Wilson Shift V2?
- Thread starter NattyGut
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With the official v1 non-Labs-prototype only being released last July, it's highly doubtful v2 would be released any sooner than next summer. The current markdowns are not just on the Shift but also other silos, which to me would indicate more of an effort to move stagnant mid-year inventory than anything else.
As for the v2, though, I hope Wilson can improve the layup to better blend the two flex profiles around the cross-over point, whose gradient in the v1 is too narrow, leading to too much "all-this-way' or "all-that-way" response on all but the most purely flat or swipey stroke paths. For anything in the middle — ie. most strokes, that are some mix of back-to-front and side-to-side motion — the flex you get out of the frame is often a bit unpredictable, leading to the randomness of launch and control problems that quite a few noticed. If Wilson can get a handle on that, then they may have true fire in their hands in the v2. We'll see!
As for the v2, though, I hope Wilson can improve the layup to better blend the two flex profiles around the cross-over point, whose gradient in the v1 is too narrow, leading to too much "all-this-way' or "all-that-way" response on all but the most purely flat or swipey stroke paths. For anything in the middle — ie. most strokes, that are some mix of back-to-front and side-to-side motion — the flex you get out of the frame is often a bit unpredictable, leading to the randomness of launch and control problems that quite a few noticed. If Wilson can get a handle on that, then they may have true fire in their hands in the v2. We'll see!
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Going by what is due to be updated... no. Clash and Ultra will likely be updated in 2025.
WacTennis2017
Semi-Pro
Correct- likely Clash first (from Feb.2022) then Ultra (From Feb/March 2023)
Shift was a dual release - first with limited “Labs” version then with V1. Likely 1.5-2 years away.
WacTennis2017
Semi-Pro
Everything I’ve heard and read is the shift is selling well. I think the clash v2 and Ultra are bigger concerns- especially Clash v2 was not as popular as v1.I guess the Roddick endorsement didn't move the needle?
NattyGut
Professional
Tennis brands frequently renew their ranges, with an "average" periodicity of two years. Given the Shift is a brand new racquet (I don't count labs), I could see them pushing this forward, if only by a few months, especially with 2024 pro season winding down.
Time will tell.
Time will tell.
Yeah i think most likely it will be Clash and Ultra in 2025, ProStaff and Shift in 2026
Konik_1982
Rookie
Clash V3 is confirmed to early 2025
Connor35
Professional
I love mine (and own 3) but I've only seen one other playing using the shift across my club and the USTA and Ultimate leagues I play in.
I see way more Clash's in the wild.
I Hope it does well though.
TheBoom
Hall of Fame
I've been a huge fan of the Shift Pro, though admittedly I don't see many around where I live. I don't actually know if I agree with your assessment if we're talking Shift Pro @Trip , though it may be right for the regular shift. I think the 18x20 makes the Pro very predictable, but you do encounter unpredictability when you don't commit to the shot. The flex is such that you have to really trust it'll give you the spin, and a lot of my friends say while they were surprised how much they like it, it's off-putting.
I'd love to see the 18x20 go down to the regular shift so it can be more of a platform racket, or at least maybe shave 5g off the pro so you can add it back where it suits you best. I think they'd also get more people to try it with a slightly lower stiffness rating, but I'm pretty happy with where it's at so I'm a bit of a mixed opinion on that.
I'd love to see the 18x20 go down to the regular shift so it can be more of a platform racket, or at least maybe shave 5g off the pro so you can add it back where it suits you best. I think they'd also get more people to try it with a slightly lower stiffness rating, but I'm pretty happy with where it's at so I'm a bit of a mixed opinion on that.
d-quik
Legend
NattyGut
Professional
Not anymore, that was in October of 2024.Where?
Not anymore, right? Full prices across the board according to a quick Google.
However, according to "Tennis Nerd" the V2 Shift is coming out this year, and ... allegedly, Tennis Nerd has already hit the frame. Listen to the video below
@TW Staff any whispers on a V2 Shift in 2025?
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Eudaimorium
New User
That's juicy. Is this something TennisNerd commented on his site/YouTube or a personal communication?
Konik_1982
Rookie
It was mentioned by Nikola in his latest video which is inserted in the previous comment. He said that Jonas told him about this new version coming out this year and that he already played with it. But nothing else.
HypnoticLasagna
Rookie
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Hope they do better with the paint this time around
Connor35
Professional
What's wrong with the paint? Mine are holding up great, even playing exclusively on green clay(which ripped up my Clashes)
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
A racket that is all one color can get boring to look at. Not to say some won’t like it but the darker limited edition Shifts all looked very good… so I’d say that’s a successful proof of concept color wise
sports official 247
New User
Gone? Shift? Context?
Connor35
Professional
Gotcha. To each his own.
Personally I love that it's just a solid white(ish). Very classic.
Though color is pretty much the last thing I consider when choosing a racquet.
Ultra will but Pro Staff likely 2026
I like the pearlescent white as well.
More unique than the TF flat white racquets.
And depending on the string color it can really pop.
Also agree it isn't my first consideration.
Connor35
Professional
Yeah, and the actual racquet seems to be that color.
My Clash's were nicked-to-heck playing on clay all the time. Whereas my Shift's still look good. if you look closely you can see dings, but it seems to be the same color below the dings.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
-wilson needed to change the color scheme! they were getting TOO dark!
-color does sell/move a racquet!
-specially when you have so many other brands and/or types sitting on a shop wall next to each other..
-people first see COLOR, then they inspect closer for specs and/or details
-color does sell/move a racquet!
-specially when you have so many other brands and/or types sitting on a shop wall next to each other..
-people first see COLOR, then they inspect closer for specs and/or details
AndrewUtz
Professional
you’re right. they were getting too dark. and then they went a released the new ugly as sin clash…
Trust me, the new color of the Clash is not hampering sales !!!
AndrewUtz
Professional
never said it was. I just personally hate it lol
heavyD
Professional
I don't think black will ever hamper sales as it's probably the safest color.
Connor35
Professional
Ive seen may more of Gen 1 red-gray-black than the Gen2s dark red.
We were talking about Gen 3.
Connor35
Professional
Didn't even know there was a Gen 3 Clash! Does it look like the dark red Gen 2?
NattyGut
Professional
It looks just like the one for sale on Tennis WH
Doesn't matter tho. It's one of the most spinny racquets I've played with.
heavyD
Professional
Shift 99 is pretty whippy and the vertical bending definitely adds spin. I quite like this frame and use it from time to time but occasionally it gives me bit of elbow and shoulder pain as it's not overly comfortable on flat shots. What world do we live in when I actually switch to a PD when my arm is hurting lol. This is one area I hope they address with V2.
Pretty sure Wilson was doing some marketing and photo shoots for the shift v2 a couple days ago at Indian Wells. They posted some stories on instagram with a racquet I didnt recognize and color looked somewhat “grey” even Sabalenka posted a post on instagram and she was hitting with it on the last photo of the post. DeMinaur was also hitting with it.
Rosstour
Talk Tennis Guru
Because the Gen 2 got too stiff. They listened to forums and not customers
Rosstour
Talk Tennis Guru
Umm
NattyGut
Professional
Interesting. It looks like she is hitting a Wilson Profile in that picture oddly enough.
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