Break To Win
Semi-Pro
Will we be able to have Volkl 18 x 20?
TennisViking
Rookie
Too bad they have so many really ultra light racquets....The VOSTRA V4 is only 275 grams. They must sell mainly racquets in the 250 - 285 gram range as they have so many in that range. Then they have good ones in the 310 + gram range but I think they lack good options in 300 - 305 grams.
TennisViking
Rookie
TennisViking
Rookie
According to VOLKL:
VCELL + REVA = RED CELL material.....
VCELL + REVA = RED CELL material.....
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
Volkl now showing both 4 and 6 models in their vostra range of frames. I hope this series is a new improved direction for Volkl.
Before the V Cell and V Feel frames Volkl were always renowned for their superior technology and fantastic feel and soft comfort and I believe they lost their way a bit lately. I can understand what they were trying to do - which was to produce a more powerful and stiffer frame but implement enough dampening technology to stop unwanted vibration but they didn’t quite achieve that - maybe this time they have the technology sorted;
Before the V Cell and V Feel frames Volkl were always renowned for their superior technology and fantastic feel and soft comfort and I believe they lost their way a bit lately. I can understand what they were trying to do - which was to produce a more powerful and stiffer frame but implement enough dampening technology to stop unwanted vibration but they didn’t quite achieve that - maybe this time they have the technology sorted;
TennisViking
Rookie
Let’s hope so. The Volkl I used for 3 years or so was the V-Sense V1 Pro and it was very nice.
These days I want a more tweener style like Ezone 100 with not a too open string pattern.
The tech sounds promising. They do also need to look at their lineup I think. However it is a company and companies make strategies based on where they think they can make money.
Still, it puzzles me why they don’t have proper alternative to Ezone 100, Dunlop FX 500, and more “spin oriented” similar like Pure Aero, Extreme MP etc. Those 300 gram racquets seem to sell really well in general. Can’t see why anyone would choose a V8 when there are clearly better 300 gram racquets around.
Especially for a small brand , the product need to be really good in order to succeed. With the current lineup, I struggle to see which segment they are after …..
TennisViking
Rookie
Just saw on https://www.volkltennis.com/ that on December 20 th they will show the new Volkl Vöstra V8 series. Could be interesting if it also includes a new V8 Pro.
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But so ugly... the kind of ugliness only German brands can imagine...
If inspector Derrick was playing tennis he would certainly play a C10 evo
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
Volkl need to employ a stylist to fix their cosmetics on their otherwise very good frames The C10 should be a more simple and elegant design, the V1 EVO even managed to look worse. I kind of like the minimalist cosmetic that Kniessl did in 2013 with their white star pro, red star, blue star and black star. Incidentally would love to see Kniessl have another go in 2024.
The lettering on the frames also needs to become more contemporary,
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
They should go back to the C10 all black with a glossy finish. That was my favorite C10 cosmetic.
TennisViking
Rookie
Found this about Volkl Vöstra:
"George Völkl began building skis in 1923 under the name Vöstra, a combination of Völkl and Straubing, in a nod to the connection between the family and city. "
(source: https://skifederation.org/volkl-essence-bavarian-craftmanship/)
I did not know, but the company actually operated under the name VÖSTRA for some time and rebranded into Volkl later on.
(source: https://www.snowindustrynews.com/ar...rates-centenary-100-years-of-made-in-germany/)
This year, 2023, is apparently the 100 anniversary year of Volkl. Let's hope the Volkl Vöstra racquet lineup is good
"George Völkl began building skis in 1923 under the name Vöstra, a combination of Völkl and Straubing, in a nod to the connection between the family and city. "
(source: https://skifederation.org/volkl-essence-bavarian-craftmanship/)
I did not know, but the company actually operated under the name VÖSTRA for some time and rebranded into Volkl later on.
(source: https://www.snowindustrynews.com/ar...rates-centenary-100-years-of-made-in-germany/)
This year, 2023, is apparently the 100 anniversary year of Volkl. Let's hope the Volkl Vöstra racquet lineup is good
TennisViking
Rookie
New article (ad) on Forbes:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnew...rades-racket-feel-with-new-vostra-lineup/amp/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/timnew...rades-racket-feel-with-new-vostra-lineup/amp/
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
TennisViking
Rookie
No reviews up yet about the Vöstra racquets. Really hoping this line will improve the feel of the Volkl racquets.
