Wilson Defy LS V1 SE vs Head Extreme Edge 2025

The verdict

Choose the Defy LS V1 SE if you want more handling and control, the Extreme Edge 2025 if you want more power.

Defy LS V1 SEHighest score
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  • Handling+2.0
  • Control+1.5
Extreme Edge 2025
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  • Power+1.5

The Defy LS V1 SE plays better on paper (6.8 against 6.1), the Extreme Edge 2025 costs € 60.00 less in Netherlands. Pick the Extreme Edge 2025 if the price matters more than that difference.

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How they play

From the Defy LS V1 SE to the Extreme Edge 2025: less handling, less control, more power.

Controlless control5.03.5
Powermore power6.58.0
Comforta bit less comfort7.57.0
Handlingless handling5.03.0
Forgivenessabout the same4.04.0

Defy LS V1 SEExtreme Edge 2025Line = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Launched
2026
2025
Weight
355 g
350 to 375 g
Balance
Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm
Head-heavy according to the brand
Face
Carbon, Fiberglass (ComfortFlex)
Carbon, Fiberglass
Core
Foam
Power Foam
Thickness
38 mm
Not published
Surface
Rough
Flat
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Shape
Diamond
Diamond

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Defy LS V1 SE: 0. Of the Extreme Edge 2025: 0.

Or a third racket in between

Drop ShotExplorer Soft W

Better where both are weak: forgiveness 6 against 4 and 4, and otherwise close to the two.