Wilson Burn V5 vs V4

Wilson released an update (V5) to their popular Burn range of tennis rackets including the Burn 100, 100S, 100LS, and 100ULS.

This article will look at the differences between the new V5 rackets (released in 2023) and the older V4 rackets (released in 2021) so you can see if it is worth upgrading to the new version.

Wilson Burn V5 vs V4

Racket Specs Comparison – Wilson Burn V5 vs V4

Below I have compared each of the new V5 Burn rackets to the older V4 models.

Burn 100 V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The Burn 100 V5 has a more head light balance (4 pts HL vs 3 pts HL), a lower swing weight (320 vs 328), and a slightly higher frame stiffness rating (72 vs 71).

Similarities: Both versions have the same head size (645cm/100in), racket length (27in), strung weight (318g (11.2oz)), beam width (23 1/2 mm), and string pattern (16×19).

Burn 100 V5VSBurn 100 V4
2023Year Released:2021
Wilson Burn V5Design:Wilson Burn V4
100inHead Size:100in
27inLength:27in
318g (11.2oz)Strung Weight:318g (11.2oz)
4 pts HLBalance:3 pts HL
320Swingweight:328
72Stiffness:71
23.5mmBeam Width:23.5mm
Graphite – Carbon FiberComposition:Graphite – Carbon Fiber
OrangeRacket Colors:Black, Grey, and Orange
16 x 19String Pattern:16 x 19

Burn 100S V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The Burn 100S V5 has a slightly heavier strung weight (11.3oz vs 11.2oz), a less head light balance (1pts HL vs 3pts HL), a slightly lower swing weight (325 vs 326), and a slightly higher stiffness rating (73 vs 72).

Similarities: Both versions have the same racket length (27in), beam width (23 1/2 mm), head size (645cm/100in), and string pattern (18×16).

Burn 100S V5VSBurn 100S V4
2023Year Released:2021
Wilson Burn V5Design:Wilson Burn V4
100inHead Size:100in
27inLength:27in
320g (11.3oz)Strung Weight:318g (11.2oz)
1 pts HLBalance:3 pts HL
325Swingweight:326
73Stiffness:72
23.5mmBeam Width:23.5mm
Carbon Fiber GraphiteComposition:Graphite/Countervail
OrangeRacket Colors:Black, Grey, and Orange
18 x 16String Pattern:18 x 16

Burn 100LS V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The Burn 100LS V5 has a lower swing weight (313 vs 314) and a higher frame stiffness rating (72 vs 71).

Similarities: Both versions have the same racket length (27in), head size (645cm/100in), strung weight (10.5oz), head light balance (3pts HL), beam width (23 1/2 mm), and string pattern (18×16).

Burn 100LS V5VSBurn 100LS V4
2023Year Released:2021
Wilson Burn V5Design:Wilson Burn V4
100inHead Size:100in
27inLength:27in
298g (10.5oz)Strung Weight:298g (10.5oz)
3 pts HLBalance:3 pts HL
313Swingweight:314
72Stiffness:71
23.5mmBeam Width:23.5mm
Graphite – Carbon FiberComposition:Graphite – Carbon Fiber
OrangeRacket Colors:Black, Grey, and Orange
18 x 16String Pattern:18 x 16

Burn 100ULS V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The Burn 100ULS V5 has a lower swing weight when compared with the V4 (301 vs 304).

Similarities: Similarities: Both versions have the same stiffness rating (67), racket length (27in), head size (645cm/100in), strung weight (9.7oz), head light balance (1pts HL), beam width (23 1/2 mm), and string pattern (18×16).

Burn 100ULS V5VSBurn 100ULS V4
2023Year Released:2021
Wilson Burn V5Design:Wilson Burn V4
100inHead Size:100in
27inLength:27in
275g (9.7oz)Strung Weight:275g (9.7oz)
1 pts HLBalance:1 pts HL
301Swingweight:304
67Stiffness:67
23.5mmBeam Width:23.5mm
Carbon Fiber GraphiteComposition:Carbon Fiber Graphite
OrangeRacket Colors:Black, Grey, and Orange
18 x 16String Pattern:18 x 16