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rs Simon Vasquez Pro

8.3 / 10
Based on 4 expert reviews

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.

Shape: Diamond
Weight: 368g
Balance: Head Heavy

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rs Simon Vasquez Pro padel racket - front view

Pros

  • A medium-hard hitting surface with a higher balance point on a racquet provides an explosive game, with powerful smashes.
  • Although it is strongest in an offensive, an experienced player can also succeed in good defensive play.
  • The flexible core it gives a larger sweet spot

Cons

  • May not suit all play styles

Performance Scorecard

Overall Score Average of core attributes below
7.9

Contributing Scores

Power

9.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

7.0

Maneuverability

7.6

Additional Metrics

Comfort

7.0

Spin

5.0

Specifications

  • MSRP $330
  • Weight 368g
  • Shape Diamond
  • Balance Head Heavy
  • Surface 12K Carbon fiber
  • Core Multi-EVA
  • Hardness Medium

About the Rs Simon Vasquez Pro

Simon Vasquez Pro

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.

Expert Reviews of rs Simon Vasquez Pro

Average score: 7.9 • Based on 4 expert reviews • Last updated: Oct 2022

8.3

Elite Padel

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

7.3

Fabio Ferro

Jul 2, 2022

"High level racket, for a technical audience who can handle a properly diamond-shaped racket."

Power

10.0

Control

6.0

Sweet Spot

6.0

7.5

Padel Lovers

Oct 28, 2022

"It is designed to be an attacking racket, but compared to the Babolat Technical Viper, it has a larger sweet spot and more ball output. It is a versatile racket for intermediate or advanced players."

Power

8.0

Control

7.0

Sweet Spot

8.0

8.8

Padel Review

Sep 28, 2022

"Beautiful aesthetics, versatile, complete are our first impressions. This is a hybrid, tending toward diamond, shaped racket that suits a player looking for versatility."

Power

9.0

Control

9.0

Sweet Spot

8.5

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