Volkl Vostra 1 Power Arm Racket
Series: Vostra
$279.99
The VÖSTRA 1 Power Arm is unique with the Power Arm located in the throat of the racket. The German-engineered Power Arm gives the VÖSTRA 1 Power Arm a very smooth and controllable power by allowing the string bed more movement than a traditional throat design which aids in ball cupping for better control. The Power
Frame specs
| Head Size | 115in² |
| String Pattern | 16x17 |
| Length | 27.8in / 70.61cm |
| Strung Weight | 9.5oz / 269g |
| Balance | 14.4in / 36.58cm / 4 pts HH |
| Swingweight | 317 |
| Stiffness | 69 |
| Beam Width | 28.5mm / 27.5mm / 28.5mm |
| Composition | Red Cell/Graphite |
| Power Level | Medium-High |
| Stroke Style | Compact-Medium |
| Swing Speed | Slow-Moderate |
| Racket Colors | Blue |
| Grip Type | Volkl Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 17 Crosses |
| String Tension | 48-58 pounds |
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What players say
Owners of this 115 sq in super-oversize frame consistently praise how easy it is to swing and how little shock it transmits to the arm, with several crediting it for reducing tennis elbow pain. The open 16x17 pattern and huge head make it very forgiving on off-center hits and surprisingly spin-friendly with thin poly string, though at least one long-term doubles player had two frames crack at the throat within two years.
Best for
- Beginners and early intermediates
- Players recovering from arm injuries
- Doubles veterans wanting more forgiveness
- Players who mishit often and want a big sweet spot
Pros
- Very low vibration and arm-friendly feel, cited as helping with tennis elbow
- Huge 115 sq in head gives a wide, forgiving sweet spot on off-center and late contact
- Light, easy swing weight makes it simple to maneuver
- Open string pattern generates strong spin, especially with thinner gauge poly
Cons
- Two separate frames reported cracking at the throat/neck within two years of regular doubles play
- Massive head size and length trade away plate-level control for advanced/competitive players
Voices
— Eric, TN, Web
The large 115 in.² head size and wide string pattern give excellent power and surprisingly good control.
— Eric, TN, Web
This racquet is the best racquet for spin that I've ever played with especially when you pair it with a thin gauge poly string.
— Alf, CA, Web
Best racquet on the market if you're interested in preventing injuries! You feel nothing in swinging this light racquet!
— José Cruz, Colombia, Web
It is a racquet with a wide sweet spot. If you arrive a little late it will allow you to return the ball and give you the opportunity for one more.
— Anonymous, CA (4.0 doubles player), Web
I bought two of these, but in less than 2 years, both racquets broke in the exact same place within weeks of one another.