Wilson Burn V5 vs V4 - Too Many Rackets

Wilson has recently 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.

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 100 V5 has a more head light balance (4pts HL vs 3pts 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).

100 V5	VS	100 V4
2023	Year Released:	2021
	Design:
100in	Head Size:	100in
27in	Length:	27in
318g (11.2oz)	Strung Weight:	318g (11.2oz)
4 pts HL	Balance:	3 pts HL
320	Swingweight:	328
72	Stiffness:	71
23.5mm	Beam Width:	23.5mm
Graphite – Carbon Fiber	Composition:	Graphite – Carbon Fiber
Orange	Racket Colors:	Black, Grey, and Orange
16 x 19	String Pattern:	16 x 19

Burn 100S V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The 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).

100S V5	VS	100S V4
2023	Year Released:	2021
	Design:
100in	Head Size:	100in
27in	Length:	27in
320g (11.3oz)	Strung Weight:	318g (11.2oz)
1 pts HL	Balance:	3 pts HL
325	Swingweight:	326
73	Stiffness:	72
23.5mm	Beam Width:	23.5mm
Carbon Fiber Graphite	Composition:	Graphite/Countervail
Orange	Racket Colors:	Black, Grey, and Orange
18 x 16	String Pattern:	18 x 16

Burn 100LS V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The 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).

100LS V5	VS	100LS V4
2023	Year Released:	2021
	Design:
100in	Head Size:	100in
27in	Length:	27in
298g (10.5oz)	Strung Weight:	298g (10.5oz)
3 pts HL	Balance:	3 pts HL
313	Swingweight:	314
72	Stiffness:	71
23.5mm	Beam Width:	23.5mm
Graphite – Carbon Fiber	Composition:	Graphite – Carbon Fiber
Orange	Racket Colors:	Black, Grey, and Orange
18 x 16	String Pattern:	18 x 16

Burn 100ULS V5 vs V4

Main Differences: The 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).