Well here’s the Harrow Vibe, which comes in a few styles. Apparently this racket was originally produced as a lighter version of the Harrow Mojo, which I’ve never posted. Anyway Jonathan Power ended up making a custom signature version of this racket, and they have continued it with new versions over the years.
Harrow Vibe Versions
- Jonathon Power [2016]
- Jonathon Power [Yellow/Black]
- Harrow Vibe Black
- Jonathon Power [Blue]
- Vibe Original
Advertised Specs
Weight: Light (140 grams strung / 130 grams unstrung)
Balance: Head-heavy (37 cm)
String Pattern: 14 x 18
Jonathon Power 2016
Here’s the 2016 version of the Harrow Vibe, Jonathon Power signature:
Image via harrowsports.com
Affiliate Links
Buy (US): holabirdsports.com
Jonathon Power [Yellow/Black]
This is the second JP signature Vibe. This one came out in 2013/2014.
Image via holabirdsports.com
Affiliate Links
Buy (Canada): controlthet.com | sportsvirtuoso.com
Buy (UK): pdhsports.com
Buy (US): amazon.com | holabirdsports.com | squashgear.com
Product Notes
That’s a distinctive look, though I don’t like it quite as much as the other styles below.
This fella weighs in at 140 grams (strung), and I assume if I play with it I’ll be able to do THIS (action starts at 0:28):
Reviews
Here’s my video review of this racket:
Spotted
Karim Ali Fathi was using the Vibe at the 2015 World Championships:
Photo via Steve Cubbins ∞
Harrow Vibe – Black
Here’s a cool black and gray color scheme, which came out for the 2013/2014 season:
![Harrow Vibe [Black]](https://www.squashsource.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/harrow-vibe-black.jpg)
Image via squashgear.com
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Buy (US): amazon.com | squashgear.com
Spotted
Here’s Omar Abdel Meguid using the black Vibe I think:
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞
And Chris Simpson too:
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞
Harrow Vibe – Jonathon Power
This was the first JP signature Vibe, and it came out I believe in the 2012/2013 season. According to a tip from D, the racket itself is a really dark navy color.
Image via holabirdsports.com
Affiliate Links
Buy (Canada): sportsvirtuoso.com
Spotted
Here’s Karim Abdel Gawad at the British Open:
Photo by Steve Cubbins ∞
Reviews
Here’s a review from Paul at PDH Sports:
Harrow Vibe [Karim]
Here’s Karim Abdel Gawad in 2016 using a special Vibe cosmetic:
Photo via SquashSite ∞
Dave Rosen from Harrow said it’s a special version of the Vibe:
@squashsource @Karimsamy91 is using a special Vibe we made for him. He will soon sport a brand new beautiful BFA signature custom Vibe.
— Dave Rosen (@drosensquash) September 20, 2016
Harrow Vibe [Original]
Here’s the original Harrow Vibe. Not sure when this came out, probably 2011 or before.
Image via squashgear.com
Skyler says
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Am I crazy or are there two versions of the 2013 Vibe that look exactly the same, with no differentiating specs. The only ‘difference’ I can find is the small silhouette on the neck.
http://www.harrowsports.com/vibe-squash-racquet-limited-edition-yellow-black
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http://www.harrowsports.com/vibe-squash-racquet-jonathon-power-signature-edition-black-yellow
Pierre Bastien says
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Hi Skyler I think they’re exactly the same except for those little touches – the JP version has that little logo of a diving Jonathon Power on the throat, and his signature on the side.
jake says
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different strings…look closely
J Leizman says
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Pierre,
I assume you have been a victim of auto-correct and know that Jonathon’s name is not spelled Jonathan. Do you mind correcting it going forward?
Thanks.
Pierre Bastien says
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Oh dear! Looks like I need more sleep… corrected!
D says
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Pierre, you’re linking to the new Spark, which is 135g and admittedly, looks very similar!
