Easier and softer than the Hack Hybrid, and it got too soft after a few months in a humid, warm climate.
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“The Vertex did got too soft for me after a few months of use (in humid warm climate”
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In shortPlayers praise it for control and comfort, with a sweet spot that many find generous and a balanced, fairly firm feel that is kind to the arm. Power is only moderate for some. A few find the sweet spot small or the feel too hard, so it does not suit everyone.
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Easier and softer than the Hack Hybrid, and it got too soft after a few months in a humid, warm climate.
“The Vertex did got too soft for me after a few months of use (in humid warm climate”
Of the 25 reviews with a clear verdict, 56% are positive, 24% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is forgiving. The most common complaint is small sweet spot.
The praise reviewers mention most: forgiving (4 reviews), good control (4 reviews) and arm-friendly (2 reviews). For example: Amazing feel, control and sweet spot after the Adipower and Vertex 04 2024.
The complaints reviewers mention most: small sweet spot (3 reviews), demanding (1 review) and durability issues (1 review). For example: After a few matches they couldn't find the sweet spot consistently and went back to their old racket.
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