Yeah sounds like it’s only available from Wilson directly and they won’t get you matching sets (and their spec tolerances are infuriating). Wilson why so cruel?
I just read your post. Question, Between the 100 and 100L you mentioned the 100 is one hair clunkier, do you perceive any differences in stiffness. Thanks. The other thing is the 100 is not available in USA where are you playing?So today I got to play with the Wilson Ultra v3.0 100 and 100L. Both strung (sadly) with Luxilon Smart 1,25 mm 20/19 kg. First of all, the design and shiny black/silver/blue colors looks really cheap to me. Now to the play test. Both rackets have really muted feel, reminds me of Countervail. The 100 300g version feels way heavier than other rackets in this weight range. Also the beefier frame is very slow in swings and makes volleys really hard to hit when in defense. I found the 100L 280 g version way easier to play and control. Both rackets have 320 mm balance, which I found kind of odd if you consider the 20 g difference in weight. From the baseline both rackets feels solid, with unexpected spin potential, but lacks feel and control of other rackets with thinner frame. This 3.0 version is quite similar to Clash rackets, which are not suitable for performance play. For me, the Ultra series has always been the most unpleasant of all Wilson series last years and this version is very similar. I can hit hard, strong, but I don't have the feel, control and precision I need. My racket of choice these days is Head Speed Pro, Babolat Pure Strike 98 3rd gen and Tecnifibre TF 40 305. Sadly, the Luxilon Smart string made my testing quite difficult and I'm going to strung these rackets with Tecnifibre Black Code 1,28 mm next time I play them.
All of the Ultras are available in the US 108, 100, 100L and 100UL are all available in the US. The Ultra Pro (formerly Ultra Tour) is only available through Wilson.com as has been discussed in other posts and threads. I have all of them (5 new Ultra models) at my house right now (stringing for the Wilson rep).I just read your post. Question, Between the 100 and 100L you mentioned the 100 is one hair clunkier, do you perceive any differences in stiffness. Thanks. The other thing is the 100 is not available in USA where are you playing?
I have a feeling the Ultra line will go the way of the Burn and be obsolete soon. Wilson just couldn’t get any traction in sales. They couldn’t be bothered with the update by throwing in some ugly paintjob and call it a day. A friend of mine plays with the latest Ultra 100 and it’s too stiff and powerful. The frame is so thick that it looks like an oversized racquet.
I googled and discovered that the Ultra Pro is also available by TW Australia and some shops from Canada and Brasil.All of the Ultras are available in the US 108, 100, 100L and 100UL are all available in the US. The Ultra Pro (formerly Ultra Tour) is only available through Wilson.com as has been discussed in other posts and threads. I have all of them (5 new Ultra models) at my house right now (stringing for the Wilson rep).
I googled and discovered that the Ultra Pro is also available by TW Australia and some shops from Canada and Brasil.
Correct, seen the ultra pro in person at Tennis Only
On the website photos, it says Ultra Tour on the side of the racquet. Is that just a mistake on the photos or does the racquet still have Ultra Tour printed on the side even though they're calling it Ultra Pro?
How does it look in person?
There is a huge difference in stiffness between 100 and 100L and it's not only on paper, but in real life too, you can feel it almost instantly. So the 100 stiffness rating RA is 73, which is even stiffer than Babolat Pure Drive and we all know, that Pure Drive's are really stiff rackets. On the other hand, the 100L has RA 68, which is perfectly ok for a modern racket. I feel that the biggest difference although it's the same number in this parameter, is the balance. Both rackets have balance 320 mm unstrung, which is really odd. Usually lighter rackets under 295 g have balance around 330-335 mm. Both of these rackets are balance towards the hand and thats why the 100L is even much more easy to control than the heavier racket. I'm 36, playing tennis since 4 years and I feel that the tie where heavy rackets ruled the world is over. Tennis is much more physically demanding than was ever before, it's faster, more brutal and that's why I prefer lighter rackets to sustain all the long rallies and save energy. Plus there is the benefit of tuning a lighter racket to your favourite settings. Just buy a couple of lead tapes of 2 g and you can turn your 280 g 100L Ultra to a perfect 298 g weapon. Moreover if you play with the strings and tension, you can create great power or precision.I just read your post. Question, Between the 100 and 100L you mentioned the 100 is one hair clunkier, do you perceive any differences in stiffness. Thanks. The other thing is the 100 is not available in USA where are you playing?
