Wilson

H22 Pro Stock review

Wilson's coveted pro stock mould. Uncompromising tour control under retail paint.

Racquet product shot
Highly recommended
Head 98 Blade 98 V8: 98
Weight 325g Blade 98 V8: 305g
Pattern 16×19 Blade 98 V8: 16×19
Stiffness 63 RA Blade 98 V8: 63 RA
Swingwt 350 Blade 98 V8: 325
Balance HL Blade 98 V8: HL
Full specsH22 Pro Stock · Blade 98 V8 · Pro Staff 97
H22 Pro StockBlade 98 V8Pro Staff 97
Head size98 sq in98 sq in97 sq in
Weight (unstrung)325 g305 g315 g
Weight (strung)350 g330 g340 g
Swingweight350325334
Stiffness63 RA63 RA65 RA
String pattern16×1916×1916×19
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Fit check

Is it for you?

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Your match Strong fit
Strong fit, if you'll customise it. Built up to playing weight, it gives a heavy, flat, supremely stable ball.

    Performance

    H22 Pro Stock Blade 98 V8

    Playtest

    Heavy, flat, stable.
    Full notes

    Built up to playing weight, the flexible mould produces a heavy, flat, controllable ball with exceptional plough-through. Low-powered; it demands a strong, full swing.

    + Pros

    • True tour-level control
    • Exceptional plough-through
    • Connected, precise feel
    • Comfortable for a heavy frame

    − Cons

    • Needs a strong swing and customisation
    • No free power
    • Hard to obtain
    • Unsuitable for lighter swings

    String for

    48–52 lbs 21.8–23.5 kg Co-poly, full bed, 1.25mm Pick: Luxilon ALU Power

    Recommended strings

    1. 1
      Luxilon ALU Power Tour control poly The most-used string among H22 players.
      50–54 lbs 22.5–24.5 kg · 1.25mm
    2. 2
      Luxilon ALU Power Spin Shaped control poly ALU feel with more bite.
      48–52 lbs 21.8–23.5 kg · 1.27mm
    3. 3
      Babolat VS Touch Gut mains · ALU Power crosses The classic pro hybrid for feel.
      53–57 lbs 24–25.9 kg · 1.25mm

    Who plays it

    Tour frames customised

    Verdict: 8.4

    Wilson's coveted pro stock mould: an uncompromising tour control frame with a heavy, stable, flat ball, for players who customise it. Retail control: Pro Staff 97. More accessible: Blade 98 16×19 V9.

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    FAQ

    Is the Wilson H22 good for beginners?

    No. It is a heavy, low-powered pro stock mould for very strong, advanced players who customise it.

    What is a Wilson H22 pro stock frame?

    A pro stock mould supplied to players and customisers, often built up and painted to look like a retail model.

    Is the Wilson H22 arm-friendly?

    For a heavy tour frame, yes: a flexible mould, and the mass absorbs shock.

    What string and tension is best for the Wilson H22?

    A control co-poly in the high 40s to low 50s lbs, or a gut hybrid. Tune tension alongside the custom weighting.

    Is the Wilson H22 a control or power racquet?

    Control: a low-powered mould built for stability, a flat ball and precision.

    Who is the Wilson H22 best for?

    Very strong, advanced players willing to customise a pro stock mould to playing weight.