Wilson Rush tennis shoes

Wilson Rush Pro: what the shoe actually does

The Rush Pro has been praised across several generations for its versatility, and its architecture rests on three complementary parts. A TPU plate, which Wilson calls the Speed Plate, stiffens the forefoot and returns energy on the start. A TPU stability chassis holds the heel and the midfoot, limiting twist under lateral load. Cushioning combines a high rebound foam at the front for acceleration with a shock absorbing technology at the back.

Two more elements complete the fit: an Endofit sock construction that wraps the foot, and a dual layer mesh upper for ventilation. For durability, Wilson applies a ceramic coating over the abrasion zones, the ones that give way first on a hard court outsole.

Which player is it designed for?

• The all court attacker: uses the whole geometry of the court, defends by sliding, and finishes at the net.
• The powerful, mobile player: needs solid support under heavy shots without being slowed down by a heavy shoe.
• The versatile competitor: wants one shoe that adapts to every situation in a match rather than one that excels on a single point.

Rush Pro, Rush Tour or Rush Lite?

The three models of the Rush range differ by the element housed in the midsole, and that is what drives the behaviour of the shoe. This split of roles is stable from one generation to the next:

• Rush Pro: TPU plate and stability chassis. The most supportive of the three, for players who need to be held laterally.
• Rush Tour: a dual axis carbon insert, stiffening torsion and returning energy on the push off, over a Pebax foam midsole. For players chasing drive and acceleration.
• Rush Lite: a lightened chassis and a breathable upper. For players who put flexibility and out of the box comfort first.

Clay court versions and junior sizes

The Rush Pro and the Rush Tour both exist in a clay court version, with a herringbone tread that clears the clay and allows a controlled slide. On clay a hard court outsole clogs up and loses grip: this is a question of traction, not of comfort. For the full picture on this surface, see our clay court tennis shoes page.

The Rush Pro also comes in junior sizes, with the same support logic as the adult model. The complete offer for younger players sits in our children's tennis shoes category.

Our expert's opinion

"The Rush Pro is one of the most complete shoes on the market. It is neither the most stable nor the lightest, but it is good everywhere, and that is what makes it so popular. You feel the chassis working on lateral movements without being locked in as you would be in a pure stability shoe, and the front plate immediately makes you want to move forward. The advice I give most often: if you are hesitating with the Rush Tour, ask yourself whether your problem is holding on the sides or firing back up on the start. The same shoe does not answer both."

Jérôme, equipment expert at Extreme Tennis

Frequently asked questions about the Wilson Rush range