That's so true. The frame looks so bulky with the new integrated Power Weighting System (PWS). It's a shame they dropped the original PWS (Pro Staff) in favour of new design, which I found really cheap.I have a feeling the Ultra line will go the way of the Burn and be obsolete soon. Wilson just couldn’t get any traction in sales. They couldn’t be bothered with the update by throwing in some ugly paintjob and call it a day. A friend of mine plays with the latest Ultra 100 and it’s too stiff and powerful. The frame is so thick that it looks like an oversized racquet.
On the website photos, it says Ultra Tour on the side of the racquet. Is that just a mistake on the photos or does the racquet still have Ultra Tour printed on the side even though they're calling it Ultra Pro?
How does it look in person?
Did you hit with both the Ultra Tour and Pro?it's nothing like the 2.0 version..it has its own identity..should carry a different name...
Oh I see,... I already guessed that.100 std.. is what I am comparing..
Probably older stock. The new ones say Pro on the side now.On the website photos, it says Ultra Tour on the side of the racquet. Is that just a mistake on the photos or does the racquet still have Ultra Tour printed on the side even though they're calling it Ultra Pro?
As far as I know they are exactly the same so I would take the risk and purchase the Ultra Pro V3 if you love the UT.
Concerning the paint quality I can't tell if the v3 one has been improved.
As far as I know they are exactly the same so I would take the risk and purchase the Ultra Pro V3 if you love the UT.
Concerning the paint quality I can't tell if the v3 one has been improved.
I picked up a v2 UT for pretty cheap. Almost new condition and on specs (if you can believe that). Should have it by the end of the week. Just need to see what the fuss is all about.
I guess you're correct. Lead at 12 and/or at 10 and 2 will be a good option with the UT.I don't exactly know why, but I find this racquet to be really comfortable. Slice backhand is a joy to hit. It's just a bit underpowered and has the sweetspot a bit on the lower zone of the stringbed. But it's a nice racquet.
Curious about your experience with the UT. Especially compared to the TC95 18x20.I picked up a v2 UT for pretty cheap. Almost new condition and on specs (if you can believe that). Should have it by the end of the week. Just need to see what the fuss is all about.
Do your Ultra Tour v2s have foam in the handle? i used to have one but gave it up a while ago, probably didnt like the string setup, but i just bought the v3
I don't exactly know why, but I find this racquet to be really comfortable. Slice backhand is a joy to hit. It's just a bit underpowered and has the sweetspot a bit on the lower zone of the stringbed. But it's a nice racquet.
Curious about your experience with the UT. Especially compared to the TC95 18x20.
Every one of my v2.0s has foam in the handle. Am positive as I’ve carved some foam out of each to add some TW tungsten putty (wrapped in Saran Wrap to keep from becoming a gooey mess on hot days - made that mistake on a prior frame). I also add lead tape under the bumper guard and have occasionally checked and seen foam in the hoop too, so presume it’s throughout.Do your Ultra Tour v2s have foam in the handle? i used to have one but gave it up a while ago, probably didnt like the string setup, but i just bought the v3
I do..and I had the pure drive in the mix...I like the Ultra 100 over the pure drive hands down..
My wrist and hand didn't agree with the pure Drive. No issues with Ultra 100..
One of mine has silicone in half of handle.Anything’s possible but I’ve yet to see one with silicone in the handle.
As I said, anything’s possible (with Wilson QC) but none of the 10 I’ve customized had any. Still have 5 new ones to do eventually. Maybe one of those does.One of mine has silicone in half of handle.
If the racquet is wilson.com exclusive why do have their retail partners have them i don't get it.Wilson.com answered this: said:We do not sell these parts individually online, nor do we stock them in our warehouses. However, our retail partners may have the item you’re looking for.
Because F*** you, pitiful customer.Is the Ultra Pro bumper and grommet black? Does anybody know the stock wrg number of the bumper?
If the racquet is wilson.com exclusive why do have their retail partners have them i don't get it.
It would be great to get some black instead of the ultra tour's blue for my h19s.
As I said, anything’s possible (with Wilson QC) but none of the 10 I’ve customized had any. Still have 5 new ones to do eventually. Maybe one of those does.
As for paint I’ve read the later ones in the v2.0 production run are more durable than the early ones. Certainly don’t baby mine and they’re holding up pretty well. At least before I stopped playing in late February. No chunks out of the teal sides, just normal (for me) scrapes higher on the hoops than the teal.
Were yours from early or late in the PJ? All of mine were purchased towards the end of the run.
Of my three Ultra Tours, two have silicone in one channel and one has it in both. Interestingly my Ultra Pro (closest racket) has none. The Ultra Tour thread has many examples of rackets with and without silicone and it has been assumed that it’s a way for Wilson to meet their QC limits.