8.4out of 10Our score
Best for advanced all-court players who want control and net speed over free power; demands a full swing.
Power7.8
Control8.9
Maneuverability
Best for advanced all-court players who want control and net speed over free power; demands a full swing.
A control-minded hybrid for advanced all-court players who build points with placement and want a quick, stable frame at the net. It handles blocks, lobs and recoveries cleanly and finishes when the ball sits up. Free power is not its strength, so it asks for a full swing. Players still learning technique or wanting a head-heavy launcher should look elsewhere.
Good, but earned rather than free. The ball does not jump off the face, so a short swing gives a flat, shallow reply and smashes reward accuracy more than pace. Reviews disagree a little here: two rate the pace near the top of the range, the rest call it the most control-minded Vertex.
Excellent, the racket's best trait. Lobs, chiquitas, bandejas and viboras come out clean and directed, and the rough face adds bite for spin. Blocks and placement shots land where you aim them.
Very quick through the air thanks to the hybrid shape and low-to-medium balance. It feels at home at the net, on blocks and when you must recover from a defensive position.
Specs come from the maker and the reviews we read, and makers revise them between batches. If a weight, balance or material is off, tell us and we will fix the racket page.
Suggest a correctionGenerous for its class. Off-centre hits are handled better than on the more attack-first Vertex shapes, so mishits lose less speed and direction.
Medium to firm rather than plush, with a crisp response from the carbon face. Damping in the handle and frame keeps vibration reasonable, but players who want a soft feel should look elsewhere.
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