Wilson Ultra 100L v5 Racket Specs
Explore the Wilson Ultra 100L v5 by racket part and spec. This page is built for sharing one specific racket specs view without sending someone through the full beginner guide.
Wilson Ultra 100L v5 Specs
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Racket specs
Head size 100 sq in
The hitting-surface area. Larger heads usually add forgiveness and easy power; smaller heads usually favor precision and a more compact response.
At 100 sq in, the Wilson Ultra 100L v5 uses the versatile modern midpoint between forgiveness, power, and directional control.
Unstrung weight 280 g / 9.9 oz
The frame weight before strings, overgrip, or dampener are added. More mass can improve stability and plow-through, while less mass is generally easier to accelerate.
This 280 g / 9.9 oz measurement means the Wilson Ultra 100L v5 is notably maneuverable, though it offers less mass against heavy incoming pace.
Strung weight 295 g / 10.4 oz
The measured weight after strings are installed. This is closer to the weight a player swings, though an overgrip and dampener can add several more grams.
This 295 g / 10.4 oz measurement means the Wilson Ultra 100L v5 sits in a manageable performance range with useful stability and acceleration.
Length 27 in
The end-to-end racket length. Standard adult frames are 27 inches; extra length can add reach and serve leverage but can reduce maneuverability.
At 27 in, this is a standard-length adult frame, preserving familiar reach and maneuverability.
Balance 320 mm unstrung; 32.99 cm / 4 pts HL strung
Where the racket mass is centered. A more head-light balance is easier to maneuver, while more mass toward the head can add stability and power.
The 320 mm unstrung; 32.99 cm / 4 pts HL strung balance keeps this frame maneuverable for its weight while leaving useful mass through contact.
Beam 24 / 26.5 / 24.5 mm
The frame thickness, sometimes measured at several points. Wider beams tend to return more energy; thinner beams commonly provide more flex and direct ball feedback.
The 24 / 26.5 / 24.5 mm beam is widest through the power zone, adding response while tapering elsewhere for feel and handling.
String pattern 16x19
The number of main and cross strings. More open patterns usually help launch and spin, while denser patterns often improve directional control and string life.
The 16x19 pattern balances accessible spin and depth with familiar all-court predictability in the Wilson Ultra 100L v5.
Stiffness 64 RA
An RA laboratory measure of how much the frame resists bending. Higher values generally feel firmer and return more energy; lower values generally feel more flexible.
The listed 64 RA gives the frame a flexible-to-moderate response rather than a crisp power-frame feel.
Swingweight 310
A measure of how heavy the racket feels while swinging. Higher swingweight can add stability and ball weight but takes more effort to accelerate and redirect.
The 310 swingweight offers a useful blend of maneuverability and stability for its class.
Material Carbon Fiber Graphite
The frame layup and named dampening or reinforcement materials. These influence stability and feel, but do not by themselves determine how a racket will play.
Carbon Fiber Graphite is the listed construction package for this generation, used to tune the Wilson Ultra 100L v5 response, stability, and vibration feel.
Stringing advice 50-60 lbs
The manufacturer-supported tension range. Lower tension generally adds depth and pocketing; higher tension generally produces a firmer, lower-launch response.
The 50-60 lbs range gives this frame room for a softer, deeper response at the low end or a firmer, lower-launch bed at the high end.
Specs cross-checked against Tennis Warehouse measured specs and Wilson published model data for the Ultra 100L v5.
String recommendations
Keep the light Ultra 100L easy to swing by starting with a comfortable 1.30 mm multi near the middle of its range. Its thick beam already supplies power. A thin soft poly can add control for faster intermediates, but it should not be the automatic beginner setup.
Starting points are editorial guidance, not a medical guarantee. Technique, ball, court, climate, and restringing frequency all change the result.
HEAD Velocity MLT
Best for: Beginners and improving players
Velocity supplies usable control and comfort while the 100L frame contributes easy acceleration and depth.
Watch for: Move tension by only 2 lbs between string jobs when tuning launch.
Wilson NXT
Best for: Compact swings and comfort-first players
NXT keeps the light frame lively without the stiffness or replacement schedule of polyester.
Watch for: Heavy string movers may need 1.30 mm or a hybrid later.
Solinco Hyper-G Soft
Best for: Intermediates with developed topspin technique
The thin shaped string adds spin and lower launch without making the lower-mass 100L feel sluggish.
Watch for: Replace full poly when it stops snapping back or begins to feel harsh.
What other players and experts recommend
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47-57 lb manufacturer range
Wilson’s exact-model instructions publish a 47-57 lb range for the Ultra 100L v5, supporting a mid-range multi and lower-tension poly approach.
Manufacturer Wilson: Ultra v5 100L Stringing Instructions -
Velocity MLT 16 at 54 lbs
Ultra v5 community advice recommends a controlled multifilament around 54 lbs before asking a newer player to use polyester.
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Multifilament at 50-55 lbs
A player moving from an Ultra 100L received consistent advice to start with any reputable multifilament in the low-to-mid 50s.
Player discussion Reddit r/10s: Newer player buying a Pure Drive: string recommendations
