rs
Cayetano Rocafort Pro
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$300
Best for: With a shape that is a hybrid between a teardrop and diamond, it feels more like a teardrop with it’s Adaptive EVA core, which aims to react differently depending on the speed of the impact. It has a longer handle which helps with the overhead game. Designed for intermediate players and up.
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The top of the line, RS Simon Vasquez Pro is RS’s offensive-focused racket that aims to compete with the Babolat Technical Viper and the Adidas Metalbone.
Its high quality construction and beautiful aesthetics wowed our reviewers. Its power is more generous due to its EVA Adaptive core, which adds reactive capabilities to hard EVA.
Average score: 7.9 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Oct 2022
May 15, 2022
"With a shape that is a hybrid between a teardrop and diamond, it feels more like a teardrop with it’s Adaptive EVA core, which aims to react differently depending on the speed of the impact. It has a longer handle which helps with the overhead game. Designed for intermediate players and up."
Power
9.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
8.0
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