Volkl Vostra V4 1/8

With the Vostra V4, Volkl updates the V-Cell 4 with a new material layup, resulting in a more responsive and comfortable feel. As with the previous generation, this stick packs a generous 105in² head, making it more forgiving and powerful than a standard midplus racquet. It also comes with an extended 27.6" length, resulting in more lethal groundies, overheads and serves. For this update, Volkl overhauls the layup with Red Cell, which combines a V-Cell carbon fiber with a flexible REVA resin, resulting in a more elastic construction for enhanced stability, pocketing and feel. This racquet also benefits from Super Grommets which deploys a figure eight shape to optimize string movement for greater energy return and snapback (think spin). To help with comfort, this racquet's VTEX butt cap and REVA handle system have been meticulously engineered with dampening compounds to deliver a smoother, more arm-friendly feel at impact. From the baseline, the Vostra V4 not only gives you the extra power and spin that comes with a larger head and extended length, it also offers surprising maneuverability for an extended length racquet. Ultimately, with some incremental tweaks to the feel, this update remains an obvious option for the intermediate player or dedicated beginner in search of a uniquely fast and forgiving extended length racquet.