Wilson
Vesper Control 17
Widebody17mmGen 3
The Wilson Vesper Control 17 is a 17 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates average spin (46th percentile) with below-average power and low pop. It has a mid-range swing weight that balances power and maneuverability, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$249.00
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Performance
Spin1998 rpm(46)
Power (serve mph)55.6(37)
Pop (volley mph)35.0(12)
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight6.0(22)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.1 → 8.1 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight113.0 → 113.0 ±0
Twist weight5.96 → 5.96 ±0
Balance point23.6 → 23.6 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight6.0(22)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 17 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.00 in
- Static weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing weight
- 113.0
- Twist weight
- 5.96
- Balance point
- 23.6 cm
- Spin
- 1,998 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 42/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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