Wilson Vesper Control 17mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a standard shape.
Price: $249. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.04. Weight: 8.05 oz. Power: 55.6 MPH. Core: 17mm. Shape: Standard. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Lower pop at 35 MPH (14th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Wilson
Vesper Control 17mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.6 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a standard shape.
Standard17mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower Control+Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
36th percentile
Twist Weight
6.04
22th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
17mm
Power
55.6 MPH
37th percentile
Pop
35 MPH
11th percentile
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.25"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35 MPH (14th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Lead Tape Optimizer
Customize how your Wilson Vesper Control 17mm plays by adding lead tape.