Volkl Vostra V9 290g Racket
Series: Vostra
$249.99
The VÖSTRA V9 290g is a resilient, high performance racket with the playability needed for today’s power game. It has a new, softer flex combined with additional V-Cell material to give it great feel in addition to power on demand. The VÖSTRA V9 290g also features REVA, more REDCELL material, VTEX butt cap, Super Grom
Frame specs
| Head Size | 100in² |
| String Pattern | 16x19 |
| Length | Standard |
| Strung Weight | 10.7oz / 303g |
| Balance | 13.18in / 33.48cm / 3 pts HL |
| Swingweight | 305 |
| Stiffness | 65 |
| Beam Width | 21mm / 23mm / 21mm |
| Composition | Red Cell/Graphite |
| Power Level | Low-Medium |
| Stroke Style | Medium-Full |
| Swing Speed | Medium-Fast |
| Racket Colors | Black |
| Grip Type | Volkl VSENSE Grip |
| String Pattern Detail | 16 Mains / 19 Crosses |
| String Tension | 50-60 pounds |
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What players say
Tennis Warehouse playtesters found the Vostra V9 290g very easy to swing with strong spin and good directional control, calling it a good fit for rising intermediate players who want a light, forgiving frame. The main knock across testers was stability: the light, head-light build wobbles on off-center hits and can be overpowered by bigger hitters.
Best for
- Rising intermediate players
- Counterpunchers and defensive baseliners
- Players wanting easy spin and maneuverability
- Players who prefer a light, arm-friendly frame
Pros
- Very easy to swing and maneuver, especially on defense and quick exchanges
- Excellent, effortless spin production off the 16x19 pattern
- Good directional control and targeting
- Comfortable, arm-friendly feel from the dampened handle system
Cons
- Stability suffers off-center, shots land short when the sweetspot is missed
- Light weight and head-light balance mean it can be fairly easily overpowered
- Lacks put-away power for finishing points against bigger hitters
- Some testers had to grip tighter than usual to stop the frame from quivering
Voices
— Mark (TW playtester, counterpuncher), Web
the speed, comfort and easy access to spin of the Vostra V9 290g plays right into my counterpunching game
— Brittany (TW playtester, aggressive baseliner), Web
When I missed the sweetspot, the racquet didn't feel stable enough and left the ball short
— Tiffani (TW playtester, 4.0 baseliner), Web
I immediately found the Vostra V9 290 easy to swing, with a lower powered response
— Jason (TW playtester, 4.0 aggressive), Web
The Vostra V9 290g can be fairly easily overpowered and does not have enough put-away power