam: where the touch comes from

The carbon-and-fibreglass blend in the Raw Hybrid Face explains almost everything about how this racket behaves. Carbon brings response and pop; fibreglass flexes more and stretches out that split-second of contact—exactly what you want when you're placing the ball into the corner rather than trying to blow it past someone.

Underneath, the sandwich foam does the dirty work. It's not a core that snaps the ball back with a sharp crack—it compresses, absorbs, and releases more gradually. On court that translates into ball exit well above what you'd expect from a control racket, plus a cushioned impact that goes easy on the forearm through long sessions.

The Y-Beam Throat is the other pillar here. The Y-shaped bridge spreads load through the heart of the racket and resists twisting on off-centre hits, which really shows up on blocked volleys against a hard smash.

How does the Wilson Endure V1 perform off the back wall?

This is its best stage. At 365g with a low balance, the racket gets there in time even when the ball crowds your body, and the sandwich foam gives back depth without needing extra swing speed. The lob clears deep with minimal arm effort, and the mid-height slice holds its line even when you catch it away from the geometric centre.

Shot by shot: where it shines and where it leaves you exposed

At net the Endure V1 moves quickly. Reflex volleys, blocks and dropshots are comfortable territory: the Touch Points and ExactTouch feedback are clean enough that you know whether you've caught the sweet spot before you even see where the ball lands.

The bandeja comes out controlled and repeatable, with decent bite thanks to the rough surface, but it falls short on distance. If your game plan is pinning opponents against the back glass with long bandejas, this racket will make you work harder for it than a diamond-shaped frame would.

The flat smash down the third is the declared weak point. The 38mm frame is narrow, the foam absorbs, and the balance doesn't help—there's enough power to finish points, just not cheaply. The vibora works better than the straight smash here, since it plays off the face's grip rather than demanding mass behind the hit.

In deep defence, though, it's hard to fault. The wide sweet spot from the round shape forgives rushed, forced shots, and the Control Hole Pattern keeps cross-court topspin tracking true.

Who should actually buy the Wilson Endure V1?

This is for the advanced player who builds their game around percentages: few free points given away, plenty of well-placed lobs, patience to construct the point, and the smash saved for a clean look. It also suits players managing elbow or shoulder issues who need a firm-but-cushioned racket without dropping down to a lightweight build.

In doubles it slots in perfectly on the backhand side, holding the baseline while a head-heavy partner closes out points at net. Two Endure V1s on the same court means plenty of defence and not many outright winners.

It's not a racket for players still building technique: the fixed 365g weight, with no lighter option, demands an established arm and early preparation.

Where it sits in the Endure family

The range is made up of three models. The Wilson Endure Pro V1 is the most demanding variant, stiffer and with the balance shifted toward the head for players looking to punish from above. The Wilson Endure LS V1 rounds out the family at the other end, with a more manageable feel.

This standard V1 is deliberately the comfort-first option: less stiffness, a lower balance, and a read on control built around touch rather than raw demand on the player. Coming from stiff competition rackets, your first hit will feel soft; twenty minutes in, you realise what's changed is the margin for error, not the precision.

Verdict: real control, power on a budget

The Wilson Endure V1 does exactly what its name promises: it endures. It places the ball, cushions the impact, clears the back wall with ease, and forgives off-centre contact. In return, it asks you to win the points yourself—this racket won't supply the ball speed your arm doesn't.

If you want a control racket that also punishes from above, look elsewhere. But if your problem is losing more points than you win, this Wilson is the kind of racket that quietly fixes an entire match.