Ultra Pro (16x19) V3 Tennis Racket Frame 4 3/8" (3)

Hi, today I hit with the Ultra Pro, comparing it to my Six.One 95 18x20 (2017 edition). I have the Six.One weighted to be 354g with a balance point of 325, all the weight is at 12 o'clock. It is strung with 15g gut mains (45) and 17g Gosen Polylon crosses (40). I weighted the UP to 345g with a balance point of ~320--5g at 12 o'clock, 5g each at 2 and 10, 5g in the trap door. Same string set up but with 47 mains and 43 crosses. Here are my thoughts:Feel: the UP is obviously much softer than SO with noticeable flex in the hoop area. You might notice that the cross strings are high in the hoop (i.e. there is a big gap between the bottom cross string and the bottom of the hoop). My sense is that there is more sweet spot higher up in the hoop, especially compared to ... MoreHi, today I hit with the Ultra Pro, comparing it to my Six.One 95 18x20 (2017 edition). I have the Six.One weighted to be 354g with a balance point of 325, all the weight is at 12 o'clock. It is strung with 15g gut mains (45) and 17g Gosen Polylon crosses (40). I weighted the UP to 345g with a balance point of ~320--5g at 12 o'clock, 5g each at 2 and 10, 5g in the trap door. Same string set up but with 47 mains and 43 crosses. Here are my thoughts:Feel: the UP is obviously much softer than SO with noticeable flex in the hoop area. You might notice that the cross strings are high in the hoop (i.e. there is a big gap between the bottom cross string and the bottom of the hoop). My sense is that there is more sweet spot higher up in the hoop, especially compared to the SO (that is why I put weight at the top of the SO). Overall, feels softer with bigger sweetspot than SO. At net, feel was very good and quite intuitive (i.e. the racquet does exactly what you'd expect).Stability: this is a big thing for me. The UP turns out to be very stable--in fact almost as stable as the SO which is a very stable racket in its own right. At net, the UP was very similar to the SO, although it felt slightly faster allowing me to be a touch more aggressive with my volleys.Launch Angle: this is another big thing for me. The launch angle on the UP was higher than the SO. It probably isn't high compared to today's modern racquets, but relative to the SO, it is noticeably higher. Took me a while to get my forehand under control. Slice was not as good with the UP, possibly because of the lower weight and balance. I have already added more weight to the UP and will eventually see if this helps.Power: I feel like the SO is a fairly powerful racket, largely owing to its weight. It is not as maneuverable as the UP however. I this sense, I felt like the power of the UP is slightly less than the SO, but again, this may be attributable to the lower weight. In other words, I don't think the UP is meaningfully less powerful than the SO inherently. It probably is slightly less powerful given its lower flex rating, but by no means is it "under-powered." FWIW, the person I was hitting with is a 5.0 male, 19 years old, and he said that the power difference between the two, from a receivers perspective, was negligible.Spin: Well, these are both 18x20 rackets and I am 51 years old so my style of play is not laden with spin (although when I was younger I was considered a spin player). That said, it is obvious that it is easier to generate spin with the UP. But frankly, both are fine for spin generation and get more spin than you might think. The more headlight balance of the UP (after I added tape) made it whippier and easier to get spin. Will be enough for my game.Serves: For me, I use the SO's weight to generate power and spin. With this mindset, I can actually serve fairly well. Flat first, spin second. When serving with the UP, my first thought was that it feels light and less powerful. But watching the ball and the bounce after it hits the service box, it seems like the UP serves at least as hard as the SO. Whereas the SO seems to be weight based power. the UP seems to add a little oomph from a livelier string bed. Net-net, the serves seem about the same, but more accuracy with the UP.Overall, I'd say the UP is higher launch angle, more spin, same stability, larger sweetspot. The SO is more pure weight-based power. My sense is that if I weight the UP the same as the SO, it would play quite close, with a a higher launch angle and more forgiveness. Frankly, that is what I was looking for when I bought the UP, so I guess it is doing what I asked.I am an aging 5.0 male, played college. Still playing competitively in leagues, but now mostly doubles.

