Babolat
Vertuo Technical
A light diamond shape with a fiberglass face and textured top layer. Babolat positions it as accessible, with extra cushioning and a large sweetspot.
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Explosive • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Babolat Vertuo Technical 2023 is a diamond-shaped racket of 355 grams with high balance and a fiberglass face. On paper, it appears to combine power and accessibility, with a relatively low weight for a power racket and a soft contact feel. Based on early experiences and specifications, we form a cautious impression without definitive conclusions.
The Vertuo Technical has a diamond shape with high balance, typically putting more weight behind the ball. At 355 grams, it is relatively light for a power racket, intended to benefit playability. Its 38 millimetre profile is average to relatively substantial, leaving room for power and control. The fiberglass face is known for a soft contact feel and larger sweetspot. The carbon frame should provide stiffness and stability without raising weight too much. Its 150 euro recommended retail price places it in the accessible mid-range segment.
What you will notice as a player
The smash gets plenty of easy power; you do not need a full follow-through to put the ball away.
A balanced racket that responds predictably in most situations.
At the net you react a little more slowly: the weight sits forward, so quick adjustments take more effort.
No pronounced weakness, but no single shot where the racket particularly stands out either.
Which shots are affected most?
| Situation | What will you notice? |
|---|---|
| Defense | Reasonable: a calm swing returns most balls off the glass. |
| Volley | Requires technique: clean contact is essential and late adjustments are difficult. |
| Bandeja | Easy to control: the ball stays reasonably low and predictable. |
| Vibora | Enough bite for a quick brushing shot with some acceleration of your own. |
| Smash | Its strongest point: maximum power with little effort, sending the ball away like a rocket. |
| Block | The forward weight makes quick blocks more demanding than with an agile racket. |
| Off-center ball | Reasonably forgiving: outside the sweet spot you lose some speed, while accuracy is largely maintained. |
Well suited to
Less suited to
This racket is likely to suit you if you…
want more power and strength in your smash
like to play an attacking, explosive game
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
This racket may disappoint if you…
want a very direct, crisp feel
want a light and agile racket
want to react quickly to hard-hit balls
You will probably appreciate this racket if you…
- •want to finish points with power from the back of the court;
- •value an explosive smash and vibora more than comfort;
- •want a balanced racket that handles every shot;
You may run into limitations if you…
- •value quick hands at the net more than power;
- •want a pronounced specialist rather than an all-round racket;
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Indicatieve marktprijs
€150 ·