Volkl Vostra V1 MP Racket
Series: Vostra
$269.99
The VÖSTRA V1 MP is an enigma (def - a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand) in that it is mysterious, how does it feel so comfortable? It is puzzling in that no other racket has been able to give the combination of arm protection and playability and it is difficult to understand ju
Frame specs
| Head Size | 102in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10.6oz / 301g |
| Balance | 12.99in / 32.99cm / 4 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 301 |
| Stiffness | 67 |
| Beam Width | 25mm / 22mm / 28mm |
| Composition | Red Cell/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Blue |
| Grip Type | Volkl Synthetic |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
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What players say
Testers found the Vostra V1 MP light, maneuverable, and comfortable, with easy pop from the baseline and at net. The main knock is torsional instability on off-center hits and against faster pace, plus spin that isn't always the easiest to access despite the open 16x19 pattern.
Best for
- Intermediate players
- Players wanting easy power
- Arm-friendly / comfort seekers
- Doubles net play
Pros
- very maneuverable, quick through the air (9.1/10 in Tennis Warehouse's handling test)
- comfortable, arm-friendly feel from the Red Cell layup
- easy baseline power without much swing effort
- good pocketing and feel reported by testers
Cons
- torsional stability suffers on off-center hits, especially on returns and volleys against faster serves
- can struggle to handle harder-hit incoming shots
- spin not always the easiest to access despite the open, more forgiving 102 sq in hoop
Voices
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I could hit my shots well when playing points, but they didn't feel heavy
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
massive levels of power and spin
— Oak, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
nice pocketing against faster shots