Volkl Vostra V8 285g Racket
Series: Vostra
$249.99
The VÖSTRA V8 285g is designed and engineered for the modern hard-hitting player with an open string pattern which gives great spin potential. Its light weight makes it a formidable partner for any player. The VÖSTRA V8 285g also features REVA, more REDCELL material, VTEX butt cap, Super Grommets and V-Sensor Handle fo
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x18 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10.6oz / 301g |
| Balance | 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 310 |
| Stiffness | 67 |
| Beam Width | 22mm / 24mm / 22mm |
| Composition | Red Cell/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Red |
| Grip Type | Volkl VSENSE Grip |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 18 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
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What players say
Public reviews of the Vostra V8 285g are thin but consistently positive, mostly verified-buyer comments on Tennis Warehouse. Players describe it as light, arm-friendly, and spin-heavy thanks to the open 16x18 pattern, with control that holds up once you swing with some pace. It reads as a fit for recreational players, players returning to the game after a layoff, and juniors stepping up from a lighter frame rather than as a full power/control player's stick.
Best for
- Recreational and rising intermediate players
- Players returning to tennis after time off
- Juniors moving up from a lighter frame
- Players wanting spin without arm strain
Pros
- Arm-friendly feel - one buyer reported zero elbow or wrist pain during extended use
- Tons of spin from the open 16x18 string pattern
- Light and easy to swing, described as responsive by long-time Volkl users
- Controllable power for a spin-oriented frame when swung with pace
Cons
- Very few independent or written reviews exist for this exact 285g version - the sample is small
- As the lightest frame in the V8 line, power depends on generating your own racquet head speed rather than plow-through mass
Voices
— Ernest, verified buyer (MO), Web
A very underrated spin racquet from Volkl, good feel and tons of spin, made some modifications added lead tape to the 4 and 8 o'clock area
— Choi, verified buyer (Hong Kong), Web
Controllable power. Tons of spin and feel. Easy to swing.
— Anonymous, verified buyer (MA), Web
I've had only Volkl racquets for the last 10 years. Light, responsive, perfect for this recreational player.
— Lee J., verified buyer (MA), Web
I'm a 53 year old dude looking to get back into tennis after more than a decade off... this was one of the sticks I got to try out with the TW loaner program, and it felt great.