7.7out of 10Our score
Best for intermediate control players who want a soft, forgiving racket and can live with limited smash power.
Power6.9
Control7.8
Maneuverability7.8
Sweet spot8.1
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Low
- Core
- Soft Performance EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
- Level
- Intermediate
Our verdict
A soft, round control racket for intermediate players who win points by placing the ball and keeping rallies alive, and for players stepping up from beginner level who want forgiveness on mishits. It asks little of the arm and gets the ball out easily, and the price of that comfort is limited smash power. Sources split on round versus teardrop; the detailed spec check says round.
- Best for
- intermediate control players
- arm-sensitive players
- defensive point builders
- Skip if
- you want big smash power
- you finish points at the net
How it plays
Power
Power score6.9
Modest, and the main compromise. The soft foam absorbs energy at impact, so flat smashes leave slowly and the vibora works as a placement shot rather than a biting weapon. A full swing still carries the ball, but the racket adds little pace of its own.
Control
Control score7.8
Strong. The cushioned ball exit makes deep lobs and defensive resets easy without a big swing, and blocks absorb pace calmly. Placement at the net and on the bandeja is reliable, though volleys do not punch through the court.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score7.8
Quick and easy to move. The low balance keeps the head light in the hand, which helps with reactions at the net, on the bandeja and when resetting off the wall.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score8.1
Wide and close to the centre of the face, the racket's best trait. A ball struck off-centre still travels with decent direction and depth, so mishits cost very little.
Feel
Soft and gentle on the arm, which is the selling point for anyone with tennis elbow or a return to the game. Feedback is muted rather than crisp, which some players like for comfort and others find vague.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- Smooth
- Thickness
- 38 mm
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Low
Materials
- Core
- Soft Performance EVA
- Face
- Fiberglass
Player fit
- Level
- Intermediate
- Play style
- Control
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