Joma
Gold Pro Black Gold
The Joma Gold Pro Black Gold combines classic diamond shape with modern materials. An initial introduction to a racket that looks promising for aggressive players.
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Explosive • Comfortable • Forgiving
The Joma Gold Pro Black Gold presents itself as an attacking racket clearly focused on power. Diamond shape, high balance and weight between 360 and 370 grams target experienced players already possessing technique and timing. Specifications and first impressions suggest a racket requiring precision and control from the player.
The Gold Pro Black Gold by Joma has diamond shape with high balance. Weight is between 360 and 370 grams, on the substantial side. The face is fiberglass, the core soft foam, the frame composite. This points to a power-focused racket with a soft core cushioning contact for comfort. High balance and weight require strength and technique: the sweet spot is relatively high and small, typical of a diamond. Fiberglass generally offers more flexibility than carbon, potentially giving more feel but also requiring more work from you for a hard smash.
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
want more comfort and cushioning
have a sensitive arm and need cushioning
This racket may disappoint if you…
want to react quickly to hard-hit balls
want a light and agile racket
want a very direct, crisp feel
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
€225 ·