Wilson Burn 100ULS v6 vs Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
Specs, character and prices of both rackets side by side. The main differences are summed up below.
Specs
Weight· Same
260 g
260 g
Head· Same
100 in²
100 in²
Stiffness
71 RA
65 RA
Strings
18×16
16×19
Length· Same
27 in
27 in
Balance
335 mm
330 mm
Swingweight
305 kg·cm²
290 kg·cm²
Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Beginner / Intermediate
Price
12,899.9 TL
16,299.9 TL
Key differences
Weight
They weigh almost the same: 260 g and 260 g.
Stiffness
6 RA difference
Wilson Burn 100ULS v6
71 RA
- Plus: Returns more power for the same swing
- Minus: Passes on more vibration, harder on the arm
Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
65 RA
- Plus: Passes on less vibration, kinder to the arm
- Minus: Returns less power for the same swing
String pattern
Open against dense
Wilson Burn 100ULS v6
18×16
- Plus: More spin and power
- Minus: Less controlled, strings wear out sooner
Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
16×19
- Plus: More controlled, strings last longer
- Minus: Less spin and power
Balance
5 mm difference
Wilson Burn 100ULS v6
335 mm
- Plus: Weight in the head, gives more power
- Minus: Less quick at the net and on defence
Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
330 mm
- Plus: More head light: quicker at the net and on defence
- Minus: Less power from the head
Swingweight
15 kg·cm² difference
Wilson Burn 100ULS v6
305 kg·cm²
- Plus: Plows through the ball more, more stable and powerful
- Minus: Heavier to swing
Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
290 kg·cm²
- Plus: Swings faster, feels more nimble
- Minus: Plows through the ball less, less stable
The makers supply these values, so treat them as a guide rather than an exact measurement.
Price
In Turkish shops
Wilson Burn 100ULS v6
12,899.9 TL
- Plus: Cheaper
Wilson Ultra 100UL V5
16,299.9 TL
- Minus: More expensive
Frequently asked questions
- Which one is more arm friendly?
- The Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 has a softer frame (65 RA against 71 RA). If you have tennis elbow or shoulder pain, a softer frame is usually the better choice.
- Which one is more stable, and which more nimble?
- The racket with the higher swingweight is usually more stable and gives more power: Wilson Burn 100ULS v6 305 kg·cm², Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 290 kg·cm². The price is a heavier swing, while the Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 feels more nimble.
- Which one is cheaper?
- In Turkish shops the Wilson Burn 100ULS v6 sells for 12,899.9 TL and the Wilson Ultra 100UL V5 for 16,299.9 TL. Prices belong to the shops and may change.
- Which level does each one suit?
- Wilson Burn 100ULS v6: Beginner, Intermediate. Wilson Ultra 100UL V5: Beginner, Intermediate.