WILSON
WILSON Fierce Team
The Wilson Fierce Team is a hybrid paddle with a fiberglass face, 13 mm core, and longer handle. It suits players who want forgiving contact, easy power, and extra leverage for two-handed backhands.
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Overview
The Fierce Team combines a fiberglass face with a 13 mm core and hybrid shape. Its 9.52-ounce listed weight gives it a solid feel, while the longer handle adds leverage for two-handed backhands. The 4.25-inch grip fits many players, but smaller hands should check the circumference carefully.
The hybrid head aims to balance forgiveness and maneuverability. Wilson describes a generous sweet spot and responsive core, while player feedback praises its comfortable feel and forgiving contact. The thicker core is built to add power, but the weight may feel less quick during rapid exchanges.
Play style
Choose this paddle if you want help generating pace on drives and overheads without using an especially long head. The fiberglass face and hybrid shape support a blend of power, control, and forgiveness. The longer handle also gives two-handed backhands more leverage.
It can work for players building confidence at the kitchen because the larger sweet spot helps on slightly off-center contact. However, players who prioritize very fast hand battles may prefer something lighter and quicker. One review of the Fierce Team line also reports that the paddle can feel bulky during rapid net exchanges, while another player-focused listing emphasizes maneuverability and placement.
Best for
- A first paddle upgrade with a forgiving sweet spot
- Players who use two-handed backhands
- Baseline players who want easier power from a 13 mm core
- Players who want a balance of reach, forgiveness, and maneuverability
Look elsewhere if
- Players with smaller hands who find a 4.25-inch grip too large
- Players who need the fastest possible reactions at the kitchen
- Players seeking a very soft, control-first paddle
- Players who prefer a lighter paddle for quick volley exchanges
Strengths
- Hybrid shape combines a broad sweet spot with useful reach
- Fiberglass face supports a comfortable blend of control and power
- 13 mm core is designed to help generate power
- Longer handle supports two-handed backhands and added leverage
- Player feedback describes forgiving contact and comfortable feel
Things to consider
- The listed 9.52-ounce weight may feel slow during fast hand battles
- The 4.25-inch grip may not suit smaller hands
- The 13 mm core favors power more than a thicker control-oriented design
- Check the grip size and weight before buying if maneuverability is your priority
Specs
| Brand | WILSON |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.5 oz |
| Core thickness | 13 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Fiberglass |
| Face material | Fiberglass |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Longer handle for two-handed backhands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: length, width, handle length.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.
Sources
- Fierce Team Pickleball Paddle | Wilson Sporting Goods
- Best Pickleball Paddles Wilson Fierce Team 13mm Pickleball Paddle - Light Blue, Grip Size 2 (4 1/4") - Great For Beginners & Recreational Play Beginner Pickleball
- Wilson Fierce Team | Padelreference
- Fierce Team 13 Pickleball Paddle | Wilson Sporting Goods
- Fierce Team 13 Pickleball Paddle | PGA TOUR Superstore