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Wilson Bela V3 2025

Discover the Wilson Bela V3 2025, a diamond-shaped padel racket built for aggressive control and precision on every attacking shot.

By Jorge Masta
8.7

Padelful Rating

Power8.2
Control8.9
Rebound8.5
Maneuverability8.6
Sweet spot9.1

Shape

Diamond

Weight

365 - 375 gr

Touch

Medium

Core

EVA Firm

Faces

3K carbon

Frame

Carbon fiber

Wilson Bela V3 2025

The Wilson Bela V3 2025 arrives as a clear option for advanced players who want a very precise, attacking-oriented racket, without sacrificing comfort in defense. It’s a modern diamond mold that feels more controllable than many aggressive frames in this segment.

Technical Analysis

Shape and Balance

The diamond shape gives the Wilson Bela V3 2025 a clear offensive profile. The balance is noticeably high, so the head works hard in shots where you accelerate the swing.

This configuration rewards an aggressive style. Overheads, viboras, and offensive volleys gain extra bite. On the flip side, in very fast exchanges or on tight defensive lobs, you need a clean technique to avoid leaving the ball short.

Despite the attack-focused mold, the racket feels more stable than “wild.” It doesn’t vibrate much and offers a solid contact point, which helps keep unforced errors under control.

Materials and Construction

  • Frame: Carbon fiber
  • Faces: 3K carbon
  • Core: EVA Firm

The full carbon construction gives the racket a firm and consistent response. The 3K carbon on the faces offers a good mix of stiffness and feedback. The impact feels clear, but not harsh.

The EVA Firm core brings that medium feel that many advanced players like. It’s not super hard, but it does transmit the impact with definition. You get very good feedback on where you hit the ball, especially on off-center contacts.

Overall, the composition leans to an aggressive profile, but remains playable for long matches. It doesn’t feel like a plank, and it doesn’t punish every slight mistake.

Grip

The grip has a standard length, but with a slightly extended feel that helps a lot on two-handed backhands or when you look for more leverage in the smash.

The handle thickness is comfortable and neutral. It doesn’t feel too thin or too bulky, which makes it easy to adapt for most hands with one or two overgrips.

The most noticeable aspect is the stability in the wrist. The racket does not twist too much on blocked volleys or fast returns, giving confidence to hold strong balls from the opponent without losing the line.

Comfort

For a diamond racket with firm core, the comfort level is surprisingly high. The impact is clean, vibrations are minimal, and the frame feels solid.

The sweet spot is larger than expected for this mold, which helps a lot in off-center hits at the back of the court. Mis-hits don’t punish the arm as much, and the sensation in the hand stays controlled.

Players with minor elbow sensitivity can use it, as long as they don’t like extremely soft rackets. It is not a plush pillow, but it is far from being an arm-killer.

Sensations in the Game

Fondo de pista (Back of the Court)

From the back, the Wilson Bela V3 2025 has a medium touch with a firm tendency. The head-heavy balance is noticeable in defense. Quick adjustments are a bit more demanding, especially in low balls and tight lobs.

The positive part is a very generous sweet spot for a diamond shape. This gives a high sense of security in controlled lobs and deep drives. The ball comes out with a predictable trajectory and enough depth when you accompany the stroke.

At slow and medium pace, control is very good. You can place the ball near the glass or at the opponent’s feet with precision, as long as you complete the swing. At higher speeds, the racket shines even more. It rewards players who like to hit clean and accelerate the arm.

In defense, it is not the easiest racket on the market, but it behaves better than many other aggressive diamonds. If your technique is decent and you like to counterattack from the back, it fits that style very well.

En la red (Net Play)

At the net, the racket shows its best face. The high balance helps to speed up the ball with minimal effort. Volleys come out deep and heavy, with very little need to over-swing.

In fast exchanges, the frame provides a lot of help. When you intercept a quick ball, the racket returns it with plenty of pace. You just need to put the face in the right place and close the gesture; the racket does the rest.

On bandejas and víboras, the large sweet spot is a huge advantage. You can attack with a good mix of control and effect without fear of the ball dying in mid-court. It allows you to play heavy, deep bandejas that push the opponent back.

The sensation in touch volleys is also positive. It’s not a control-only racket, but you can drop the ball short or angle cross-volleys with ease, as long as your wrist work is clean.

En el remate (Smash)

This is the area where the Wilson Bela V3 2025 really stands out. The combination of diamond shape, high balance, and firm core makes the smash very effective.

You don’t need a perfect pro-level technique to generate power. With a good preparation and full extension, the ball leaves with plenty of speed and a high, aggressive trajectory.

For flat smashes, the output is excellent, especially when you hit above the head and slightly in front. For topspin smashes, the firm face gives very good grip on the ball, allowing you to bring it back to your own court or send it out of the court quite easily if you time it right.

Here, players who like to finish points quickly will feel completely at home. It’s a racket that invites you to attack any slightly short lob.

Conclusion

The Wilson Bela V3 2025 is a strong option for advanced or high-intermediate players who want an offensive diamond racket with better control and comfort than the typical very hard power frames.

Its main strengths are:

  • Great performance in the smash and high shots.
  • Large sweet spot for a diamond design.
  • Very solid behavior at the net, with aggressive and stable volleys.
  • Clear, firm feel without being uncomfortable.

On the weaker side:

  • Demands some technique and timing in defense, especially on low balls.
  • The head-heavy balance can feel tiring for players who prefer ultra-light, very whippy rackets.

If you enjoy taking the initiative, finishing points from the net, and playing with precision power, this racket fits that profile very well. For players who are mainly defensive or who love very soft, super-forgiving rackets, it may feel a bit too firm and offensive.

Overall, it’s a serious, attack-minded racket that rewards aggressive, clean strokes and offers a very complete performance for modern, dominant padel.

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