Wilson Vesper Control 17 17mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Price: $249. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.15. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 54 MPH. Spin: 2013 RPM. Core: 17mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Below-average power at 54 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Wilson
Vesper Control 17 17mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Wide body17mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower Control+Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
36th percentile
Twist Weight
6.15
22th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
17mm
Power
54 MPH
37th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
11th percentile
Spin
2013 RPM
High
Balance
239mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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