Sweet spot low and central. The most control and the most forgiving shape.
WILSON Optix V1 Black Padel Racket 2025
A soft, round fibreglass racket with a big sweet spot. An easy, forgiving first racket for players new to padel.
You'll love it if you're new to padel, and you want a soft, forgiving racket that's easy on the arm.
Skip it if you already play regularly and want more punch, look at a carbon racket.
3 × £20.00 with Klarna.
Order by 2pm on a weekday for next-day delivery (UK)
Next-day delivery is for UK orders. Ireland orders go UPS Express, usually 1 to 2 working days.
Want a specific weight? Request a weight
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Spec sheet
Middle of the range. A good mix of speed and weight behind the ball.
Even balance. Neither head-heavy nor handle-heavy.
Soft core. Comfort and easy depth. Core: Soft foam.
Clean, predictable contact. Less spin bite than a rough face.
Fibreglass face. Softer and more flexible, easier power at slower swings.
Is it your racket?
We'd rather you buy the right one than this one.
You'll love it if
- you're new to padel
- you want a soft, forgiving racket that's easy on the arm
- you'd rather keep the ball in play than hit winners
Maybe not if
- you already play regularly and want more punch, look at a carbon racket
- you want something lighter, try the Optix V2 Lite
The Wilson Optix V1 is a proper first racket. Round shape, a soft fibreglass face and a soft foam core, so the ball comes off easily without you needing a big swing, and off-centre hits still go somewhere useful.
The balance sits in the middle, which keeps it easy to move at the net and forgiving when you're defending off the glass. It's not trying to win you points with power. It's there to help you keep the ball in, learn the shots and enjoy it.
If you're new to padel, or buying a racket for someone who is, it's a lot of racket for the money. Black with the big white Wilson W.
- Round shape, big forgiving sweet spot
- Fibreglass face, smooth surface, soft feel
- Soft foam core, 38mm profile
- 360 to 375g, medium balance
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See it at Padel54
Want to see it in person first? Our shop is inside Padel54 in Moira. Come in, pick it up and chat it through with us.
Do I pay import VAT or customs?
No, whether you're in the UK or Ireland. We're a UK company shipping from UK stock, VAT is already in the price, and nothing extra is charged on delivery.
When will it arrive?
UK: order by 2pm Monday to Friday for tracked next-day delivery, free on orders over £100. Ireland: UPS Express, tracked, usually 1 to 2 working days.
Is it right for my level?
Can I request a specific weight?
Yes. Rackets vary by a few grams, so add a note to your order or message us and we'll send the closest we have.
Can I return it?
Yes. Change your mind within 14 days and you can send it back unused and in its original packaging; you pay the return postage. If there's a fault, returns are free. See our returns policy for the details.