Wilson Blade Jr V4 Padel Racket
Description
Blade Jr V4 Padel Racket
At 300 g the Blade Jr V4 is the lightest racket in Wilson's Blade padel line, and weight is the whole story here. It is built for recreational players who are still developing timing and technique, where getting the face to the ball on time matters far more than how much mass is behind the hit.
The compromise is what happens against a heavy ball. A 300 g racket can be pushed around by a hard-struck return in a way a 365 g frame cannot, and there is less help available on the smash. Wilson works against that with a fiberglass weave layup for stability and a core foam that softens contact, so the frame stays steady and comfortable rather than feeling flimsy. Holes through the face are there to increase grip on the ball.
Key Features
- 300 g weight is the lightest in the Blade padel range, which shortens swing preparation and reduces fatigue over a long session.
- Teardrop head shape keeps a little more weight up the frame than a round racket, so overheads are not entirely unsupported.
- Soft EVA core keeps the strike comfortable and takes the sting out of off-center contact.
- Fiberglass weave construction holds the face stable through impact, which is what stops a light racket feeling vague.
- Core foam softens the moment of contact rather than firing the ball straight back.
- Perforated face increases bite on the ball for players learning to brush up on lobs and defensive shots.
- Two grip sizes are offered, 0 and 2, so smaller hands are covered.
Specifications
- Paddle Shape: Teardrop
- Core Type: Soft EVA
- Weight: 300 g (10.6 oz)
- Grip Sizes: 0 and 2
- Sport: Padel
- Gender: Unisex
Who It's For
- Recreational players who play socially and want a racket that is easy to handle from the first swing.
- Smaller or lighter players, including juniors, who cannot control a 355 to 365 g frame yet.
- Players still learning where the ball meets the face and who need a forgiving, comfortable frame while they work it out.
- Anyone who has tried a heavier racket and found their arm tired before the match ended.
- Tennis or pickleball players trying padel for the first time and wanting a low-commitment starting point.
Why Buy This Racket
This is the entry point to the Blade padel family and it is priced accordingly. It shares the teardrop shape and the soft EVA core with the Blade LS V4, so moving up later is a change in weight rather than a change in feel — useful if you expect to upgrade within a season or two.
Choose something else if you already hold your own in competitive matches. Against players who hit hard, 300 g will be pushed off line and you will notice the missing mass on smashes; the Blade LS V4 at 355 g or the standard Blade V4 at 365 g are the next steps up. Buy this one if you are starting out, buying for a lighter player, or want a spare racket that anyone in the family can pick up.
Performance
Skill Level
Beginner/Intermediate
Blade Jr V4 Padel Racket
At 300 g the Blade Jr V4 is the lightest racket in Wilson's Blade padel line, and weight is the whole story here. It is built for recreational players who are still developing timing and technique, where getting the face to the ball on time matters far more than how much mass is behind the hit.
The compromise is what happens against a heavy ball. A 300 g racket can be pushed around by a hard-struck return in a way a 365 g frame cannot, and there is less help available on the smash. Wilson works against that with a fiberglass weave layup for stability and a core foam that softens contact, so the frame stays steady and comfortable rather than feeling flimsy. Holes through the face are there to increase grip on the ball.
Key Features
- 300 g weight is the lightest in the Blade padel range, which shortens swing preparation and reduces fatigue over a long session.
- Teardrop head shape keeps a little more weight up the frame than a round racket, so overheads are not entirely unsupported.
- Soft EVA core keeps the strike comfortable and takes the sting out of off-center contact.
- Fiberglass weave construction holds the face stable through impact, which is what stops a light racket feeling vague.
- Core foam softens the moment of contact rather than firing the ball straight back.
- Perforated face increases bite on the ball for players learning to brush up on lobs and defensive shots.
- Two grip sizes are offered, 0 and 2, so smaller hands are covered.
Specifications
- Paddle Shape: Teardrop
- Core Type: Soft EVA
- Weight: 300 g (10.6 oz)
- Grip Sizes: 0 and 2
- Sport: Padel
- Gender: Unisex
Who It's For
- Recreational players who play socially and want a racket that is easy to handle from the first swing.
- Smaller or lighter players, including juniors, who cannot control a 355 to 365 g frame yet.
- Players still learning where the ball meets the face and who need a forgiving, comfortable frame while they work it out.
- Anyone who has tried a heavier racket and found their arm tired before the match ended.
- Tennis or pickleball players trying padel for the first time and wanting a low-commitment starting point.
Why Buy This Racket
This is the entry point to the Blade padel family and it is priced accordingly. It shares the teardrop shape and the soft EVA core with the Blade LS V4, so moving up later is a change in weight rather than a change in feel — useful if you expect to upgrade within a season or two.
Choose something else if you already hold your own in competitive matches. Against players who hit hard, 300 g will be pushed off line and you will notice the missing mass on smashes; the Blade LS V4 at 355 g or the standard Blade V4 at 365 g are the next steps up. Buy this one if you are starting out, buying for a lighter player, or want a spare racket that anyone in the family can pick up.
Beginner/Intermediate