Joma Valkiria Pro HRD vs Joma Valkiria Pro SFT

The verdict

Choose the Valkiria Pro SFT if you want more handling. The Valkiria Pro HRD does nothing clearly better on paper.

Valkiria Pro HRD
No clear edge

On paper it does nothing clearly better than the other.

Valkiria Pro SFTHighest score
Pick this one for
  • Handling+1.0

Better buy now: the Valkiria Pro SFT. It plays at least as well on paper and costs € 16.99 less in Netherlands.

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How they play

From the Valkiria Pro HRD to the Valkiria Pro SFT: more handling.

Controlabout the same8.08.0
Powera bit less power6.05.5
Comforta bit more comfort3.03.5
Handlingmore handling5.06.0
Forgivenessabout the same6.56.5

Valkiria Pro HRDValkiria Pro SFTLine = the average of all rackets

Where the specs differ

Weight
360 to 370 g
350 to 360 g
Surface
Joma 3D Spin relief
Joma 3D Spin
Frame
Carbon
Dualtech Frame
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Launched
2026
2026
Shape
Round
Round
Balance
Even according to the brand
Even according to the brand
Face
12K carbon
12K carbon
Core
Black EVA
Black EVA

Reviews and videos

No review site has tested both yet. Reviews of the Valkiria Pro HRD: 0. Of the Valkiria Pro SFT: 0.

Or a third racket in between

HeadRadical Motion 2026

Better where both are weak: comfort 6.5 against 3 and 3.5, and otherwise close to the two.

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