Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 Tennis Racket

The Wilson Ultra 99 Pro V5 is a highly unique, specialized release in Wilson’s performance lineup. Part of their elite Pro Labs collection, this racket dug into the Wilson archives to revive the beloved, cult-classic mold of the early-2010s Steam 99.

Combining a retro, raw physical feel with modern V5 cosmetics, it is finished in a striking, high-gloss, light-shifting electric indigo and turquoise colorway.

Performance Profile

Unlike the modern, highly-muted feel of standard consumer rackets, the Ultra 99 Pro V5 delivers a "raw," connected, and crisp feedback upon contact.

1. Steam 99 Mold Heritage: Designed with the signature firm, dual-tapered box beam of the original Steam 99. This provides immense torsional stability and direct, heavy plow-through against fast incoming balls.
2. Ultra-Open 16x18 String Pattern: This extremely rare pattern creates a high string "launch angle" and heavy snap-back. It allows players to easily dip the ball down with massive topspin and generate effortless baseline depth.
3. SI3D Technology: Adapts 3D frame flexibility—keeping the hoop slightly more flexible for extra dwell time while keeping the throat rigid to drive high levels of power and spin.
4. Inner Hoop Power Grooves: Integrated channels inside the frame hoop allow the strings to stretch and compress slightly more, raising the energy return of the racket and sweet spot forgiveness.

Best Suited For

1. Heavy Spin-Minded Baseliners: If you love to sit back on the baseline, take big vertical cuts at the ball, and rely on heavy topspin to push your opponents back, this is an absolute weapon.
2. Advanced Players with High Swing Speeds: Because of its heavy 330-swingweight potential and raw, stiff feel, this racket requires clean, fast technique to properly control and direct the ball.
3. Fans of Retro Feel: Perfect for players who find modern, dampened rackets to feel "mushy" or disconnected, and instead prefer a firm, crisp feedback.

Specifications

• Head Size: 99 sq in / 639 sq cm.
• Length: 27 in / 68.58 cm.
• Unstrung Weight: 305 g / 10.8 oz.
• Strung Weight: ~321 g / 11.3 oz.
• Unstrung Balance: 32.5 cm / 5 pts Head Light.
• Beam / Taper System: 22 mm - 24 mm - 21 mm (Dual Taper).
• String Pattern: 16 x 18 (Ultra-Open / High Spin).
• Stiffness (RA): ~69 - 70 (Firm, raw power-oriented).