Wilson Blade LS V4

On paper, the Wilson Blade LS V4 and the LS V3 are the same racket. Both list 355 g, a 260 mm balance and 38 mm thickness. Both have a Soft EVA core, a fiberglass face and a teardrop head. What changed is a label. That is the starting point for deciding whether this racket fits you.

LS V4 next to the LS V3: one label moved, no spec did

Lay the two spec lists side by side and they match line for line. Same weight, same balance, same thickness, same materials, same shape. The only difference is the level tag. The LS V3 is listed as Beginner / Intermediate. The LS V4 adds Advanced.

A changed label is not a measured change. Nothing here says the racket was rebuilt. If you already own the Wilson Blade LS V3, the specs give you no reason to expect a different racket in your hand.

Beginner to Advanced on one label: who a soft 355 g racket serves

The retailer tag now covers every level. Read it loosely. A racket with a soft core, a fiberglass face and a Low power meter is not obviously built for an advanced player who hits hard.

Where it can work for stronger players is as a fast, defensive tool. Think of a player with quick hands who relies on defensive touch play. A retailer also tags the profile as control-oriented, and the core density is listed as Medium.

For beginners and intermediates the case is easier. The face is forgiving, the weight is low, and arm comfort is High on paper. Not a racket that punishes mishits.

76 out of 100 from padel.how: fast and forgiving, with a low power ceiling

One source reviewed this racket. padel.how rated it 76 out of 100. The reviewer liked how light and easy it is to handle in defensive situations, and described a soft, compliant face with accessible depth. The complaint was a limited power ceiling and a flat smash weight.

In that review's comparison, the reviewer put this model at the fast, soft and easy end of the adult Blade range. It is still only one voice. Treat it as a strong indication and not as a consensus.

Control and power in balance, as the product page puts it: a claim against a Low power meter

The product page claims a balance between control and power. It also says the Duo Grid hole pattern adds power in smashes while helping control in defence. Those are marketing claims. The specs point elsewhere: the soft core and fiberglass face both pull power down, and only the teardrop shape pulls it up.

The review agrees with the specs. It found the smash flat. So expect control and comfort first. If you want pace, you will have to create it with swing speed and timing. A faster swing is possible because the racket is light, but the head will not add much on its own.

The LS next to the firm Blade V4: soft EVA against carbon and 365 g

The name is close, the racket is not. The Wilson Blade V4 Padel uses Firm EVA, a carbon and fiberglass face, a 267 mm balance and 365 g. Its power meter is Medium, but comfort and sweet spot both drop to Low, and maneuverability to Low.

So the choice is clear. The LS V4 trades power for comfort, a wider forgiveness and a lighter swing. The Blade V4 gives more pace and asks more of your arm and your timing. Do not order one thinking you are getting the other.

Blade LS V4, Radical Motion 2024 or Blade LS V3: picking your light teardrop

The Head Radical Motion 2024 is the closest rival here. It is also 355 g with a teardrop head. It has a 3K carbon face, a 265 mm balance and a Medium power meter, while comfort stays High. If you want a little more bite in the same weight, that is the one to compare.

The Blade LS V3 matches this racket on every listed spec. Pick whichever you prefer. Choose the LS V4 if comfort and quick handling come first and you are happy to build your own power.