Wilson Defyer 98 Pro Racket
Series: Wilson
$299.00
As the most control-oriented member of the Defyer family, this speedy and spin-friendly weapon delivers impressive command over the ball.
Frame specs
| Head Size | 98in² |
| String Pattern | 16x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.4oz / 323g |
| Balance | 12.75in / 32.39cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 319 |
| Stiffness | 64 |
| Beam Width | 22mm / 23.5mm / 22mm |
| Composition | Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Red |
| Grip Type | Wilson Pro Performance |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 47-57 pounds |
What players say
Tennis Warehouse's playtest team describes the Defyer 98 Pro as a fast, whippy spin frame, and testers liked how easily it generated heavy spin and pace on serve. The frame splits opinion on stability and power: several testers felt it lacked plow-through and torsional stability in stock form and wanted more free power, with Tennisnerd noting the plush feel gets brassy on off-center hits and advising added weight at 3 and 9 o'clock.
Best for
- Advanced players moving from a control frame (e.g. Blade) who want more spin and depth
- Players who generate their own pace with fast, committed swings
- Servers wanting easy access to heavy kick and slice
- Players willing to customize with added weight for stability
Pros
- Very maneuverable and whippy, making heavy spin on groundstrokes easy to access
- Strong serve performance, especially on slice and kick serves with easy net clearance
- Delivered real power, with one tester hitting winners from behind the baseline
- Nice, plush feel at contact when timed well
Cons
- Felt unstable at times, especially on off-center hits, which Tennisnerd described as brassy
- Lacks plow-through compared to heavier, higher-swingweight frames
- Torsional stability could be better and some testers wanted more free power
- Demands excellent timing and committed swings to play its best
Voices
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
This is a fast-swinging racquet! Thanks to that easy maneuverability I was able to generate heavy spin.
— Munish, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
There was a lot of power in the Defyer 98 Pro, and I hit winners from behind the baseline.
— Troy, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
This racquet lacks plow through that I am used to with my usual racquet's mid-330 swingweight.
— Munish, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
The Defyer 98 Pro felt quite unstable at times.