8.2out of 10Our score
Best for advanced control players who want dependable placement and forgiveness more than easy smash power
Power7.3
Control8.8
Maneuverability8.3
Sweet spot8.4
- Shape
- Round
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Medium, 26.9 cm
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face
- 3K carbon
- Level
- Advanced
Our verdict
Advanced players who build rallies through placement get a composed control racket with useful forgiveness and responsive handling. It works well when defending under pressure or redirecting quick volleys, while its smash needs an active swing. The appeal is a repeatable response across long points rather than effortless finishing speed.
- Best for
- advanced control players
- patient defenders
- players who redirect fast volleys
- Skip if
- you rely on easy smash pace
- you need a very soft frame
How it plays
Power
Power score7.3
Moderate pace: a committed swing can finish an opening, but the even balance supplies less help on overheads than an attacking frame. Placement is easier to find than a heavy smash.
Control
Control score8.8
Strong placement is the main attraction. The stable face helps blocks stay directed and makes patient lobs and controlled volleys a natural way to construct the point.
Maneuverability
Maneuverability score8.3
Quick enough for busy net exchanges. The balanced weight distribution makes direction changes manageable, although the written ratings vary from good to excellent.
Sweet spot
Sweet spot score8.4
A forgiving central contact area helps rescue imperfect returns. The reviews describe useful room for error while keeping the response dependable on defensive shots.
Feel
The reviews disagree on feel: some describe a cushioned, arm-friendly response, while another warns that the reinforced frame can feel tiring during extended play. Treat the soft core as a comfort aid rather than a guarantee.
Specs
Shape and feel
- Shape
- Round
- Surface
- Rough (Spin Blade Mold)
- Thickness
- 38 mm
Weight and balance
- Weight
- 360 to 375 g
- Balance
- Medium, 26.9 cm
Materials
- Core
- EVA Soft Performance
- Face
- 3K carbon
Player fit
- Level
- Advanced
- Play style
- Control
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