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Head Extreme Pro 2026 vs Wilson Defy Pro V1 2025

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The verdict

Choose the Extreme Pro 2026 if you want more control, handling and comfort, the Defy Pro V1 2025 if you want more power.

Extreme Pro 2026Highest score
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  • Control+2.0
  • Handling+2.0
  • Comfort+1.0
Defy Pro V1 2025
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  • Power+1.0

The Extreme Pro 2026 plays better on paper (9.3 against 7.5), the Defy Pro V1 2025 costs € 40.87 less in Netherlands. Pick the Defy Pro V1 2025 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Extreme Pro 2026 to the Defy Pro V1 2025: less control, less handling, more power, less comfort.

Controlless control6.04.0
Powermore power8.59.5
Comfortless comfort6.05.0
Handlingless handling4.02.0
Forgivenessabout the same4.04.0

Extreme Pro 2026Defy Pro V1 2025Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 270 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
UD Carbon
Carbon 15k
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Head size
494 cm²
Not published
Frame
Not published
100% carbon
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond
Weight
370 g
370 g
Core
Power Foam
Power Foam
Surface
Rough
Rough

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Extreme Pro 2026: 3. Of the Defy Pro V1 2025: 0.

Often mentioned in video reviews

Extreme Pro 20262 videos

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Defy Pro V1 2025

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Extreme Pro 2026: reviews and videos →Defy Pro V1 2025: reviews and videos →

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