
The Wilson Ultra 100 V5 Roland-Garros 2026 is a special, limited-edition release celebrating the prestige and clay-court legacy of the French Open.
While the standard inline Ultra V5 is known for its signature shifting blue-to-purple paint job, this collector's edition adopts a warm, Parisian-inspired color palette. The frame is dressed in an elegant, earthy clay-orange tone accented by navy blue detailing and delicate design patterns along the inner hoop that draw directly from the intricate, historic ironwork of French architecture.
Performance Profile
The Ultra 100 V5 is designed for explosive, effortless power and aggressive baseline play. Key performance highlights include:
- Explosive Power & Spin: Built with a stiff, thick dual-taper beam structure that maximizes energy transfer. It gives you a fast, crisp response off the string bed, letting you easily push opponents deep into the court.
- SI3D Technology: Optimizes three-dimensional frame flex. This provides a slightly more flexible hoop for better ball connection and feel, balanced by a stiffer throat that locks down raw power and torsional stability.
- FORTYFIVE° Carbon Construction: Strategically integrated into the lay-up, this technology allows the racket to flex vertically to match modern swing paths, dampening harsh shocks and adding a layer of comfort to an otherwise stiff power frame.
- Crush Zone Grommet System: An innovative grommet design that compresses momentarily upon ball contact. This tiny compression pocket holds the ball on the strings a fraction of a second longer (increased dwell time), expanding the sweet spot and softening the feel on contact.
Best Suited For
- Aggressive Baseliners: Perfect for players who love to dominate rallies with heavy groundstrokes, dictating points with raw pace and spin.
- Intermediate to Advanced Players: Designed for those with established technique who want an injection of free power and depth on their shots without exerting maximum physical effort.
- Clay Court Enthusiasts: With its gorgeous clay-orange aesthetic, it's a fitting tribute for players who love the slow-sliding, tactical clay-court style of play.
Specifications
- Head Size: 100 sq in / 645 sq cm.
- Length: 27 in / 68.58 cm.
- Unstrung Weight: 300 g / 10.6 oz.
- Strung Weight: ~315 g / 11.1 oz.
- Unstrung Balance: 32 cm / 7 pts Head Light.
- Strung Balance: 33 cm / 4 pts Head Light.
- Beam / Taper System: 24 mm - 26.5 mm - 24.25 mm.
- String Pattern: 16 x 19.
- Stiffness (RA): ~63 - 64 (Firm, power-oriented).
