If you've been playing padel for more than five minutes, you know the name Belasteguín. "Bela" is the only reason a chunk of the sport's history makes sense: six world championship titles, 230 tournament wins from 286 finals, and a run of 16 consecutive years as world No. 1 (2002–2018) that no one in any racket sport has matched. He played his last professional match in December 2024 and retired — but he's still Wilson's global padel ambassador, and the racket line built around his game is still the brand's flagship in the UAE.

We stock three current Bela rackets — the LS v3, Pro v2 and Pro v3 — plus the matching bag. They look similar (all diamond-shaped, all built around the same DNA), but they're not interchangeable. Here's the honest breakdown so you don't overpay for power you can't use, or underbuy for a game you've outgrown.

The one thing to understand first: it's a diamond-shape family

All three Bela rackets use a diamond shape — weight concentrated toward the top of the head for maximum smash and bandeja power. That's the whole point of the line; Bela built his legend on aggressive net play. The trade-off, and we'll say it plainly because nobody selling you the racket will: diamond shape means a smaller, less forgiving sweet spot than round or teardrop rackets. If your technique is still inconsistent, off-center hits sting more and travel less predictably. This is a line for players who already strike the ball cleanly and want to load up on power, not a line to learn on — see our racket shapes guide if you're not sure that's you yet.

WILSON Bela LS v3 — the entry point (750 AED)

The Bela LS v3 is the lightest racket in the family at 355g, with an even balance rather than the head-heavy weighting of its siblings. That combination — lighter weight, weight distributed more toward the handle — makes it noticeably more maneuverable at the net and easier to control on fast exchanges. It's built for intermediate players who want the Bela shape and diamond-shape power ceiling without the arm fatigue that comes with swinging a heavier, head-loaded frame all match.

Honest take: this is the racket to buy if you're moving up from a round or teardrop beginner racket and want your first taste of diamond-shape power, not if you're already an advanced player looking to maximize smash output — for that, keep reading.

WILSON Bela Pro v2 — the advanced workhorse (975 AED)

The Bela Pro v2 steps up to 365–375g and a head-heavy balance — the classic power-player spec. This is the racket built for players who can already generate their own pace and want the frame to add to it, not compensate for a shorter swing. Expect a stiffer, more direct feel off the smash and bandeja, with less forgiveness on mis-hits than the LS v3. We stock this one at low quantity, so if your level and swing suit a head-heavy diamond frame, don't wait on it.

WILSON Bela Pro v3 — the current flagship (1,210 AED)

The Bela Pro v3 sits in the same 365–375g, head-heavy spec as the Pro v2, but it's the newer generation in Wilson's lineup — the construction and materials have moved on a model year, which is standard for how racket brands iterate their pro lines. If you're deciding between the Pro v2 and Pro v3 purely on feel, they'll play similarly aggressive; the v3 is the one Wilson is currently building around as its top-tier Bela release, and it carries the price that reflects that. Buy the v2 if you want the same profile for less and don't need the newest release; buy the v3 if you want Wilson's current flagship and the price difference isn't the deciding factor.

Which one is actually right for you?

Straight answer, no upsell: if you're intermediate and just getting comfortable with attacking play, the LS v3 is the smarter buy — it's lighter, more forgiving, and still gives you the diamond-shape power step-up. If you're advanced, already play at the net with intent, and want maximum smash output, go Pro v2 or Pro v3 — the v2 if budget matters, the v3 if you want Wilson's newest build. None of the three are beginner rackets, and we'd rather tell you that now than sell you a frame that fights your technique for six months.

Carrying one of these around? The Wilson Bela V3 Padel Bag is the matching large-capacity bag from the same line — fits multiple rackets plus kit for a full session.

All three rackets sit in our Wilson collection and our Diamond shape collection; the LS v3 also shows up under Intermediate Level, and the Pro v2 / Pro v3 under Advanced Level.

Not sure which Bela fits your game? Message us on WhatsApp with your level and how you play — net-hungry or baseline-patient — and we'll tell you straight whether it's the LS v3, Pro v2, or Pro v3 (or something else entirely). No hard sell, just what actually fits.

Play it Bueno.