Volkl V8 Pro v3 Racket
Series: V8
$249.99
The VÖSTRA V3 is an oversize racket with the power you would expect while also offering great control and maneuverability. It features Volkl’s Catapult system at 3 and 9 o’clock for an extra dose of power. The VÖSTRA V3’s combination of comfort from the V-Sensor handle system, control and power give players the confid
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 18x20 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 11.3oz / 320g |
| Balance | 12.69in / 32.23cm / 6 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 322 |
| Stiffness | 67 |
| Beam Width | 22mm / 24mm / 22mm |
| Composition | VCell/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low |
| Stroke Style | Full |
| Swing Speed | Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black/Red |
| Grip Type | Volkl VSENSE Grip |
| String Pattern Detail | 18 Mains / 20 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
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What players say
Independent coverage is thin and limited mostly to Tennis Warehouse's own playtest and a single customer review rather than YouTube or forum discussion, but both sources agree this is a fast, precise 18x20 player's frame that lands between a Pure Drive and a Prestige in feel. Testers liked the easy maneuverability and accurate targeting on full swings, with the main complaint being that it asks for confident, committed swings rather than rewarding tentative ones.
Best for
- Players who want a light, speedy frame with exceptional control
- Players moving between a power stick and a control stick
- All-court players who volley and attack short balls
- Players who return serve aggressively
Pros
- Fast, crisp and precise at the baseline thanks to the tight 18x20 pattern
- Moves into position with remarkable ease, helping both defense and attacking on the run
- Ample control for accurate volleying and easy placement on returns
- One owner rated it 5/5, saying it blends Pure Drive-level power with Prestige-level control
Cons
- Reviewers wanted more precision to fully swing out with confidence on some shots
- Very little independent video or forum coverage exists for this specific v3 version
- As an 18x20 player's frame it is less forgiving than open-pattern power frames for players who don't commit to full swings
Voices
— Brett, TW customer review (CA), Web
The power of a Pure Drive and the control of a Head Prestige with the comfort somewhere in the middle.