Three rackets carry Fernando Belasteguin's name in Wilson's Bela V3 range, and the LS is the one with the least power. At 355 g it is the lightest of the three, and both reviewers who played it stress the low weight and the speed.
Bela LS, Bela V3, Bela Pro V3: the same name, three different jobs
The names look alike. The rackets are not. The Bela V3 weighs 365 g, has a firm EVA core and a Medium-High balance. The Bela Pro V3 2025 weighs 370 g, has a High balance and a 24K carbon face. Both read high on power and low on comfort.
The LS is the reverse. It weighs 355 g, uses Power Foam and a 265 mm balance, and reads low on power and high on comfort. Wilson's Australian site lists Belasteguin as the player attached to it, but the numbers say this is the gentle one of the family.
That matters if you buy on the name. You may expect the pro's hard-hitting game. What you get is the version built for speed and ease on the arm. If you want the firmer sibling, look at the Bela V3 instead.
77 and 87 out of 100: two testers, one verdict on power
Two sources played the racket. padel.how gives it 77 out of 100. Padelvergleich gives it 87 out of 100. The gap is real, but the content is close. Both praise mobility and comfort. Both say power is lower than on heavier Bela models.
So the ratings differ in how much they forgive that. Padelvergleich writes for advanced all-rounders who want mobility and comfort. padel.how points to mobile intermediate to advanced players who like timing and angles. If power matters to you, treat the lower rating as the more relevant one.
Power Foam and a 265 mm balance: where the speed and the comfort come from
The core is Power Foam. It is soft, so it absorbs vibration and makes the racket forgiving. The face mixes carbon and fiberglass, and the frame is carbon. Retailers list a rough surface, which should help you grip the ball for spin. padel.how also noted reliable spin from the soft face.
The balance is 265 mm, labelled medium. Not head-heavy, not head-light. Together with 355 g, that means the racket changes direction quickly without feeling empty. The thickness is 38 mm.
The product page also mentions a V-shaped bridge, Duo Grid and Sharp Hole technology. Those are the brand's claims, and the reviewers do not measure them. Head size, handle and weight system are not published, so you cannot compare those on paper.
A teardrop that gives up power: what you lose and how to make up for it
A teardrop usually helps control and a larger sweet spot than a diamond does. Here the soft core pulls power down further. Smashes and bandejas will not leave the racket with much help.
What can you do? Take a fuller swing and use your legs. Hit earlier, so the ball comes to you with its own pace. Aim for the corners and the back glass rather than the middle of the court. If you rely on one big smash to finish points, this racket will frustrate you.
Padel.how calls it the fastest Bela: what a light racket asks of your technique
Light rackets reward good habits. Because the racket does not carry momentum, a short, late or lazy swing produces a short ball. You need clean contact and steady footwork.
The upside is hand speed. Blocking at the net, resetting from a hard ball and recovering after a lob all come easier. padel.how describes the LS as both the fastest and the most comfortable of the Bela V3 rackets.
It also suits a player who has arm trouble with firm rackets. Padelvergleich credits the vibration-reducing comfort technology with protecting the arms.
Bela LS V3, Head Speed Motion 2025 or Tecnifibre Curva Soft 2026: picking your light control racket
The Head Speed Motion 2025 has the same 355 g weight and a 270 mm balance. It reads medium on power and medium on comfort, and Head lists it as a professional-level racket. That is more pace and less cushioning than the LS.
The Tecnifibre Curva Soft 2026 weighs 360 g, has a soft single-piece foam core and reads medium on power with high comfort. On paper it is a close match on comfort, with a little more power.
Choose the LS if comfort and quick hands come first. Choose one of the others if you need more help from the racket.
