Racket Construction
More InfoFrame
Carbon fiber
Profile: 38 mm
Surface
Fiberglass
Type: Smooth
Firmness: Soft
Core
N/A
Firmness: Soft
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The Babolat Vertuo Air, a 2023 model, offers a hybrid shape and medium balance, making it quite maneuverable on court. Its construction features a carbon fiber frame with a 38 mm profile, paired with a soft fiberglass surface and a soft core. This combination aims for an approachable feel, particularly for beginner players. Weighing in at 345 grams, it’s designed to be light and easy to swing. In our testing, we found the soft surface and core contribute to a forgiving playing experience. We rate its difficulty at 4.3/10, reflecting its suitability for those new to the game or looking for a comfortable racket. For power, we attributed it 5.6/10, and for control, it scored 6.8/10, indicating a focus on placement over raw strength. Spin generation, with a smooth surface, came in at 4.3/10 according to our assessments. This racket performs as an all-rounder, prioritizing ease of use and comfort, which aligns well with its target group of adult beginners. If you’ve had a chance to play with the Vertuo Air, feel free to share your impressions in the comments section below.
Manufacturer's Description
Vertuo is designed for players who seek a lightweight and easy-to-play racket but demand the highest quality materials. Vertuo is designed with the latest technologies such as:News: Improved built-in damping system for reduced injury riskNews: Grooved surface for extra spinNews: Replaceable wrist strapA soft hitting surface and lightweight are important features for an easy-to-play racket. Babolat's Vertuo series is the perfect choice for players who want an easy-to-play racket that, thanks to its soft hitting surface, provides easy access to speed.Vertuo Air is the lightest model in the Vertuo series and thus the easiest to quickly swing through the air. The hybrid-shaped racket head is sleek, which helps you get the ball in the right place. Lightweight, soft hitting surface, large sweetspot, a perfect racket for beginners and recreational players.VibraSorbPreviously, Babolat implemented a damping system to minimize vibrations in the racket that can lead to injury. With the new updated Vibrasorb System2, the vibrations are further reduced to provide more feeling, extended comfort, and less shock in the hits. The more you feel the ball, the better you can control it.3D+Unlike before, Vertuo now has a grooved pattern on the hitting surface. With 3D Spin, the player gets more grip on the ball and extended spin.SOFT FIBERVertuo Air has a hitting surface made of soft fiberglass. With a softer hitting surface, the player gains access to a larger sweetspot where even missed hits gain extra speed in the hits.HPSLike previous models from Babolat, Vertou Air is designed with HPS-Technology. Hole Pattern-System provides more speed and control by adapting the drilled holes in the racket to the racket's shape and sweetspot. This provides more power in the hits for more speed and more grip on the ball for extended spin.SMART BUTTCAPAnother novelty is the ability to remove and replace the wrist strap on the racket. Whether you want to change color or put it in the washing machine, it takes just a few seconds to remove or put on a new one.
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