# Wilson Optix V2 Power > Teardrop, 360 g, head-heavy balance. Above average for comfort, handling and forgiveness, below for power. Check if it suits your game. Score 8.1/10. - URL: https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/optix-v2-power/ - Last updated: 2026-11-10 - Author: [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) - Language: en - Site: padell.io (https://padell.io/) Shop links go through padell.io/go/ (affiliate links: padell.io may earn a commission, which never affects scores). Prices include shipping to the Netherlands unless stated otherwise, and change daily. --- [Rackets](https://padell.io/rackets/) · [Wilson](https://padell.io/brands/wilson/) · Optix Power 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop - **Weight**: 360 g - **Balance**: Head-heavy - **Core**: Foam Lowest price **€ 79.95** at Padeldiscount · In stock · Free shipping · Checked on 13 Nov (2026-11-13) Lowest in 52 days **€ 79.95** Today **€ 79.95** [Buy at Padeldiscount](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpadeldiscount.nl%2Fpadel-rackets%2Fwilson-optix-power-rood-v2%2F) 1. [Lardesports · In stock · Free shipping · Checked on 13 Nov (2026-11-13) **€ 84.90**](https://padell.io/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lardesports.com%2Fen-eu%2Fproducts%2Fraquette-de-padel-wilson-optix-v2-power-1) Prices include shipping to the country you choose. [How padell.io earns money](https://padell.io/how-we-earn-money/) The short answer The Wilson Optix V2 Power has Power in its name, but a Low power rating on its meter. The build explains it: soft foam core, fiberglass face, 360 g. What you get is easy depth, high comfort and a forgiving sweet spot, confirmed by the one court test so far. If you hit hard already, look elsewhere. By [Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/) · facts checked 5 October 2026 Choose it if - you are in your first seasons and want depth without swinging hard - you want a soft, arm-friendly racket for long sessions - you defend a lot and like the ball to come out easily at the back Skip it if - you finish points with smashes, the Head Speed Motion 2023 hits harder - you want a stiff, crisp response rather than a soft foam touch - you play at an advanced level and need more power, try the Drop Shot Explorer 8.0 ## How it plays 8.1 **padell.io score 8.1** Play 8.0 (60%) and reviews 8.2 (40%). Based on 1 review source. [How the score works](https://padell.io/how-we-score/) - **Control**: 6.0 around average● - **Power**: 4.0 below average▼ - **Comfort**: 9.0 above average▲ - **Handling**: 5.5 above average▲ - **Forgiveness**: 6.5 above average▲ - **Line = the average of all rackets**: ▲ above ▼ below On paper this is a soft, forgiving teardrop that helps developing players more than it rewards big hitters. - **Control** The teardrop shape and moderate balance give you reasonable placement, and the test calls control neutral. - **Power** Low is the rating, and padel.how agrees, flagging a limited ceiling for attacking play. - **Comfort** The soft foam core and fiberglass face make this the racket's clearest strength, easy on the arm. - **Handling** Moderate weight and a medium balance keep it moving adequately, neither quick nor sluggish. - **Forgiveness** The test praises a large, generous sweet spot that forgives off-center hits. ## Specifications - **Launched**: 2026 - **Shape**: Teardrop [Between control and power](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/) - **Weight**: 360 g Average: not tiring, stable enough - **Balance**: Head-heavy according to the brand, 265 mm Head-heavy: more power overhead, slower to move - **Face**: Fiberglass - **Core**: Foam Soft: comfort and ball exit, less control at high speed - **Thickness**: 38 mm The maximum the rules allow - **Surface**: Flat - **Frame**: Carbon-reinforced Not published by the brand: head size, handle No longer on padelnuestro.com Specs from padelnuestro.com · checked 25 September 2026 · [Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →](https://padell.io/contact/?topic=correction&racket=Wilson%20Optix%20V2%20Power) ## Video reviews 1 video from an independent channel or shop Discusses the specs The reviewer finds the Optix V2 Power to be a well-engineered racket with a larger face and sweet spot. It is designed to offer more power and forgiveness compared to the Elevate model. ## Price history Today **€ 79.95** Lowest in 30 days **€ 79.95** vs 30-day average **-12%** Lowest price per day across the shops in your market. Checked every night. ## What reviewers say Only one