Pierre Bastien says
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Thanks D I’ve updated the post! That explains the weight difference then…
M says
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I have to agree with the above comments about the durability of Harrow rackets. I have personally played with many of them before and I absolutely love the playability of Harrow rackets, especially the Fury. However, they really don’t seem to last long. I have a junior who managed to break 2 Jewels in around three months and she’s far from what you’d classify as an aggressive player or a hard hitter who smashes the back corners.
Pierre Bastien says
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Thanks M!
D says
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I got my hands on a demo, because I wanted to give it a try. The racket is actually a really dark navy. Depending on the lighting, it’s either blueish, or black, so I think it’s actually the same paintjob, but with different lighting for photography. We’d have to confirm with Harrow I guess.
Pierre says
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Thanks D! I will try and check with Harrow.
Seb says
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As soon as I placed the order for this, I got a notification that Jonathon Power has been alerted and he is heading downstairs to his squash lair, and shaving off 15 grams from from a brand new Vapor. I will be getting the delivery next week.
Ok, wishful thinking on my part and enough with the copy/paste. On a serious note, has anyone on this forum played with Harrow rackets and are they really worth the $200+ price ? What makes them expensive compared to the other brands. I have been seeing more and more players using Harrow lately at my club (Vibe and Vapor particularly) and the players really really love these rackets. I am interested in Vibe since it is evenly balanced, but have been holding off on it till I can get some feedback on it.
D says
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Seb, the Spark and the Vapor are very popular at my club. While it seems like the rackets have not changed much over the years aside from a new paintjob, they play very nicely, and I can understand their popularity. If you look at the other top offerings from Dunlop and Black Knight, they are in the $180-$200 range. The other brands offer them at a bit less, $150-$160.
While the the Harrows are great rackets and are gaining in popularity, I have experienced myself, heard from others, and read on the internet comments about their durability. They are, unfortunately, fragile. Moreso than the new Dunlops. My Spark broke within 5 weeks of purchase, and the most abuse I put it through were wall scrapes on tight length. Someone else at the club went through 3 Sparks in a bit over a year before he gave up and switched. A Google search of Harrow reviews online will give you similar statements. So, great racket, but only if you can afford having them replaced often.
D
Jeroen Mulderij says
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A fellow junior I played has a the same racket I think and he was angry because he was 6-2 in front in the fifth and I came back to 10-6 to win the game eventually with 11-9, but anyway he was angry that I came back and hit with his handle against the backwall and the rally after that he broke his handle (HE GOT A LET!!! :O). Was my worst match ever, but happy that I won.
Jeroen
Ted says
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Seb,
Wonder what you ended up purchasing and if you are happy….
My son has just gone through TWO of the JP Spark series racquet in a less than 5 month period. Second racquet last a total of 6 hours of playing time approx. He is not a wall or floor basher. 2nd racquet broke on a normal wall scrape. He and I have also used Cheaper Wilson racquets and boy do they sure handle an amazing amount of abuse. I purposely tried to break the frame of mine one day and slammed it hard against a wall, racquet is still going strong….
So far not too impressed with quality of Harrow based on the cost.
Nick says
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To those above with issues with Harrow durability, I’m afraid my experiences are the same. I went through five/six Harrow Vapors (black/red) over a year and a half. It’s a lovely racket to play with, and it gives a lot of confidence to go for shots with it, however I couldn’t justify spending so much and then literally throwing it in the bin.
Switched to Tecnifibre Carboflex 125, as I played with the 130 prior (check out both if you can). The Tecnifibre doesn’t have as much feel, and doesn’t give me the same confidence as the Harrow, but I have got used to them now. Considering both the rackets I bought have lasted a year, with a few noticeable collisions with the wall, it’s a trade-off I’m willing to make. I’ve just bought a couple more as I want to play around a bit with different strings (look around for two racket deals, and don’t forget voucher codes!).
Ted says
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Much appreciate the feedback Nick; thank you
Cheers
Ted