The Volkl V8 Pro is one of the most unique advanced-level racquets on the market. It has a tighter string pattern which is typical of many advanced players racquets and a solid 305g unstrung weight, again right in line with modern players racquets. Where it differs from these racquets is its 317RDC swing weight. This low swing weight makes for a really fast moving racquet that helped generate lots of racquet head speed on groundstrokes and serves. In stock form, it offers good pop, excellent maneuverability, and a surprising amount of spin for an 18x20 string pattern. Stability is good from the start, but high level players can easily add some lead tape to the frame to help handle the biggest hitting opponents. This customizability is a big selling point for the V8 as it lets a player really grow with the racquet and change the racquet along with their game. The string bed is a little inconsistent as I missed the sweet spot, with both hot spots and dead spots as the ball struck towards the frame. I also found that I was missing the V-Cell dampening material found in most other Volkl racquets to help tame some of the stiffness of the frame. In the end, the Volkl V-Cell V8 Pro is a fast moving weapon for advanced players who play with speed and power. The tighter string pattern gives a nod to better control, but the frame offers a lot of pop and easy access to spin.