Wilson Optix V2 Power Padel Racket (2026)

Padelful's verdict is comfortable and forgiving. It lists easy ball output when you are defending, an arm-friendly feel and decent volleys, with the soft response also being the downside: little bite, less precise placement and no great punch on overheads. A soft fibreglass face like this is kind to a tired elbow and a mistimed swing, which is exactly what a first racket should be.

Do not expect it to hurt anyone. If you want power later, you will outgrow it, which is the point of a starter.

Tennis Warehouse Europe lists a round head, while Padelmarket and Padelful call it a teardrop. Weight is 360 g with a 10 g tolerance on one sheet and 365 g on another, and balance is 265 mm (called low) on one and medium on another. Padelmarket also mentions a reinforced carbon frame, which Padelful lists as fibreglass.

Our catalogue tags it teardrop with a medium balance, in line with Padelful. Treat the exact figures as approximate and check the listing you are buying from.

On Padelful's numbers the Power adds a touch of power (6.4 against 5.8) but loses ground on control, sweet spot and manoeuvrability next to the Optix V2 Lite. Choose the Lite if forgiveness and speed matter most and the Power if you want a bit more bite. Wilson's other soft options include the Accent LT, and a step up is the Match Point.

Anyone who already hits hard or wants a racket to finish points with. Move up to our intermediate padel rackets instead, and if you are choosing a first racket, our beginner padel rackets page and teardrop padel rackets page have the alternatives.

Pair it with fresh padel balls, a spare overgrip from our padel grips range and proper padel shoes, and fit a racket protector. Our guide to choosing a padel racket explains shape and weight, and the full padel racket range covers the rest.