Wilson sells two adult tennis shoes in Australia, and they are aimed at different players. The Courtglide is the light, affordable all court shoe for club players, in men's and women's. The Rush Pro 5 is the performance shoe for competitive players, in all court and clay court. This review explains who each one suits, how they compare with the Babolat SFX 4 and the K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 3, and covers the Rush Pro Junior. Prices and sizes are on the product pages.
Facts at a glance
- Courtglide: men's and women's, all court, $139.95. Moderate cushioning, good lateral support, regular width, 10 mm drop, 2024 model.
- Rush Pro 5: men's, all court 2026 model and clay court 2024 model, $239.95. 4D support chassis, responsive cushioning, reinforced toe and side panels, regular width, 10 mm drop.
- Rush Pro Junior: all court, US 1 to US 6, $119.95, two colours.
- Ratings on our site: women's Courtglide 4.9 (33), men's Courtglide 4.5 (28), Rush Pro 5 clay 4.4 (31), Rush Pro 5 all court 4.9 (6), Rush Pro Junior 4.9 (68).
- Sizes: men's Courtglide US 7 to 13, women's Courtglide US 6 to 10, Rush Pro 5 US 7 to 12 (13 in clay).
The short answer
Buy the Courtglide at $139.95 if you play club tennis once or twice a week and want a light, comfortable shoe that grips hard courts and synthetic grass. Buy the Rush Pro 5 at $239.95 if you play competitively, move hard and want a shoe that holds your foot on a lunge and lasts through a season of it. If your feet are wide, neither is the answer: look at the Babolat SFX 4.
Price $139.95, men's and women's. Sizes and availability are on the product page.
See the Wilson Courtglide on our product pageCourtglide: the club shoe
The Courtglide is built for club players, weekend competitors and social hitters. It is a light shoe with a durable rubber outsole for hard and synthetic courts, a breathable upper for warm days, a cushioned midsole and stable support for side to side movement. It is not a shoe with a lot of technology in it, and that is the point: it does the job for $139.95.
The men's comes in white and navy, US 7 to 13. The women's comes in white, cameo and gum, US 6 to 10, on a women's last. The women's is rated 4.9 (33) on our site and the men's 4.5 (28).
Good for you if
- You play once or twice a week on hard courts or synthetic grass.
- You want a light shoe that does not need breaking in.
- You want to spend under $150 and put the difference into a restring.
- You are buying a first proper tennis shoe after playing in runners.
Skip it if
- You slide, lunge and play most days. The Rush Pro 5 will hold up better.
- You play on clay. The Courtglide is all court only.
- You have wide feet. Try the Babolat SFX 4.
Rush Pro 5: the performance shoe
The Rush Pro is Wilson's top shoe and the one its touring players wear. The all court version for 2026 has the 4D support chassis for stability on lateral moves, a responsive cushioning system that absorbs shock without feeling soft, a high-traction outsole for hard courts, a breathable upper and reinforced toe and side panels for players who drag a foot. The clay court version has a full herringbone outsole for grip and controlled sliding, the 4D support chassis 2.0 and a reinforced toe guard.
Both cost $239.95. The clay version is rated 4.4 (31) on our site and the all court 4.9 (6). Sizes run from US 7 to 12 in the all court and 7 to 13 in the clay.
Good for you if
- You play three or more times a week and your shoes wear out.
- You move aggressively and want the shoe to hold on a wide lunge.
- You play tournaments and want the shoe the touring players use.
- You play on clay and want a proper clay outsole.
Skip it if
- You play socially and would rather spend $100 less. The Courtglide is enough.
- You want a plush, soft ride. The Rush Pro 5 is firm by design.
- You have wide feet. The regular width is snug; the SFX 4 is wider.
Courtglide or Rush Pro 5
| Courtglide | Rush Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Club and social players | Competitive players |
| Cushioning | Moderate | Moderate, responsive system |
| Lateral support | Good | Good, 4D support chassis |
| Toe protection | Standard | Reinforced toe and side panels |
| Versions | Men's and women's, all court | Men's, all court and clay court |
| Width | Regular | Regular |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Rating on our site | 4.5 (28) men's, 4.9 (33) women's | 4.9 (6) all court, 4.4 (31) clay |
| Price | $139.95 | $239.95 |
The honest summary: the Rush Pro 5 is the better shoe and the Courtglide is the better value. If you are not sure which you are, you are a Courtglide player.
Rush Pro Junior
The Rush Pro Junior brings the Rush Pro design down to US 1 to US 6 for $119.95. It has a durable all court outsole for hard and synthetic courts, a breathable upper, lateral support for quick direction changes and a cushioned midsole. It comes in blue and orange and white, bay and skipper blue and is rated 4.9 (68) on our site. See all our junior tennis shoes.
Against the Babolat and K-Swiss shoes
The two shoes people compare with the Wilsons most often.
| Wilson Courtglide | Wilson Rush Pro 5 | Babolat SFX 4 | K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular, wide version available |
| Cushioning | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Lateral support | Good | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Rating on our site | 4.5 (28) | 4.9 (6) | 4.8 (30) | new |
| Price | $139.95 | $239.95 | $175.95 | $240.00 |
The SFX 4 is the comfort and wide-fit choice, covered in our Babolat SFX 4 review. The Hypercourt Express 3 sits between the two Wilsons on price and is the K-Swiss club shoe.
Fitting and sizing
Both Wilsons run true to size in a regular width. Try them with the sock you play in, late in the day when your feet are at their largest. If you are between sizes, go up half a size. Buy the clay version only if you play on clay or en tout cas; on hard courts and synthetic grass the all court outsole lasts longer and grips better.
We fit shoes in the shop in Brooklyn. Our clay court shoes guide explains the outsole difference, and the women's tennis shoes collection lists every women's shoe we stock.
Questions players ask
Our verdict
Two shoes, two players. The Courtglide at $139.95 is the club shoe we recommend most, and the women's version is one of the best-reviewed shoes on our site. The Rush Pro 5 at $239.95 is for the player who wears shoes out. Wide feet should read our SFX 4 review instead.
Price $239.95, all court or clay court. Sizes and availability are on the product page.
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Sources: construction, materials and sizes are Wilson's published details as listed on our product pages. Prices and ratings are as shown on sturdyracquets.com.au on 16 October 2026 and can change.
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