Padel Racket Review - Wilson Bela Ls V3 2025

What the reviewers say

Fabio Ferro (@FabioFerro82) spent 25 minutes putting the Bela LS V3 through its paces and described the change from the LT clearly: "With the Power Foam and the fiberglass face, the ball just goes. You barely touch it and it travels with substance. The sweet spot is bigger, the exit is more immediate. What you lose is some of the feeling and control you had with the carbon face."

Padel Test by Roberto Cardi (@PADELTESTBYROBERTOCARDI) tested it on court and scored volleys and overheads 9/10, putting the racket's feel hardness at 6.3, placing it in the medium-soft range. His summary: "Outstanding maneuverability, exceptional playing comfort. It expresses power well and cuts excellently. From high wall exits I found a little less power, but the control and touch throughout are remarkable."

Mejora Tu Padel (@mejoratupadelmanumartin) noted the Bela LS is the best-selling Wilson in the United States, with particular popularity among women, adding that Fernando Belasteguín himself confirmed Marina Lobo plays with it. His assessment: "A very wide sweet spot. When you hit it fluidly, the ball comes out more. At higher speeds, it doesn't respond the same way. It's designed for smooth, consistent ball striking."

Zona de Padel (@zonadepadelesp) confirmed the balance sits around 25.8-25.9cm, making it noticeably lower than the Bela V3, and summarized the LS as the pick for players who want the Bela shape with less resistance and more assistance from the racket.

Reviewers broadly agree on one point: the Bela LS V3 is not a racket you force. Play through it fluidly, and it rewards you with easy power and consistent depth. Try to swing hard, and the fiberglass face can send the ball beyond the baseline.

Our take: Lars's summary

For right-side players who construct points rather than blow them open, the Bela LS V3 makes a strong case. The racket actively helps you in the moments that matter: the volley exchange where you need a clean, controlled redirect; the defensive reset when the ball is coming hard off the glass; the mid-pace bandeja where touch and spin decide where it lands. At those speeds, the Comfort Flex face and large sweet spot are genuinely useful. The trade-off is clear: if you use a lot of wrist or like to feel the ball precisely on harder shots, the fiberglass face will feel mechanical by comparison to a full-carbon frame. Right-side point builders who can't afford a mistake will find it easier here than on stiffer rackets. The forgiveness is real.

At 355g with a low balance point, the Bela LS V3 is quick through defensive positions. On low wall exits and tight resets, the Comfort Flex face absorbs impact well, reducing vibration and keeping the ball short and controlled. Roberto Cardi praised the lob specifically: "Control on the lob is outstanding, the maneuverability is fantastic."

The limitation shows on hard incoming shots where you need to block firmly. Fabio Ferro noted the fiberglass face lacks the firmness of carbon on direct impacts, meaning aggressive blocks require more attention to timing. Players who rely on a firm, reactive block to redirect pace will feel the difference. The larger sweet spot compensates somewhat, but it is not the strongest blocking frame in this price range.

The Bela LS V3 is genuinely surprising from the offensive position, particularly given its weight. Fabio Ferro described the racket's approach to aggression well: "It's a counter-punching racket. It has so much ball exit that you can be aggressive without pressing. The pall just goes with substance."

The DuoGrid's larger top-section holes combine with the Power Foam to generate good pace on overheads when timing is right. Roberto Cardi scored smashes 9/10, noting the central sweet spot suits an upward-facing stroke well. The Spin2 texture grips the ball early, so topspin on smashes and víboras activates without a heavy arm load. The caveat, repeated by multiple reviewers, is that full-arm swings can produce wild results. Fabio Ferro was direct: "If you take it too far the ball stays in, sometimes even rises. This is a racket that wants you to play smoothly, not muscle it."

Net play is where the Bela LS V3 earns its highest marks. Roberto Cardi scored volleys 9/10 and described excellent cutting ability and good touch through the exchange. The 355g frame is fast to position, the medium-soft feel absorbs pace without jarring, and the large sweet spot catches off-centre volleys without a sharp loss in control.

Bandejas and soft víboras benefit from the Spin2 texture, which puts spin on the ball from a short, compact stroke. Players who like to shape the ball on the bandeja rather than flatten it out will find this easier than on a firmer racket. Fabio Ferro noted the grip at net is immediate: "You barely enter the ball and it already spins. This is the thing the LS offers absolutely."

Higher-level players who want to hit punishing net balls with a lot of arm will feel the face's softness limits the ceiling. For consistent, well-timed net play, it is well above average.

How it compares

The Wilson Bela V3 2025 (365g, 3K carbon face, ~€250-€300) is the next step up in the same series. If you are between the two, the V3 gives better feedback and more precision on hard shots; the LS V3 gives a bigger sweet spot and easier ball exit. Players improving toward advanced level should consider the V3. Those who prioritize arm comfort or are happy at intermediate level will get more from the LS.

The Adidas Metalbone CTRL 2025 sits in a similar control-and-comfort zone at a higher price. It is a round-shape racket with a stiffer feel and a higher price point, better suited to players who want precise feel over forgiving output. For players who want the teardrop shape and prefer lighter weight with easy ball exit, the Bela LS V3 has a clearer profile.