The new Wilson Ultra v5 tennis racket, launching July 15, already has something the previous versions haven’t enjoyed: a host of top-level tour professionals switching to the Pro version of the frame.

The Ultra is Wilson’s power franchise. With its thick, stiff, variable beam, the racquet offers generous pop and easy playability. It’s for players who like racquets with a firm response and a boost ...

The Ultra underwent a few tweaks from its predecessor to better the frame’s response at contact. The racquet’s main innovation is SI3D technology which optimizes its vertical and horizontal bending as ...