source has tested this racket on court: padel.how, scoring it 73 out of 100. Their verdict matches what the specs predict. They praise the large, forgiving sweet spot and the soft, comfortable response. Easy depth on defensive shots is the headline. They rate comfort and sweet spot positively. On power they are negative, warning that the limited output caps advanced attacking play, with control and grip neutral. There is no disagreement to report, simply because there is only one test. That is worth knowing: a single review is a useful signal, not a consensus. Treat the 73 out of 100 as one informed opinion until more tests appear. It happens to line up neatly with the soft foam and fiberglass build. [**padel.how** 7.3 Best for Recreational and intermediate players seeking easy depth and soft comfort Read the full review →](https://padel.how/equipment/racket/wilson-optix-v2-power-review/) 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](https://padell.io/brands/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. The Optix family Same year, from most power (left) to most control (right) [**V2 Power Blue**](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/optix-v2-power-blue/) **V2 Power** [**V2 Lite Lilac**](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/optix-v2-lite-lilac/) ## 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](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/optix-v2-lite-lilac/) goes the other way on paper: [round shape](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-shapes/), 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](https://padell.io/rackets/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](https://padell.io/compare/head-concord-vs-wilson-optix-v2-power/) 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. Written by **[Ruud Caris](https://padell.io/about/)** Padel player and founder of padell.io Bought, played and sold more rackets than was good for him, and built padell.io to bring it all together. [About padell.io →](https://padell.io/about/) ## Similar rackets [Wilson Optix V2 Power Blue](https://padell.io/rackets/wilson/optix-v2-power-blue/) · 7.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-optix-v2-power-vs-wilson-optix-v2-power-blue/) [Head Speed Motion 2023](https://padell.io/rackets/head/speed-motion-2023/) · 7.5 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-speed-motion-2023-vs-wilson-optix-v2-power/) [Head Concord](https://padell.io/rackets/head/concord/) · 7.0 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/head-concord-vs-wilson-optix-v2-power/) [Head SPEED MOTION 2027](https://padell.io/rackets/head/speed-motion-2027/) · 8.4 [Compare side by side](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-optix-v2-power-vs-head-speed-motion-2027/) [All rackets that play like the Wilson Optix V2 Power →](https://padell.io/alternatives/wilson/optix-v2-power/) ## Questions before you buy **Is the Wilson Optix V2 Power actually powerful?** Despite the name, no. The power meter rates Low, and padel.how's court test flagged limited power output. Its strengths are comfort and forgiveness. **What level is the Optix V2 Power for?** Retailers list it as Beginner / Intermediate. It suits players in their first seasons who want easy depth and a soft feel, not advanced attackers. **What is the difference between the Optix V2 Power and the Optix V2 Lite Lilac?** The Lite Lilac is round, lighter at 355 g, with a low balance of 260 mm and higher control and sweet spot ratings. The Power is a teardrop at 360 g, while power and maneuverability are rated the same on both. **Is it comfortable for a sensitive elbow?** On paper, yes. The soft foam core and fiberglass face point to high comfort, and the padel.how test rated comfort positively. The specs suggest an arm-friendly racket. **Is the Optix V2 Power worth the money right now?** Today's price is labelled "Fair price" compared with the rackets that play most alike. Which shops deliver, and what shipping costs, depends on your country. The price comparison shows it for yours. See all prices **What is the closest alternative?** The Wilson Optix V2 Power Blue plays most alike. Differences: power +1.0. Today: € 79.90. [Compare side by side →](https://padell.io/compare/wilson-optix-v2-power-vs-wilson-optix-v2-power-blue/) **Who should not buy it?** Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 4.0/10). **How heavy is it really?** The brand gives 360 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range. [Why a range? →](https://padell.io/guides/padel-racket-weight-range/)