Hit heavy and dictate the match. The Wilson Defyer 98 V1 is built for aspiring high-level players who demand powerful, controllable spin to dominate baseline exchanges. The magic starts with TORQ Shaft Tech, a sculpted shaft design that delivers leverage, stability and maneuverability to help you rip heavy, penetrating spin that pushes opponents out of position. A Dual Taper Beam and Parallel Drilling expand the sweet spot for confident response under pressure.
Parallel Drilling: Grommet construction provides a consistent, more forgiving string bed response while dramatically increasing the sweet spot.
DirectConnect: Enhances feel and torsional stability through a carbon fiber handle directly connect to the end cap.
SI3D: A flexible hoop enhances ball interaction and playability while a stiffer throat increases power and spin.
Click-and-Go: Bumper and grommet system for easier replacement, durability and superior fit.
Dual Taper Beam: Creates additional power and forgiveness for heavy baseline exchanges through a variable beam height.
Torq Shaft: Specially designed shaft efficiently transfers kinetic energy from the swing into the hoop, putting more action and speed on the ball.
Airfoil Bumper: Integrated airfoil slipstreams smooth airflow around the hoop and minimize resistance for faster swing speeds and effective shot shaping.
Elite Spec Control: Ensures consistency frame to frame with our tightest-ever quality control. Weight +/- 5g, Balance +/- 0.5cm, Swing Weight +/- 5kg-cm^2
Strung balance (cm): 32.5
Strung weight (grams): 320
Strung weight (ounces): 11.3
Taper System (mm): 22-23.5-22
Unstrung balance (cm): 31.5
Unstrung balance (pts): -8
Unstrung weight (grams): 305
Unstrung weight (ounces): 10.8