If this was a new release from one of the bigger brands , reviews would be up long time ago.
Volkl definitely has some learning to do about creating buzz online about their products ……
If this was a new release from one of the bigger brands , reviews would be up long time ago.
Volkl definitely has some learning to do about creating buzz online about their products ……
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
I took notice of some "presentation - testing" taking place somewhere in Greece about a month ago, from Instagram. Some very short clips of a guy hitting with a red Vostra, don't know which one exactly. By the way, the clip was only showing the guy hitting a few shots, not where and how the ball was going on the other side of the court..
How hard can it be to record some court level hitting clips behind the baseline and add some comments/text/voice-overs? I do it from time to time as a hobby, can't a brand make it happen?
How hard can it be to record some court level hitting clips behind the baseline and add some comments/text/voice-overs? I do it from time to time as a hobby, can't a brand make it happen?
Volkl is really baaaad at communication... nothing on their side, their insta stories and feed is pure nonsense crap, no testers, no endorsers... even if the product was good I wouldn't play it... that's a shame but everybody works like that at some point. You want a fun product to have fun with...
And there's definitely no fun coming from the volkl brand
And there's definitely no fun coming from the volkl brand
teachingprotx
Legend
i kinda love that about them. i just wish they would bring back their coolest lines back on market . if head and wilson can do it why not V.
TR 25 and TR 30 and the OG c 10 pro
stephenpinkus
Rookie
Here is a user comment on Vostra V8 315 from a competing website -
Great experienced player style racquet w/o the arm pain!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars
I've always played with a heavier style racquet to accommodate my swing.. But I needed something with a bit more arm friendliness without going to a racquet that generates too much power. I get the similar feel of my prior 12 oz. racquets, but there's a lot less feed back with extra vibration on certain shots. Solid racquet all around.
Great experienced player style racquet w/o the arm pain!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars
I've always played with a heavier style racquet to accommodate my swing.. But I needed something with a bit more arm friendliness without going to a racquet that generates too much power. I get the similar feel of my prior 12 oz. racquets, but there's a lot less feed back with extra vibration on certain shots. Solid racquet all around.
mavsman149
Hall of Fame
Volkl needs to go back to their old logo, their new one is awful.
They’ve always made nice frames though, I thought they were getting really popular in the early 2000’s for a minute. My club got them and everyone seemed to switch to them for awhile, that may have just been my club though haha. The Quantum 10 Tour was the popular one.
They’ve always made nice frames though, I thought they were getting really popular in the early 2000’s for a minute. My club got them and everyone seemed to switch to them for awhile, that may have just been my club though haha. The Quantum 10 Tour was the popular one.
sargeinaz
Hall of Fame
I agree. The old logo is awesome. The new logo sucks. Same as the old head logo vs the new one. Except the new head logo isn’t as bad as the new volkl logo.
mavsman149
Hall of Fame
The Head logo change wasn’t different enough to bother me
sargeinaz
Hall of Fame
No, not really. But then again, most companies have bad names for series.
TwinCinema
Semi-Pro
It’s better than Percept, at least. That is, unless people here start calling it Vorsta or something.
TennisViking
Rookie
I believe Vöstra is what the company was called for a long time until it eventually became Völkl.
I think it is rather nice that they name this new line up as Vöstra, celebrating their 100 years as company as well.
Phat Dave
New User
How does PB 10 mid compare to Yellow c10 Pro? I switched to C10 and am curious about 93' Lil brother
TF40
Rookie
They play quite similarly. Compared to Yellow C10 Pro 2019, PB10 mid has a little lower SW; but feels slightly more stiff and higher power; the sweet spot feel higher due to the smaller head size. I have sold all my three C10 Pro 2019’s, but still keeping most C10 Pro 2022’s, because 2022 has lighter Swing Weight, Static Weight, and better maneuverability, which is even closer to PB10 Mid.
sargeinaz
Hall of Fame
This was an awesome frame that nobody cared about
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
A couple more Vostra upcoming releases from Volkl.
By the way, I think the right pronunciation is "Felkl". V is pronounced "f" and O with two dots above it is pronounced "e".
