The Wilson Optix V2 Power has Power in its name and a Low power rating on its meter. That gap is the whole story of this racket, so start there.
Power in the name, foam and fiberglass in the build
Retailers list a foam core and a fiberglass face. Both choices soften the response. Soft foam absorbs part of your swing speed and gives the ball back at a gentler pace. Fiberglass flexes more than carbon, which adds comfort but takes away punch.
The result, on paper: comfort rated High, power rated Low. That is not a flaw. It is a design decision aimed at players still building their technique, and the listed level of Beginner / Intermediate fits that.
Fixed weight, teardrop shape: what the numbers add up to
The weight is listed at 360 g, with no range. That is moderate and manageable for most adults.
The shape is teardrop, the thickness 38 mm. The measured balance of 265 mm sits in the medium zone, which keeps the racket from feeling top-heavy despite the marketing. Together these numbers suggest a racket that moves easily at the net and stays stable enough from the back. Nothing extreme in any direction. That suits a developing game.
What the one court test found
One source has actually played this racket. padel.how tested it and scored it 73 out of 100.
They praise the large sweet spot and the soft, comfortable response. That response gives developing players accessible depth on defensive shots. The criticism is just as clear: a lower maximum power output that limits advanced offensive play. In other words, the racket helps you until your own power outgrows it. For a first or second racket, that trade is often the right one.
High balance on one sheet, a medium measurement on another
Here the sources disagree. One retailer labels the balance High. Another measured 265 mm, which is a medium figure.
A genuinely head-heavy balance would push the weight toward the head and add punch at the cost of quick handling. A 265 mm measurement points the other way, toward a friendlier, more even feel. Both come from retailers, and there is no measured test to settle it. So the honest answer is: the balance of this racket is not pinned down.
What Wilson's product page claims, and what that is worth
Wilson's marketing describes Power Core technology. It supposedly distributes energy evenly for more powerful shots with less effort. The page also mentions a carbon-reinforced frame for stability on explosive shots. The frame reinforcement does appear in retailer specs. The rest is brand language, not measured fact.
Notably, the one court test found the opposite of powerful. When the brand says power and the tester says limited power, believe the tester.
Optix V2 Power, Optix V2 Lite Lilac or Head Speed Motion 2023
The same 2026 family has a calmer sibling. The Wilson Optix V2 Lite Lilac goes the other way on paper: round shape, 355 g, low balance. Its control and sweet spot rate High, while power and maneuverability match this racket. If you want maximum forgiveness and play a patient game, that sibling is the safer pick.
Worried about the low power ceiling? Then the Head Speed Motion 2023 is the logical step up. Same weight, same teardrop shape, but a power rating of Medium and an advanced level tag. Also compare it with the Head Concord if you are unsure. The Concord hits harder but gives up control and maneuverability to get there.
For most beginners and early intermediates, the Optix V2 Power does exactly what its build promises: comfortable, forgiving, easy depth. Just do not buy it for the word on the throat.