Amazing Stick If you can provide own power

This racket needs lead. It just has no power, which is why I love it. It’s purely a blank slate for players who generate their own pace to customize. Great spin potential. Flexible, but stiff enough where stepping in to take a ball on a shorter hop to become the aggressor isn’t an issue. Serving is phenomenal. If you can’t provide your own pace this is not the racket for you. Very forgiving for a 97. Allows you to swing freely without fear of over hitting.I put 8 grams in the hoop and six in the handle, 16g outlast at 48lbs. Makes it a much more plush feel and really no trampolining. Best stick I’ve ever played with.Previous sticks- Prince OG Graphite 93. Kblade tour, Prestige Mid Liquidmetal, Prince 03Tour, NCODE TOUR 90, Prince phantom 93/97P/100O3.5.0 ... MoreThis racket needs lead. It just has no power, which is why I love it. It’s purely a blank slate for players who generate their own pace to customize. Great spin potential. Flexible, but stiff enough where stepping in to take a ball on a shorter hop to become the aggressor isn’t an issue. Serving is phenomenal. If you can’t provide your own pace this is not the racket for you. Very forgiving for a 97. Allows you to swing freely without fear of over hitting.I put 8 grams in the hoop and six in the handle, 16g outlast at 48lbs. Makes it a much more plush feel and really no trampolining. Best stick I’ve ever played with.Previous sticks- Prince OG Graphite 93. Kblade tour, Prestige Mid Liquidmetal, Prince 03Tour, NCODE TOUR 90, Prince phantom 93/97P/100O3.5.0 player Agressive Baseliner one handed backhand

Bad Distribution

I wanted to Demo this racket(Ulta Tour Pro) or buy this racket locally. Apparently Wilson is not providing the Ultra Tour Pro racket to the local stores. I have purchased 5 Pro Staffs, 3 Blade v7’s, 3 of the previous version of the Blade and 3 of the version before that. Apparently Wilson would prefer that we use a different Brand of racket, rather than Wilson provide the racket to the local stores. Very disappointed in Wilson!!!!

Best racket made in a long time.....

This racket is by far my favorite and the best racket ive owned pretty much ever. however the lack of availability has made continuing using it difficult. as the used market is almost as scarce/overvalued! hoping for a restock of these soon!!

PLATFORM PRO STOCK

With silicone in the handle(8 grams) mine comes in at (with an over grip) Just under 12 oz. strung at 9pts hl and 325 swing weight. SOLID! With 17ga gut mains and Ultra cable crosses at 45lbs this stick is as good as it gets. Plenty of spin, pin point control. Just amazing. 4.0's with dicer slicer push games stay clear...this stick is for the Big Dogs!

Prefect pattern and size

After the thrill of the Clash I was surprised by the Ultra V3 series and tested the 100 then the Pro and the 18x20 in the 97 head size is fun and according to my opponents, unfair to them. The snap of the Ultra is great and the control of the string pattern makes shot placement and serves accurate

Pro Stock!!

I have been a Pro Staff user since the early 80’s and the last 4 years I have been using the RF97 v11 and love it except the stiffness. Pro Stock H19 in Ultra paint is very forgiving and the feel is just amazing. I was able to easily customize mine to 344g strung. Thank you Wilson for making these available for retail. I only wish you could choose your paint scheme for the pro stocks because the new Blade paint job looks awesome.

Serious players should try this racket

Caveat No. 1: Must customize with weight. In stock form it is too head light and not enough mass, experiment with lead tape at hoop and handle. I settled at 5 extra grams in the hoop at 3 and 9, plus 4 grams in the handle under my overgrip. It is now my sweetest feeling racket, still very maneuverable but enough plow and mass to remain stable. Hybrid stringing (Mains 17 gauge Isospeed Spin Co-Poly at 48 lbs.; Crosses 16 gauge Gamma Professional Multifilament or Technifbre Xone Biphase at 50 lbs.)

Where’s the V4????

One of the best frames on the market!!! 100% recommendations… have been using since release. However pricing and availability has been a hassle. When will the Americans receive the updated paint job?

good upgrade over the Ultra Tour

didn't know this existed.. accidentally found it on the website.. Glad I did.. I am sorry that this racket didn't get more press and availability.