Wilson Shift 99 V1 US Open 2024 (300g) racket

WILSON SHIFT 99 v1 US Open 2024 TENNIS RACKET

The Wilson Shift 99 v1 US OPEN 2024 tennis racket is designed to provide lift as well as a precise balance between power and control. With good versatility, it is aimed at players looking to fully exploit their playing potential by generating devastating effects. With a 639 cm² head size and a 16x20 string pattern, it optimizes control for controlled lifted trajectories. The low balance of 31.5 cm will provide good maneuverability of the frame.

Extreme Tennis Test of the Wilson Shift 99 v1 US OPEN 2024

We strung this racket with Solinco Confidential 1.25 at 23/22. The first strikes offer us a firm comfort but an incredible stability. In this regard, it is certainly one of the best rackets on the market.

However, we found it so firm that we conducted a second test with a lower tension of 21/20. It turned out that we benefited more from the benefits of this frame at this tension. The use of a smaller head size and a tighter string pattern than that of classic rackets allowed us to reduce the tension, which improved our playability.

Once the right string is set at the right tension, it is immediately noticeable that the racket offers exceptional stability as well as very good striking sensation. One downside is that it is a racket that requires a good arm speed to exploit it. Forget the ease of play of the Wilson Clash, this Wilson Shift 99 will reward you when you fully commit to your strikes.

The spin generation seemed good without being a ""spin machine"".

It is in the baseline game and at the net that we felt the potential of this racket. The ball quickly comes off the racket while remaining in control. The comfort at the sweetspot level is pleasant, but remains firm outside (especially at the head of the racket).

The maneuverability is excellent thanks to a slightly handle-heavy balance.

At the net, the racket reacts with precision and ease.

On serve, we appreciated the precise balance between control and power.

This Wilson Shift range sits between the Wilson Blade range (which offers more control) and the Wilson Clash range (which offers more power).

WHO IS THE WILSON SHIFT 99 v1 SUITABLE FOR?

This Wilson Shift 99 is particularly suitable for competitive players looking for a versatile and stable racket that offers a good balance between power and precision.

Advantages

• Stability
• Power under control
• Versatility

Disadvantages

• Comfort outside the sweetspot
• Slightly demanding

Technologies of the Wilson Shift 99 v1

• 3D Arc: Technology allowing the racket to be laterally flexible to promote spin while maintaining maximum power

Wilson Reference: WR166411