Hayward TriStar VS 950
#9 in Large PoolsFull review
A high-flow 2.7 HP pump for large pools or pads with spas and water features; smaller pools save energy with a TriStar VS 900 or 815.
Amazon $2,539.49$2,539.49
The Hayward TriStar VS 950 is the better pool pump overall, rated 3.3 to 2.8. The Hayward TriStar VS 950 leads on controls, efficiency and warranty. The Speck BADU Pro-V VS 2.7 HP costs $176.50 less ($2,362.99 vs $2,539.49).
Speck BADU Pro-V VS 2.7 HP
#16 in Large PoolsFull review
A high-flow 2.7 HP replacement for large pools, for pros who want a pump that bolts into existing Hayward or Pentair plumbing.
INYO Pools $2,362.99 Speck (find a dealer)$2,362.99
Prices were last checked October 27, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hayward TriStar VS 950 for controls (Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omnilogic, hayward omnihub, hayward omnipl, hayward prologic, hayward aqualogic, hayward e-command 4, hayward oncommand, hayward omnix, pentair automation (universal comms), jandy automation (universal comms) vs Built-in schedule), efficiency (WEF 7.3, 39% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size vs WEF 7.8, 34% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large pools pool pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hayward TriStar VS 950 | Speck BADU Pro-V VS 2.7 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 59 WEF 7.3, 39% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 47 WEF 7.8, 34% above the ENERGY STAR minimum for its size |
| Value 25% | 23 $2,539 for 2.7 HP ($941 per HP) | 27 $2,363 for 2.7 HP ($875 per HP) |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 15% | 85 Built-in schedule, optional wi-fi module, works with hayward omnilogic, hayward omnihub, hayward omnipl, hayward prologic, hayward aqualogic, hayward e-command 4, hayward oncommand, hayward omnix, pentair automation (universal comms), jandy automation (universal comms) | 30 Built-in schedule |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Hayward TriStar VS 950 | Speck BADU Pro-V VS 2.7 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratings | ||
| Pump type | In-ground (self-priming) | In-ground (self-priming) |
| Motor | Variable speed | Variable speed |
| Rated horsepower (DOE) | 2.7 HP | 2.7 HP |
| Hydraulic horsepower (DOE) | 1.8 HP | 1.4 HP |
| Weighted energy factor (WEF) | 7.3 kgal/kWh | 7.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR minimum for its size | 5.2 kgal/kWh | 5.8 kgal/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
| Pump | ||
| Voltage | 115/230 V | 230 V |
| Speed range | 600 to 3,450 rpm | 600 to 3,450 rpm |
| Maximum flow | 195 gpm | 167 gpm |
| Pipe size | 2 in | 2 in |
| Size (W × D × H) | 11.5 × 25.9 × 13.5 in | - |
| Controls | ||
| Built-in schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Freeze protection | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Optional module | No |
| App | Hayward OmniX | - |
| Automation compatibility | Hayward OmniLogic, Hayward OmniHub, Hayward OmniPL, Hayward ProLogic, Hayward AquaLogic, Hayward E-Command 4, Hayward OnCommand, Hayward OmniX, Pentair automation (Universal Comms), Jandy automation (Universal Comms) | - |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty terms | Expert Line pump sold only through pool pros: 3 years parts and labor when sold by a Totally Hayward partner (sell sheet); the product page lists 3 years parts and 1 year labor. Exclusions and other terms at hayward.com/expert; Hayward does not publish separate terms for online buyers. | Speck limited warranty: 2 years from purchase (no more than 3 years from factory shipment), repair, replace or refund, no labor; it is conditional on installation by a qualified pool professional and a licensed electrician, so a DIY install voids it. |
| Released | 2017-01 | 2020-12 |