Safest bet for me would be the VCell 8 300 grams or, if I decide to pull the trigger for a first Volkl racket. I've also tracked down a couple of cheap V1 Pro Super G and a VCell 9.
https://www.volkltennis.com/products/vostra-9-290g-available-3-31-2024
https://www.volkltennis.com/products/vostra-9
By the way, I think the right pronunciation is "Felkl". V is pronounced "f" and O with two dots above it is pronounced "e".
Safest bet for me would be the VCell 8 300 grams or, if I decide to pull the trigger for a first Volkl racket. I've also tracked down a couple of cheap V1 Pro Super G and a VCell 9.
https://www.volkltennis.com/products/vostra-9-290g-available-3-31-2024
https://www.volkltennis.com/products/vostra-9
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
I wish Volkl well with their 9 series. In the last few years they have been experimenting with what the 9 should represent and couldn’t quite settle on some specs. Let’s see how these ones go.
Crocodile
G.O.A.T.
Yes very good frame with a good balance between power, feel and control. It was quite a gutsy frame.
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
I've tracked down a couple cheap Super G V1 Pros.
https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/learning_center/racquet_reviews/sgv1preview.html
Considering getting one. Specs are identical to the new (brown) V-Cell V1 Pro.
Pneumated1
Hall of Fame
This new one looks pretty intriguing. Brought the V-engine throat back, and 'new, softer flex' is what we've wanted to see/experience for several iterations now. We'll see. Gives me hope for the 10s and v1 pro.
You'll much prefer the SG V1 Pro over the VC V1 Pro, imo. The latter was a little numb. The first 3 versions of the V1 Pro were great frames: Organix, SG, and V-Sense.
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
Read that V-Sense or V-Feel were overly stiff. So, it's +1 for the SG V1 Pro. I read and saw what's in Volkl's handle system. Do you know what's that that comes out over the handle where the throat starts on the SG (black thing).
Pneumated1
Hall of Fame
I owned the V-Sense, and it was crisp but not stiff in my subjective opinion, but I agree about the V-Feel. I'm not sure what that is, but I'd guess it's something to do with vibration dampening. Sometimes Volkl goes overboard with the 'Transformer' tech. I liked the original Organix version the best and never even hit the SG, but many thought the SG was an improvement (less clunky but more powerful). Enjoy your find.
sargeinaz
Hall of Fame
Specs and looks wise, it looks awesome. Love to see a V throat frame. Seems like their version of a speed being 100 inches. Will see how people feel about it after hitting it, but visually and spec wise, I dig it.
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TennisViking
Rookie
The The VÖSTRA 9 305g has a bit weird balance I think; it says 32,50 cm / 0,9in balance on their website (unstrung). Usually the lighter racquets like Pure Aero team, Ezone 100L etc tend to have similar 32,50 cm balances. The 290 g version has the same balance but being a lighter racquet I can see the logic there, but not many 305g racquets have such a balance.
Just caught my eye. Maybe it plays great however, who knows
Just caught my eye. Maybe it plays great however, who knows
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
Boy that less than 1point hl balance unstrung is definitely not for me. I don't like evenly balanced rackets.The The VÖSTRA 9 305g has a bit weird balance I think; it says 32,50 cm / 0,9in balance on their website (unstrung). Usually the lighter racquets like Pure Aero team, Ezone 100L etc tend to have similar 32,50 cm balances. The 290 g version has the same balance but being a lighter racquet I can see the logic there, but not many 305g racquets have such a balance.
Just caught my eye. Maybe it plays great however, who knows
I'd go for the 290 gram since the rest of the specs are the same with the 305 and could add 10-15 grams and still be below 330 grams with string and og.
sargeinaz
Hall of Fame
I didn’t notice that. Hopefully that’s a mistake and it’s more like 3-4 pts HL strung. By the time I tail weight it to like 5-6points HL strung and add OG, I’m basically almost at 12 oz which defeats the whole purpose.The The VÖSTRA 9 305g has a bit weird balance I think; it says 32,50 cm / 0,9in balance on their website (unstrung). Usually the lighter racquets like Pure Aero team, Ezone 100L etc tend to have similar 32,50 cm balances. The 290 g version has the same balance but being a lighter racquet I can see the logic there, but not many 305g racquets have such a balance.
Just caught my eye. Maybe it plays great however, who knows
We shall see because that would be a weird balance choice considering the rackets it will be competing against like the speed MP, CX400 Tour, blade 100 etc.
